Seven Spires
American symphonic metal band blending melodic death, black, and power metal with concept-driven storytelling.
Seven Spires, a symphonic metal band from the United States, formed in Boston in 2013. Guitarist Jack Kosto and vocalist Adrienne Cowan, who also serve as the primary songwriters, founded the group. The band released its first EP, *The Cabaret of Dreams*, the following year. After bassist Peter de Reyna and drummer Chris Dovas joined as permanent members, Seven Spires put out four full-length albums. Their debut LP, *Solveig*, was self-produced. They then signed with Frontiers Music, which released two subsequent studio albums, each accompanied by multiple music videos created by EmVision Productions. The band’s sound incorporates elements of melodic death metal, black metal, and power metal. Their work is built around concept albums, all set within a shared fictional universe. Independent reviewers have praised the albums for their musicianship, technical skill, and emotional storytelling. In 2022, Seven Spires toured with DragonForce, and in 2023 they toured with Twilight Force, Silver Bullet, Omnium Gatherum, and Eluveitie.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Boston
- Genre
- Symphonic metal
- Years Active
- 2013–present
- Label
- Frontiers Music
- Current Members
- Jack Kosto / Adrienne Cowan / Peter de Reyna / Dylan Gowan
- Past Members
- Chris Dovas
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Lore & Background
Seven Spires feature elements of many styles and genres of metal, including melodic death metal, black metal, and power metal. The band's music focuses around concept albums, usually taking place in the same fictional universe. In independent circles, the band's albums have received strong reviews in particular for their musicianship, technical ability, and emotional storytelling.
Did You Know?
- Seven Spires debuted with EP The Cabaret of Dreams in 2014.
- The band's first studio album Solveig was independently produced.
- Seven Spires toured with DragonForce in 2022.
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