Blazing their own creative path through the world of metal, LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON will release their self-titled debut album on September 18. Stream it in its entirety at

losttribesofthemoon1.bandcamp.com/releases

LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON's debut album features three main compositions that showcase a vast and dense variety of influences including but not limited to forms of heavy metal, prog rock and folk. Long and indulgent song lengths give these songs the proper vehicle to fully tell each story within. A few supplemental tracks surround the beginning, middle, and end of this album to help tie the atmosphere of this musical universe together, and which contains expanded instrumentation and sounds that open the doors even further into this auditory journey that is LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON.....

Features inside album artwork by critically acclaimed artist Martin Mercer who has worked on movies such as Nightbreed, Lord of Illusions, Iron Man 3, Suicide Squad and Aquaman.

Though citing influences ranging from 70's hard rock, Prog rock, Doom, Black Metal, NWOBHM, folk, and ambient/experimental, "Metal" replete with dynamics, creativity, and passion is the best descriptor of the LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON sound.

Track Listing

1. Intro/The Rise and Fall of Midian
2. Wych Elm
3. Revenant
4. Ka-Tet
5. Lost Tribes Of The Moon
6. Outro/In Search Of A New Midian

Recorded by Shane Hochstetler @ Howl Street Recordings
Mastered by Carl Saff @ Saff Mastering
Mixed by Shane Hochstetler and LTOTM

Jon Liedtke - Guitars, Synthesizers, Theremin
Jacob Muchin - Bass
Jeremiah Messner - Drums, Percussion, Tabla, Bells,
Janine Rohde - Vocals, Screams, Violin

Guests
Carl Storniolo - Singing Lids
Victor DeMichael - Gongs
Noah Mezsick, Ron Blemberg, Jon Liedtke, Jeremiah Messner - Choir Chants on Track 5

LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON is a band that follows their own path musically and allows their music to speak for themselves. Based in Milwaukee,WI, LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON is a band that doesn't try to be defined by one or two genres, rather using "metal" as its main vehicle of sound but citing influences ranging from 70's hard rock, Prog rock, Doom, Black Metal, NWOBHM, folk, and ambient/experimental to make up a reference for what the listener has in store for their ears. The band focuses on dynamics within their musicianship and proper use of inspiration to deliver a sound that doesn't sit neatly into any single description or genre. LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON takes their name from a reference to Clive Barker's Nightbreed movie and graphic novel and uses that type of dark story telling fictional (or not so) universe combined with lyrics based on stories of mythical figures and old tales to influence the vibe of this band.

LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON has been performing as a live band since September of 2017, but in that short time have hit the stage hard and have been a support act for such bands as TODAY IS THE DAY, BLACK TUSK, IMMORTAL BIRD, DOOMSTRESS, DREADNAUGHT, AILS, OWL, SAVAGE MASTER, and VILE CREATURE. The band's goals for the remainder of 2018 and 2019 is to promote their debut album and venture out to further regions beyond their hometown and the midwest to share their music and live sound with more and more audiences. Never are they satisfied with being content, the band also stays focused on progressing and regularly composing new material to evolve to the next phase of their existence.

This Ka-Tet was founded in late 2015 by Jon Liedtke, a veteran guitarist and musician. While he has spent most of his career as a lead guitarist for previous Milwaukee bands such as SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY, FACE OF RUIN, and ARA, Jon is probably most recognized nationally and internationally as the theremin player for Relapse Records recording artists INTER ARMA. His multi instrumental skills landed him in a unique working relationship with the Richmond, VA band and has appeared on their last 2 albums The Cavern and Paradise Gallows. Jon has also played noteworthy festivals with them such as Maryland Death Fest, Roadburn Festival, and Psycho Fest as well as a recent European tour as direct support for the band DEAFHEAVEN. When conceiving the mindset for this band, Jon took influences from bands like Uli Roth era SCORPIONS, TROUBLE, RAINBOW, ST. VITUS, IRON MAIDEN, BATHORY, MERCYFUL FATE, and of course some BLACK SABBATH with other genres of rock bands like KING CRIMSON, QUEEN, and GENESIS to put together the material for what is the band's debut album. As the guitarist and leader of the band, Jon combines all of his college music degree skills with his veteran experience as a performing musician into the sounds of LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON.

Jeremiah Messner plays drums and is the 2nd longest tenured member in the band. Jeremiah is veteran of the Milwaukee underground music scene and has played with a who's who of black metal bands including COLD BEYOND, SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY (where him and Jon Liedtke met) and OWL'S CRY. As a performing drummer for over 20 years and well versed in the aforementioned influential genres for this band, his drumming style is the perfect compliment to the feel of each of their songs.

Janine Rohde is the voice of LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON, providing a wide range of vocal abilities as well as her violin skills to the intro and outro on their debut album. Janine arrives from her previous band, Nadoula where she learned the ropes of being a lead singer and front person in a metal band. Something else very noteworthy is her role as the voice of Bruce Dickenson in a local IRON MAIDEN tribute band called Maiden Milwaukee. This kind of experience and skills in the vocal department add an extra layer ofpowerful dynamics to the music of LOST TRIBES OF THE MOON.

Ben Wright rounds out this group as the newest member on bass. Ben stepped in to take the place of original bassist and recording member Jacob Muchin. As a well rounded musician, Ben provides an extra dynamic to his approach on bass for this band live and for future recordings, playing a more Geezer Butler/Bob Daisley style to fill in the pockets with notey bass lines where the music has more spacing.

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Kyle Scott
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