Elder (band)

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Elder
OriginMassachusetts, U.S.
GenresStoner rock,[1] doom metal, progressive rock
Years active2006–present
LabelsMeteorCity, Armageddon, Stickman Records
Websitebeholdtheelder.com
MembersNick DiSalvo
Jack Donovan
Mike Risberg
Georg Edert
Past membersChas Mitchell
Matt Couto

Elder is a four-piece rock band from Massachusetts, consisting of frontman Nick DiSalvo, bassist Jack Donovan, guitarist/keyboardist Michael Risberg and drummer Georg Edert. They have released five full-length albums since 2006 and multiple demos and EPs.

History[]

Elder was formed in Massachusetts in the mid-2000s by Nick DiSalvo (guitars, vocals), Chas Mitchell (bass), and Matt Couto (drums). After releasing a split album with the psychedelic rock band Queen Elephantine in 2006, Elder released their eponymous debut LP in 2009 and Dead Roots Stirring in 2011, both on MeteorCity Records. The band signed with Stickman Records and released their third LP, Lore, in 2015.

Mike Risberg joined the band on guitars and keyboards in 2017.[2] Co-founding member and drummer Matt Couto left the band in 2019[3] and was replaced by Georg Edert.

Members[]

Current

  • Nick DiSalvo – vocals, guitar (2006–present)
  • Jack Donovan – bass (2008–present)
  • Mike Risberg – guitar, keyboards (2017–present)
  • Georg Edert – drums (2019–present)

Former

  • Matt Couto – drums (2006–2019)
  • Chas Mitchell – bass (2006–2007)[4]

Timeline[]

Discography[]

Elder / Queen Elephantine (2006)[]

This split album is the first appearance of the band under the name Elder and was released in September 2006.

Track listing:

  1. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses I
  2. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses II
  3. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses III
  4. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses IV
  5. Elder - 1162
  6. Elder - Red Sunrise
  7. Elder - Black Midnight
  8. Elder - Soul Incarnate

Elder (2007)[]

The first demo album by Elder, released in May 2007.

Track listing:

  1. 1162
  2. Red Sunrise
  3. Black Midnight

Elder (2008)[]

Elder's first full-length self-titled album. This album incorporates a mixture of doom metal and stoner rock elements throughout, while mainly consisting of doom metal and some low-pitched strained vocals on such songs as "Riddle of Steel Pt. 1" similar to Sleep's album Dopesmoker.

Track listing:

  1. White Walls
  2. Hexe
  3. Riddle of Steel Pt. 1
  4. Ghost Head
  5. Riddle of Steel Pt.2

Dead Roots Stirring (2011)[]

Elder's second album released on October 25, 2011. This album, unlike their previous album, mainly incorporates stoner rock elements and some psychedelic rock elements. Clay Neely was the sound engineer for the album, Justin Pizzoferrato mixed it, and Adrian Dexter created the album artwork.[5]

Track listing:

  1. Gemini
  2. Dead Roots Stirring
  3. III
  4. The End
  5. Knot

Demos & Live (2012)[]

Elder's second demo album.

Track listing:

  1. 1162
  2. Red Sunrise
  3. Black Midnight
  4. Gemini (Live)
  5. Riddle of Steel (Live)

Spires Burn / Release (2012)[]

An extended play (EP), which was only released on vinyl and then converted to a digital format. Released on April 21, 2012.

Track listing:

  1. Spires Burn
  2. Release

Elder: Live at Roadburn (2013)[]

A live album released on November 15, consisting of six tracks from their previously released material.[6]

Track listing:

  1. Gemini
  2. Dead Roots Stirring
  3. Spires Burn
  4. The End
  5. Knot
  6. Riddle of Steel Pt. 1

Lore (2015)[]

A full-length album released on February 27, 2015. This album featured elements reminiscent of progressive rock, as opposed to the more straight stoner rock/metal sound heard on earlier albums.

Track listing:

  1. Compendium
  2. Legend
  3. Lore
  4. Deadweight
  5. Spirit at Aphelion

Reflections of a Floating World (2017)[]

Released on June 2, 2017.[7] Rolling Stone magazine rated it fifth on its list of the top metal albums for 2017.[8]

Track listing:

  1. Sanctuary
  2. The Falling Veil
  3. Staving Off Truth
  4. Blind
  5. Sonntag
  6. Thousand Hands

The Gold & Silver Sessions (2019)[]

Track listing:

  1. Illusory Motion
  2. Im Morgengrauen
  3. Weißensee

Omens (2020)[]

Omens was released on April 24, 2020. The title track was released as a single in February 2020.

Track listing:

  1. Omens
  2. In Procession
  3. Halcyon
  4. Embers
  5. One light retreating

References[]

  1. ^ Terich, Jeff; Blyweiss, Adam (April 20, 2017). "10 Essential Stoner Rock Albums". Treblezine. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "Reflections of a Floating World: An Interview with Elder". Bearded Gentleman Music. June 17, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "ELDER Part Ways with Co-Founder and Drummer Matt Couto". lambgoat.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  4. ^ ""Elder" Interview by Keith Clements". Metal Heads Forever. February 7, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. ^ Koczan, JJ (December 4, 2011). "Elder Interview with Nick DiSalvo: The Living Roots". . Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Elder: Live at Roadburn: The Obelisk, A review and preview of the album.
  7. ^ "Reflections of a Floating World, by Elder". Elder. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "20 Best Metal Albums of 2017". Rolling Stone. December 6, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

External links[]

  1. Behold the Elder (official band website)
  2. Elder on Facebook
  3. Elder on Bandcamp
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