Pridian
Pridian, 2022, after filming the music video to their debut single "Soft Gold"
Pridian, 2022, after filming the music video to their debut single "Soft Gold"
Background information
Origin Estonia
GenresModern metal
Years active2018 - present
Members
  • Laur Lindmäe (vocals)
  • Jörg-Erik Hanikat (guitar)
  • Martin Randalu (guitar)
  • Robert Leht (drums)
Websitepridianband.com

Pridian is a modern metal band from Estonia, created originally in 2018 under the name ÆØNS.[1] The band consists of four members, vocalist Laur Lindmäe, guitarist Jörg-Erik Hanikat, guitarist Martin Randalu and drummer Robert Leht.[2]

Members edit

  • Laur Lindmäe - vocalist
  • Jörg-Erik Hanikat - guitarist
  • Martin Randalu - guitarist
  • Robert Leht - drummer

Biography edit

In their music, Pridian paint soundscapes interwoven with modern and industrial metal.[3]

Their debut album "The Rotten Unknown", released under the name ÆØNS in June 2021, was also nominated in the "Metal Album of the Year" category at the Estonian Music Awards.[4]

With their low-tuned riffs and industrial electronic sounds, Pridian can rock stages and move crowds. Although the addition of cinematic and electronic instrumentation is an important part of their sound, the band's main theme and inspiration comes from what they experience and feel around them.[5] In addition, Pridian draws its sound and messages from other creative works, a world in turmoil and the need for continuous self-development.[6]

Pridian has performed at Estonia's biggest metal festivals: Hard Rock Laager, Barbar Feast and Tallinn Music Week. The band has also shared the stage with bigger foreign artists such as Humanity's Last Breath and Atlas.[7] In the 18 months, the band has released five video singles and their debut EP called "Cybergnosis".

Discography edit

The band has so far released their debut EP "Cybergnosis" under the name Pridian. The EP consists of 5 singles, each with music videos.

Singles

  • 2022 - Soft Gold (music video[8])
  • 2022 - Deadfall (music video[9])
  • 2023 - Disgust (music video[10])
  • 2023 - Tetsuo (music video[11])
  • 2023 - Hive Mind (music video[12])

References edit

  1. ^ Brief History of Pridian by BraveWords
  2. ^ Pridian's lineup by Metal Head Rock
  3. ^ Metal Devastation Radio describes Pridian
  4. ^ List of nominees at EMAs 2022
  5. ^ GigRadar introducing Pridian
  6. ^ "Pridian Bio".
  7. ^ Humanity's Last Breath, Atlas, Pridian
  8. ^ "Soft Gold" Official Music Video
  9. ^ "Deadfall" Official Music Video
  10. ^ "Disgust" Official Music Video
  11. ^ "Tetsuo" Official Music Video
  12. ^ "Hive Mind" Official Music Video

External links edit

Category:Musical groups from Estonia Category:Modern metal bands