Seven Spires
{{Short description|Updated Bio for Seven Spires. Should meet criterion #5 of musical notability.}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| origin = Boston
| genre = Symphonic metal
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = Frontiers Music
| current_members = Jack Kosto
Adrienne Cowan
Peter de Reyna
Dylan Gowan
| past_members = Chris Dovas
| website = {{Official URL}}
}}
Seven Spires is an American symphonic metal band established in 2013 in Boston.{{Cite web |last=Srl |first=Frontiers Music |title=Frontiers Music Srl {{!}} Record Label |url=http://www.frontiers.it/artist/2026 |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=Frontiers Music Srl |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Seven Spires |url=https://metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=10003&bandname=Seven+Spires |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=Metal Storm |language=en}} The band was founded by guitarist Jack Kosto and vocalist Adrienne Cowan, who are the main songwriters. Seven Spires debuted a year later with EP The Cabaret of Dreams. Since this debut, and with the permanent lineup additions of bassist Peter de Reyna and drummer Chris Dovas, the band has released four studio albums. The first album, Solveig, was produced independently. Afterwards, Seven Spires signed on with Frontiers Music, releasing two additional studio albums{{Cite web |last=Srl |first=Frontiers Music |title=Frontiers Music Srl {{!}} Record Label |url=http://www.frontiers.it/album/5708 |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=Frontiers Music Srl |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Srl |first=Frontiers Music |title=Frontiers Music Srl {{!}} Record Label |url=http://www.frontiers.it/album/5577 |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=Frontiers Music Srl |language=en}} each with multiple music videos produced by EmVision Productions and released by Frontiers Music.
Seven Spires feature elements of many styles and genres of metal, including melodic death metal and black metal. The band's music focuses around concept albums, usually taking place in the same fictional universe.{{Cite web |title=Seven Spires - Lore |url=https://sevenspiresband.com/lore |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=sevenspiresband.com}} In independent circles, the band's albums have received strong reviews in particular for their musicianship, technical ability, and emotional storytelling.{{Cite web |title=Kritik zu Seven Spires EMERALD SEAS |url=https://www.metal-hammer.de/reviews/seven-spires-emerald-seas/ |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=Metal Hammer |date=14 February 2020 |language=de-DE}}{{Cite web |title=Seven Spires - Gods Of Debauchery Review • metal.de |url=https://www.metal.de/reviews/seven-spires-gods-of-debauchery-427154/ |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=metal.de}}{{Cite web |last=Michael |date=2017-08-23 |title=Seven Spires - Symphonic Metal mit viel Espresso - |url=https://whiskey-soda.de/seven-spires-symphonic-metal-mit-viel-espresso/499/ |access-date=2022-11-22 |language=de-DE}}
The band toured with DragonForce{{Cite web |last=Small |first=Chris |date=2022-04-08 |title=CONCERT REVIEW: Dragonforce - Firewind - Visions of Atlantis - Seven Spires: Live at Worcester Palladium |url=https://www.ghostcultmag.com/concert-review-dragonforce-firewind-visions-of-atlantis-seven-spires-live-at-worcester-palladium/ |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=Ghost Cult Magazine |language=en-US}} in 2022. In 2023, they toured with Twilight Force, Silver Bullet, Omnium Gatherum, and Eluveitie.{{cite web | url=https://metalinsider.net/touring/eluveitie-announce-2023-north-american-tour-w-omnium-gatherum-seven-spires | title=Eluveitie announce 2023 North American Tour w/ Omnium Gatherum & Seven Spires | Metal Insider | date=15 November 2022 }}
Members
Current members
- Jack Kosto – guitars (2013–present)
- Adrienne Cowan – vocals, keyboards (2013–present)
- Peter de Reyna – bass (2013–present)
- Dylan Gowan – drums (2024–present)
Former member
- Chris Dovas – drums (2015–2023)
Discography
Studio albums
- Solveig (2017)
- Emerald Seas (2020)
- Gods of Debauchery (2021)
- A Fortress Called Home (2024)