Order of Ennead
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Order of Ennead are an American
self described 'philosophical virtuoso death metal
' band formed in Tampa, Florida
. It includes two members of the death metal band Deicide
, and the student of a former guitarist of the band. Order of Ennead have released two albums to date.
show in Tampa. The two had previously played together in the band Council Of The Fallen
. In their conversation, it came up that Deicide drummer and bandmate of Quirion Steve Asheim
was interested in a jam session with the two of them. Scott Patrick was interested, and eventually the three began to play and write songs together. Lead guitarist John Li joined the band soon after, when Scott Patrick approached him. Li had met Patrick through his guitar teacher, Ralph Santolla
, who also played in Deicide.
When the band originally began working together, Quirion considered working under the band name Council of the Fallen, but decided that they would take on a new name since it became an entirely new project for all. Quirion took the name Ennead
from a mythology of nine Egyptian
deities
. In November 2008, the band released their self-titled debut album
, with their second album, An Examination of Being
, released in May 2010, both to warm critical reception, and both on the Earache Records
label. When John Li is not available for touring, guitarist Jack Owen
, the current lead guitarist of Deicide, takes over.
and black metal
, many songs include elements such as odd time signatures, clean and ambient sections, and melodic guitar solos and melodies.
Tour
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
self described 'philosophical virtuoso death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
' band formed in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. It includes two members of the death metal band Deicide
Deicide (band)
Deicide is an American death metal band formed in 1987. Their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, are ranked second and third place in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era.-As Amon/Carnage :...
, and the student of a former guitarist of the band. Order of Ennead have released two albums to date.
History
Order of Ennead was formed in Tampa, Florida in 2007 when guitarist/vocalist Kevin Quirion ran into bass player Scott Patrick at a Cradle of FilthCradle of Filth
Cradle of Filth are an English extreme metal band, formed in Suffolk in 1991. The band's musical style evolved from black metal to a cleaner and more "produced" amalgam of gothic metal, symphonic black metal, and other extreme metal styles, while their lyrical themes and imagery are heavily...
show in Tampa. The two had previously played together in the band Council Of The Fallen
Council Of The Fallen
Council Of The Fallen are an American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida. Council Of The Fallen have released two LP and one EP album.-History:Council of the Fallen was formed in Tampa, Florida in 1997 under the name Vehement....
. In their conversation, it came up that Deicide drummer and bandmate of Quirion Steve Asheim
Steve Asheim
Steve Asheim and is the drummer and primary songwriter for the death metal band Deicide. Asheim is endorsed by Ddrum, and is known to collect guns, which can be seen in Deicide's DVD When London Burns. Asheim also plays guitar which he also played on the album Till Death Do Us Part. On November...
was interested in a jam session with the two of them. Scott Patrick was interested, and eventually the three began to play and write songs together. Lead guitarist John Li joined the band soon after, when Scott Patrick approached him. Li had met Patrick through his guitar teacher, Ralph Santolla
Ralph Santolla
Ralph Santolla is an Italian-American metal guitarist. He has played in many bands in the past, most recently Deicide, but also including Eyewitness, Death , Millennium, Iced Earth, and the Sebastian Bach band...
, who also played in Deicide.
When the band originally began working together, Quirion considered working under the band name Council of the Fallen, but decided that they would take on a new name since it became an entirely new project for all. Quirion took the name Ennead
Ennead
The Ennead was a group ofnine deities in Egyptian mythology. The Ennead were worshipped at Heliopolis and consisted of the god Atum, his children Shu and Tefnut, their children Geb and Nut and their children Osiris, Isis, Horus, Set and Nephthys.-Terminology:Egyptian mythology established multiple...
from a mythology of nine Egyptian
Egyptian mythology
Ancient Egyptian religion was a complex system of polytheistic beliefs and rituals which were an integral part of ancient Egyptian society. It centered on the Egyptians' interaction with a multitude of deities who were believed to be present in, and in control of, the forces and elements of nature...
deities
Deity
A deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
. In November 2008, the band released their self-titled debut album
Order of Ennead (album)
Order of Ennead is the self-titled debut studio album of Tampa based death metal band, Order of Ennead. It was recorded at AudioHammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis.-Track listing:*All songs written & arranged by Order of Ennead....
, with their second album, An Examination of Being
An Examination of Being
Order of Ennead is the second studio album of Tampa based death metal band, Order of Ennead. It was recorded at AudioHammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis.-Track listing:- Personnel :* Steve Asheim – drums, percussion...
, released in May 2010, both to warm critical reception, and both on the Earache Records
Earache Records
Earache Records is a heavy metal-oriented record label based in Nottingham, UK and New York, USA. It helped to pioneer extreme metal by releasing many of the earliest grindcore and death metal records in the period 1988-1994.-History:...
label. When John Li is not available for touring, guitarist Jack Owen
Jack Owen
Jack Owen is an American guitarist, best known for his work in the death metal genre. He was one of the founding members of Cannibal Corpse. He stayed with the band from their formation in 1988 until 2004 when he left because he wanted to move on as stated in the Centuries of Torment DVD...
, the current lead guitarist of Deicide, takes over.
Music
Order of Ennead are noted for their experimental nature within their songwriting. While maintaining the heaviness of deathDeath metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
and black metal
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
, many songs include elements such as odd time signatures, clean and ambient sections, and melodic guitar solos and melodies.
Members
Current- Steve AsheimSteve AsheimSteve Asheim and is the drummer and primary songwriter for the death metal band Deicide. Asheim is endorsed by Ddrum, and is known to collect guns, which can be seen in Deicide's DVD When London Burns. Asheim also plays guitar which he also played on the album Till Death Do Us Part. On November...
– drums, acoustic guitars, piano - Kevin Quirion – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Scott Patrick – bass guitar
- John Li – lead guitar
Tour
- Jack OwenJack OwenJack Owen is an American guitarist, best known for his work in the death metal genre. He was one of the founding members of Cannibal Corpse. He stayed with the band from their formation in 1988 until 2004 when he left because he wanted to move on as stated in the Centuries of Torment DVD...
– lead guitar
Studio albums
- Order of EnneadOrder of Ennead (album)Order of Ennead is the self-titled debut studio album of Tampa based death metal band, Order of Ennead. It was recorded at AudioHammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis.-Track listing:*All songs written & arranged by Order of Ennead....
(2008) - An Examination of BeingAn Examination of BeingOrder of Ennead is the second studio album of Tampa based death metal band, Order of Ennead. It was recorded at AudioHammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis.-Track listing:- Personnel :* Steve Asheim – drums, percussion...
(2010)