The Brazilian female fronted symphonic extreme metal band Hawthorn has released its new album “Dark Tales” on Nov. 18th. The band has the following to say:

“For those who didn’t hear our latest CD, the entire album is available for streaming on bandcamp now, and take the opportunity to support the band and buy the album, we need to record a CD huh FFaaziinn Seven, ehehehehehehehehhehehehee”.

Influenced by Scandinavian bands, Hawthorn began in October 2004, in Curitiba – Paraná [Brazil], in order to make extreme / symphonic metal with well worked melodies and vocals.

Hawthorn have released two recordings independently. “Dawn of Blood” EP 2008 and “Thorns and Blood” 2010. Neither recording had been previously released in North America. Sullen Records have released a limited edition CD featuring both recordings in February 2010. “Blood and Thorns” a CD that mixes Viking and symphonic black metal, with plenty of vocals. The lyrics speak of a path of blood, sacrifice and death on the way of the cross and pain about their faith in God. Sullen Records a partnership that has yielded good exposure of the band outside the country, and after a year with many shows, a highlight was the Show with Eluveitie in Sao Paulo [Brazil] 29/01/2011 and regional round metal battle in the city of Curitiba [Brazil].

The band consist of: Guilherme – drums and vocals, Amanda Brotto – lead vocals, Keizi – guitars, Charles – bass, Paulo Shure – Guitars.