Current Line-Up

Greg Jones: Lead Guitar, Vocals
Tim Regan: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Aaron El-Zeftawy: Bass, Vocals
Tom Davy: Lead Vocals

Past Members

Brian Knesel: Lead Vocals, Bass (2000-2003)
Vincent Vinh: Drums(2000-2003)
Trevor von Deathcrush: Drums (2004-2005)
Matt Ibach: Bass (2004-2007)
Alex Rudinger: Drums (2006-2008)
David Spencer: Drums (2005-2006; 2008-2009)
Torin Blatt: Drums (2009-2010)

History

BURNING SHADOWS, formed early in 2000 by Tim Regan, Greg Jones, Brian Knesel, & Vincent Vinh, has breathed new life into the dying DC/Baltimore, MD metal scene. The band’s sound, influenced by Iced Earth, Blind Guardian,Testament, and Megadeth among others, conjures visions of days long forgotten. BURNING SHADOWS is treading on a path rarely taken by American bands today; with epic after epic, the band explores the myths of the ancients to the realms of HP Lovecraft, and back again. An ever growing local following has supported BURNING SHADOWS since the beginning.

Following the recording of two EPs, The Darkest Winter (2002), and Amongst the Dying Waves (recorded 2003, released 2005), BURNING SHADOWS weathered numerous lineup changes. Brian left the hall for good in May 2003. Vincent was hot on his heels. Matt Ibach was brought in to pound the hammering bass and Trevor von Deathcrush to reap upon the drums. Trevor left the band in 2005 to pursue less mighty interests. David Spencer was brought down upon the throne to perform shows and record the album in the summer of 2006. Alex Rudinger then usurped the throne as David traveled westward to complete his education. With the winter came new bassist Aaron El-Zeftawy to slaughter alongside the rest of the warriors. In the spring of 2008, David Spencer returned for a year while the band played a number of epic shows before departing due to professional obligations. The mighty Torin Blatt joined the band in August 2009 to bring thunder down upon those who witness BURNING SHADOWS, but departed the band to relocate to the Frozen North.

Recording for Into the Primordial began at RexRiot Recordings in summer of 2006. Much of the recording was complete when the studio abruptly broke contact with BURNING SHADOWS. After a nearly year-long delay, the recordings were liberated from the original studio and completed at the Halls of Glory under the direction of guitarist Tim Regan. Lead Guitarist Greg Jones, who stepped up to handle live vocal duties in 2004, makes his recorded debut as lead vocalist on Into the Primordial. In late 2009, Tom Davy was brought in on lead vocals to expand the already epic vocals of Greg Jones to vast uncharted lands.

The band’s live show is epic and bonecrushing. Opening slots for bands such as Sonata Arctica, Therion, Testament, Seven Witches, and Overkill have exposed the band to yet more true metal followers. In April 2009,  BURNING SHADOWS fought in the Battle to Open PaganFest and defeated 9 other bands; the victory was rewarded with the single opening slot on the nationwide PaganFest America 2 Tour at Jaxx in West Springfield, VA. In October 2009, BURNING SHADOWS brought the battle to the truest metal festival on the east coast, the Iron & Steel Fest, put on by True Metal America and headlined by Ross the Boss. The band is always ready to bring the metal onslaught to those who have not yet been lured into the army of the Shadows!

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