Chile’s J.P. Krom Conjures The Mystical With “Luna Plutón” Off Upcoming Gothic Metal EP “AstroMetal”
A son of Poseidon, J.P. Krom is a Chilean writer/composer, singer/guitarist, and one of a few who cultivate the gothic metal style in the country. His music is a blend of astrological /esoteric concepts overlaid with the sounds and structures of gloomy metal, which are further enhanced with stunning visuals. Initially inspired by an astral chart, an irresistible invitation to the esoteric he began to hone his classical training into the both brooding and effervescent music that is found on the third album “AstroMetal” set to be released later this fall. In the meantime, he offers the Spanish single “Luna Plutón”, which invokes harmonious leads and bassy vocals that draw you in. Krom comments:
“Luna Plutón tells us about dark family secrets, kept in the dark of our minds. Secrets we all have, and some know and they use them to manipulate, generating resentment and an obsession with these emotions fixed in the deep. It seems that nothing can purge our blame, that most of the time we try to deny.”
“Astrometal” contains six intense, deep, and powerful tracks, which are an obvious evolution from the 2021 EP “YOD”, affirming the gothic metal style that better suits J.P. with his “smoke voice”. Alongside “Luna Plutón”, the forthcoming EP has tracks “Woman Hermit” (dedicated to a Tarot card), “I Tried” (for Venus and Saturn), and “Breaking the Walls”, which features an epic symphonic arrangement that takes us to the past through ancient times. “You & I” is a love song, a declaration from a father to his son, and finally rounded out with the experimental-electronic track “I Don’t Feel Love”, a sad and introspective tune.
With “Astrometal”, the listener is invited to travel to dark passages, with sticky melodies, and uncover an esoteric listening experience, a polished and powerful sound, with a deep “smoky” voice crooning out into the abyss. J.P. Krom is recommended for fans of Type O Negative, Lacrimas Profundere, and Paradise Lost.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Luna Plutón” at https://youtu.be/T34TkGnv5JU
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Single Video Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by:
J.P. KROM (Vocals & Guitars)
Reynaldo Catalán (Bass)
Braulio Morales (Synthesizers)
Guillermo Pereira (Drums)
• All songs written by: J.P. KROM
• Produced by: Juan Pablo Piderit Pinchon
• Mixed by: Erick Martínez
• Mastered by: Erick Martínez
• Artwork by: José Canales/Valeria Jara
EP Band Lineup:
J.P. KROM - Vocals & Guitars
Dean Gaudoin - Bass
Braulio Morales - Synthesizers
Guillermo Pereira - Drums
Live Band Lineup:
J.P. KROM - Vocals & Guitars
Kagno - Lead Guitar
Reynaldo Catalán - Bass
Braulio Morales - Synthesizers
Guillermo Pereira - Drums
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"With an imprint that he himself defines as Astrometal, uniting everything related to zodiacal signs and astrology with the heaviest sounds, the band showed its own in a half hour that had the support of the first assistants who arrived at the Chocolate Club. With a good closeness to those present, the leader and his companions drew applause with his proposal influenced by Type O Negative or The Sisters of Mercy, among several others, presenting songs such as 'Poison Girl', 'Tower of Destruction' or 'Abstract Illusion of an Existence', taking advantage of advancing what will be its next studio release, which would arrive in August. With a lot of music still on the horizon, this local name showed its solidity in an event in which it was more than suitable, and clearly it was a great opportunity to reach more followers of this style, being approved by those who bet on the local Bellavista". Rockaxis.com
"The one in charge of opening the great event was the Chilean musician J.P. Krom, where his band presented its unique musical style known as "Astrometal", which is a curious creation mix of zodiac signs and astrology with powerful sounds and devastating riffs, which captivated the audience from the first moment, leaving people very attentive and paying attention to the artist’s show. The band also took the opportunity to give a taste of what will be their next album, scheduled for August.The event was the perfect setting to present their music to a wider audience, and demonstrated their ability to connect with fans of the genre. Without a doubt, a presentation that left all the attendees satisfied and happy in the Chocolate Club, with past songs already known as "Tower of Destruction", a great song that was the peak of J.P. Krom’s presentation, with very heavy harmonies and a personal stamp in terms of technique and sonority, combinable with a strong influence to Type O Negative". The Resistance.cl
