Judicator (band)
Judicator is a power metal band from the United States. The band focuses on various topics, including history and Existentialism.
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| Origin | United States |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Prosthetic Records, Masters of Metal Productions, Divebomb Records, Alone Records, Independent |
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History
Judicator was formed in 2012 after guitarist/songwriter Tony Cordisco and vocalist/lyricist John Yelland met at a Blind Guardian concert two years previous. They released their debut album King of Rome under Masters of Metal Productions in October of 2012. The album discusses the rise of Napoléon Bonaparte and his eventual defeat during the Seventh coalition at Waterloo.[1]
On June 4th, 2013, their second studio album Sleepy Plessow, focuses on Prussian history leading up to the life and death of Frederick the Great.
In 2015, the band released the album At the Expense of Humanity based on John's experience of losing his brother to cancer when he was a teenager, as well as the struggles of the Yelland family during the tragic experience, and the questions it raised surrounding faith, death, and family. Judicator left Masters of Metal Productions, as it had closed, and signed with Divebomb Records to release the album. [2] The band also successfully launched and funded the production of the album through an IndieGoGo campaign. [3]
In 2018, Judicator released their fourth studio album The Last Emperor. The album goes into detail about the Peasant's Crusade, and The Crusades.[4] Hansi Kürsch, longtime vocalist of Blind Guardian appeared on Spiritual Treason, track 5 of the album.[5] [6] [7]
In April of 2020, the band announced they had signed with Prosthetic Records and would release their fifth album 'Let There Be Nothing' on July 24th, 2020. [8]
Lineup
Current Members
- Tony Cordisco – rhythm & lead guitars, vocals (2012 – present)
- John Yelland – vocals (2012 – present)
- Jordan Elcess – bass (2020 - present), drums (2014 – 2020)
- Balmore Lemus - lead guitar (2020 - present)
- Ulises Hernandez - drums (2020 - present)
Former Members
- Joseph Palomares – bass (2013 – 2016)
- Chris Kelly – drums (2013 – 2014)
- Joshua Payne – guitars (2013 – 2014)
- Tyler Sherrill – keyboards (2014 – 2016)
- Austin Bentley – guitars, keyboards (2016)
- Michael Sanchez – bass, guitars (2016 – 2020)
Discography
- King of Rome (2012)
- Sleepy Plessow (2013)
- At the Expense of Humanity (2015)
- The Last Emperor (2018)
- Let There Be Nothing (2020)
References
- ^ "King of Rome, by Judicator". Judicator. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^ bravewords.com. "JUDICATOR To Release Third Album Via Divebomb Records in July; "Coping Mechanism" Track Streaming". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ "Judicator - At the Expense of Humanity". Indiegogo. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ powerful.podcast (2018-03-20), powerful. e07 - A Conversation with Judicator, retrieved 2019-04-23
- ^ bravewords.com. "JUDICATOR - The Last Emperor". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^ School of Hard Thoughts Podcast (2019-04-06), School of Hard Thoughts Episode 22: Judicator, retrieved 2019-04-26
- ^ Metalinjection.net Open Metalcast (2013-03-01), Open Metalcast Special Interview Episode: Masters of Metal, retrieved 2019-04-26
- ^ http://www.metal-temple.com/site/news/view/general_news/judicator-sign-to.htm