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In the heart of London, amidst the ceaseless rhythm of life, a new sound has emerged from the shadows. It’s a sound that echoes the disquiet of our era, a sonic embodiment of the angst that permeates our world. This is the sound of Autumn of Affliction.

Their music, heavy and downtuned, is a relentless storm of progressive metal guitar instrumentals. It’s as if each note, each chord, is a cry out into the void, a reflection of the uncertainty that defines our times.

The band draws its eerie inspiration from the chilling realms of science fiction, from the terrifyingly unknown dimensions of “Event Horizon” to the monstrous creatures of “Alien”. Their compositions, much like the narratives of these films, are journeys into the unknown, explorations of the fears that lurk in the recesses of the human mind.

Their influences are as diverse as they are profound. From the intricate darkness of Nevermore to the raw aggression of The Prodigy, and the melodic death metal of Arch Enemy, Autumn of Affliction weaves these threads into a tapestry of sound that is uniquely their own.

But their music is more than just sound. It’s an experience, a journey through the cosmos, a confrontation with the existential dread of the unknown. With each performance, Autumn of Affliction invites their audience to step through a portal into another world, a world where the familiar gives way to the alien and the comforting to the menacing.

This is Autumn of Affliction, a band that doesn’t just play music, but crafts sonic narratives that resonate with the human condition. Their sound is a mirror held up to our world, a reflection of the tumultuous times we live in. It’s a soundtrack to the 21st century, a symphony of the sublime and the terrifying. It’s a reminder that even in the face of affliction, there is beauty to be found in the autumn of our times.

After years of touring and performing around the world with various bands, vocalist Jerry Roush finally has a band to call his own. The former frontman for Sky Eats Airplane and Of Mice & Men has joined forces with 8-string guitarist Joshua Travis [The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza], bassist Travis Sykes and drummer Chad Hasty to create Glass Cloud.

The Hampton, VA-based band is currently in San Diego, CA recording their debut full-length album at Lambesis Studios, with Joshua Travis also serving as producer. Glass Cloud will release the full-length album in late Spring/early Summer 2012 through Equal Vision Records.

Musically, Glass Cloud offers a sense of controlled chaos fueled by Roush's deep, ferocious growls and distinct, gritty cleans. Travis' phenomenal guitarwork and ability to constantly surprise listeners stands out as he displays the perfect balance between energetic, driving intricacies and calmer progressions that carry a dark, eerie tone. Sykes and Hasty, graduates of Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, rule the rhythm section contributing unique cadences and swinging, jazzy grooves interlaced with softer symphonic touches. Glass Cloud shines as the members deliver some of their heaviest and most technical compositions to date.

Excitement and enthusiasm simply radiates out of the band as they discuss working together in the studio and developing a sound that is all their own. “The collective musicianship and talent level in this band is unbelievable,” explains Travis. “…and to top it off, the guys are all down-to-earth people too. Working on this record has been a lot of fun. We are trying to introduce something organic and ambient into heavy music. Not the typical breakdown heavy, but darker chords upon layers and layers.”

Roush also boasts unabashedly about the remarkable caliber of musical proficiency within the band, and specifically about the creative connection between himself and Travis stating, “From the moment he became involved in this band, he was sending me fully finished tracks left and right, songs that were blowing my mind. Musically, Josh is a beast…the dude is a musical machine. We meshed so well, right from the start, making tracks that had no limits to them. I couldn’t have asked for a better and more prolific guitarist to accompany me in this new musical endeavor. And with Josh being the producer of the debut Glass Cloud record, we know that we are making the exact album that we want to make.”

“We have been working intensely in the studio, but it will definitely pay off when we introduce something new and fresh to the scene,” Travis concludes. “I don’t think I could be more excited about a project.” Glass Cloud will spend 2012 on the road supporting their forthcoming album, with tour dates to be announced soon.

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