NEWS
11/08/2008
Quinta Essentia is on the compilation CD of the new issue of TERRORIZER MAGAZINE!!!
10/22/2008
A song from the new album has been uploaded to the myspace page, titled 'Formative Evasion'. Check out 'The Universal Longing', also from the new album.
10/15/2008
Quinta Essentia is featured in the October issue of Metal Maniacs.
09/16/2008
'Archetypal Transformation' unleashed today!
09/08/2008
8 days until the new album is released. Support the band and get your copy of the new dimension of transformation. This new record brings the thought provoking journey to darkness in all of its mystical formula to a new level. In all its complexity there is the simplicity of its straightfowardness and in its depth there is the message.
09/01/2008
Quinta Essentia will be recording a track for an upcoming Dissection tribute album coming out on Creeping Vine Productions. Check back for the song announcement!
08/08/2008
New merch up, click the Merch link above and get your new "Archetypal Transformation" shirt and CD. Just mention your size request, your sleeve preference, and quantity at check out.
07/21/2008
Tonight is the last night of the tour. The Muse in Nashville, TN. The 2008 US tour comes to an end at the last show with Nominon and Monstrosity.
07/09/2008
Check the LIVE PIX section for the Atlanta show July 8th.
TOUR DATES
Jul 8 2008 9:00P
Deathgasm Records presents @ Masquerade (Purgatory) Atlanta
Jul 10 2008 10:00P
The Smiling Moose w/ Incantation and Nominon Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Jigsaw Saloon and Stage Parma, Ohio
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Michigan Extreme Metal Fest 2 Live at Redrum Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jul 13 2008 11:00P
The Sterling Allentown, Pennsylvania
Jul 15 2008 10:00P
Pure Death Productions Presents at the The Manhattan Room Philadelphia
Jul 16 2008 10:00P
Volume 11 Tavern Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 17 2008 11:00P
Club Europa Brooklyn, New York
Jul 18 2008 9:00P
The Canopy Club Urbana, Illinois
Jul 19 2008 9:00P
The Canopy Club Urbana, Illinois
Jul 20 2008 9:00P
The Canopy Club Urbana, Illinois
Jul 21 2008 9:00P
The Muse Nashville, Tennessee
06/08/2008
The street date for the Archetypal Transformation will be September 15, 2008.
New album artwork unleashed!
05/11/2008
Mixing and Mastering for the new record will be handled by Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez.
04/22/2008
Cover art for "Archetypal Transformation" will be done by Spanish dark artist Juanjo Castellano. Check out his art at Juanjo Castellano.com
Check out the shows section for the July 2008 US tour dates with Sweden's Nominon!
02/14/2008
A new interview will appear in in the upcoming issue of Explicitly Intense available in stores soon.
1/30/2008
Michigan Extreme Metal Fest appearance announcement!
Michigan Extreme Metal Fest 2 Live at Redrum
5301 Colmstock Ave.
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
US
Cost:$15
Description:SAT.JULY 12TH 2008! MORGAN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: MICHIGAN EXTREME METAL FEST 2 LIVE AT REDRUM Incantation Diabolic Nominon Quinta Essentia and more...... THIS YEARS FEST FEATURES NOT ONLY HEAVY HITTING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACTS BUT THE BEST THAT MICHIGAN HAS TO OFFER AS WELL!!! $15 AT THE DOOR SHOW STARTS AT NOON...
12/25/2007
The New Year is upon us and the new album "Archetypal Transformation" is in the final recording stages. This album is a new chapter in the grimore of Quinta Essentia. It further develops the past into a redefined and new territory. Be sure and check out the unmixed and unreleased version of one track from the upcoming album titled "The Universal Longing" from the band's myspace.
Merchandise from the October 2007 tour which includes hoodies, long sleeves, 2 prints of t-shirts, and girlie shirts are available to order through Paypal from our merch page or contact nocturnalplague@yahoo.com to mail a money order.
Check out the Shows section for location of 3 new shows after the New Year!
12/10/2007
The tour in October went very well and we met tons of great people while we were out whom we send many thanks to. A multicamera video from Marietta, GA with the bands performance of "The Destiny Of Pity Is Destruction" has been posted on YouTube. A new interview has been posted by Dark Harvest Zine which is run by one of the promoters for one of the North Carolina shows on the tour.
10/01/2007
Click the SHOWS link for our current TOUR DATES..... October 9th thru October 30th in a town near you..... BE THERE!!!
Coming soon is our VISUALS link. Soon there will be access to many photos from past to present. Live shows and professional photos will be on display. If you have any photos from live shows, especially from the current tour, please contact the webmaster for submittion to our galleries.
Merch link is being reconstructed now that we will have new shirts from the Oct. 2007 tour.
5/24/2007
Quinta Essentia performed a show in Florence, AL for some special comrades on May 18. On May 25th the band will be performing at Tabu Entertainment Complex which is a great local venue. Quite possibly the best venue in Huntsville ever. Weekly on Friday nights Tabu hosts a fetish based show with different performers every weekend along with the regular performers. The theme of the venue is metal, sex, and beer! Looking forward to seeing you there raising you blood filled chalice to the sky in the name of Quinta Essentia! Convergence From Within guitarist Matt Odom has joined Quinta Essentia to perform live bass. He has been a long time friend and supporter so now we are stronger than ever! There are lots of great things coming this summer for Quinta Essentia. A new record is in full creation as the band seeks to invoke the highest form with the new album. This album will be an ideological extension from the last record elaborating further into the concept of the darkness of the fifth essence. The band is set to crush with the new songs that have evolved into epic concepts very quickly. Also a North American tour with UK Death Metal veterans Benediction is on the horizon for October 2007. The journey will cover East to West coast and Canada. Also touring will be label mates Nominon a great Swedish death metal band that has been around for quite a while. They will be touring in support of their new album "Terra Necrosis" . Check back for the tour dates and catch the closest show to you...or the furthest...we don't care just come out and support. Hail!
2/13/2007
The new Quinta Essentia material for the 2nd album is moving along quite well. The band plans to enter the studio this summer.
Jason has just finished work on two different projects. One is the final Blood Stained Dusk album in which he does guitar, vocals, and bass. He is playing the parts of Dageth R.I.P. on guitar to record Black Faith Inquistion along with filling in sections of writing to complete the unfinished sections of the recording. All of the main tracks are finished and vocals have just been recorded by Pest of Gorgoroth/Obtained Enslavement and the rest of the band. The first four tracks are 45 min. The last three songs for the album will be underway soon but the album is being split up because of its length. The other project is Fleshtized which is an EP for now and will be a full length soon. It features Matt Barnes on guitar and Jason Flippo on bass. Some of the new Fleshtized material can be heard at myspace.com/fleshtized666. Cheers!
1/20/2007
First, we would like to let you know that the new material is moving along rapidly. We plan to enter the studio this summer to begin recording the 2nd record.
On another issue, QE and Thom Mathews have parted ways. The band believes mutually with Thom that this is best for everyone. After nearly four years it seems that this is the best way to go in order to be strong as a unit and productive. Thom can focus on being a soloist and the band can be moving along with the new material faster. It became very difficult to work and correspond from a distance. Thom will be replaced on guitar by QE bassist Matt Barnes. Matt has been playing guitar for 16 years and is also guitarist for Lisiya Gori and Fleshtized. He has great work ethics and skill. The band looks forward to the future.
For now, the bass position will be filled by Jason in the studio, just as it was on "Neutrality For Defined Chaos". The band is already working with a live bass player on old and new material so that they can go back to doing shows ASAP!!! This shouldn't take more than two months.
Quinta Essentia a is band that holds true to the magic of the purposeful, individual will. This means that whether it is momentary or predetermined paths of life, our strength is representative of that which we truely seek for ourselves and those around us.
Invoke The Powers Of The Most High!!!!
1/16/2007
The upcoming shows booked in Nashville at the Muse and the Feb 3rd show in Huntsville have, unfortunately, been cancelled. Some lineup issues with QE have become evident and problematic. We are working through those issues to bring the most potent and dependable lineup to the forefront.
1/1/2007
Happy New Year! to all. QE would like to remind everyone to continue or begin their own personal, magical journies. For every ending brings a new beginning!
11/1/2006
On November 4th Quinta Essentia will be playing Chicago Metal Devastation Fest II. The band has been invited back to play Miguel's Festival for the second year in a row. For this show and this show only, Quinta will be performing as a three piece without Thom Mathews. He is unable to go for some last minute problems.
8/24-8/25 2006
Hellfire Manifest 2006 is booked for these days. The lineup includes:
Quinta Essentia
Blood Stained Dusk w/ Pest of Gorgoroth & Obtained Enslavement on vocals
Monstrosity
Hallows Eve
Hellwitch
and 15 more
Jason is the promotor for the fest and is also performing with his other bands Fleshtized & BSD. This is a tribute fest for Patrick Panter AKA Dageth of BSD whom was lead vocals and guitarist for BSD from the beginning. He was killed in a car accident, but lives on in this world through our dark energies and his music.
8/4/2006
The band is playing at a venue called Swayze's tonight. It is a shared venue and record store. The record store inside is Quinta Essentia's label Deathgasm Records.
6/17/2006
Since the last post lots of things have happened. We have new Quinta Essentia shirts for men and women. Shirts are $12 and can be ordered by emailing nocturnalplague@yahoo.com.
The Chicago Metal Devastation Fest was a great show. The response was great and we look forward to our next journey to that city. Death In the Forest changed venues three times before finally settling at Club Speed in NYC. It was far away from the forest but the turnout was still great . Both shows were well organized in the end. Yes, even Death In the Forest despite the changes. The promoter endured the problems and still had a successful fest.
Now planning for the 2006 Hellfire Manifest is underway. The lineup has been established and the venue is being booked as I write. The new Quinta Essentia material is being written. It is intended to bring in its magical feel just as before with new ideas and more complex arrangements. It is set to invoke its powerful energy.
An interview with Jason has been pressed in the new issue of Explicitly Intense #23. There is an interview in Transcending The Mundane as well.
I am not sure about the exact number but there is at least 8 new reviews online for "Neutrality For Defined Chaos" There will be links to these reviews posted on this site very soon.
There is an upcoming show on August 4th in Marietta, Ga at Swayze's Venue so everyone come out and support.
Jason has finished his bass work for 5 songs for death metal tyrants Fleshtized. More songs to come for a new full-length
Also 4 songs which clocks out at 45 minutes for the new Blood Stained Dusk album has been recorded. Jason has finished guitars and bass for the songs. Work is up to the point of vocals which will be shared by Jason a.k.a. Oroan, Thorgrin, and Pest of Gorgoroth/Obtained Enslavement. Pest will be doing live vocals for Blood Stained Dusk at the 2006 Hellfire Manifest set all in dedication to our brother Dageth R.I.P..
There will be a dvd available soon of the Quinta Essentia performance at Death In The Forest alongside Vital Remains, Immolation and more.
A mixed soundboard recording of Quinta Essentia's Chicago performance will also be available soon. This will not be an official release. Only for the serious underground bangers!
3/18/2006
Quinta Essentia is performing at Ziggy's in Chattanooga, TN tonight. Come out and support the band. Check out the new issue of Explicitly Intense at your nearest chain bookstore or metal supporting shop. "Intuitive Path of Strength and Will" is track #2 on the compilation and there is a review for the album in the issue as well.
3/05/2006
Neutrality For Defined Chaos was released today! Buy your copy now from the band by emailing nocturnalplague@yahoo.com to set up ordering or order by credit card from www.deathgasm.com
2/14/2006
The cd will definitely be pressed by the end of February. There were some issues with artwork and putting the finishing touches on the layout. All of that is finished and the cds are being pressed now! Within a few days you can preorder a copy from the band at nocturnalplague@yahoo.com or from the label at www.deathgasm.com.
Quinta Essentia is confirmed for 2 Festival dates this summer. Chicago Metal Devastation Fest and Death In the Forest Fest in New York. Among the rosters of Death In the Forest will be bands like Vital Remains, Immolation, and Impaled. Forest of Impaled, Ezurate, Incinerate are a few of the Chicago fest bands. A massive roster of bands are scheduled for the two separate fests. For more info on these fests check out www.chicagometaldevastation.com and www.deathintheforest.com. There were a couple of other shows added to the shows section so check it out.
Thom has just finished recording his debut solo album "Mindcraft" which displays his virtuosity and artistry first hand. It will be mastered by Andy LaRoque(King Diamond). The cd will be released through Black Flame Records in the future.
The final Blood Stained Dusk album titled "Black Faith Inquistion" will begin its creation. Blood Stained Dusk is scheduled to enter Stargate Studios with ex -QE bassist Lance Wright as engineer to begin recording in March. Hails Dageth RIP brother! This one is for you!
As you can see there are many interlocking projects for the members of Quinta Essentia. We hold the importance of QE as a separte entity in itself. Every project is important to us so we fully intend to keep our metal flowing from each project. New Quinta Essentia material is in the works so watch the fuck out! All is well in our camp. We are stronger than ever with the release of "Neutrality For Defined Chaos" and the announcement of the upcoming festival appearances. Hails to all who have supported and future hails to all of those who will when they get a taste of the new cd. Thanks and humble salutes!
12/19/2005
Its been a long time since the last update but here it goes. We have been quite busy finalizing the "Neutrality" cd layout, working on new material, and playing a few live shows. Everything is prepared for the release and the materials are in the hands of Evan and Alex of Deathgasm records. The first pressing will be on digipak with an elaborate layout. We are proud to have Deathgasm releasing the new cd. They have been friends for years now and are a great label with much to offer. They will soon be sending the materials to the manufacturer and the cd is planned to be released on January 28th. Quinta Essentia will be playing a show on that date in Nashville, TN (venue TBA). The first ads have been issued for the release of "Neutrality" in issue #21 of Explicitly Intense and more ads are soon to be printed in other zines. Look for an interview in an upcoming issue of Explicitly Intense. Of the recent shows, the Masquerade (Atlanta, GA) and the Dec. 10th Huntsville show had great welcoming responses which are much appreciated by the band.
9/6/2005
The band is currently rehearsing with a new live bassplayer named Matt Barnes. Matt sat in for the band at a couple of shows in mid July down in Florida and one Huntsville show. There is much to say in the way of anticipation for the "Neutrality" release. This type of thing just takes time so that it is done right. The processing of finding appropriate personnel for working on things related to the production is a somewhat tedious process. Up to this point the band has done everything to make this happen in a timely fashion. Quinta Essentia is extremely intent in upholding musical and artistic integrity. We are hoping that we can have everything prepared in a little more than a month so that pressing can begin.
6/1/2005
Dennis Thomsen of Black Lodge Arts has designed a great conceptual cover art for "Neutrality For Defined Chaos". It is at the top of this page. We are in the process of designing the rest of the layout for the album for its release.
5/30/2005
"Neutrality For Defined Chaos" is almost ready for pressing. Recording has been finished for months now and the mixing process has been finished for a few weeks. James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Testament, Disincarnate) is mastering the album now. As for label releases, we are searching for all possibilities before any final decisions are made. It will be very soon. I can promise you that.
Hellfire Manifest was truly a great experience for all involved. It was one of the best shows ever in Huntsville just as we planned. Much unity was shown among bands and all who came out and supported. The purpose and outcome were rightfully represented.
2 /1/2005
Quinta Essentia has been preparing material since its beginning in 2002. This was done to represent Quinta Essentia in its most powerful form. It is made up of musicians who live and breath music in its purest form in every single day. From the magic that it creates for us personally, to focusing on uncompromising musicianship, our cause is to bring to our world an even stronger realization of what lies beyond. To channel the chaos in the unknown universe through the power of metal and literature is our incantation to the powers within and beyond. Our death in physical form is only one example of how the cycle takes place and to all those who believe in the capabilities of true will....HAIL and follow your Intuitive Path of Strength and Will
Invoke the powers of the Most High!
Jason
1/31/2005
On January 24th of this new year my great friend and fellow band member Patrick of Blood Stained Dusk was killed in a car accident. This is a tragedy for all of us in BSD and Quinta Essentia. The sadness of his death is part of all of us but there is something that all of us know about death. We will all meet our end. Patrick's strength lives on in his music. His death for me personally will be an ongoing encounter with death itself just as all of those who lose someone close to them. There is a symbolic presence that lives on in an individual even after he has passed in physical form. We will all remember him and may his vision live on through all who knew him. BSD has one final mark to leave on this earth and with his dark soul in ours the remaining members of BSD will make the final album come to life. Hails My Brother...You will live on through your music and in our memories.
Jason
12/1/2004
Quinta Essentia is in the process of completion for the long awaited debut, "Neutrality For Defined Chaos". The CD will be available through this site shortly thereafter. The entity of Quinta Essentia will soon be brought to the masses.
11/20/2004
Quinta Essentia are currently looking for a live bass player to continue working with the band. Jason will be performing bass duties on "Neutrality For Defined Chaos". Anyone who is seriously interested and willing to hold an honorable position in this band click on the "Contact Us" link and leave us an EMAIL. Only serious inquiries will be considered.
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