Photo credit Camden Cruz
2024 was a milestone year for Florida power metallers SEVEN KINGDOMS. Not only did they sign with a new label, Reigning Phoenix Music, but they also headlined an extensive North American tour and released their new EP, The Square. In addition, the band has garnered widespread critical acclaim, with the title track of The Square being named a top track by Metal Hammer UK and an exclusive EP premiere at Decibel Magazine.
To celebrate, they’ve released a video for their fan-favorite cover of MR. MISTER’s “Kyrie”. The cover stays true to the original 80’s while adding SEVEN KINGDOMS’ unique twist. The video features the band enjoying their travels on tour and having fun at every band’s favorite location Buc-ees!
The band comments:“Kyrie” is a Cover song chosen by one of our faithful kickstarter backers. We started doing them a few years ago as an option on our kickstarters for fun and to show the musical flexibility of the band. I (Sabrina) have always enjoyed going out to sing karaoke or covering my favorite songs (I used to post myself singing them before copyright infringement issues took the fun out of it.) This was a fun song to sing and I feel the lyric content is very on point for bands that go on tour. Kyrie translates to “Lord have Mercy” which when driving all around the world at all hours of the day and night, amongst responsible and non responsible people, we put our lives on the line every second we are on the road. I often refer to highways as “The river of idiots” which can be anyone at any given moment.”
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4mFBBHWH9U
The Square is out now on all streaming services. The EP is also available on both vinyl and CD formats. All physical copies are limited edition and signed by the band.
Stream/Purchase HERE: https://sevenkingdoms.rpm.link/thesquare
Praise for The Square:
“From the fantastical lands of, erm, Florida, Seven Kingdoms are also taking the classic power metal torch and running with it, new single The Square all galloping riffs, headbanging breaks and wails to the heavens. The title track of their upcoming EP – out November 8 – The Square hints at Seven Kingdoms’ capacity for massive, room-uniting singalongs,”-Metal Hammer
“Sabrina Cruz has such a superb voice for this type of thing, and if you doubt that, then witness the scream at the start of “The Serpent And The Lotus.”—not since Jon Bon Jovi at the end of “Runaway” has anything hit that high.”-Maximum Volume Music
” I’d recommend this EP for Power Metal fans looking for something that still checks the genre’s boxes but does so in its own way. Fans of Dream Theater, Queensrÿche, and Savatage should find a welcome addition to their regular rotation with this release.”–Mike On Metal
“The Square serves notice that the band’s power metal foundation contains all the key pop, traditional, and left-field accents to give the group ample opportunity for sustaining their careers. If you haven’t discovered them yet, this would be an ideal time to be a part of the movement.”-Dead Rhetoric
In February the band will hit the road again, this time with the legendary UNLEASH THE ARCHERS on a European tour in February and March 2025.
European Tour supporting UNLEASH THE ARCHERS:
12.02 – Substage – Karlsruhe, DE
13.02 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE
14.02 – Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
15.02 – De Kreun – Kortrijk, BE
16.02 – The Underworld – London, GB
17.02 – La Machine – Paris, FR
19.02 – Dynamo – Zurich, CH
20.02 – Legend Club – Milan, IT
21.02 – Backstage – Munich, DE
22.02 – Masters Of Rock Cafe – Zlin, CZ
23.02 – Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
25.02 – Szene – Vienna, AT
26.02 – Kwadrat – Cracow, PL
27.02 – Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
28.02 – Rockhal – Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
01.03 – Kronensaal – Hamburg, DE
02.03 – Patronaat – Haarlem, NL
SEVEN KINGDOMS is:
Sabrina Cruz – Vocals
Camden Cruz – Guitars
Kevin Byrd – Guitars
Keith Byrd -Drums
Connect With SEVEN KINGDOMS:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/seven-kingdoms/269540019
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SevenKingdomsOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenkingdomsofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMYvG0U25tgSi8jQExPAC?si=Zd59_nhbQeKrYGN4dUI7Cg
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sevenkingdomsofficial
Twitter/X: https://x.com/7kskofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sevenkingdoms
About SEVEN KINGDOMS:
SEVEN KINGDOMS, a power metal band hailing from Deland, FL, was formed in 2007. After solidifying their lineup in 2009, the band signed with Nightmare Records and began gaining momentum in the metal scene. Their big break came in 2010 when they were handpicked by BLIND GUARDIAN to support their North American tour, which introduced SEVEN KINGDOMS to a wider audience. Following this, they played notable tours and festivals, including ProgPower USA and the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, while releasing The Fire is Mine in 2012, which marked a pivotal moment in their career with its refined sound and strong reception.
In recent years, SEVEN KINGDOMS has continued to expand their reach with international tours alongside acts like STRATOVIRUS, AMARANTHE and EVERGREY. The band’s latest full-length album, Zenith (2022), was released through Distortion Music Group, further cementing their place in the power metal world. In 2024, they released their highly anticipated EP, The Square, under Reigning Phoenix Music. With international tours on the horizon, SEVEN KINGDOMS continues to elevate their status in the global metal scene.
About Reigning Phoenix Music
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. RPM’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.
Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and listen to “Kyrie” along with other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify. Subscribe here: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR.
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Track Listing:
- The Square
- Through These Waves
- Wilted Pieces
- The Serpent and the Lotus
- Kyrie