Band Line Up 2012
SIGHT OF EMPTINESS
Playing: Saturday, 11th August 2012
Stage: Sophie Lancaster Stage
Time to
introduce SIGHT OF EMPTINESS . A melodic metal band from Costa Rica. The
current lineup consists of Eduardo a.k.a.fILTHY (Vocals), Rodrigo (Drums), Rafa
(Lead Guitar), Steban (Bass Backing Vocals), Andrés (Lead Guitar) and
Gabo (Electronics).
Officially
Sight of Emptiness has been around since 2005 and they have managed to land
some important shows locally and internationally; hand picked by the following
bands to open their shows in Costa Rica: Megadeth (Rust in Peace Tour), Amon
Amarth , Dark Tranquillity , Obituary . In addition, Sight of
Emptiness was honoured to be invited to play at the Grand Opening Week of
the New National Stadium in front of thousands of people. Another great
honor was when the Central America's Cultural Affairs had a summit in Costa
Rica and Sight of Emptiness was one of the chosen to play in front of 8000
people at The Costa Rican Art Museum .
Outside of Costa Rica Sight of Emptiness has achieved great success as well. In
2007, the band played on the main stage at the Bloodstock Open Air in
England. They played in front of a huge crowd, sharing the Main Stage
with such acts like: In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Nevermore,
Lacuna Coil, Testament, Epica, Scar Symmetry, Dream Evil, Firewind and many
more. Great reviews all over and total support from the crowd, a night to
remember for sure!
In 2007 they released their self funded Debut Album called "Trust Is a
Disease" that has received excellent reviews and Sold Out
within 4 months. That album brought them an ACAM nomination for Best Metal
Album . In 2008 the band won the award o f "Artist of Greatest
International Exposure" against the best Pop Jazz bands in Costa
Rica.
Sight of Emptiness released “Absolution of Humanity” (2009- Sold Out
), their second journey. Representing a whole new spectrum of creativity,
diversity and aggressive melodies, “Absolution of Humanity” took the
band to new level and helped them conquer new fans around the world and a new
Award for “Best Metal Album” at the ACAM awards 2010. Mastered by
one of the best European Producers as we speak, Jens Bogren owner of "Fascination
Street Studios" (Opeth, Soilwork, Amon Amarth, Bloodbath, Symphony X,
Katatonia, Swallow the Sun).
In 2011 the band was again nominated for an ACAM award, but this time in the
category of: “Artist of the Year” , against some of the most well know
Pop, Rock and Latin bands of the moment.
The
concept behind Sight of Emptiness lyrics : "We are not trying to
save the world, we stay away from politics, religion, we like to write about
life as we see it" . Regarding the music : “Some say,
everything has already been done in music – We agree, but we come from Costa
Rica, an exotic and very unique country, and that’s why we don’t sound like
anybody out there, we don’t follow trends”.
"After
playing every bar and every corner that their home country has to offer, they
are now ready to conquer the rest of the world."
Sight of Emptiness released “Absolution of Humanity” (2009- Sold Out
), their second journey. Representing a whole new spectrum of creativity,
diversity and aggressive melodies, “Absolution of Humanity” took the
band to new level and helped them conquer new fans around the world and a new
Award for “Best Metal Album” at the ACAM awards 2010. Mastered by
one of the best European Producers as we speak, Jens Bogren owner of "Fascination
Street Studios" (Opeth, Soilwork, Amon Amarth, Bloodbath, Symphony X,
Katatonia, Swallow the Sun).
In 2011 the band was again nominated for an ACAM award, but this time in the
category of: “Artist of the Year” , against some of the most well know
Pop, Rock and Latin bands of the moment.
The
concept behind Sight of Emptiness lyrics : "We are not trying to
save the world, we stay away from politics, religion, we like to write about
life as we see it" . Regarding the music : “Some say,
everything has already been done in music – We agree, but we come from Costa
Rica, an exotic and very unique country, and that’s why we don’t sound like
anybody out there, we don’t follow trends”.
"After
playing every bar and every corner that their home country has to offer, they
are now ready to conquer the rest of the world."
The
concept behind Sight of Emptiness lyrics : "We are not trying to
save the world, we stay away from politics, religion, we like to write about
life as we see it" . Regarding the music : “Some say,
everything has already been done in music – We agree, but we come from Costa
Rica, an exotic and very unique country, and that’s why we don’t sound like
anybody out there, we don’t follow trends”.
"After
playing every bar and every corner that their home country has to offer, they
are now ready to conquer the rest of the world."
