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'''''The Mixtape EP''''' is the debut EP of the [[melodic death metal]] band [[Meridian Dawn]]. It was released on March 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/|title=Meridian Dawn – The Mixtape EP (2014)|date=March 24, 2014|accessdate=March 25, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328031444/http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/|archivedate=March 28, 2014|df=}}</ref> The mixtape features a [[guest appearance]] from Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg (ex-[[Amaranthe]]) on the track "Dressed In Ice".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-03-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328031444/http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/ |archivedate=2014-03-28 |df= }}</ref><ref>http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-released-lyric-video-for-the-song-thieves-off-their-upcoming-ep-the-mixtape/</ref> "Thieves" was first included on the mixtape, and would be released as a lyric video single.<ref name = "metalunderground.com">{{cite web| url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=101268 |title=New EP "The Mixtape" Streaming From Meridian Dawn |publisher=metalunderground.com |date=2014-05-25}}</ref><ref name="gunshyassassin.com">{{cite web |url=http://gunshyassassin.com/news/meridian-dawn-debut-new-tune/ |title=Meridian Dawn Debut New Tune |publisher=gunshyassassin.com |date=2014-03-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329231548/http://gunshyassassin.com/news/meridian-dawn-debut-new-tune/ |archivedate=2014-03-29 |df= }}</ref><ref name = "metalmouth.net">{{cite web| url=http://metalmouth.net/2014/03/modern-metallers-meridian-dawn-post-lyric-video-for-thieves/ |title=Modern Metallers MERIDIAN DAWN Post Lyric Video For ‘Thieves’ |publisher=metalmouth.net |date=2014-03-19}}</ref><ref name = "stormbringer.at">{{cite web| url=http://www.stormbringer.at/news_44280/meridian-dawn-neues-lyric-video-thieves.html |title=MERIDIAN DAWN - Neues Lyric Video "Thieves"! |publisher=stormbringer.at |date=2014-03-23}}</ref> |
'''''The Mixtape EP''''' is the debut EP of the [[melodic death metal]] band [[Meridian Dawn]]. It was released on March 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/|title=Meridian Dawn – The Mixtape EP (2014)|date=March 24, 2014|accessdate=March 25, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328031444/http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/|archivedate=March 28, 2014|df=}}</ref> The mixtape features a [[guest appearance]] from Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg (ex-[[Amaranthe]]) on the track "Dressed In Ice".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-03-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328031444/http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/ |archivedate=2014-03-28 |df= }}</ref><ref>http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-released-lyric-video-for-the-song-thieves-off-their-upcoming-ep-the-mixtape/</ref> "Thieves" was first included on the mixtape, and would be released as a lyric video single.<ref name = "metalunderground.com">{{cite web| url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=101268 |title=New EP "The Mixtape" Streaming From Meridian Dawn |publisher=metalunderground.com |date=2014-05-25}}</ref><ref name="gunshyassassin.com">{{cite web |url=http://gunshyassassin.com/news/meridian-dawn-debut-new-tune/ |title=Meridian Dawn Debut New Tune |publisher=gunshyassassin.com |date=2014-03-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329231548/http://gunshyassassin.com/news/meridian-dawn-debut-new-tune/ |archivedate=2014-03-29 |df= }}</ref><ref name = "metalmouth.net">{{cite web| url=http://metalmouth.net/2014/03/modern-metallers-meridian-dawn-post-lyric-video-for-thieves/ |title=Modern Metallers MERIDIAN DAWN Post Lyric Video For ‘Thieves’ |publisher=metalmouth.net |date=2014-03-19}}</ref><ref name = "stormbringer.at">{{cite web| url=http://www.stormbringer.at/news_44280/meridian-dawn-neues-lyric-video-thieves.html |title=MERIDIAN DAWN - Neues Lyric Video "Thieves"! |publisher=stormbringer.at |date=2014-03-23}}</ref> |
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== Background and recording == |
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“The Mixtape EP” is a compilation of three different recording and production sessions the band went through over the course of a year. |
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“Thieves”, “The Fever Syndrome”, and “Dressed In Ice (Feat. Jake E of [[Amaranthe]])” are all original material mixed, produced, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson ([[Scar Symmetry]], [[Watain]], [[Solution .45]]) at The Panic Room studio in [[Skövde]], Sweden.<ref name = "metalinjection.net">{{cite web| url=http://www.metalinjection.net/av/song-premiere-meridian-dawn-fever-syndrome |title=Song Premiere: MERIDIAN DAWN Suffer A "Fever Syndrome" Release Lyric Video For 'Iconic' |publisher=metalinjection.com |date=2014-03-25}}</ref> |
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“I Don’t Wanna Be Me” is a cover tribute to [[Peter Steele]] and the members of [[Type O Negative]]. Mixed, produced, and mastered by [[Daniel Antonsson]] ([[Soilwork]], [[Dark Tranquillity]], [[Dimension Zero (Swedish band)|Dimension Zero]]) at Gothenburg Rock Studio in [[Göteborg]], Sweden. |
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The final track on the EP, “[[Descent (song)|Descent]]”, is another cover tribute, this time for modern metal pioneers [[Fear Factory]]. It was mixed and engineered by bassist Nicholas Ziros ([[Meridian Dawn]], [[Into The Moat]], [[Remembering Never]]) and mastered by Jeff Cloyes ([[311 (band)|311]], [[Lauryn Hill]], [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]]) at JamPro Music Factory located in [[Reno]], [[Nevada]] United States. |
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The cover art was created by Gustavo Sazes ([[Morbid Angel]], [[Arch Enemy]], [[James LaBrie]]) with concept assistance from vocalist [[Antony Hämäläinen]].<ref>[https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10202710364096838&id=563153650365777&refid=17] Meridian Dawn Official Facebook Page (March 25, 2014). Retrieved on 3-28-14.</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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| The Mixtape EP | |
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| Mixtape EP by | |
| Released | March 25, 2014 |
| Recorded | 2013-2014 |
| Genre | Melodic death metal Modern metal Death metal |
| Length | 20:43 |
| Label | Self-released/independent |
| Producer | Thomas "PLEC" Johansson Daniel Antonsson Nicholas Ziros |
| Singles from The Mixtape EP | |
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The Mixtape EP is the debut EP of the melodic death metal band Meridian Dawn. It was released on March 25, 2014.[1] The mixtape features a guest appearance from Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg (ex-Amaranthe) on the track "Dressed In Ice".[2][3] "Thieves" was first included on the mixtape, and would be released as a lyric video single.[4][5][6][7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thieves" | 03:47 |
| 2. | "The Fever Syndrome" | 03:30 |
| 3. | "Dressed In Ice" (featuring Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg) | 05:00 |
| 4. | "I Don't Wanna Be Me" (Type O Negative cover) | 03:52 |
| 5. | "Descent" (Fear Factory cover) | 04:35 |
| Total length: | 20:43 | |
Personnel
Band members
- Antony Hämäläinen – vocals, lyrics
- Christopher Cussell – rhythm & lead guitar
- Brandon Johnson – rhythm guitar
- Nicholas Ziros – bass guitar
- Johan Nunez – drums
Guest/session musicians
- Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg – vocals (3)
References
- ^ "Meridian Dawn – The Mixtape EP (2014)". March 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-released-lyric-video-for-the-song-thieves-off-their-upcoming-ep-the-mixtape/
- ^ "New EP "The Mixtape" Streaming From Meridian Dawn". metalunderground.com. 2014-05-25.
- ^ "Meridian Dawn Debut New Tune". gunshyassassin.com. 2014-03-20. Archived from the original on 2014-03-29.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Modern Metallers MERIDIAN DAWN Post Lyric Video For 'Thieves'". metalmouth.net. 2014-03-19.
- ^ "MERIDIAN DAWN - Neues Lyric Video "Thieves"!". stormbringer.at. 2014-03-23.