Performing Live: RHAPSODY OF FIRE ENFORCER STRIKER WITHERFALL With DJ: Will Carroll Rhapsody of Fire is an Italian symphonic power metal band widely seen as a pioneer of the symphonic power metal subgenre. Soaring vocals, epic melodies and lyrics sung in Italian and narration by Christopher Lee – it doesn’t more metal than this Enforcer hails from Sweden and is the brainchild of founder Olof “the Enforcer” Wikstrand. Enforcer took the underground metal world by storm with their debut four track demo in late 2005. While much of the metal world was dividing into sub genres, Enforcer stood out as true defenders of the faith, and proudly spearheaded the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal genre. Wailing vocals, pounding drums and searing guitar solos bring back the classic metal sound of the early 80s. Put on your battle vest and prepare for a night of non stop headbangin! Striker is a Juno Award winning Edmonton-based metal band. Their music is modern mix of classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, featuring powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads. If you came looking for shred, you found it! Witherfall is a dark melodic heavy metal juggernaut from Los Angeles. Musically, they are blazing new trails and weaving new tales with their heady blend of gritty power metal and intricate progressive rock. metal. power metal. progressive metal. doors @ 6pm; show @ 6:30pm. all ages. $27 advance; $39 day of show. Buy tickets: https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2025/09-10.html Watch and listen: Rhapsody of Fire: Un’ode Per L’Eroe: https://youtu.be/5DbqswpFk0E Enforcer: Undying Evil: https://youtu.be/5EExbLCeUnI Striker: Circle of Evil: https://youtu.be/YrG-mSSvIeo Witherfall: Ceremony of Fire: https://youtu.be/Y8UiY5n6LFc
Witherfall was formed in Los Angeles in 2013. Joseph Michael (also of Sanctuary fame) and Jake Dreyer (ex-Iced Earth/Demons & Wizards) built their new band around drummer Adam Sagan (RIP) and accomplished bassist Anthony Crawford (Allan Holdsworth, CHON). Since then, the group have released three highly regarded albums: Nocturnes and Requiems (2017), A Prelude to Sorrow (2018), and Curse of Autumn (2021) and an ep Vintage (2019). Not one to cut corners, Witherfall enlisted famed drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson) on Curse of Autumn, ensuring the foundations of singles “As I Lie Awake,” “The Other Side of Fear,” and “The River” were second to none. On the upcoming album, Minnemann returns to the fold with an album-only appearance, while drummer Chris Tsaganeas (Wax Owls) and multi-instrumentalist Gerry Hirschfeld (Willie Nelson) Witherfall’s newest permanent members.
Every Witherfall album is a defining moment. From the moment Nocturnes and Requiems thundered across metaldom to the group’s wine endeavors (Tempest Red Blend) with Charlie & Echo Winery, their video collaboration with Cig Neutron (Devil’s Workshop) on “The Other Side of Fear,” a beer partnership with Adroit Theory Brewing Company (Shadows Black IPA), and custom Funko Pop set, Michael and Dreyer have made Witherfall their mission. The journey to this point hasn’t been without toil and upheaval. Determination, however, is the key.
Witherfall are guitarist/songwriter Jake Dreyer, vocalist/songwriter Joseph Michael, bassist Anthony Crawford, drummer Marco Minnemann (recording only), drummer/percussionist Chris Tsaganeas, and keyboardist Gerry Hirschfeld.
DeathWave Records was created by Witherfall headmen Joseph Michael and Jake Dreyer as a vehicle for their music and other projects. Look for more exciting and trailblazing releases from DeathWave Records in the future.