Powerful symphonies, heavy guitars and enchanting melodies, these are BELLS AND RAVENS. Former Contracrash guitarist Matt Carviero from Southern Germany creates an extraordinary sound, which covers the whole range of feelings between wild Metal rage and epically scored tales since 2018 . Besides bombastic original compositions, BELLS AND RAVENS also deliver spectacular Metal arrangements of classical symphonies, which would impress Beethoven and Yngwie Malmsteen equally. “In Our Blood” will be released on March 13th, 2020 via Dr. Music Records and presents a grandiose debut, which clearly shows the years of experience of its songwriter. Matt Carviero combines classical elements with hard riffs on his album in a masterful way. The melodies skilfully tell varied stories and and the well produced album has an impressive and distinctive aesthetic. The result is unconventional Power Metal with progressive and symphonic elements, combining the best of Kamelot, Mystic Prophecy and Savatage with a variety of nuances to create a signature sound.

Originally started as a side project, BELLS AND RAVENS quickly developed to become the main focus of virtuoso mastermind Matt Carviero. He composes and produces the songs alone and We Are Legend vocalist Selin Schönbeck gives them a fascinating dynamic with his remarkable voice. In his project, Matt Carviero combines his influences from traditional Metal with symphonic and sometimes even electronic sounds to a detailed, emotionally profound and unique soundscape. With “In Our Blood” he is now composing his first symphony, in which BELLS AND RAVENS pay homage to both the highs and lows of human existence. The equally hard and powerful sounding opener “Rise“, a song about the lessons of life, is followed by the progressive “Bridges Ablaze“, which is about the moment when you bury your individual goals and not pursue them any further. It continues with “Now“, a title that appeals to live life according to one’s own ideas. In the ballad “Until I Leave” Carviero expresses his feelings for his deceased father, accompanied by acoustic guitars. The decisive “The Fire Inside” concludes with a story about the injustice of people betraying others by making their problems theirs and getting away with it. An extraordinary addition to the album are the three outstanding adaptations of classical works. The piece “1808” represents Matt Carviero’s contribution to the Beethoven year 2020 by reinterpreting the famous Fifth Symphony with powerful guitars and a complete Metal arrangement. In “1877” the maestro does not even stop at Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and for the finale he proves with the Bruckner Metal Medley “1896” that he can also reproduce a complete orchestra true to the original. 

BELLS AND RAVENS bring fresh blood to the Symphonic Metal scene with their excellent sound and the combination of Classic and Progressive Metal elements. Surrounded by a modern and brute soundscape and the wonderful cover artwork by Mattias Frisk (Ghost, Poltergeist, Siberian) they take the listener on a journey through heaven and hell. Not only fans of the mentioned bands or open-minded and tolerant listeners of classical music should not miss the solo debut of this exceptional songwriter!

Line-Up:
Matt Carviero: Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drum & Orchestra Programming
Selin Schönbeck: Vocals

1808 (Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro Con Brio) - Ludwig Van Beethoven

The Fire Inside (feat. Selin Schönbeck)

Until I Leave (feat. Selin Schönbeck)

Now (feat. Selin Schönbeck)

Bridges Ablaze (feat. Selin Schönbeck)

Rise (feat. Selin Schönbeck)

LINEUP:
Matt Carviero: Lead- and Rhythm Guitars, Orchestration and Programmings
Tobias Hübner: Vocals
Andreas Mozer: Vocals
Roberto Palacios : Bass
Claudio Sisto: Drums
Thomas Schmeer: 2nd Guitar Solo

Written, Composed, Arranged, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Matt Carviero

(C) 2022 Production by BELLS AND RAVENS

Beyond Redemption (feat. Tobias Hübner, Andreas Mozer, Thomas Schmeer)

LINEUP:
Matt Carviero: Lead- and Rhythm Guitars, Orchestration and Programmings
Selin Schönbeck: Vocals
Roberto Palacios : Bass
Claudio Sisto: Drums

Written, Composed, Arranged, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Matt Carviero
Backing Vocal Arrangement by Selin Schönbeck
Artwork by All4band/Romulo Dias

(C) 2022 Production by BELLS AND RAVENS

Martyrs & Illusionists (Victory), Pt. 1 (feat. Selin Schönbeck)

This song is about people, who let others take advantage of them on a daily basis. People who can’t say "NO".
The message is that if you can’t stand up for yourself, there are parts of you that might.
Whatever feelings you’re trying to suppress - eventually they’ll take over. And sometimes in ways one would not expect or believe…

“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.”
Sigmund Freud

LINEUP:
Matt Carviero: Lead- and Rhythm Guitars, Orchestration and Programmings
Tommy Laasch: Vocals
Roberto Palacios : Bass
Claudio Sisto: Drums
Julian Scott: 2nd Guitar Solo

Written, Composed, Arranged, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Matt Carviero
Artwork by Mustapha Design dz

(C) 2022 Production by BELLS AND RAVENS

Your Last Sacrifice (feat. Tommy Laasch, Julian Scott)

LINEUP:
Matt Carviero: Lead-, Rhythm and Bass Guitars, Orchestration and Programmings
Tim "Ripper" Owens: Vocals
Claudio Sisto: Drums

Written, Composed, Arranged, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Matt Carviero
Artwork by All4Band

(C) 2022 Production by BELLS AND RAVENS

Master Of My Fate (feat. Tim "Ripper" Owens)

LINEUP:
Matt Carviero: Lead- and Rhythm Guitars, Piano, Orchestration and Programmings
Zak Stevens: Vocals
Roberto Palacios : Bass
Claudio Sisto: Drums

Lyrics by Matt Carviero
Music by Matt Carviero/Richard Wagner
Arranged, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Matt Carviero
Artwork by Mustapha Design dz

(C) 2022 Production by BELLS AND RAVENS

Scourge Of The Seven Seas (feat. Zak Stevens)

Initially planned as a side project, BELLS AND RAVENS turned out to be the main focus for german guitarist and ex-CONTRACRASH mastermind Matt Carviero.
It originated as a one-man-band in 2018, but meanwhile gained some of its potential through explosive collaborations.

Though heavily influenced by classic rock and metal, BELLS AND RAVENS is not afraid to frame its sound with modern edges!
Constant outbursts of barbaric metal rage AND musical translations of epic, sentimental tales - just like deafening thunder AND rustling leaves.
In short - A marriage of heaven and hell!

Stay tuned for updates - There's a lot happening in 2019!

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