Press Kit
Ancient Settlers - EPK
Biography
Founded in 2021 in St. Sebastien, Spain, "Ancient Settlers" is a divergent Modern Melodic Death Metal band. They draw inspiration from the recent tragedies that have affected human life and aim to explore the boundaries of modern melodic death metal, incorporating catchy guitar riffs, melodies, synths, keyboards, and various sounds and rhythms to develop their own musical identity.
Throughout their relatively short career, Ancient Settlers have collaborated with renowned music producers such as Grammy winner Fredrik Nordstrom (In Flames, Opeth, Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, etc.), Daniel Cardoso (Angelus Apatrida, Noctem, Anneke Van Grisbergen, etc.), and Pedro J. Monge (Rise To Fall, Feelingless,Vhaldemar, etc.).
Recognizing the significance of impactful artwork, the band has worked with designers and illustrators like Gus "Perkele" Sazes (Angra, Kamelot, Gus G, Firewind, Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel) and Jon Toussas (Suicide Angels, Metal Hammer, Mors Principium Est, Nightrage, etc.).
In 2021, Ancient Settlers signed a contract with Australian metal label "Crusader Records"; which is part of the "Golden Robot Entertainment Group"; and they release during this period 2 albums.
An Ep, "Transition" (2023), as well as one LP, "Our Last Eclipse – The Settlers Saga Pt." (2022).The LP reached the 75th position on the global metal album chart on Amazon.com, and all three singles were featured in editorial playlists on Apple Music, Deezer, and Tidal.
In collaboration with Dronicon Films in 2022, they released a two-chapter animated sci-fi film series: "Library of Tears", And "Cast In Gold"
In 2024 the band inked a multi-album deal with the italian label "Scarlet Records", and release their 2nd Lp "Oblivion´s Legacy", produced again by Fredrick Nordstrom At Fredman Studios (Gothemburg, Sweden), and again with the art-cover illustration by Jon Toussas.
In terms of live performances, Ancient Settlers have embarked on four European tours: the "Autumnus Europe Tour" (France, Spain, Portugal), "Our Last Eclipse Europe Tour" (Spain, Portugal, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium), and the "Transition Europe Tour" (Spain, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic), and "Oblivios Legacy Europe Tour" (Spain, Portugal, France, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium) They have shared the stage with bands such as Infected Rain, Defacing God, Amberian Dawn, Sirenia, Aephanemer, Lutharo, Elegant Weapons, among others at various artist.
Highlights:
- The band play in summer and winter festivals in Czech Republic, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Belgium.
- The Band has a official merch partnership with the worldwide recognised label "Season of Mist" (France).
- "Our Last Eclipse" reach position 75 in Amazon worldwide physical sales chart.
- "Oblivions Legacy" reach the position 80 in amazon worldwide physical sales chart.
- Singles from "Our Last Eclipse" and "Oblivions Legacy" were included in several editorial playlist from major streaming platforms.
- "Wounded Heart" videoclip reach 100.000 reproduction in YouTube.
- "Coven Garden" from the album "Oblivions Legacy" was highlighted in the Metal Hammer (UK) section: The 15 best new metal songs you need to hear right now by Rich Hobson.
- "Into the Depths I Ride" was highlighted in the editorial playlist from Tidal "Best newcomers from 2022 in metal.