The Beckoning (band)

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The Beckoning
OriginAlberta, Canada
Genres
Years active2010–2018[1]
LabelsIndependent, Nosral Recordings[2]
MembersRoyden Turple
Meghann Turple
Eldon Loewen
WebsiteThe Beckoning on Facebook

The Beckoning is an extreme progressive metal band that originated in Canada.

History[edit]

The Beckoning began in 2010 with husband and wife, Royden "Roy" and Meghann Turple.[3] The two had been in musical projects for years together.[3] In December 2010, the band released Bloodlet, their debut demo.[4] The band was a part of a few compilations in their early days, including The Killing Fields, which came out through Warclub Records.[5][6] During this time, the band hired on Tim Davidson (bass) and Andy Stevens (guitar) to record on Bloodlet.[7] Soon after the release of the demo, the band released an album, Demystifying the Oracle,[8][9][10][11] with Eldon Loewen as the band's first permanent guitarist and bassist.[3] In 2012, the band released War, their debut EP. Two years later, Desolate was released. The band is currently working on their sophomore album.[12] In 2017, the band signed to the upcoming label Nosral Recordings, the label formed by former Frost Like Ashes guitarist, Mike Larson and they will be re-releasing War and Desolate via the label.[2] On April 20, 2018, the band announced that they disbanded, all on great terms.[1] Later the band announced they would be releasing their final single through Nosral.

Influences[edit]

The band's Facebook page states that Rush, Tourniquet, the early releases of Genesis, Pink Floyd, Extol, early In Flames, Iron Maiden, Deliverance, Saviour Machine,[13] Virgin Black[13] and Believer.[14] Although not listed on their Facebook, the band stated they could not exist without the release of Antestor's album, Return of the Black Death.[13]

Members[edit]

Last Lineup

  • Royden "Roy" Turple - drums, lead vocals (2010–2018)
  • Meghann Turple - keyboards, piano, female vocals (2010–2018)
  • Eldon Loewen - guitars, bass (2011–2018)

Session

  • Tim Davidson - bass (2010-2011)
  • Andy Stevens - guitars (2010-2011)

Discography[edit]

Demo

  • Bloodlet (2010)

Studio album

  • Demystifying the Oracle (2011)[15]

EPs

  • War (2012)[16]
  • Desolate (2014)[17][18][19]
  • The Desolation of War (2017; Nosral Recordings)

Singles

  • "Symphony of the Apocalypse" (2018; Nosral Recordings)[20]

Compilation appearances[12]

  • The Killing Fields (2011; Warclub Records)
  • Metal From The Dragon Vol. 1 (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
  • Nosral Sampler #1 (2017; Nosral Recordings)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Beard, Mason (April 23, 2018). "The Beckoning has been laid to rest". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Beard, Mason (October 19, 2017). "The Beckoning Signs to Nosral Recordings". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c thrashboy (November 18, 2011). "Interview With 'The Beckoning'". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  4. ^ skkorre (December 28, 2010). "The Beckoning - The Bloodlet (demo)". Untombed Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "WARCLUB RECORDS to release compilation". Untombed Zine. January 30, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  6. ^ "Warclub Records Compilation - The Killing Fields". Untombed Zine. March 14, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  7. ^ "The Beckoning (Canada)". Onslaught Radio. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  8. ^ "THE BECKONING Release Debut Album; Available For Free Download". Untombed Zine. August 20, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  9. ^ thrashboy (October 31, 2011). "'The Beckoning' Releases Full Length 'Demystifying the Oracle' [Pay What You Want]". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  10. ^ "The Beckoning Streaming Entire Album "Demystifying The Oracle"". SMNews. August 25, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  11. ^ xFiruath (August 25, 2011). "The Beckoning Streaming Entire Album "Demystifying the Oracle" Online". Metal Underground. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  12. ^ a b Beard, Mason (October 17, 2017). "Introducing: The Beckoning". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c Van Pelt, Doug (January 7, 2010). "Rock & Roll Town Hall: The Beckoning". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  14. ^ "About". Facebook. The Beckoning. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  15. ^ Ruff, Steve (February 2012). "The Beckoning - Demystifying the Oracle". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  16. ^ Crosslin, Matt (July 2012). "The Beckoning - War". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  17. ^ Jackson, John (July 20, 2014). "The Beckoning - Desolate". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  18. ^ Beard, Mace (October 10, 2016). "Review: The Beckoning - Desolate". The Bearded Dragon's Metal. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  19. ^ Crosslin, Matt (February 2015). "The Beckoning - Desolate". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  20. ^ Harp, Loyd (October 18, 2018). "The Beckoning Post New 10-Minute for Streaming". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

External links[edit]

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