Oryad + Band in Flag Pond, TN

SEEKING

ABOUT

Oryad is a Progressive Doom Opera ensemble from the Appalachian Mountains and the Rockies. Dubbed "mystic prog" for their focus on the Esoteric in their lyrics, the band released their first full-length album 25 May, 2023, titled "Sacred & Profane."

*SEEKING GUITARIST*
We currently have an opening for a lead guitarist to:

1) write, record, and collaborate asynchronously (as needed, depending on physical distance from actual location of either Moira in East TN or Matt in Denver)
2) be willing to travel for mini Mountain West tour Fall 2023 and performances in 2024.

Contact us for more details.

*ABOUT US*
Full Bio here: oryad.band/press-kit/#AboutOryad

*ALBUM REVIEWS*
93/100: "exciting and exhilarating orchestration...what a debut!"
-AARDSCHOK

4.5/5: "Oryad’s music is as undefinable as it is immediate, visceral, and incredibly emotional. This is pure artistic freedom that is not bound by genres or pre-conceived notions."
-METAL ROOS

9/10: "The sheer class and confidence with which Oryad navigate the myriad of influences and styles showcased on Sacred & Profane are astonishing, particularly for a new band.”
-METAL OBSERVER

TOP 10 ALBUMS, MAY 2023: "The debut album from this Denver duo caught me completely by surprise and I love every second of it…Progressive symphonic doom with operatic stylings and quirky avant-garde moments to keep you on your toes at the right moments."
-HEAVY DEBRIEFINGS

"It’s a privilege to be able to listen to an album like this"
-POWER METAL RANGER

Screen name:

OryadBand

Member since:

Apr 25 2023

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

5

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Age:

37 years

Influences

Cellar Darling, Blackbriar, Oceans of Slumber, Eivor, Sleep Token, Bernard Herrmann, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Draconian, Ignea.

Members Of Band

Moira Murphy: vocals, piano, keys/synth, orchestration
Matt Gotlin-Sheehan: drums

MUSIC