METROPOLIS TO RELEASE EGO LIKENESS 2 CD SET OF RARE EARLY DEMOS

On August 24, 2018, Metropolis Records is releasing 'Songs From A Dead City,' a 2 CD collection of the earliest works of Ego Likeness that date from 1999. These previously unreleased demo recordings (that predate their debut album 'Dragonfly' in the year 2000) were remastered for this special collection. These early colorful recordings are indeed diverse, running the gamut from trip-hop flavored songs to some that offer a raw, sensual side of this beloved band. Full of the fearless experimentation of youth, these songs, in the words of Ego Likeness themselves, "were written in the magical land of Once Upon A Time...before we were monsters." Ego Likeness will be touring all of North America from October through November with Abbey Death in support - west coast dates will also include a special acoustic set by Caroline Blind (of Sunshine Blind).

Pre order 'Songs From A Dead City': https://www.metropolis-records.com/product/11630/songs-from-a-dead-city

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Review: Ego Likeness – 'When The Wolves Return'

EGO LIKENESS
'When The Wolves Return'
METROPOLIS RECORDS

Ego Likeness marked their first outing with Metropolis Records with the release of their fourth full-length studio album, the excellent 'Breedless' back in 2010. The duo of Steven Archer and Donna Lynch have released a slew of impressive albums that blend sexy dancefloor beats with a darkwave rock core. But aside from some classic re-releases the band have been a bit quiet. Not that they have been away as they have continued to delight live audiences in their native USA. However a new studio release has felt long overdue. This year the band have answered with their fifth album, the aptly titled 'When The Wolves Return'.

The bands blend of dark danceable electronics and solid rock riffs framing Lynches seductive vocals remains intact. But as with all good bands they have continued to refine and polish their sound, culminating with a strong and wonderfully executed collection of songs.

The band's song writing talents are on full display on tracks such as 'Darkness', 'New Legion', 'Crossed', 'Persona Non Grata' and 'Treacherous Thing' which give the album a sexy dance-friendly backbone. While the likes of 'Leave The Light On, Thomas' and 'When The Wolves Return' bookend the track list with some of the most accomplished songs the band have committed to their discography so far.

The album is well produced with a down-beat trip hop vibe running throughout that reflects the bands earlier releases, but all the while favouring the big choruses, addictive leads, and strong beats that made albums such as the afore mentioned 'Breedless' so memorable.

'When The Wolves Return' is a very welcome return from the Ego Likeness gang. Their sonic formula remains intact but continues to be refined with vigour and passion which is evident in each song. Hopefully we won't have to wait five years for the next instalment.

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Ego Likeness announce tour and re-released albums

Ego Likeness have announced the re-release of their classic albums 'Water To The Dead' and 'The Order Of The Reptile' on 26^th November via Metropolis Records.

The new version of 'Water To The Dead' features all the original tracks, new, unreleased versions of '16 Miles' and the title track, and as an additional bonus, an ePub version of vocalist Donna Lynch's 2008 novel 'Isabel Burning' (RDSP). While the remastered version of 'The Order Of The Reptile' features bonus versions of 'Aviary' and 'Save Your Serpent'.

Track List:

'Water To The Dead'

01. Water to the Dead

02. 16 Miles

03. Above the Soil (Isabel's Version)

04. Isabel

05. Mandala

06. The Breach

07. Hurricane

08. Axis

09. Traveling Son

10. Wolves

11. Wayfaring Stranger

12. 16 Miles 2013

13. Water to the Dead 2013

'The Order Of The Reptile'

01. Weave

02. Burn Witch Burn

03. Smothered

04. Aviary

05. Save Your Serpent...---...

06. Severine

07. World of Shame

08. The Foolish Man Who Has No Home

09. Seventy-Nine

10. Raise Your Red Flags

11. Afterhours

12. Aviary 2013

13. Save Your Serpent 2013

The band will also embark on a North American tour with support from Servitor. The band will kick off the tour on 13^th November and finish 11^th December.

The new versions of 'Water To The Dead' and 'The Order Of The Reptile' are available to pre-order now via Metropolis Records. For more information on the band please visit their official website.

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