DOWNSPIRIT: Footage From 'Point Of Origin' Recording Sessions

August 24, 2010

Behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "Point Of Origin", the debut album from DOWNSPIRIT — the German/Swiss blues/metal-oriented band formed by SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric "Cede" Dupont — can be viewed below. The CD was released in Europe on July 23 and in the U.S. on August 17 via Metalville, the band and label pool launched by the Cologne, Germany-based company Flying Dolphin Entertainment Group UG.

"Blending old blues roots with a modern, downtuned guitar-feel, [DOWNSPIRIT's] songs are a mixture of typical bluesy '80s hard rock and a contemporary metal sound, which also includes some electro loops," according to a press release.

"Point Of Origin" track listing:

01. Point of Origin Pt. I
02. Point of Origin Pt. II
03. Love Song
04. Life's a Bitch
05. Lost
06. Good Times
07. Hollow Words
08. Highway Run
09. Arisen
10. Make my Day
11. The End
12. Rockstar Blues (bonus)

DOWNSPIRIT is:

Cédric "Cede" Dupont - Lead Guitars
Steffen Lauth - Vocals
Axel "Aki" Reissmann - Rhythm Guitars
Sven Rakowitz - Bass
Sebastian Dunkel - Drums

Check out audio samples and more information on the DOWNSPIRITMySpace page.

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