SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, the new heavy metal powerhouse led by ShavoOdadjian, bassist of the iconic, multi-platinum band System of A Down, have released their latest single and video for ‘Alive’. The track is the third to be taken from their newly announced self-titled debut album, scheduled for release on 11th October via Sumerian Records’ imprint 1336 Records.
Watch the music video to ‘Alive’ here.
Stream ‘Alive’ here.
Pre-order the debut album here.
SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET is the the groundbreaking new project from ShavoOdadjian featuring Taylor Barber (Left To Suffer), Morgoth (platinum-selling producer and guitarist of Winds of Plague), Alejandro Aranda (Scarypoolparty, American Idol) and Josh Johnson (Winds of Plague). They exploded into existence back in June with the release of their debut single ‘Paradise’, garnering much praise and excitement from both fans and critics alike.
A variety of pre-order merch bundles for SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET‘s self-titled debut are available now by clicking here: https://sumerian.lnk.to/shav.
SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET will play their first ever live show at this year’s recently announced Mayhem Fest, taking place at the Glen Helen Amphitheatre in San Bernardino on 12th October. For tickets and further information, head to: mayhemfest.com.
Stay tuned for more from SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET and 1336 Records coming soon.
About SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET:
When the universe aligns, magic happens. This was certainly the case when Shavo Odadjian, the legendary bass player of System of a Down, crossed paths with platinum-selling producer, songwriter and guitarist, Morgoth at a party on 2.22.22. Their initial sessions were a spontaneous combustion of creativity, transforming from a potential solo venture into a full-fledged band.
“We wrote a song right away. It wasn’t like any writing session I had been part of before, riffs were just flowing out of me without me even having to try. Every time I felt like I couldn’t write anything. Morgoth would hand me a guitar and say, “go, go, go”. I needed that, you know? I needed someone to push me when I wasn’t pushing myself.” Shavo recalls. As music continued to pour out in torrents, with Shavo writing and performing all the guitar and bass parts and Morgoth producing and providing the beats, atmospherics and FX, Morgoth suggested they turn it into a Shavo solo project. However, with his eye now firmly set on the live arena, Shavo decided to create a full band.
Finding the right vocal talent to compliment the musical landscape created by Shavo and Morgoth was crucial. Morgoth‘s recommendation of Taylor Barber from Left to Suffer was a game-changer. Shavo was blown away: “He was singing in falsetto one minute and growling the next—it was ridiculous. He became the singer because he knocked every song out of the park.” With Shavo on bass and Morgoth on guitar, the band also brought in Morgoth‘s Winds Of Plague bandmate, Josh Johnson on drums and Alejandro Aranda, known for his solo project, Scarypoolparty, and as runner-up on American Idol as lead guitarist and backing vocalist.
Once the new music was complete, mixed by Zach Jones and mastered by Maor Applebaum, Shavo partnered with Ash Avildsen, founder and CEO of Sumerian Music Group to create the brand new joint label venture 1336 Records, with SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET being the first signing.
Band Members:
Taylor Barber – Vocals
Morgoth – Guitar & Production
Shavo Odadjian – Bass
Alejandro Aranda – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Josh Johnson – Drums
