The Dying Winter Sleeps… and ignites fire and fury this season

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An evening of metal and rock music presented by Stigmata, Hopeless Poet, Killfeed, Constellation

Christmas is a time of joy, unconditional giving and when fellowship is celebrated but it is also a time of sadness and solitude for many. Somewhere in the midst of the commercialised clutter, the true meaning of Christmas seems to always take a backseat. This season, four of Sri Lanka’s home grown talent – Stigmata, Hopeless Poet, Killfeed, Constellation – will present an evening of metal/rock music focusing on sharing with the musical community a concert of original unprecedented musical enjoyment and fellowship. The concert is aptly titled ‘The Dying Winter Sleeps’, named after one of Stigmata’s songs featured in Hollow Dreams; the quintet and Sri Lanka’s debut Heavy Metal Concept Album released in 2003. It is a song about finding hope amidst the chaos of existence, about discovering one’s potential to survive amidst life’s turbulences, the end of a dark chapter and season paving the way towards the dawn of spring. The song was featured on Delon Weerasinghe’s Gratian Award winning play Thicker Than Blood where Stigmata composed the soundtrack to the theatre production.

Stigmata

No strangers to the music world, Stigmata are taking the lead in presenting this concert as a thank you to their ‘Saints’ (fans) in collaboration with the three other bands. Stigs recently cemented their place as one of Asia’s most sought after live bands performing for more than 30,000 fans at the Army Stadium in Dhaka, representing the country at the South Asian Rockfest in Bangladesh. The band will celebrate its 15 year anniversary in 2015 and will launch their highly anticipated fourth album and embark on a string of overseas tours.

Hopeless Poet

Formerly known as Amadeus, Hopeless Poet are a hard hitting unit fusing a Progressive touch to their groove based Alternative Metal style. Led by the charismatic CC, Hopeless Poet is an unforgettable act with a penchant for penning powerful, heartfelt compositions.

Killfeed

Killfeed, a young Thrash/Heavy Metal Band have become a sought after local act thanks to their memorable performances. They are reputed for organising the local Rockfest concerts and have had their own compositions (‘The Green Eyed Monster’) featured on international compilations and have received airplay on US radio.

Constellation

Constellation is a Progressive Metal band offering a fresh sound and dynamic to the Heavy music stratosphere with their skinsman (drummer) handling vocals and frontman duties while the rest complement the ensemble with a tight and dexterous foundation. Winners of TNL Onstage 2014 – Band Category; Winners of TNL Onstage 2014 – Best Original; Winners of TNL Onstage 2014 – Best Musician (Eshantha Perera). For a different kind of ‘seasonal’ concert, amidst the chaos of daily life and its many trials and tribulations, check out ‘The Dying Winter Sleeps’ on 20 December, from 7-11 p.m. at the Western Province Aesthetic Resort, Colombo 7 (next to Royal College Sports Complex). Tickets Rs. 800 (pre-booked) and Rs. 1,000 at the gate. Follow the event on Facebook for updates. Hope you have a merry, headbanging Christmas!