“Hey to all the “As Darkness Dies” fans.. Just listened to the much anticipated new album soon to be released and let me first say, NO fan of our genre of music will be disappointed. From the onset you can sense that my friends have worked like hungry dogs creating this album. I say that because of the passion and delivery that can be felt with the inspirational lyrics and fantastic melody lines in each song. Everyone shines here, and the vocal delivery of Martin is just over the top. I hope you all have the same experience I had on the first listen.. this is an album you will want to hear again and again. Congrats guys, Well done!”
– JOHN ARCHAMBAULT, FATES WARNING
After a week of steady listening I can safely say the As Darkness Dies CD is a MUST HAVE. There is some serious music going on with great production by Michael Vescera. The twin guitar attack of Paul & Scott brings a very classic metal punch to some well written compositions. The rhythm section of Andrew & Harry is tight and relentless. And of course Martin’s vocals sound better than ever. Love the reworkings of a few old songs. Looking forward to seeing it played live soon… Great Job Guys!!
— VIC ARDUINI, FATES WARNING/FREEDOMS REIGN
“Man . . . I just got done previewing the new disc by As Darkness Dies and all I can say is WOW!!! If you are a fan of Maiden, Fates Warning & Priest look no further cause your new favorite band is right here. When I grow up I wanna sing like Martin O’Brien, his pipes are smooth as butter. While listening to his war cry, your ears are tantalized by the twin guitar attack of Paul Coleman and Scott Williams. The rhythm section of Andrew Purchia on bass and Harry Blackwell on the skins round out this tasty package. If you don’t find yourself throwing up the horns, head banging or looking for a dragon to slay then all I can say is . . . you have no soul. These guys are incredible players and even greater guys. I’m honored to call them friends!”
— STEVE BRAUN, HALCYON WAY
2016
In Remembrance of Raymond Smith of Tear Gas Union
“…As Darkness Dies, signed to Pure Steel Records, was asked to take over Tear Gas Union’s headlining spot. Their first live performance with their new lineup started with a full minute of silence. Vocalist Joe Re had the room at full attention and the minute asked for was observed by every single guest and employee in the room. You could have heard a pin drop. Incorporated into their 45 minutes set of songs off their 2015 self-titled album, was a song dedication, “The Other Side,” that featured intense dual vocals from Joe and their original vocalist, Martin O’Brien…”
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North East Rock Review
“This is where the Connecticut bands started hitting the stage, first up was an outfit called As Darkness Dies. These guys were good, with a solid turnout by some of their most ardent supporters. A solid heavy metal band that has influences in their music of New Wave of British Heavy Metal.”
Examiner.com
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The Metal Syndicate
Honoroable Mentions for 2015
2015
Metal Magazine
Interview with Andy Purchia
PowerPlay Magazine (UK)
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (5/6)
December 15, 2015
Behind The Veil – Webzine (Greece)
As Darkness Dies – Album Review
December 27, 2015
Frenzy Fire (UK) and Metal Gods TV
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (9/10)
READ (Frenzy Fire)
The Heavy Metal Mayhem Radio Show (New York)
Interview with Andy Purchia
December 6, 2015
lucadepasquale.blogspot (Italy)
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (7.5)
November 2015
Metal Temple (Greece)
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (Excellent)
November 2015
Metal to Infinity
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (85/100)
November 2015
XXLRock (Germany)
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (XL)
November 2015
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As Darkness Dies – Album Review (10/10)
November 2015
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As Darkness Dies – Album Review (9/10)
October 30, 2015
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As Darkness Dies – Album Review (8/10)
November 2015
The Metal Mag
Interview with Andy Purchia
November 2015
Twister Music
As Darkness Dies – Featured Video (Black Death)
October 2015
Metal Head (Italy)
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (7.5/10)
October 30, 2015
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As Darkness Dies – Album Review (8/10)
October 30, 2015
Metal Underground – The Austrian Metal Webzine
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (5/5)
November 1, 2015
Heavy Rock Show (Danish radio show)
Interview with Martin O’Brien
October 30, 2015
Hardrock Haven
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (10/10)
October 29, 2015
Mega-Metal.DE
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (8.5/10)
October 2015
Metal Cyndicate of Connecticut
Metal CyndiCAST – Episode 133: As Darkness Dies Album Exclusive with Paul Coleman and Andrew Purchia
October 22, 2015
Tony Corner – Spins from the Bins
FF to about 1:44 for the ADD portion
October 21, 2015
Dangerdog Music Reviews
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (4.5/5)
October 21, 2015
Pure Steel Records
As Darkness DIes “As Darkness DIes – PreOrder Phase Started!
October 16, 2015
The Metal Mag
As Darkness Dies – Album Review (100/100)
October 1, 2015
READ (scroll to center page)
Pure Steel
As Darkness Dies – Releases Official Single “Black Death”
October 1, 2015
Reckoning Hour (Greece)
As Darkness Dies – NEO Album
September 30, 2015
Radio Mean Variation (Denmark)
As Darkness Dies
September 28, 2015
And Justice For Art
As Darkness Dies – Album Cover Artwork
September 25, 2015
MetalUnderground.com
Details of Self-Titled Debut Release Available from As Darkness Dies
September 23, 2015
Kunstlerwerbung & Promotion (Germany)
As Darkness Dies
September 2015
Metal Cyndicate of Connecticut
Metal CyndiCAST – Episode 117: As Darkness Dies with Paul Coleman
June 25, 2015
Antichrist Magazine
As Darkness Dies Signed Worldwide Deal with Pure Steel Records
June 30, 2015
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AS DARKNESS DIES Signed Worldwide Deal with Pure Steel Records
June 30, 2015
Metal Fortress Radio (97.1FM/wwwMetalFortressRadio.com)
Interview with Paul Coleman
July 2, 2015
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As Darkness Dies – Life Incomplete Trailer Streaming
July 7, 2015
As Darkness Dies Signs with Pure Steel Records
June 30, 2015
Pure Steel Records
As Darkness Dies Promotional Video for the Album “Life Incomplete” Released!
July 7, 2015
