Born in 2007, Maplerun express a sound that is emotive, direct and
immersing. Drawing from alternative rock, nu-metal and modern, the four
piece have a keen affection for System of a Down and Slipknot’s stomping
delivery and unbridled energy, and also cite Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree,
and Tool, as key influences. To date, the Greek riff slingers have released
two full length albums, House on Fire in 2008, and 2012’s Restless, as well
as a plethora of well received video singles. Maplerun are firmly
established in their homeland and have regularly been featured and covered
in Metal Hammer Magazine, on live Greek TV and MTV Greece. The industrious
quartet have also supported Shadow Gallery, as well as sharing stages with
Katationa and Dave Lombardo’s Philm, and have performed at Rockwave Festival
(alongside Prodigy, Judas Priest and Rotting Christ). Recently, Maplerun
have turned their attention to stretching their reach to the UK. The band
supported American Head Charge and RSJ on their full 2014 UK tour, as well
as supporting Skindred and Soil on their European tour and playing 2014’s
Hammerfest.
For Maplerun’s third album, Partykrasher, the band enlisted legendary
producer and multi Grammy Award winner David Bottrill (Tool, Stonesour,
Muse, Placebo) to handle both mixing and producing duties. The record drops
this April and it’s packed with ten beastly cuts that are soaked in dense
instrumentation, hook laden choruses and engaging riffs with thoughtful
dynamics. With a full touring schedule lined up for this Spring, including
support shows with Blaze Bayley, the band’s rise is without doubt.
|| Maplerun release ‘Partykrasher’ on 28th April. The album can be
pre-ordered at https://maplerun.bandcamp.com ||
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