GEORGE KOLLIAS – Invictus – March 5, 2015

GEORGE KOLLIAS, who recently signed to Season of Mist has embarked on a drum clinic tour in Australia. The acclaimed extreme metal drummer will showcase new music taken from his forthcoming solo album ‘Invictus’ and feature intensive workshop-style sessions alongside fans. GEORGE KOLLIAS is already trekking throughout the continent down under before concluding in Melbourne. On select dates, GEORGE KOLLIAS will perform material alongside Dave Haley from PSYCROPTIC. A full schedule can be viewed below.

05 Mar 15 Sydney (AU) The Factory Floor (Performance 8:00PM)
06 Mar 15 Canberra (AU) The Groove Warehouse (Performance 6:00PM)
07 Mar 15 Sydney (AU) Adversary Studios (Full Day Workshop 10:00AM)
08 Mar 15 Melbourne (AU) Drumtek (Full Day Workshop 10:00AM)
09 Mar 15 Melbourne (AU) Drumtek (Performance Nile Classics 7:00PM)
10 Mar 15 Melbourne (AU) Drumtek (Performance New Solo Material 7 :00PM)

On previous news, Season of Mist have proudly announce the signing of GEORGE KOLLIAS. The exceptional Greek drum progeny and NILE sticksman will release his solo album debut ‘Invictus’ on the 18th of May 2015. Pre-sales will start late March.

GEORGE KOLLIAS commented: “I am extremely happy to be a part of the Season of Mist family and so excited for the release of my first album! I strongly feel this is going to be a very successful and productive cooperation between me and this label with a common goal: to deliver the best music we can to all of you out there! I would like to thank everyone at Season of Mist for all their support and for helping me with the release of my first album. It means a lot to me and I will make sure to work even harder for more great music for all of you!!”

Through his website and Facebook, GEORGE KOLLIAS has already revealed the cover artwork of ‘Invictus’, which can be viewed below.

Echoes Of Divinity Invictus The Passage Aeons Of Burning Galaxies Shall Rise/Shall Be Dead Voices Treasures Of Nemesis Apocalypse Epitaph Through Empty Eyes Of Light Buried Under The Flames

Regarding ‘Invictus’, the drummer, who is regarded as one of the world’s best by his peers, says the following: “This solo project contains exactly what the word ‘solo’ describes: one musician writing all music and lyrics as well as performing all the instruments, while inviting some guests to join. At first I composed some songs in order to support my 2 drum DVDs, but thanks to the support and demand from all the fans out there it turned into a full album over time. I can honestly say, the only reason I have recorded this album is the fans asked for this to happen. I am happy that I did it and more excited than ever for the future of this project! I enjoyed recording it more than anything. I have got some great plans for my project. I want to get out there and play this album live as soon as possible too! I also had to pleasure to have some really important guests, which made this album even more special to me. I guarantee that this is only the beginning!!”

GEORGE KOLLIAS has previously released a teaser, which you can check out here.