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UPON WINGS reviews:

“Hypnotic gothic rock that flits between symphonic and operatic metal while showcasing Anne Autumn Erickson’s dramatic vocals. Less bombastic than Tarja and not quite as flowery as early Within Temptation, but with a charm that is all its own.” – Metal Hammer magazine

“Musically there is a lot to like about this band, but it was the enthralling vocals of Anne Autumn Erickson along with the thoughtful, introspective lyrics that drew me in. Anne Autumn Erickson does have an operatic vocal style but it is not over-the-top.” – Femme Metal Webzine

“An excellent EP that will appeal to a lot of fans of female fronted metal, in particular those who like the more operatic style of vocals.” – Anthony May, FestivalPhoto.net

“Vocalist Anne (Autumn) Erickson doesn’t push her voice or try to overpower the instruments that accompany her.  This track is what I imagine someone like Sarah Brightman would sound like if you threw some metal underneath her vocals.” – Todd Starr, 100% Rock Magazine

“There is a touch of Leaves’ Eyes about Upon Wings, at least vocally. This is modern metal combined with operatic vocals. There is a touch of goth about it as well but it is a bit heavier than most. Still, Afterlife is a curious EP and one that sets up the listener quite well for an eventual album…” – Marty Dodge, BlogCritics.org

“This stuff could be huge in Europe amongst fans of Nightwish, the Gathering, and Epica.” – Pop Matters

“Exceptional release from an equally exceptional band… the vocals of Anne Autumn Erickson shine through like the brightest star. I have been very impressed by this E.P. both in terms of its song writing quality and its extremely professional production and delivery.” – Planet Mosh

“Upon Wings is a solid symphonic metal sound with a vocal that comes pretty close to the top femme metal operatic sounds from Western Europe.” – Sonic Cathedral

“Erickson is a mezzo-soprano and she has a wonderful voice… A band to watch.” Metal-Rules.com

“’The Dream’ is absolutely brilliant. I love when you hear a good female-fronted act… I can’t wait to hear more of their stuff!” Nick J. Townsend, U.K.’s Metal Time

“Upon Wings … mixes very beautiful operatic style vocals (courtesy of mezzo-soprano Anne Erickson) with a hypnotic atmospheric vibe. The vocal layering is quite interesting and we can’t wait to hear what else this band can come up with in the future.” Dark Emperor, Infernal Masquerade Webzine

“The Dream” is everything Symphonic Metal should be; powerful, yet classy, makes you want to listen. Anne has an AMAZING voice.” – Jayson Shell, host of the Women in Metal Radio Show

“Growing as the track progresses, the vocals seem to echo around the speakers, forming into a sound which is both haunting and accessible at the same time, almost like a dark but happy dream.” Dave Nicholls, Loud-Stuff.com

UPON WINGS in the press

ETERNAL WAY CYCLE:

Big thanks to the following radio stations and publications for supporting Upon Wings’ new single, “Eternal Way!” Check out the cool coverage below!

Huge thanks to active and mainstream rock stations KGRR the Rock (Dubuque, Iowa), WIIL (Chicago) and WKQZ (Saginaw, Michigan) for spinning “Eternal Way,” as well as WJCU (Cleveland, Ohio) and WYCE (Grand Rapids, Michigan)!

Also, major thanks to the mighty Knotfest for including “Eternal Way” on their “New Flesh” playlist on Spotify, Apple Music and more!

WILL Rock in Chicago: https://www.95wiilrock.com/420-hit-of-the-day-upon-wings-eternal-way/

AntiMusic.com: https://www.antimusic.com/news/2021/April/06Singled_Out-_Upon_Wings_Eternal_Way.shtml

BraveWords: https://bravewords.com/news/upon-wings-launch-video-for-new-single-eternal-way-feat-primal-fear-vocalist-ralf-scheepers

BraveWords: https://bravewords.com/news/upon-wings-to-release-new-single-eternal-way-feat-primal-fear-vocalist-ralf-scheepers

Metal Express Radio: https://www.metalexpressradio.com/2021/04/10/anne-autumn-upon-wings-i-just-discovered-ralf-scheepers-this-year-i-had-never-heard-a-better-singer/

Heavy New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYKZOAli_mo

Craank and That Metal Station: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nTkYRncbLnHaiY0nwuS9Z?si=7YDdOMK0Tfy8RUAthCyqsw

HardRockCore.net: https://www.hardrockcore.net/post/upon-wings-1

HorrorNews.com: https://horrornews.net/165391/symphonic-metal-outfit-upon-wings-release-video-for-eternal-way-ft-ralf-scheepers/

Metal Insider (13 videos to check out this week): https://metalinsider.net/video/thirteen-music-videos-to-check-out-4-2-21

Metal Godz Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcbQA-G4zzo

Metal Protocol (Metal tracks of the week): https://themetalprotocol.com/metal-track-of-the-week-can-gojira-reign-again/

Sonic Perspectives: https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/upon-wings-to-release-eternal-way-single-feat-primal-fears-ralf-scheepers/

Loud Unity roundup: https://loud-unity.com/2021/04/08/listen-to-new-music-from-illumishade-thundermother-veile-upon-wings-dark-empathy-aetherea-aventh-kaelan-mikla-and-inherit-death/

KickAssForever.com: https://kickassforever.com/upon-wings-debut-dramatic-music-video-for-eternal-way-featuring-ralf-scheepers-of-primal-fear-uponwings-eternalway-ralfscheepers/

TheRockPit.net: https://www.therockpit.net/2021/upon-wings-release-new-single-eternal-way-featuring-primal-fears-ralf-scheepers/

That Metal Interview with James: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tFpzVYsFs7utHZZTrKaCE?si=lw7z9eUhQP2TAbYppmtrnw

The Rocker Diaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eExmOvc_n4

Brutal Planet Magazine: https://brutalplanetmag.com/upon-wings-release-video-for-eternal-way-ft-ralf-scheepers/

DarkSide.ru: https://www.darkside.ru/news/130469/

Metallized.it: http://www.metallized.it/notizia.php?id=74270

AFTERLIFE ALBUM CYCLE:

Thanks to these great publications for featuring UPON WINGS:

Revolver Magazine: Exclusive: Upon Wings Premiere “You Are My Weapon” Music Video

Metal Hammer: Upon Wings “Afterlife” EP review (print magazine)

Revolver Magazine: Exclusive: Upon Wings Premiere “Afterlife” Music Video

AOL Noisecreep: Upon Wings Weave an Anthem for the ‘Afterlife’

Blabbermouth: Upon Wings to Release ‘Afterlife’ EP

Brave Words: Upon Wings to Release Afterlife EP

Metal Underground: Upon Wings to Release New EP

Pure Gain Audio: Gear Review: Upon Wings guitarist Kevin Jardine talks about his ESP Guitars

ChiL Live Shows: Upon Wings to Release Afterlife EP

100% Rock Magazine: Interview with Anne Autumn Erickson of Upon Wings

Femme Metal Webzine: US Operatic Metal Band Upon Wings to Release New EP

Blabbermouth: UPON WINGS: ‘Afterlife’ Track Listing, Cover Artwork Revealed

Brave Words: UPON WINGS – Afterlife EP Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Metal Underground: Upon Wings Reveals New EP ‘Afterlife’ Details

Pure Grain Audio: UPON WINGS Unveil Artwork and Track Listing for New ‘Afterlife’ EP

Axis of Metal: UPON WINGS Unveil Artwork and Tracklisting for Afterlife EP

The Rocktologist: Interview with Anne Autumn Erickson from Upon Wings

Infernal Masquerade: REVIEW: Upon Wings – The Dream (2012). Powerful single from this new American band.

Women of Metal: Interview with Anne Autumn Erickson from Upon Wings

Brave Words: Operatic Metal Project UPON WINGS Release ‘The Dream’ Video

Metal-Rules.com: UPON WINGS RELEASES DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘THE DREAM’

Metal Underground: Upon Wings Releases New Music Video For “The Dream”

Blabbermouth.net: UPON WINGS Releases ‘The Dream’ Debut Single

The Metal Review: UPON WINGS RELEASES DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘THE DREAM’

Loud-Stuff.com: REVIEW: Upon Wings, “The Dream,” Gothic Operatic Vocals

The Metal Resource: INTERVIEW with Upon Wings

The Metal Resource: ‘Upon Wings’ Releases Debut Music Video For ‘The Dream’

Underground Video Television: Upon Wings | ‘The Dream’

Metal Underground: Upon Wings Offering New Single “The Dream” As Free Download

Metal Underground: Upon Wings Releases New Single ‘The Dream’

Brave Words: Symphonic Metal Project UPON WINGS Unites Grammy-Nominated Glenn Brown And Anne Erickson; Debut Single Out Now

Blast Beat: UPON WINGS Releases ‘The Dream’

Frogbox Radio: UPON WINGS Releases ‘The Dream’ Single

and more.

UPON WINGS is the winner of Women of Metal’s November 2012 Band of the Month.

UPON WINGS on air

Thanks to these great stations for spinning UPON WINGS:

SiriusXM Octane

WIIL, Chicago, Ill./Kenoshia, Wis.

KGRR the Rock, Dubuque, Iowa

KXXR 93X, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.

KTCL, Denver, Colo.

KRDJ, Lafayette, Ind.

WART 95.9, Point Pleasant, New Jersey

WRKZ 99.7 “The Blitz,” Columbus, Ohio

KQXR 100.3 the X, Boise, Idaho

KTUM 107.1 The Nerve, Tatum, New Mexico

WKRL, Syracuse, N.Y.

WCPR, Biloxi, Miss.

100.7 The Zone, Toledo, Ohio

Faster for the Master 101x (KROX) HD

Gothestro Radio

Women of Metal

Insane Realm Radio

Hard ‘N’ Heavy Radio

Renegade Radio

Crossfire Radio

Monday Mosh Radio

Femmetal Radio

Mod’s Metal Mayhem on Rock Stars Glued

MeanzRock

WDBN The Impact 89 FM

Rock Addict Radio’s Keep It Metal Show

Rock Radio’s Symphonic Metal Station

Nick J. Townsend’s Podcast/Metal Time

Black Sky Radio

Germany’s HaZZard of Darkness Radio

ROK Out Radio

Valley of Death Radio

WPNT 95.7 the Panther

Woody Radio

Rock Candy Radio

and more.

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