Seventh Calling unleashes well-executed throwback metal that recalls the likes of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. (State Theatre St. Petersburg, Florida)
Seventh Calling is a 100% heavy metal band that has many influences from which it draws its strength. Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metal Church, Slayer, Testament, Grim Reaper, Nevermore, early Metallica and more. Consisting of Steve Handel (guitars/vocals), Alex Ritchey (lead guitar), Michael Poplees (bass) and Shannon Frye (drums), Seventh Calling is able to deliver a high energy live performance that pushes them above many of the other bands that are out there today. Solid vocals, twists on dual guitar attacks, a very solid, rhythm section, are just parts of what creates Seventh Calling's modern heavy metal that has its classic traits present in all aspects.
In 2007 the band released its debut album entitled “Monuments” through the Netherlands based record label Melissa Records to great reviews and a widening fan base. This time period also pushed the band continue it’s pursuit of the live aspect playing with bands such as Cage, Belladonna, Metal Church, Leatherwolf, Doro and Symphony X to name a few.
Seventh Calling is continuing to write for its new album to see the light of day at the end of 2009 and to continue its live assault. Seventh Calling promises to deliver to the fans, the complete best in Heavy Metal!
