Author Topic: The Official Wilderun Thread v. Epigone (January 7, 2022) (Read 4698 times)

Luoto · « **on:** September 18, 2019, 11:35:19 AM »

Wilderun are a symphonic/progressive folk metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. They just released a single off their upcoming third full-length.

Far from Where Dreams Unfurl

It's an 8+ minute, highly melodic track with prog leanings that's fairly typical for Wilderun, but it doesn't seem quite as obviously folk as Sleep at the Edge of the Earth. Also no growls this time around.

TAC · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2019, 11:39:27 AM »

I've heard of Wilderrun and even have them saved on my Spotify account. But I had no idea they were from Providence. Wow! That's right in my backyard.

Luoto · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2019, 11:43:02 AM »

Quote from: TAC on September 18, 2019, 11:39:27 AM

But I had no idea they were from Providence. Wow! That's right in my backyard.

I recall seeing that on their Bandcamp page but they've since updated it to Boston, which isn't that far off anyway. I edited the OP

TAC · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2019, 11:58:10 AM »

Yeah, same thing. I’m right in between. I had no idea they were local.

Mister Gold · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2019, 01:45:31 AM »

Quote from: Luoto on September 18, 2019, 11:35:19 AM

Wilderun are a symphonic/progressive folk metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. They just released a single off their upcoming third full-length.

Far from Where Dreams Unfurl

It's an 8+ minute, highly melodic track with prog leanings that's fairly typical for Wilderun, but it doesn't seem quite as obviously folk as Sleep at the Edge of the Earth. Also no growls this time around.

Yeah, I was surprised by the lack of growls on that track. I'll be very curious to see if that trend continues into the full album or not. Digging the song a lot so far and Sleep at the Edge of the Earth is a fantastic album!

Luoto · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2019, 11:03:41 AM »

New song, The Tyranny of Imagination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dQdTAxStL4

And there's the growls. This is awesome.

Crow · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2019, 11:04:36 AM »

Oh hot damn I gotta check this out when I get a chance

Crow · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2019, 12:26:47 PM »

It's good but it seems a bit more straightforward melodic death stuff than the last album. I also saw some comment comparing it to Opeth which I can kinda hear?
I'm tempering my expectations because I don't really expect a sleep at the edge of the earth level masterpiece here but also dammit new Wilderun

pfillion · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2019, 07:41:09 AM »

Review of the new album

https://www.sonicperspectives.com/album-reviews/wilderun-veil-of-imagination/

Crow · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2019, 02:29:05 PM »

damn, nearly 70 minutes? i think that's the only disappointing-sounding thing about that to me, 'cause that's generally too long no matter how good the material, the last album was just the perfect length imo

ariich · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2019, 03:27:28 PM »

Quote from: Cyril on October 27, 2019, 02:29:05 PM

damn, nearly 70 minutes? i think that's the only disappointing-sounding thing about that to me, 'cause that's generally too long no matter how good the material, the last album was just the perfect length imo

Says the guy who sent me loads of 70 minute albums in my roulette, and one that was twice as long.

Crow · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2019, 04:37:09 PM »

yeah, and aside from midnight odyssey all of them are too long imo

granted a lot of the time i listen to that midnight odyssey as two separate hour-long discs, but

Luoto · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2019, 01:42:49 PM »

One more song ahead of release, O Resolution: https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/10/wilderun-o-resolution/

Elite · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2019, 04:44:58 PM »

Looking forward to this, actually.

Sleep at the Edge of the Earth is a masterpiece, so it's definitely going to be difficult to top, but I'm eager to hear what the band brings to the table this time around.

pfillion · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2019, 05:01:17 PM »

My album of the year!

pfillion · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2019, 09:48:03 AM »

You can stream the new album here:

https://www.popmatters.com/wilderun-veil-of-imagination-2641161517.html?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2

Crow · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2019, 09:59:24 AM »

AngryMetalGuy just put up a dual review and it's uhh, a rave review https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wilderun-veil-of-imagination-review/

pfillion · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2019, 02:41:13 PM »

Quote from: Cyril on October 31, 2019, 09:59:24 AM

AngryMetalGuy just put up a dual review and it's uhh, a rave review https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wilderun-veil-of-imagination-review/

Great review

pfillion · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2019, 07:42:29 AM »

The new album is now available on Bandcamp and Spotify.

https://wilderun.bandcamp.com/album/veil-of-imagination

https://open.spotify.com/album/25EBYaYCG5egyU4BQIbWtJ?si=l4KnifRQSWam_PPlHO-ECw

Mister Gold · « **Reply #19 on:** November 01, 2019, 08:23:12 AM »

Listening to the album right now. So far, this may be my Album of the Year. Have to decide between this and Arch/Matheos’ Winter Ethereal personally.

Evermind · « **Reply #20 on:** November 01, 2019, 08:47:27 AM »

I actually liked it from the first listen. Don't remember anything about it, but I was listening and reading a book at the same time. I'll spin this again during the weekend.

Luoto · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2019, 09:34:27 AM »

^ My first listen was similar in that it ended to be semi-background, with me being able to pick up cool bits and pieces from tracks I didn't already know. The first listen of Sleep... was kind of similar for me IIRC.

It's definitely heavier and a bit darker in overall tone than Sleep, feels like folk has given way for a bit more death metal.

pfillion · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2019, 09:39:43 AM »

Quote from: Mister Gold on November 01, 2019, 08:23:12 AM

So far, this may be my Album of the Year.

+1

pfillion · « **Reply #23 on:** November 01, 2019, 09:53:50 AM »

New review:

https://theprogspace.com/wilderun-veil-of-imagination/

ariich · « **Reply #24 on:** November 01, 2019, 11:31:07 AM »

Quote from: Luoto on November 01, 2019, 09:34:27 AM

^ My first listen was similar in that it ended to be semi-background, with me being able to pick up cool bits and pieces from tracks I didn't already know. The first listen of Sleep... was kind of similar for me IIRC.

It's definitely heavier and a bit darker in overall tone than Sleep, feels like folk has given way for a bit more death metal.

I've only had the one listen so far and I don't think I found it heavier, but I agree there's a bit less folk.

It sounded pretty great overall but obviously needs lots more listens!

DoctorAction · « **Reply #25 on:** November 02, 2019, 04:24:17 AM »

Just listened to Far From Where Dreams Unfurl having read the AMG reviews. Liking it a lot so far.

Much standard trad metal melody and pomp but SO rich and lush. Will do back for more.

ariich · « **Reply #26 on:** November 05, 2019, 02:41:47 PM »

Ok I've given this album a good few listens now, and...

...it's pretty damn fantastic. I think I like it even more than the last one.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 09, 2019, 04:21:11 PM »

Decided to see these guys live tonight since they're playing at some tiny club and tockets were cheap. And apparently I got through the doors early enough to get a free copy of the new album, so yay

Crow · « **Reply #28 on:** November 09, 2019, 05:05:29 PM »

still waiting for my copy in the mail

TAC · « **Reply #29 on:** November 09, 2019, 05:06:48 PM »

Quote from: Buddyhunter1 on November 09, 2019, 04:21:11 PM

Decided to see these guys live tonight since they're playing at some tiny club and tockets were cheap. And apparently I got through the doors early enough to get a free copy of the new album, so yay

Where are they playing?

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 09, 2019, 06:04:57 PM »

Middle east upstairs. Not even downstairs!

TAC · « **Reply #31 on:** November 09, 2019, 06:06:05 PM »

Quote from: Buddyhunter1 on November 09, 2019, 06:04:57 PM

Middle east upstairs. Not even downstairs!

I ended up looking it up. Can you post a pic?

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 09, 2019, 08:22:06 PM »

Sorry, didn't see that in time. Show was decent. Wilderun's sound was disappointingly bad compared to the other bands that played before them. One of the openers, Wandering Oak, was very neat.

TAC · « **Reply #33 on:** November 09, 2019, 08:24:07 PM »

So wait..You're a twenty something that didn't whip out their phone for a photo of video??

Don't you have some sort of instachat to post to??

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 09, 2019, 08:28:31 PM »

~~okay boomer~~

Nah, the only time I can remember recording anything from a concert with my phone was when I took a video / picture of Tom Monda from Thank You Scientist because he shares an UNCANNY resemblance to one of my college friends, right down to the body language

News: The Gift of Music official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fae4FQ4McSY

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