In music, much like life, there are those who imitate and those who simply create. In a musical world that allows endless carbon copies to exist, ACROSS THE SUN strive only for the latter. This voracious five piece work relentlessly to develop their own unique style, in hopes of becoming a mainstay in the inevitable musical revolution looming on the horizon. (Read More)
Across The Sun
Pestilence & Rapture
Available Now
Authentik Ink. is proud to announce the signing of Across The Sun from Portland, OR.
On September 29th, 2009 Across The Sun will release their new 6 song EP Pestilence & Rapture on most online retailers including iTunes and AmazonMP3. Since 2007, the quintet has released 2 albums and has toured endlessly, sharing the stage with bands such as August Burns Red, As I Lay Dying and Winds of Plague.
Vocalist Brandon Davis comments, “This album is the realization of who we truly are as a band. It is merely a preview of the potential we posses and we couldn’t be happier with the final product. We are very blessed to have the opportunity to share this music with the world, who we hope will love it as much as we do.”
Pestilence marks the first release from Authentik Artists’ new imprint Authentik Ink, which specializes in the marketing and branding of music in the Metal/Hardcore genre. The band is currently featured on the new Atticus IV double CD set available in all Hot Topic retailers nationwide and is gearing up for soon to be announced tours for late 2009/early 2010. The band has posted their new track “May Silence Keep You” on their Myspace page.
Pestilence & Rapture was produced and engineered by Stephan Hawkes (American Me, I Am The Ocean). Preview a new track from the EP on the bands official Myspace Page.
Tracklisting for Pestilence & Rapture
1. May Silence Keep You
2. Ardent Optimist
3. Angelic Deception
4. Farewell The Favored
5. The Illusionist
6. Pestilence & Rapture
Authentik Ink. is a music imprint within Authentik Artists that specializes in the best of Metal, Hardcore, Screamo and other sub genres in today’s exploding alternative music scene. Our staff has roots and a strong affinity for hard rock, making Authentik Ink. an exciting and natural addition to the fast-growing brand.
Check back the week of 8.24 as we announce our first signing and provide details on their upcoming release.
