Rocky Mountain rockers Sea Of Flame‘s new EP Bristlecone is out now on Iron Head Records, following recent single ‘Loper’.
“We chose Bristlecone to be the title of the EP very intentionally. Those trees live thousands of years. Over that time they twist and turn into something gnarled but beautiful and tenacious. In a lot of ways that is emblematic of the journey of this band,” said bassist Ben.
With over ten years spent honing their craft in Denver’s underground rock and metal scene, the quartet of Ben, Heavy, Jim Cook, and Miles have a reputation for powerful shows that bring the heat. “It’s always about playing live,” co-founder and drummer Cook said. “We didn’t start this to be a studio band. We want to go up on stage and give the audience something they haven’t seen.”
Formed in 2012 by Cook and Heavy, Sea Of Flame has evolved over the years. Sometimes they were a three piece, sometimes a four-piece band. For a year they were an instrumental outfit. With the additions of Ben on bass and Miles on vocals and guitar, the band stepped up to the next level. Along the way, two EPs were produced – their self-titled debut and 2018’s Ballast.
“We needed time to shape our sound,” Heavy said. “We are at a point here, ten years into the band, where we have really found what makes Sea of Flame different from other bands. It’s a special combo of what each of us brings to the table.”
With the band’s third release, Bristlecone, what makes Sea Of Flame is said to be on display: Tasty riffs, driving beats, and vocals that engage the listener. “We strive to have lyrics and vocal melodies that bring everyone in. A lot of heavy bands express only one emotion. That can be cool, but we want to do more,” reflected Miles.
With the imminent release of Bristlecone, Sea Of Flame has joined forces with Iron Head Records and Golden Robot Records. This partnership allows the band to move beyond the limit of what they can do alone.
The EP will feature the tracks ‘Pins And Needles’, ‘Loper’, ‘Lorena Hobbit’, ‘Rat Feast‘ and ‘Bristlecone’ and can be ordered here.
“We chose Bristlecone to be the title of the album very intentionally. Those trees live thousands of years. Over that time, they twist and turn into something gnarled but beautiful and tenacious. In a lot of ways that is emblematic of the journey of this band,” Ben added. Thus, after ten years, Sea Of Flame is stronger than ever and looking to burn.
Back last September, ‘Pins And Needles‘ was released as a single. Its “driving bass, cutting guitars, and thunderous drums” were said to propel the groove on a track that explores the anxieties of living in the world of today. ‘Pins And Needles‘ can still be ordered here and you can check out the video here at RAMzine.
