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The Beckoning (band)

The Beckoning is an extreme progressive metal band that originated in Canada.

The Beckoning
OriginAlberta, Canada
Genres
Years active2010–2018[1]
LabelsIndependent, Nosral Recordings[2]
MembersRoyden Turple
Meghann Turple
Eldon Loewen
WebsiteThe Beckoning on Facebook

History edit

The Beckoning began in 2010 with husband and wife, Royden "Roy" and Meghann Turple.[3] The two had been in musical projects for years together.[3] In December 2010, the band released Bloodlet, their debut demo.[4] The band was a part of a few compilations in their early days, including The Killing Fields, which came out through Warclub Records.[5][6] During this time, the band hired on Tim Davidson (bass) and Andy Stevens (guitar) to record on Bloodlet.[7] Soon after the release of the demo, the band released an album, Demystifying the Oracle,[8][9][10][11] with Eldon Loewen as the band's first permanent guitarist and bassist.[3] In 2012, the band released War, their debut EP. Two years later, Desolate was released. The band is currently working on their sophomore album.[12] In 2017, the band signed to the upcoming label Nosral Recordings, the label formed by former Frost Like Ashes guitarist, Mike Larson and they will be re-releasing War and Desolate via the label.[2] On April 20, 2018, the band announced that they disbanded, all on great terms.[1] Later the band announced they would be releasing their final single through Nosral.

Influences edit

The band's Facebook page states that Rush, Tourniquet, the early releases of Genesis, Pink Floyd, Extol, early In Flames, Iron Maiden, Deliverance, Saviour Machine,[13] Virgin Black[13] and Believer.[14] Although not listed on their Facebook, the band stated they could not exist without the release of Antestor's album, Return of the Black Death.[13]

Members edit

Last Lineup

  • Royden "Roy" Turple - drums, lead vocals (2010–2018)
  • Meghann Turple - keyboards, piano, female vocals (2010–2018)
  • Eldon Loewen - guitars, bass (2011–2018)

Session

  • Tim Davidson - bass (2010-2011)
  • Andy Stevens - guitars (2010-2011)

Discography edit

Demo

  • Bloodlet (2010)

Studio album

  • Demystifying the Oracle (2011)[15]

EPs

  • War (2012)[16]
  • Desolate (2014)[17][18][19]
  • The Desolation of War (2017; Nosral Recordings)

Singles

  • "Symphony of the Apocalypse" (2018; Nosral Recordings)[20]

Compilation appearances[12]

  • The Killing Fields (2011; Warclub Records)
  • Metal From The Dragon Vol. 1 (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
  • Nosral Sampler #1 (2017; Nosral Recordings)

References edit

  1. ^ a b Beard, Mason (April 23, 2018). "The Beckoning has been laid to rest". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Beard, Mason (October 19, 2017). "The Beckoning Signs to Nosral Recordings". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c thrashboy (November 18, 2011). "Interview With 'The Beckoning'". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  4. ^ skkorre (December 28, 2010). "The Beckoning - The Bloodlet (demo)". Untombed Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "WARCLUB RECORDS to release compilation". Untombed Zine. January 30, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  6. ^ "Warclub Records Compilation - The Killing Fields". Untombed Zine. March 14, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  7. ^ "The Beckoning (Canada)". Onslaught Radio. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  8. ^ "THE BECKONING Release Debut Album; Available For Free Download". Untombed Zine. August 20, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  9. ^ thrashboy (October 31, 2011). "'The Beckoning' Releases Full Length 'Demystifying the Oracle' [Pay What You Want]". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  10. ^ "The Beckoning Streaming Entire Album "Demystifying The Oracle"". SMNews. August 25, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  11. ^ xFiruath (August 25, 2011). "The Beckoning Streaming Entire Album "Demystifying the Oracle" Online". Metal Underground. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  12. ^ a b Beard, Mason (October 17, 2017). "Introducing: The Beckoning". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c Van Pelt, Doug (January 7, 2010). "Rock & Roll Town Hall: The Beckoning". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  14. ^ "About". Facebook. The Beckoning. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  15. ^ Ruff, Steve (February 2012). "The Beckoning - Demystifying the Oracle". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  16. ^ Crosslin, Matt (July 2012). "The Beckoning - War". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  17. ^ Jackson, John (July 20, 2014). "The Beckoning - Desolate". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  18. ^ Beard, Mace (October 10, 2016). "Review: The Beckoning - Desolate". The Bearded Dragon's Metal. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  19. ^ Crosslin, Matt (February 2015). "The Beckoning - Desolate". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  20. ^ Harp, Loyd (October 18, 2018). "The Beckoning Post New 10-Minute for Streaming". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

External links edit

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