Articles by "Tragul"
TRAGUL LAUNCHES HALLOWEEN TRACK "INSIDE THE MIRROR"
Tragul has launched a special track titled "Inside The Mirror" just in time for the Halloween season! Check it out HERE.
Tragul Releases New Song "Goodbye"
Symphonic power metal project TRAGUL are serving up their third single of 2018 titled "Goodbye". Always looking expansively to take a step forward on each release and in an attempt pay tribute to one of the most popular series of Netflix, the band had the audacity to release a cover of the song "Goodbye" from Apparat, the intro of Netflix’s massive series "DARK". Check it right over HERE.
Tragul Releases New Single "Before I Say Goodbye"
Tragul have released a new single in the form of a lyrical video called "Before I Say Goodbye". This is the first new single of the 2018 year!
This new single presents an undeniably renewed TRAGUL, which returns with an easily remembered melodic music, with a rhythm halfway between the modern sound and the traditional power metal that leads to a fresh and melodic metal at its best.
"Before I say Goodbye" starts with a bass introduction accompanied by a bright sound on the keyboards. The calm vocal passage with guitars in "clean" and subtle arrangements of orchestration, preside over an unexpected and powerful chorus sung in Spanish, succeeded by a virtuoso guitar solo.
With catchy vocal melodies, smooth strings arrangements and a powerful metal background, this new song will provide a pleasant sensation that will transport the listener to the deep longing of spiritual transcendence.
Check it out HERE.
Tragul's Adrian says There's a Bunch of Freshness and Good Metal to Our Music!
Melodic metal act TRAGUL had countless releases thus far, with no plans on stopping, releasing more music throughout the next year if not more! They plan to also take the band out on the stage scene with proper planning in mind of course. Keyboardist Adrian Benegas discusses their music, formation, namesake, who influences them and the inspiration behind their music!
1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.
Adrian: The conception of Tragul came to my mind on November of 2016, when I took a step aside from another project. I always wanted to have a project like Avantasia in which I can have the freedom of composing and writing all by myself but with the only difference of having a stable line up as much as possible. And in the moment that I left the other project I realized that I was ready to bring Tragul to life, so I started to mold on some musical ideas and once I had everything ready, I contacted the other guys (Zuberoa Aznárez, Steve Conley, Oliver Holzwarth and Alex Holzwarth) to work on the arrangements and recordings together.
After some months of working we debuted on June of 2017 with the first song BENNU, followed by the other 3 singles THE MESSAGE, INTO THE HEART OF THE SUN and THE TREE OF LIFE, released along the year.
For this year (2018), the drummer Sander Zoer (Ex Delain, Leah) and guitarist Diego Bogarín joined Tragul and starting to work with us on the arrangements and recordings of the songs that we are planning to release.
2. How would you describe your style?
Adrian: I must mention that the sound of TRAGUL evolved pretty much from the other songs released last year that were more in the vein of Power Metal, I think we still have elements of the Power Metal, but also, we added more variety to the new songs so, maybe we could just call ourselves a Melodic Metal band :).
3. Which bands influenced your music?
Adrian: Into the metal scene, the most influential composers to me are Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish, Luca Turilli of Rhapsody and Timo Tolkki of Stratovarius. Also, when I was younger I listened a lot of Sonata Arctica and Dionysus, so I think both bands has some influence into my music too.
4. What inspires your music and lyrical writing? What do the lyrics talk about?
Adrian: Events from life itself, dreams, some spiritual experiences, mainly. I take very seriously the spiritual and esoteric stuff since I was a kid and they still have a lot of influence on me. The Music and lyrics of Tragul keep a sort of introspective message, I always try to bring a positive and useful energy to the listener.
5. How did the band come up with the name Tragul and tell us what does it means for you?
Adrian: Well, the name is product of an oneiric experience. The word itself has no literal meaning, but it represents the union between the divine spirit and human being through music.
6. What have you released so far and how were your releases received by the public/media?
Adrian: We released 4 singles so far since June of 2017. Everything is great! The media are constantly supporting Tragul since the beginning, we had a lot of good critics from the specialized press, interviews, the songs are constantly featured on radio shows around the globe and so on, I am very pleased! The public too, at the beginning I was kind of afraid about our unusual format ("song by song" releases) but after the two first releases, I really started to feel the support and the good vibe from the metal fans. THANK YOU for that!
7. Do you play live as well? How's your live activity so far?
Adrian: I am wanting to take Tragul to the stage soon, but it depends on many factors that need a proper planning. But now everything is focused on the studio releases, we promise a year full of music.
8. Are you guys a signed or unsigned band?
Adrian: We are an unsigned band. Tragul received some offers from labels but at the end decided to decline and keep the innovative format. I am comfortable with the nontraditional way to make our music heard. For this year, we’ll keep the format. The releases will come in a song-by-song format on all the major digital platforms.
9. If you are not signed, what should labels/zines/promoters know about your band? Why should they be interested in it?
10. What plans do you have for the near future as a band?
Adrian: More music! Besides, as I mentioned before, I really want to take Tragul to the stage. I think it’s the next step but planning it carefully and properly. That's all about, being connected all together in a great music celebration.
11. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
Adrian: Thanks for asking! Our music is available for streaming on the major digital streaming services and you can download the songs in High quality from the major digital stores. Here I share some links to our music:
Cdbaby: https://goo.gl/tHuvX6.
Spotify: https://goo.gl/yVa7FJ.
Amazon: https://goo.gl/pWtnxY.
Apple Music: https://goo.gl/m8Eush.
Also, you can find our music on Deezer, Claro Música, iTunes, and many more!
12. Why should a metalhead buy/check out your singles/releases?
Adrian: A thing related to our music that I haven’t mentioned before is that the musicians came from different backgrounds into the metal style, Tragul’s music is a synergy of many metal styles to end up in a unique and fresh sound. So, the metalhead can find great guitar solos and arrangements, heavy riffs, power metal keyboards solos and licks. Also, symphonic metal arrangements. Natural and operatic singing, fantasy/sci-fi/esoteric theme lyrics, powerful drumming. To sum up, a bunch of fresh and good metal! If you are into metal and didn’t heard about us yet, I dare you to listen to our music. I am sure you’ll like it! THANK YOU very much for the interview Natalie, great questions!
Tragul Releases Spanish Poem "Nostalgia (Icnocuicatl)"
Tragul has released a Spanish poem titled "Nostalgia (Icnocuicatl)". When asked about the poem and it's meaning behind it, the band says: "The narration is a Spanish translation of a "Náhuatl" chant called "ICNOCUICATL" (Nostalgia), written by the contemporary Mexican poet and writer "Natalio Hernández". Music by Adrian Benegas.
Contemporary "Náhuatl" descends from the ancient language of the "Mexicas". This poem speaks of death, reincarnation and resignation to death, or even more, of the Mexicas' vision of death."
Here are some words from composer the music writer Adrian Benegas: "I got to know this poem in 2016 and I was fascinated from the first moment by the "Náhuatl" language and the concept that the poem contains.
Well... when I finished the new songs last year I realized that they had something in common without having looked for it. All the songs for this year have within themselves, the concept of "goodbye", of the things that sometimes happen and keep us away from the people we value, and that ends being like an inner death to open the door to something new, to an inner transformation... I think the songs can also be listened from the point of view of death itself, of the doubts we have about where we go after death, if there is something after leaving this world and all that kind of doubts that comes to our mind when we think about that matter. That's the good thing about art, that we can find different point of views within itself and identify ourselves with it.
When I realized all this, the memory of Natalio Hernández's poem came to my mind and I thought that it would be perfect to use it to represent all the songs. So, I wrote this intro and invited the Mexican writer María García Esperón to narrate this beautiful poem."
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPg8jx08Ofo.
Tragul Announces New Members Joining the Band!
Established in 2017 by composer Adrian Benegas (Pergana), symphonic power metal act Tragul features a powerhouse of guest musicians that includes vocalist Zuberoa Aznarez (Diabulus In Musica), guitarist Steve Conley (Flotsam and Jetsam), bassist Oliver Holzwarth (ex-Blind Guardian, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire, ex-Tarja) and drummer Alex Holzwarth (ex-Rhapsody Of Fire). Having unleashed four singles "Bennu", "The Message", "Into The Heart Of The Sun" and "The Tree Of Life" throughout 2017, the band has revealed their new line up for 2018.
Band founder Adrian Benegas comments: "We are very excited to welcome two new AMAZING musicians to the Tragul's family. In one hand, we are proud to welcome the talented paraguayan guitarist, Diego Bogarín, a very skilled musician that will definitively add a plus to the final sound of Tragul, and on the other hand, we'll have the pleasure of having the great drummer Sander Zoer playing on the songs this year! You may already know him for his work with Delain. Also, we give a BIG THANK to Alex Holzwarth for his contribution last year. You can expect very good stuff for this year. The best is yet to come!".
As befits such a musically innovative band, Tragul are exploring new nontraditional worlds when it comes to getting their music heard. Tragul’s releases come in a song-by-song format on all the major digital platforms.
Releases:
Bennu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1-0AcS8ZMY
The Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS-3EJD2PgI
Into the heart of the Sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0dQDymjV84
The Tree of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYmg_peSQTU
Web/socials:
Official Website: www.tragul.com
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/tragulmusic
Facebook Fanpage: www.facebook.com/tragulmusic
Tragul Releases New Song "The Tree Of Life"
Tragul has released a new song called "The Tree Of Life", in the form of a lyrical video. Band founder Adrian Benegas comments:
"Our latest single 'The Tree of Life' is about hope, we wanted to give the fans a song they can relate to when they have had hard times. From its flowing melodies, powerful choruses, and a nice blend of the instrumental parts. We like to introduce a pleasant listening experience: nice sounds and beautifully executed vocals."
Watch and listen to "The Tree of Life" at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-tragul-featuring-flotsam-and-jetsam-blind-guardian-rhapsody-members-premier-the-tree-of-life-video.
Tragul Releases New Song "The Message"
International melodic metal band TRAGUL released their second single "The Message" from the upcoming debut album. The mix was done by Aldo Benegas at Blind Owl studios and mastered by Mika Jussila from Finnvox Studios. Check it HERE.
Tragul Releases New Single "Bennu"
International Melodic Metal band Tragul was formed at the end of 2016 by Adrian Benegas, keyboardist and composer of the band "Pergana". It features the participation and contribution of reknown metal stars such as Zuberoa Aznarez (Diabulus in Musica), Steve Conley (Flotsam and Jetsam), Oliver Holzwarth (ex Blind Guardian, Tarja) and Alex Holzwarth (ex Rhapsody of Fire).
The band has since released their debut song turned single called "Bennu". The mix was done by Aldo Benegas at Blind Owl studios and mastered by Mika Jussila from Finnvox Studios.
Check it out over HERE.