Aeon Zen Live Lineup And Debut Gig Announced
Date: Wednesday, December 23 @ 23:35:00 UTC
Topic: Band News (tours, comings/goings, etc)


Time Divide Records Ltd are pleased to announce the line up of Aeon Zen Live and to release information of their debut gigs in London, UK in April 2010.

Aeon Zen are a UK based progressive rock/metal band formed in 2008, led by the only permanent member, vocalist, guitarist, bassist and keyboard player Rich Hinks. In a brief career, they have been praised and heavily featured in the international music press, labelled by Classic Rock Magazine as "a strong contender for best newcomer at the very, very least" and, additionally, as Progression Magazine's selection for "debut album of the year." To date, Aeon Zen have released a single album, A Mind?s Portrait. The second album, currently untitled, is slated for release on Time Divide Records in 2010.

Joining Rich Hinks (Bass) is Andi Kravljaca (Vocals), Matt Shepherd (Guitar), Cristian Van Schuerbeck (Keyboards) and Mike Lennon (Drums).

The live dates will be announced shortly



The live band are using a Roland M400 digital mixing desk linked to Roland M48 individual personal monitor mixers and Roland TD-20KX drums.

Rich Hinks (Hometown: Cambridge, UK) says about Aeon Zen live: "I?m thrilled to have such great musicians to play in the Aeon Zen live band. I knew from the first time that we played together that this was my band to recreate my studio sound. We are all on the same page musically, and the chemistry is there. I?m playing bass live using a 6 string Hohner bass guitar."

Here is what the other musicians of Aeon Zen live had to say about their participation:

Andi Kavljaca (Hometown: V?rby, Sweden): "I?m on lead vocals, and yes I travel from Sweden to do these Aeon Zen live shows. I sang on Rich?s first Aeon Zen album and so it was a natural progression to tour with him. I was the vocalist with Seventh Wonder for four years and currently work with the labels Escape Music and Time Divide Records. Working through the live set with Aeon Zen is a great challenge, especially in view of the various styles and complexities of the music. I hope you enjoy it."

Matt Shepherd (Hometown: Newmarket, UK): "I play guitar for Aeon Zen live. I use my Ibanez Universe 7 string guitar live and I use several amp emulators switched through various parts of the songs using midi controls. This allows me to fully concentrate on the part playing and backing vocals without having to tweak amp controls mid riff! I?ve been playing in live bands for over 10 years and work hard at my craft. I also played two solos on Aeon Zen?s album A Mind?s Portrait."

Cristian Van Schuerbeck (Hometown: Santiago, Chile): "I play Roland Fantom X keyboards for Aeon Zen live. I had a guest solo spot on Rich?s A Mind?s Portrait album and I?m thrilled to be playing live with Aeon Zen. I met Rich when I was in Paris (France), but I now live in London. Prior to Aeon Zen I have played in the American band All Too Human as well as recording and releasing my own solo material. I?m kept very busy during the set and I love it!"

Mike Lennon (Hometown: Newmarket, UK): "Over a regular three year period Matt and I have played together and it was through Matt that I first met Rich on a recording session in 2007. We then met up 2 years later for this live work and I was thrilled to be offered an opportunity to play live with Rich?s Aeon Zen. I?m using Roland TD20KX drums live giving sampled drums which gives the audience a fabulous sound, true to the studio and it?s a great looking kit, too."

The debut album from Aeon Zen, A Mind?s Portrait features 11 tracks (59:21). Performers are: Rich Hinks, Elyes Bouchoucha, Andi Kravljaca, Lloyd Musto, Andreas Novak, Nils K. Rue, Matt Shepherd and Cristian Van Schuerbeck.

Cover artwork by Mattias Nor?n.

Available at Amazon, CDBaby, Destiny, Laser's Edge, iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, etc.

[Source: Time Divide Records Ltd]







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