General Information

RAFFLESIA, named after Gighandi’s 1993 masterpiece release, was formed in the Gen 108 spring of 2005 at Belgian coastal town Zeebrugge. Once the search for the right people RAFFLESIA to enforce the RAFFLESIA machine was completed, their solid formation quickly made “Embrace The Final Day” a name in the local underground scene. Nowadays, the band consists of five friends combining their passion for metal and hardcore. Five friends on- and off-stage, con- tributing their ideas to the band’s concept. Track Listing: In comparison to their previously released self-titled MCD the band gained tons of ma- turity. On their new record “Embrace The Final Day” they combine their early Europe- 1. Annihilation an metalcore influences (LIAR, CALIBAN, MAROON, …) 2. A Time of Deceit with the best American metalcore has to offer! You can clearly hear the more melodic 3. Perfidy riffing that bands like AS I LAY DYING and are so popular for. And some of the mosh parts are said to remind of Australian heroes PARKWAY 4. The Beauty of Silence DRIVE. 5. Preludium In the band’s two year existence, they already played great shows in Belgium, Holland 6. Into Bloodshed & Germany. This summer they will be playing the legendary Ieperfest for the second 7. The Beast We Created time in a row. Shows & small tours are scheduled for the second half of 2007. 8. Box Number 8 With “Embrace The Final Day”, RAFLLESIA show that they are more than ready to 9. Sinner’s Cross take Europe by storm! The album clearly proves that these days they are one of the best 10. These Two Rivals metalcore bands Belgium has to offer!!!

Recordings Distributed by:

• “Embrace The Final Day” was recorded at the already legendary Rape of Harmo- nies studio, Germany. Produced by Alexander Dietz (guitarist/producer HEAVEN SHALL BURN) and Ralph Müller (MAROON, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, FALL OF SERENITY …). Mixed and mastered by no one less than Patrick W. Engel (IN www.suburban.nl FLAMES, the HAUNTED …). • Artwork by Alex Verswijvel.

selling points

• For fans of: HEAVEN SHALL BURN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, AS I LAY DYING, MAROON etc. Visit www.rafflesiametal- • Produced at the legendary Rape of Harmonies studio (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, core.com for latest news, MAROON, NEAERA, FALL OF SERENITY, etc.) downloads, pics, merch, ... • Guest vocals on “Into Bloodshed” by Benjamin Hilleke of NEAERA fame. • Appearing at Ieperfest for the second time in a row! • Promotional posters & flyers spread worldwide

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