ill Angelic Profile
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ill Angelic is a five-piece band based out of Stafford, VA with a style branching from hard rock to epic scores. Their music is a sound-scape of sweeping melodies, heavy distortion, and a touch of world instrumentation fused together to create a grand portrayal of sorrow and liberation.
The band was originally founded by Jonathan and his two brothers, Joey and Mike. Out of these beginnings came the song Fly Away and many others that are still played by ill Angelic today. The songwriting of the band is almost entirely attributed to Jon Patton (a.k.a. Jon Sorrow) and so despite the changes in band members, the style and sound has remained consistent.
The first official EP/CD was released by the band under the name "ill Angelic" entitled "The Forgotten Letters". It produced a buzz of excitement within northern Virginia with their mixture of creatively crafted tracks, heavy sounding guitar work and beautifully soaring melodies.
The new album titled "Shadows of the Past" includes 15 tracks and is due to be released September 2009. The tracks branch from explosive rock songs to melancholy ballads. It was the essence of the band captured on one single disc... a true revelation of Jon's amazing connection with music set with lyrics that come straight from his soul. It is only the beginning of where the band is headed!
The members are:
Jon Sorrow (Lead Vocals / Guitarist / Composer)...founder...with a vocal sound that is nothing less than an amazing compliment to the music along with his rhythm guitar talents to lead the way as ill Angelic's front man.
Matt White (Bassist) offers amazing talents and unique sounds playing the tabla, Native American Flutes, Oud, Pipa, Mandolin and Gu Qin as well as emotional backing vocals to which mesmerize the audience.
Josh Mills (2nd / Lead Guitarist) plays melodic riffs and leads which push the heavy rock roots that make up the foundation of their sound with complex guitar oriented songs that grab your attention and emotions.
Matt Ferraro (Drummer) adds a solid foundation with his professionally trained, advanced playing style. His action and tasteful beats add much more to the band than just a drummer as Matt is an integral part of the bands sound.
Keona Lipkins (Keys) is a musician well versed in many different genres and styles with acoustic piano roots. Her addition has allowed Jon the freedom to write more complex piano parts and she has quickly adapted to the rock style of the band.
The band is again ready to hit the road to promote our music from the new CD, "Shadows of the Past" to which has become a movement.
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