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Ian first gained attention as a member (and leader) of seminal Christian Metal Thrash band Seventh Angel. Signed to "Under One Flag" Seventh Angel released first "The Torment", and later the now classic "Lament for the Weary". Both albums were re-released in 2005, along with remastered demos and live material. After Seventh Angel split, Ian formed " Ashen Mortality " adopting a doomier style mixed with mediaeval influences and some death vocals. Ashen Mortality released two self released albums "Sleepless Remorse" and "Your Caress". The two Ashen Mortality albums were remastered and re-released as a double pack in late 2004. Ian was briefly a member of the Australian Doom outfit Paramecium, and recorded the album "A Time To Mourn" with them. Ashen Mortality split in the autumn of 2004, playing their last gig on Halloween of that year. With two of the members in the final line-up of Ashen Mortality, Ian formed "My Silent Wake". MSW recorded a two song demo in mid 2005, and the limited 100 copy run sold out almost immeditately, and resulted in a record deal with indie label Bombworks Records. MSW will release a full album on Bombworks in spring 2006. Drawing on similar influences to Ashen Mortality, My Silent Wake is a more experimental progression for Ian, with more open soundscape arrangements, but also a heavier aspect to the sound. Ian is also involved in a collaboration with the Visionaire frontman in a band called "Century Sleeper" whose first album will appear early in 2006. He also plays in the currently unsigned space rock band "The Other Window". Ian's unique style has been an influence on many bands in the Doom genre, particularly in the Christian Metal scene. |
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