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{{Infobox musical artist | name = ZOMBIE SAM | image = | caption = | image_size = | background = solo artist | origin = Europe | genre = Alternative rock,[1] Industrial Metal, Industrial, power pop, Cinematic Industrial, Soundtrack,alternative metal, gothic rock | years_active = 2011–present | label = Coroner Records/ Murdered Music | associated_acts = Season of Ghosts | website = https://www.facebook.com/ZombieSamOfficial | current_members = ZOMBIE SAM
ZOMBIE SAM is a European rock project that started in 2011 in Vienna, Austria. After working in the music scene as a professional soundtrack composer and touring member for famous rock acts, Zombie Sam released his first EP titled "ZOMBIE SAM" through MURDERED MUSIC- CORONER RECORDS on 05th, March 2011. A full-length album followed in 2012. Zombie Sam stands out for creating a new musical genre created by the passion for film and industrial music.Drawing a strong influence from horror movies and the work of Tim Burton the genre is a mix of alternative rock, electronics and soundtrack in a distinct Halloween/ creepy fairytale atmosphere.
History[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
Zombie Sam, was born in Italy and studied music at the Giuseppe Verdi Music Academy (Turin, Italy) , graduating with an honors degree as orchestra conductor. One of his teachers was the world- famous orchestra conductor, Claudio Abbado. In the year 2007, he started working officially as composer and arranger with various, European orchestras, composing music for advertisements, film, smartphone applications and video games. He has previously collaborated with VOLKSWAGEN and Giorgio Chiellini, football player of JUVENTUS, as well as top orchestras, theaters and operas around Europe.
Zombie Sam came to life in 2011 as a solo project. Later on that year, two more members were recruited and the trio started working on the band's debut album. "Self Conscious Insanity" was eventually released on the 6th of June, 2013, through Coroner Records/ Murdered Music, featuring NeroArgento and Sophia Aslanidou from the band SEASON OF GHOSTS on several tracks.
On Halloween 2013, Zombie Sam worked with SEASON OF GHOSTS for the release of "Sarah's Theme - Come little Children", a cover of the Disney song classic from the movie "HOCUS POCUS". The song was released as a free download from SEASON OF GHOSTS' website.
In the summer of 2013, Zombie Sam co - produced SEASON OF GHOSTS' debut album, "THE HUMAN PARADOX", released on the 8th of December, 2014 through Coroner Records/ Murdered Music. He also joined the band as official touring member, along with Paul Brown (bass) and Max Buell (drums). The three of them took the name "Ghost Legion" and accompany SEASON OF GHOSTS in their live performances.
On Christmas of 2014, Zombie Sam again joined forces with SEASON OF GHOSTS to release "Carol of the Bells", cover of the famous Christmas classic, as a free download from his website.
In early 2015, Zombie Sam stated that he's started working on a second album, expected to be released in coming year.
Band members[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
Current members[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
- Zombie Sam - music production, orchestra conduction, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, drums, electronics (2011–present) [Founding Member]
Former members[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
- Ivan King - lead vocals, (2011-2012)
- Patrik Bettlejuice - drums (2011-2012)
Discography[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
Albums[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
| Year | Title | Label | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ZOMBIE SAM | Coroner Records | EP |
| 2013 | Self Conscious Insanity | Coroner Records | full album |
| 2013 | [[[SARAH’S THEME] COME LITTLE CHILDREN]] | Invictus Media | single, orchestral song |
| 2014 | THE RETURN OF THE PHANTOM STRANGER | Invictus Media | single |
| 2014 | CAROL OF THE BELLS | Invictus Media | Orchestral song |
Productions[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
| Year | Title | Label | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Silverblack | full album | |
| 2014 | THE HUMAN PARADOX (SEASON OF GHOSTS) | Coroner Records | full album |
Videography[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
Music videos[modifica | modifica wikitesto]
| Year | Title | Album | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Stay Away From Me" | EP | |
| 2013 | "A Hallow Tale" | Self Conscious Insanity | |
| 2013 | "Woman In White" | Self Conscious Insanity | |
| 2015 | "Dream;Paralysis" | The Human Paradox |