Zardonic

{{Short description|Venezuelan DJ (born 1985)}}

:This artist uses Zardonic as one of his stage names. You may be looking for the word Sardonic.'

{{family name hatnote|Ágreda|Álvarez|lang=Spanish}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Zardonic

| image = Zardonic_Live_With_Dimmu_Borgir_-_Feb_2012.jpg

| caption = Zardonic in 2012

| birth_name = Federico Augusto Ágreda Álvarez

| alias = Zardonic
Triangular Ascension
Klipp
Gorepriest

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|10|22}}

| birth_place = Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

| instrument = Synthesizer

| genre = electronic metal, industrial rock, dubstep, electro, industrial metal, metalstep

| occupation = DJ, Record Producer, Composer, Remixer

| years_active = 2001–present

| label = Entertainment One Music
JVC Kenwood Victor Entertainment
Owsla
Human Imprint
Freak Recordings

| website = {{URL | www.zardonic.net | Zardonic.net}}

}}

Federico Augusto Ágreda Álvarez,{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimasnoticias.com.ve/noticias/entretenimiento/dj-zardonic-metalizo-la-electronica-antihero/ |title=DJ Zardonic "metalizó" la electrónica con su "Antihero" |access-date=31 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202104119/http://www.ultimasnoticias.com.ve/noticias/entretenimiento/dj-zardonic-metalizo-la-electronica-antihero/ |archive-date=2 February 2017 |url-status=dead }} best known as Zardonic, is a Venezuelan synthesist, DJ, composer, producer and remixer primarily known for his heavy electronic dance music, dubbed as Venezuela's top DJ act{{cite web |url=http://www.quehay2night.com/2014_01_01_archive.html |title=QUEHAY2NIGHT.COM CARACAS |accessdate=26 May 2015}} and one of the Top 10 best DJ masks in the world,{{cite web |url=http://hammarica.com/top-13-coolest-dj-masks/ |title=TOP 13 COOLEST DJ MASKS |accessdate=4 June 2015}} with releases peaking at #1 in Beatport's Drum & Bass releases of the week and Amazon's Hard Rock & Metal Bestsellers.{{cite web |url=http://www.image-line.com/documents/powerusers.php?entry_id=1399855370&title=zardonic-(federico-agreda) |title=Power Users List – Zardonic (Federico Agreda) |accessdate=4 June 2015}} He is also featured in the game Warlocks Vs Shadows, making him the first Latin American musician to be ever featured as a playable character in a video game.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}} A remix with Mikey Rukus to his original Revelation was used as the theme song of the All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view Revolution in 2020.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXiq1iNPwtk|title=Zardonic ft Mikey Rukus - Revelation (AEW Revolution Remix)|publisher=Zardonic|website=youtube.com|date=February 25, 2020|accessdate=February 29, 2020}}

Since 2004, his tour history includes headlining events in 40 countries.{{cite web |url=http://www.lapatilla.com/site/2012/07/11/zardonic-comienza-gira-latinoamericana/ |title=Zardonic comienza gira latinoamericana |accessdate=29 October 2013 |archive-date=3 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103204629/http://www.lapatilla.com/site/2012/07/11/zardonic-comienza-gira-latinoamericana/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://crestametalica.com/zardonic-de-latinoamerica-a-japon/ |title=Cresta Metálica Producciones – Zardonic de Latinoamérica a Japón !! ! |accessdate=29 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.beat-army.org/archives/zardonic-anuncia-tour-por-europa-en-marzo/ |title=Zardonic anuncia tour por Europa en marzo |access-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104200918/http://www.beat-army.org/archives/zardonic-anuncia-tour-por-europa-en-marzo/ |archive-date=2013-11-04 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.hellhoundmusic.com/zardonic-toiurs-europe-releases-new-ep-and-gives-away-3-tracks/ |title=Hellhound Music Zardonic tours Europe, releases new EP and gives away 3 tracks |accessdate=29 October 2013 |archive-date=3 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103093220/http://www.hellhoundmusic.com/zardonic-toiurs-europe-releases-new-ep-and-gives-away-3-tracks/ |url-status=dead }}

Some of his known tracks include "Bring Back The Glory" with Voicians, his remix of Semargl's "Credo Revolution" and his remix of The Unguided's "Phoenix Down". Other remix credits include Bullet For My Valentine, Fear Factory, Blitz Union, Sonic Syndicate, Dreamshade and more.

Biography

=Before Zardonic (2001-2003)=

Federico's earlier projects include Venezuelan black metal project Gorepriest. With the release of War Against Humanity: The Armageddon Chronicles, he was awarded the Best Keyboardist category in the Premios Metal Hecho en Venezuela 2002–2003.{{cite web |url=http://www.oidossucios.com/noticias/917/gillman-metempsicosis-arrasan-en-los-premios-metal/ |title=Gillman y Metempsicosis arrasan en los Premios Metal Hecho en Venezuela |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}

=Early Zardonic career (2004–2005)=

Federico's first tracks as Zardonic were composed in 2004 and 2005, respectively in the albums Subsonic Stigmata and Red Phasing, made available through VeNet Music Development, a netlabel which released most of his early works.{{cite web |url=http://www.dargothar.com/gorepriest/discography.html |title=Gore Priest Discography |publisher=Dargothar.com |accessdate=10 March 2011 |archive-date=10 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610195321/http://www.dargothar.com/gorepriest/discography.html |url-status=dead }} His remix of Impaled's track Gutless was also freely released this year on the band's website.{{cite web |url=https://www.myspace.com/impaled/music/songs/gutless-ala-dj-zardonic-34575225 |title=Gutless a la DJ Zardonic |publisher=Impaled on MySpace |accessdate=10 March 2011}}

=First international events and worldwide releases (2006–2008)=

In 2006 Zardonic's first vinyl was released through Death Brigade Records, becoming the first Venezuelan drum and bass producer to release a single in an international imprint.{{cite web |url=http://www.subsoniksoundrecordings.com/zardonic.html |title=Subsonik Sound Recordings |access-date=27 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913062735/http://www.subsoniksoundrecordings.com/zardonic.html |archive-date=13 September 2010 }} Later this year, he also founded Zardonic Recordings, an independent drum and bass netlabel.{{cite web |url=http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/news/zardonic-releases-rare-grooves-3 |title=Zardonic Releases Rare Grooves 3 |date=February 15, 2011 |publisher=Knowledge Magazine |access-date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218035331/http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/news/zardonic-releases-rare-grooves-3 |archive-date=18 February 2011 }} His remix of Avulsed's track Stabwound Orgasm was included on their compilation album entitled Reanimations{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Avulsed-Reanimations/release/1976139 |title=Avulsed – Reanimations (CD) at Discogs |website=Discogs |accessdate=10 March 2012}} and a remix of Gorgoroth's track Procreating Satan was freely released through the band's website.{{cite web |url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47556 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630043410/http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47556 |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 June 2012 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET – GORGOROTH Begin Recording Vocals For New Album |access-date=10 March 2012 }}

In 2007 he was booked for his first international event in Mexico on 19 May.{{cite web |url=http://www.drumandbass.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=50 |title=Zardonic (Venezuela) 19 May 2007 |date=May 23, 2008 |publisher=Drumandbass.com.mx |access-date=27 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722223201/http://www.drumandbass.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=50 |archive-date=22 July 2011 }} Months later AK1200, pioneer of the American Drum & Bass scene, selected Zardonic's Moonlight Ceremony for his Weapons of Tomorrow mixed compilation CD.{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/AK1200-Weapons-Of-Tomorrow/release/1211933 |title=AK1200 – Weapons Of Tomorrow (CD) at Discogs |date=October 23, 2007 |publisher=Discogs |accessdate=25 February 2011}} Soon after, his tunes earned the support of international performers such as Dieselboy, Pendulum and John B.{{cite web |url=http://www.orderinkaos.co.uk/zardonic.html |title=ORDER IN KAOS DIGITAL |date=November 29, 2010 |publisher=Order In Kaos |access-date=26 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320191922/http://www.orderinkaos.co.uk/zardonic.html |archive-date=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead }}

In 2008, his remix of The Berzerker's Caught In The Crossfire was featured on the Digipak edition of the band's album The Reawakening.{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Berzerker-The-Reawakening/release/1463919 |title=Berzerker, The – The Reawakening (CD, Album) at Discogs |website=Discogs |accessdate=10 March 2012}} In December, he was featured in the Venezuela Electrónica Vol. 3 compilation, sponsored by Venezuelan wireless telecommunications company Digitel GSM and Motorola, by selling the new MOTOROKR EM30 mobile phone model together with a microSD card including all the tracks.{{cite web |url=http://www.diversomagazine.com/2008/12/venezuela-electrnica-vol3.html |title=Venezuela Electrónica Vol. 3 |date=December 3, 2008 |publisher=Diverso Magazine |accessdate=26 February 2011}}

=''Policia'', Human Imprint, European Tour (2009–2011)=

2009 marked the release of his track Policia, featuring James Messinian on vocals, through American label Cymbalism Recordings,{{cite web |url=http://rumbacaracas.com/noticias/2009/02/11/dj-zardonic-edita-el-sencillo-policia/ |title=DJ Zardonic edita el sencillo Policia |accessdate=10 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526194219/http://rumbacaracas.com/noticias/2009/02/11/dj-zardonic-edita-el-sencillo-policia/ |archive-date=26 May 2015 |url-status=dead }} becoming his first worldwide dancefloor hit, played by globetrotters like Andy C and DJ Hype.{{cite web |url=http://www.musikaze.com/es/musica/sellos/artista.php?cod=3408&cat=690&&band=5530 |publisher=Melting Pot Records |title=Melting Pot Records – Artista – Musikaze.com |accessdate=26 February 2011}} Soon after, Big Riddim Recordings released Zardonic's remix of AK1200's classic Junior's Tune.{{cite web |url=http://www.juno.co.uk/products/367108-01.htm |title=Juniors Tune (Remixes) at Juno Records |date=November 9, 2009 |publisher=Juno.co.uk |accessdate=25 February 2011}} In a Dieselboy interview for Broken Beats on May 8, Zardonic was named as one of the five outstanding artists in Drum & Bass at the time.{{cite web |url=http://www.brokenbeats.co.nz/dieselboy-usa-the-upbeats/ |date=August 5, 2009 |publisher=Broken Beats |title=Interview with The Upbeats and Dieselboy |access-date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312214618/http://www.brokenbeats.co.nz/dieselboy-usa-the-upbeats/ |archive-date=12 March 2012 }}

In 2010, Zardonic toured Europe compiling a total of 12 gigs in Spain, Austria, Romania and Bulgaria.{{cite web |url=http://dropdread.ro/2010/02/raid-over-europa-tour-feat-syze-zadornic/ |date=February 22, 2010 |publisher=Dropdread |title=Raid Over Europa Tour |access-date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316001421/http://dropdread.ro/2010/02/raid-over-europa-tour-feat-syze-zadornic/ |archive-date=16 March 2012 }} Shortly after, his studio mix Retaliation was released on drum and bass web site Dogsonacid.com paired with an in-depth interview.{{cite web |url=http://www.dogsonacid.com/showthread.php?threadid=678030&mode=article |title=DOGS ON ACID AND ZARDONIC PRESENT RETALIATION |date=May 24, 2010 |publisher=Dogs On Acid |access-date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010204609/http://www.dogsonacid.com/showthread.php?threadid=678030&mode=article |archive-date=2012-10-10 }} The first Human Imprint release also happened this year, entitled South Of Human EP.{{cite web |url=http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/397585-01.htm |title=South Of Human EP at Juno Records |date=August 16, 2010 |publisher=Juno.co.uk |access-date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630043418/http://www.juno.co.uk/products/397585-01.htm |archive-date=30 June 2012 }} Later on, he headlined two Therapy Sessions events in Ecuador{{cite web |url=http://quito.sonorika.es/e_586987 |title=THERAPY SESSIONS ECUADOR: THE DARK SIDE OF DRUM & BASS |access-date=27 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621032206/http://quito.sonorika.es/e_586987 |archive-date=21 June 2012 }} and Argentina,{{cite web|url=http://www.buenosaliens.com/foros/mensajes.cfm/id.35621.t.18-de-diciembre-therapy-sessions-buenos-aires.htm |title=18 de Diciembre – THERAPY SESSIONS ARGENTINA |access-date=27 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708103329/http://www.buenosaliens.com/foros/mensajes.cfm/id.35621.t.18-de-diciembre-therapy-sessions-buenos-aires.htm |archive-date=8 July 2011 }} as well as more gigs in Colombia{{cite web |url=http://www.bogotaelectronica.com/evento/zardonicravechiterock-uniapel/ |title=ZARDONIC(RAVE)/CHITE(ROCK) @ UNIAPEL |access-date=27 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829183004/http://www.bogotaelectronica.com/evento/zardonicravechiterock-uniapel/ |archive-date=29 August 2010 }} and Venezuela.

In 2011, his track "Scream!" was picked as part of the Trackitdown.Net One For The Weekend – 15th July 2011–50 Of The Biggest Recommendations For Your Mix bundle, together with tracks from artists like Paul Oakenfold, Lazy Rich, Darth & Vader, Teebee, Scott Brown, and many more.{{cite web |url=http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/house/track/3455740.html |title=One For The Weekend – 15th July 2011–50 Of The Biggest Recommendations For Your Mix |access-date=17 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719224821/http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/house/track/3455740.html |archive-date=2011-07-19 |url-status=dead }} The social networking website VampireFreaks.com released a free compilation with a total of 36 rare tracks by various artists including KMFDM, Suicide Commando and Left Spine Down, as well as Zardonic's mix of the track "Ready Or Not" by the latter.{{cite web |url=http://music.vampirefreaks.com/download/album.php?id=1227 |title=VampireFreaks.com – Download Cry For Death Volume One (Industrial / Electro Edition) |access-date=20 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116172421/http://music.vampirefreaks.com/download/album.php?id=1227 |archive-date=2012-01-16 |url-status=dead }}

=''Vulgar Display Of Bass'', ''Revolution'' and stage show costume (2012)=

In 2012, Zardonic announced the release of a Full Length collaboration album entitled Vulgar Display Of Bass on March 26 through Big Riddim Recordings, paired with a European tour for April and May. Highly acclaimed upon release, the album reached #1 on the Top Drum & Bass releases on leading online music store Beatport.{{cite web |url=http://natalie-nataliesworld.blogspot.pt/2012/04/zardonic-releases-revolution-official.html |title=Zardonic Releases "Revolution" Official Video" |accessdate=13 April 2012}} An official video for the opening track Revolution was produced and made public through video hosting network YouTube on April 10.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj7I7dnCss4 |title=Revolution (OFFICIAL VIDEO) by Zardonic, Counterstrike, Gein & Robyn Chaos |website=YouTube |accessdate=10 April 2012}} The video consisted of a collage of crowd-based footage showing their country flags, with a total of 46 countries participating.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55JUIQEvdi8 |title=UNETE A LA REVOLUTION! |website=YouTube |accessdate=10 April 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://revolution.zardonic.net/ |title=JOIN THE REVOLUTION |access-date=10 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803093915/http://revolution.zardonic.net/ |archive-date=2012-08-03 |url-status=dead }}

The artist also revealed a new set of pictures wearing a mask based on the Zardonic logo, as a part of his stage show to be seen on Dimmu Borgir's concert in Caracas as the opening act for the band.{{cite web |url=http://www.conciertosmetal.com.ve/zardonic-one-man-project-designado-para-aperturar-el-concierto-de-dimmu-borgir-en-venezuela/ |title=Conciertos Metal – Zardonic (One Man Project) designado para aperturar el concierto de Dimmu Borgir en Venezuela |access-date=17 February 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630043418/http://www.conciertosmetal.com.ve/zardonic-one-man-project-designado-para-aperturar-el-concierto-de-dimmu-borgir-en-venezuela/ |archive-date=2012-06-30 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.conciertosmetal.com.ve/entrevista-exclusiva-a-federico-agreda-zardonic/ |title=Conciertos Metal – Entrevista Exclusiva a Federico Agreda |access-date=17 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826010341/http://www.conciertosmetal.com.ve/entrevista-exclusiva-a-federico-agreda-zardonic/ |archive-date=2012-08-26 |url-status=dead }} Four of his new tracks were included again on Dieselboy's new mixtape for the year entitled Wake The Dead{{cite web |url=http://www.rockthedub.com/2012/02/dieselboy-wake-dead.html |title=rockthedub: Dieselboy – Wake The Dead |accessdate=17 February 2012}} and a new collaboration track with UK dubstep duo Bare Noize was included on a compilation album to be released on March 13 by Owsla, a label helmed by the 3-time Grammy winner Skrillex.{{cite web |url=http://www.musicemissions.com/blog/index.php/2012/03/08/owsla-presents-free-treats-vol-2/ |title=OWSLA Presents – Free Treats Vol. 2 |accessdate=9 March 2012 |archive-date=18 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318163706/http://www.musicemissions.com/blog/index.php/2012/03/08/owsla-presents-free-treats-vol-2/ |url-status=dead }}

Later in the year, Zardonic celebrated his Latin American Tour 2012 with 26 stops in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico,{{cite web |url=http://www.lapatilla.com/site/2012/07/11/zardonic-comienza-gira-latinoamericana/ |title=Zardonic comienza gira latinoamericana |accessdate=7 October 2013 |archive-date=3 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103204629/http://www.lapatilla.com/site/2012/07/11/zardonic-comienza-gira-latinoamericana/ |url-status=dead }} as well as headlining the Halloween Revolution event held in Tokyo, Japan.{{cite web |url=http://iflyer.tv/ja/event/114084/ |title=Halloween Revolution Japan |accessdate=7 October 2013}}

=''Far Beyond Bass – The Vulgar Remixes'' (2013)=

A remix album to the original Vulgar Display Of Bass was released on June 17, including a total of 12 reworks by Eye-D, Counterstrike, ANiMAL-MUSiC, Raptus, Neonlight, Black Sun Empire, State Of Mind, Angel, Gancher & Ruin, C-Netik & Fragz, Hectic Mau, Delta 9, Fiend and Hecq.{{cite web |url=http://pluggedinpromotions.wordpress.com/2013/06/28/zardonic-far-beyond-bass-the-vulgar-remixes-album-review/ |title=Zardonic "Far Beyond Bass – The Vulgar Remixes" album review |accessdate=7 October 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.fearnet.com/news/review/zardonic-far-beyond-bass-vulgar-remixes-%E2%80%93-cd-review |title=Zardonic: 'Far Beyond Bass – The Vulgar Remixes' – CD Review |accessdate=7 October 2013}} New shows were celebrated in Belgium, Austria, Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador;{{cite web |url=http://www.laprensagrafica.com/2013/09/13/detras-de-la-mascara-de-zardonic |title=La Prensa Grafica – Detras de la mascara de Zardonic |accessdate=7 October 2013}} followed by the announcement of the Europa Beyond Bass Tour 2013 with 18 stops in Portugal, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy and Russia.{{cite web |url=http://ve.prensadehoy.com/videos/ZARDONIC__Europa_Beyond_Bass_Tour_2013_T-vid3zlGi2ZT2-k.html |title=Prensa de Hoy. Venezuela. Video |accessdate=7 October 2013}}

=10th Anniversary, For Justice (2014)=

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, an exclusive mix was released via YourEDM.com paired with an in-depth interview.{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/05/05/your-edm-interview-zardonic-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-with-99-minute-mix/ |title=Your EDM Interview: Zardonic Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With 99 Minute Mix |accessdate=26 May 2015}}

On March 25 his electro remix of the Main Theme of the Xbox / PS4 game Strike Suit Zero, featuring Japanese Pop Star KOKIA, was released as part of a compilation of remixes of tracks from the game as originally produced by award-winning sound designer and composer Paul Ruskay.{{cite web |url=http://www.iwantedm.com/2014/03/zardonic-goes-electro-for-xbox-ps4-strike-suit-zero-remix/ |title=ZARDONIC GOES ELECTRO FOR XBOX and PS4 |access-date=3 Jun 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603211649/http://www.iwantedm.com/2014/03/zardonic-goes-electro-for-xbox-ps4-strike-suit-zero-remix/ |archive-date=2015-06-03 |url-status=dead }}

On May 13, Zardonic is endorsed by Image-Line and joins the FL Studio power user family.{{cite web |url=http://support.image-line.com/redirect/Zardonic |title=Power Users List – Zardonic (Federico Agreda) |accessdate=3 Jun 2015}}

Later on, an exclusive record deal was signed with eOne Music for the new single "For Justice", released in December.{{cite web |url=http://us.eonemusic.com/news-and-events/entertainment-one-signs-zardonic |title=ENTERTAINMENT ONE SIGNS ZARDONIC |access-date=26 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913051723/http://us.eonemusic.com/news-and-events/entertainment-one-signs-zardonic |archive-date=2015-09-13 |url-status=dead }} The single was reviewed as "a single that not only blends the best of both worlds, but does it in a highly polished and flawlessly produced way" by Intravenous Magazine{{cite web |url=http://www.intravenousmag.co.uk/2015/01/review-zardonic-for-justice.html |title=Review: Zardonic - "For Justice" |accessdate=3 Jun 2015}} and "a track that deserves the repeat button for a never-ending roller coaster night ride" by 24OurMusic.{{cite web |url=http://24ourmusic.net/2014/11/29/zardonics-latest-track-justifyingly-rocking/ |title=Zardonic's Latest Track Fights For Justice |accessdate=3 Jun 2015}} "For Justice" premiered on National U.S. radio on Amber Lynn's Talk Show Rock N Sexxxy Uncensored during a feature show together with Ron Jeremy.{{cite web |url=http://www.latalkradio.com/Amberlynn.php |title=LA Talk Radio Amber Lynn Rock N Sexxxy Uncensored |accessdate=3 Jun 2015}}

= ''Bring It On'', Europe Tour, ''Warlocks vs Shadows'', ''Antihero'', Best DJ Award (2015) =

The Bring It On single is chosen as the main track in World Series Of Fighting on NBC Sports Network and is later released by eOne Music, which led to a guest performance at World Series of Fighting 22: Palhares vs. Shields.{{cite web |url=http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/venezuelan-electronic-metal-mastermind-zardonic-challenges-nbcs-mma-world-series-of-fighting-to-bring-it-on/ |title=Venezuelan Electronic Metal Mastermind ZARDONIC Challenges NBC's MMA World Series of Fighting To "Bring It On" |date=23 July 2015 |accessdate=28 Jul 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bjpenn.com/mmanews/wsof-22-will-feature-a-live-music-act/|title=WSOF 22 Will Feature A Live Music Act|publisher=BJPENN.COM News|accessdate=2017-01-28}}{{cite web|url=https://livestream.com/accounts/1719228/events/4235160/videos/94846061|title=WSOF 22 - World Series Of Fighting|publisher=Livestream|accessdate=2017-01-28}}

Between April and July, Zardonic tours Europe with 20 stops in Portugal, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Poland and Romania.{{cite web |url=https://edmranks.com/zardonic-2015-europe-tour-dates/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150728191657/https://edmranks.com/zardonic-2015-europe-tour-dates/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 28, 2015 |title=Zardonic 2015 Europe Tour Dates |accessdate=28 Jul 2015 }} As a result of a collaboration with polish company One More Level, Zardonic appears as a playable character in the Warlocks vs Shadows game for which he created his own sound effects and contributed with the tracks Kickass and Sideshow Symphony, taken from the album Vulgar Display Of Bass.{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/249177/Heavy_electronic_dance_music_DJ_Zardonic_to_become_a_new_heroin_Warlocks_vs_Shadows.php |title=Heavy electronic dance music DJ Zardonic to become a new hero in Warlocks vs. Shadows |accessdate=28 Jul 2015}}

The new album Antihero is released on Entertainment One Music on September 18, 2015, totaling a compilation of 26 tracks including 11 original mixes, 6 instrumental mixes and 9 remixes spanning all styles and different EDM genres.{{cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/08/14/your-edm-interview-zardonic-reveals-new-album-single/ |title=Your EDM Interview: Zardonic Reveals New Album + Single |date=14 August 2015 |accessdate=17 Aug 2015}} Antihero peaked at #4 in Tower Records Japan Hard & Heavy chart and #5 in the Western chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.hellhoundmusic.com/zardonic-joins-dream-theater-megadeth-conquer-divide-fleshgod-apocalypse-tower-records-japan-top-5-hard-heavy-chart/ |title=Zardonic Joins Dream Theater, Megadeth, Conquer Divide, and Fleshgod Apocalypse on Tower Records Japan Top 5 Hard & Heavy Chart |accessdate=15 Mar 2016}}

In the Fifth Edition of the Unión Rock Show Awards held in Venezuela, Zardonic was nominated as Best DJ and Personality Of The Year, being awarded with the Best DJ category.{{cite web |url=http://www.unionrockshow.com/?page_id=1144 |title=Ganadores Premios URS 2015 |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}

= World Tour, Huffington Post premiere, Artist Of The Year Award (2016) =

Following the success of the Antihero release, Zardonic toured a total of 28 dates in 18 countries for his 2016 World Tour.{{cite web |url=http://eventful.com/events/hardbeat-meet-voodoo-zardonic-hallucinator-radium-/E0-001-095559484-8 |title=Zardonic in La Villette |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://mannheim.nachtkultur.info/events/zardonic-world-tour-ms-connexion_295690/ |title=Zardonic World tour @ MS Connexion Mannheim |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://truemetal.lv/forum/124506-zardonic-%7C-22-10-2016-nabaklab |title=ZARDONIC 22.10.2016 @ Nabaklab |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ticketea.com/entradas-concierto-kripton-industries-presenta-a-zardonic/ |title=KRIPTON INDUSTRIES PRESENTA A: ZARDONIC |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}} Highlights of the tour include the Loud Park Festival held annually in Japan at the Saitama Super Arena;{{cite web |url=http://www.loudpark.com/16/lineup/zardonic.php |title=ZARDONIC - LOUD PARK 16 |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}} and Baroeg Open Air in the Netherlands with Caliban, Discharge, Arkona, Counterstrike and many more.{{cite web |url=http://www.baroegopenair.nl/2016/08/09/zardonic/ |title=Zardonic - Baroeg Open Air |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}} Several video captures of his tour and previous events can be seen in the official video of the single Pure Power, premiered on The Huffington Post.{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/zardonic-pure-power-lyric-video-premiere-qa_us_57e93da0e4b00267764fc90c |title=Zardonic Pure Power Video Premiere & Q&A |website=HuffPost |date=26 September 2016 |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}

For the Sixth Edition of the Unión Rock Show Awards, Zardonic was nominated as Best DJ and Artist Of The Year, with his 2015 album Antihero nominated for Best Album Cover and Album Of The Year. He was awarded with the Artist Of The Year category.{{cite web |url=http://www.unionrockshow.com/?page_id=1323 |title=Ganadores Premios URS 2016 |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}

His 2016 releases include several remixes for artists like Sonic Syndicate, The Qemists, Celldweller, Richy Nix, Xmas Eileen, Damage Inc, Heavygrinder and Earbutter.{{cite web |url=http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2016/11/sonic-syndicate-new-single-start-a-war-zardonic-remix/ |title=Sonic Syndicate - New Single |date=25 November 2016 |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://celldweller.bandcamp.com/track/metropolitan-zardonic-remix |title=Metropolitan (Zardonic Remix) - Celldweller |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://gekirock.com/news/2016/10/the-qemists_new-ep_release.php |title=THE QEMISTS、12/2にニューEP『Warrior Soundsystem』リリース決定! KORNのカバー&ZARDONICによるリミックス曲を収録! |accessdate=12 Jan 2017}}

He contributed music and sound design to the 2017 video game Superhot: Mind Control Delete; a discotheque level in the game prominently features his logo.

Discography (incomplete)

=as Zardonic=

  • 2006: Inherit Single
  • 2006: Driveburner Single
  • 2006: Her Lust For Blood / Scourge EP
  • 2007: Seizure Of Iniquity Single
  • 2007: House Of Sorrow / Moonlight Ceremony EP
  • 2008: Solaris Single
  • 2008: Acid Industries / Reliquia / Braindrainer EP
  • 2008: Neurotica (with Identity) / Natural Born Killers (with Malsum) EP
  • 2008: Ashtray Single
  • 2008: Shrapnel Of Fear Single
  • 2008: Bloodforged EP
  • 2008: Chaotic Serenity EP
  • 2008: Zen (with Claw) Single
  • 2008: Relentless Beating Single
  • 2008: Halfbeaten / Nightcrawler EP
  • 2008: Subcultonegro Studio Mix
  • 2009: Zeichen (with Mocks) Single
  • 2009: Those Who Know The Truth EP
  • 2009: Policia (with James Messinian) / Fresh Meat Single
  • 2009: Stop The Suffering (with Alcrani) / Alerte Rouge (with Peter Kurten) EP
  • 2009: The Law Single
  • 2009: Subliminal (with Hedj) Single
  • 2009: The Sound Of Inevitability Studio Mix
  • 2010: F***ing Up The Program (with Brainpain) Single
  • 2010: Dreams (with Syze) / Dead Miracles Single
  • 2010: My Prey (with Syze) / Frozen Pathways VIP Single
  • 2010: Retaliation Studio Mix
  • 2010: Lovecraft Machine EP
  • 2010: South Of Human EP
  • 2010: Ten Commandments (with Replicator) Single
  • 2011: The Brink Of Apocalypso Studio Mix
  • 2011: When Worlds Collide (with Counterstrike)
  • 2011: Reptile (with Dextems) / The Last Invocation (with Susiah)
  • 2011: Biohazard (with Davip) / Scream! (with Gancher and Jae Kennedy)
  • 2011: El Sistema EP
  • 2011: The End Of Days EP
  • 2012: Subliminal (with Hedj) / Paranoia (Remix) Single
  • 2012: Without You (with Krusha) Single
  • 2012: Vulgar Display Of Bass Album
  • 2012: Bad Medicine (with NumberNin6) EP
  • 2013: Far Beyond Bass – The Vulgar Remixes Album
  • 2013: ''When All The Seraphim Cry" (with The Unguided) Single
  • 2013: Restless Remixes EP
  • 2014: For Justice Single
  • 2015: Bring It On Single
  • 2015: Antihero Album
  • 2018: Become Album
  • 2023: Superstars Album

=as Sol Nocturno=

  • 2010: Caos Cósmico Full Length

=as Triangular Ascension=

  • 2009: Microcosmogenesis EP
  • 2010: Nibirusalem EP
  • 2011: Sexta Repvblica EP
  • 2011: Leviathan Device Full Length
  • 2012: The Chronos Anomaly Full Length

=as Blackholepit=

  • 2008: Portals Full Length

=as Intimus Universum=

  • 2002: Astral Chambers Full Length
  • 2003: Soulnatomy Full Length
  • 2004: Astral Chambers Pt. 2: Beyond The Astral Abyss Full Length
  • 2008: White Landscapes Of Darkness Full Length

=as Gorepriest=

  • 2002: Beneath Eternal Oceans Of Melancholy Demo
  • 2003: War Against Humanity: The Armageddon Chronicles Full Length
  • 2004: Perpetual Horizons Full Length
  • 2004: Thanatologica Full Length

=with Argoth=

  • 2002: Argoth Single

See also

References

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