Omschrijving

Kobra and the Lotus (also initialized as KATL) is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 2009 by lead vocalist and songwriter Kobra Paige.[5][6][7]



In 2009, Kobra and the Lotus was formed by classical singer Kobra Paige[8] with guitarists Matt Van Wezel and Chris Swenson. The trio started recording their first songs in Calgary, initially produced by transplanted Toronto musician Greg Godovitz (Goddo). The trio added drummer Griffin Kissack midway through recording their independent release Out of the Pit. Kobra and the Lotus put the initial studio tracks on MySpace in summer 2009 and were approached by Metal Hammer to include Kobra Paige in the 2010 Metal Hammer Maidens of Metal Calendar[9] with Simone Simons, Epica and Cristina Scabbia, Lacuna Coil.
Signing by Universal and Gene Simmons

The band's manager Susan Bullen had been in touch with several labels regarding the second album and reached out to Mark Spicoluk at Universal Music Group and played some preliminary tracks from the new album. Mark thought Simmons Records[10] would be interested and later that week Gene Simmons[11] phoned the band's manager directly with a strong case for Simmons/Universal to sign Kobra and the Lotus. After signing,[12] Gene Simmons encouraged the band to write four new tracks and go back into the studio January and February 2012 with super producer and fellow Canadian Kevin Churko to record the new tracks and remix and remaster the entire album. The songs 50 Shades of Evil and Forever One were two of the new tracks written.
Out of the Pit

The band recorded the first album Out of the Pit[13] in Calgary in early 2009. During the mixing of the album at Metalworks Studios[14] in Toronto, Greg invited long time friend Rik Emmett to record a guitar solo to the only cover song on the album, a remake of Motörhead anthem Ace of Spades. After playing their first 2009 Canadian tour, Paige's vocal style had changed significantly and the band approached Kevin Shirley to rerecord the vocals and remix the album.[15] The remix was so different that many industry writers thought the band had brought in a new lead singer.[16][17] Producer Nick Blagona (Deep Purple) rerecorded the vocals and remixed the last track of the album "Legend". Kobra and the Lotus independently released their debut album Out of the Pit[18] in March 2010. The album was a popular release on campus radio charts across Canada[19][20][21] and several US internet Metal radio stations.[22][23][24][25]

An extensive 2010 Canadian tour had a profound effect[26] on the vocals of lead singer Paige. The vocal evolution is very distinct between the videos "Cynical Wasteland" from the first album and "Welcome to my Funeral" from the first album under the Simmons/Universal label.
Kobra and the Lotus (self titled release)

The band recorded their second self-titled album Kobra and the Lotus February to April 2011, with producer Julius Butty then headed to Europe for a UK summer tour.[27] After signing to Universal Music Group, the band signed up with producerKevin Churko to record four more tracks, and to have Kevin executive produce, remix and remaster the entire album. The self-titled album was globally released in August 2012 in the UK and Europe by Spinefarm Records and in 138 other countries by Universal Music Group affiliates. It was then released in the USA and Canada in April 2013 with Universal Music Enterprises UMe and T-Boy Records. The album rated as 7/8 POWERPOINTS by PowerPlay (music magazine) in issue #145,[28] rated as KKKK by Kerrang, and 8/10 by Metal Hammer.
High Priestess

The band recorded 14 new tracks for their new album High Priestess [29] with super producer Johnny K, a Grammy Award nominated producer/engineer/mixer/musician and songwriter at Groovemaster Recording Studios in Chicago. High Priestess entered the CMJ Loud Rock Radio charts in the USA at #4, it was released globally on June 24, 2014.[30] to strong reviews and is widely regarded as their best album to date.[31]

Current members

    Kobra Paige – vocals, piano (2009–present)
    Jasio Kulakowski - lead/rhythm guitar (2012–present)
    Brad Kennedy - bass guitar (2013–present)
    Bones Elias - guest drums
    Jake Dreyer - guest guitars


Kobra and the Lotus 
Heavy Metal
2010 - 2014
Canada
Mp3
tracks
320



2010 - Out Of The Pit - time: 00:46:38

01. It's Yours [00:04:43]
02. Focfom [00:04:28]
03. Cynical Wasteland [00:05:04]
04. Teaspoon Of Metal [00:03:35]
05. Ballad Of Jane Doe [00:05:38]
06. The Hooker [00:02:55]
07. Snake Pit [00:05:29]
08. Ride Like Sugar [00:03:18]
09. Ace Of Spades [00:03:41]
10. Legend [00:07:43]

2012 - Kobra And The Lotus - time: 00:41:55

01. 50 Shades Of Evil [00:03:21]
02. Welcome To My Funeral [00:03:56]
03. Forever One [00:03:35]
04. Heaven’s Veins [00:04:08]
05. My Life [00:04:05]
06. Nayana (My Eyes) [00:04:21]
07. Sanctuary [00:04:48]
08. Lover Of The Beloved [00:04:16]
09. No Rest For The Wicked [00:04:39]
10. Aria Of Karmika [00:04:41]

2014 - High Priestess - time: 00:44:16

01. Warhorse [00:03:23]
02. I Am, I Am [00:04:13]
03. Heartbeat [00:04:24]
04. Hold On [00:04:17]
05. High Priestess [00:04:05]
06. Soldier [00:04:28]
07. Battle Of Wrath [00:05:51]
08. Visionary [00:03:27]
09. Willow [00:03:58]
10. Lost In The Shadows [00:06:05]
08. Visionary [00:03:27]
09. Willow [00:03:58]
10. Lost In The Shadows [00:06:05]

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