Kobra and the Lotus explained

Kobra and the Lotus
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Alias:KATL[1] [2] [3]
Origin:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Genre:Heavy metal, hard rock
Years Active:–present
Current Members:Kobra Paige
Jasio Kulakowski
Brad Kennedy
Marcus Lee

Kobra and the Lotus (also initialized as KATL) is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 2009 by lead vocalist and songwriter Kobra Paige.[4] [5] [6] [7]

History

Formation, Out of the Pit (2009–2010)

Kobra and the Lotus was formed by classical singer Kobra Paige. The band started recording their first songs in Calgary, initially produced by Greg Godovitz (Goddo). Kobra and the Lotus put the initial studio tracks on MySpace in summer 2009. They were subsequently discovered by Metal Hammer and approached to include Kobra Paige in the 2010 Metal Hammer Maidens of Metal Calendar with Simone Simons of Epica and Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil.

The band recorded the first album Out of the Pit[8] in Calgary in early 2009. During the mixing of the album at Metalworks Studios[9] in Toronto, producer Greg Godovitz invited long time friend Rik Emmett to record a guitar solo to the only cover song on the album, a remake of Motörhead anthem Ace of Spades.[10] After playing their first 2009 Canadian tour, Paige's vocal style had changed significantly and the band approached Kevin Shirley to rerecord the vocals and remix the album.[11] The remix was so different that many industry writers thought the band had brought in a new lead singer.[12] [13] Producer Nick Blagona (Deep Purple) rerecorded the vocals and remixed the last track of the album "Legend". Kobra and the Lotus independently released their debut album Out of the Pit[14] in March 2010. The album was a popular release on campus radio charts across Canada[15] [16] [17] and several US internet Metal radio stations.[18] [19] [20] [21]

Kobra and the Lotus (2011–2012)

The band recorded their second album self-titled Kobra and the Lotus February to April 2011, with producer Julius Butty then headed to Europe for a UK summer tour.[22] While touring, the band's manager Susan Bullen had been in touch with several labels regarding the second album and reached out to Mark Spicoluk at Universal Music Group and played some preliminary tracks from the new album. Universal Canada thought the album needed an anthem and encouraged the band to write four new tracks and go back into the studio January and February 2012 with fellow Canadian Kevin Churko to record the new tracks and remix and remaster the entire album. The songs 50 Shades of Evil[23] and Forever One were two of the new tracks written. The self-titled album was globally released in August 2012 in the UK and Europe by Spinefarm Records and in 138 other countries by Universal Music Group affiliates. It was then released in the USA and Canada in April 2013 with Universal Music Enterprises UMe and T-Boy Records. The album rated as 7/8 POWERPOINTS by PowerPlay (music magazine) in issue #145,[24] rated as KKKK by Kerrang!, and 8/10 by Metal Hammer.

High Priestess (2013–2014)

The band recorded 14 new tracks for their new album High Priestess[25] with super producer Johnny K, a Grammy Award nominated producer/engineer/mixer/musician and songwriter at Groovemaster Recording Studios in Chicago. Charlie Parra del Riego joined as special guest guitarist for the recording. High Priestess entered the CMJ Loud Rock Radio charts in the USA at #4, it was released globally on June 24, 2014.[26] to strong reviews worldwide.[27] The band toured the new album in North America with KISS and Def Leppard[28] in the summer of 2014. During the same recording session the band recorded "Zombie",[29] a single featuring guest guitarist Charlie Parra del Riego that was later released on Halloween day (October 31, 2015). B-side is "Remember Me". There are two versions of "Remember Me" on the Kobra and the Lotus YouTube channel, one with an additional prechorus section. Digital and vinyl release only.[30]

Break and Words of the Prophets (2015–2016)

After an extensive tour schedule that summer Kobra Paige was diagnosed with Lyme disease and took an eight-month break from touring to regain her health. To regain their momentum Paige reunited her band with Johnny K, to do a tribute to the Canadian classic rock legends they grew up on.[31] Words of the Prophets was released globally on August 28, 2015. The EP contains heavier covers[32] from Alannah Myles,[33] Triumph, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and April Wine. The EP closes out with a cover of Rush's song "The Spirit of Radio". Paige said it was the most challenging of the songs on the album due to the 9 time signature changes.[34] The reggae-infused breakdown leading into the song’s final minute was pumped up to give it more swagger.[35] [36] The band toured the new EP in Europe with Kamelot and Gus G in the fall of 2015. Subsequently, Paige became a guest singer with Kamelot for their Haven tour in North America and parts of Europe.

Prevail I and II (2017–2018)

The band recorded a double album after a successful pledge campaign[37] with producer Jacob Hansen in Denmark. The new double album was picked up by Napalm Records[38] with Managing Director Thomas Caser stating that Kobra and the Lotus was "one of the most exciting new bands in this (hard rock) genre".[39] Prevail I and Prevail II will be released separately, Part I released in 2017. The first single from Prevail I 'TriggerPulse'[40] was released early to coincide with a fall European tour with Delain and Evergrey and became the first song by Kobra and the Lotus to gain over 2 million plays on Spotify. The back story for how "TriggerPulse" was written is on the main band website blog.[41] The second single from Prevail I 'Gotham'[42] was released on February 17, 2017 with exclusive premiers streaming via Metal Hammer[42] and Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles.[43] The third prerelease from Prevail I is "You Don't Know"[44] Napalm Records[45] released on March 31, 2017.[46] "Light Me Up" reached number 38 on the US Active Rock chart in December 2017.

Both Prevail I and Prevail II received positive reviews. "Light Me Up" broke into the Top 40 for mainstream rock on Billboard, peaking at #34[47] and also broke Top 40 on Mediabase active rock charts for several weeks. "You Don't Know" peaked at #53, with the music video being the band's first YouTube video with over 1 million plays. "TriggerPulse", a pre-release single to the album is the band's first Spotify release, with over three million plays in its first year. "Let Me Love You" was recorded in English, Japanese,[48] and acoustic versions in the double album set. The official "Let Me Love You" video was released in Japanese. Prevail II was nominated for a Juno Award for Metal/Hard Album of the Year 2019.[49]

Evolution (2019)

The band recorded Evolution, their sixth full length album with producer Michael Baskette and was released on September 20, 2019.[50]

Tours

Kobra and the Lotus have played Sonisphere Festival, Download Festival, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Hard Rock Hell, Nova Rock Festival, Metaltown Festival, Hellfest, Graspop Metal Meeting, Gods of Metal, Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock Open Air and Metal Female Voices Fest. Kobra and the Lotus have toured with Beyond the Black, Xandria, Delain, Kamelot, KISS, Def Leppard,[51] Judas Priest,[52] Black Label Society, Max Cavalera, Slash, Gus G, Steel Panther, Buckcherry, Amaranthe, Fear Factory, Primal Fear,[53] Stratovarius,[54] Praying Mantis, Demon Hunter, Amanda Somerville, Hate Eternal and Sonata Arctica. Paige toured as a guest vocalist with the Metal All-Stars super-group with Zack Wylde, James LaBrie, David Ellefson and others.[55] Paige was also a guest vocalist for Kamelot on their North American Haven tour.[56]

Members

Current members

Former members

Tour and studio guest musicians

Timeline

Awards and nominations

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Spinefarm Records . 2014-07-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140715054718/http://www.spinefarmrecords.com/gb/newsitem/katl-reveal-brand-new-vid-soldier . July 15, 2014 .
  3. Web site: Reviews - KOBRA AND THE LOTUS 'High Priestess' . Knac.Com . 2014-06-18 . 2016-08-03.
  4. Web site: North America Is Biased Against Female Fronted Metal Bands . Metalhammer.co.uk . August 27, 2010 . January 17, 2012.
  5. Web site: Kobra And The Lotus' Self Titled Album To Receive U.S. Release In April . Blabbermouth.net . 2013-03-28 . 2014-07-12.
  6. Web site: VOIVOD, CANCER BATS And KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Among 2019 JUNO AWARDS Nominees . blabbermouth.net . January 29, 2019 . January 29, 2019.
  7. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS, THE AGONIST And STRIKER Among 2020 JUNO AWARDS Nominees . blabbermouth.net . January 28, 2020 . January 28, 2020.
  8. Web site: Kobra And The Lotus – Out Of The Pit (Song by Song) . Metalstorm.net . January 17, 2012.
  9. Web site: Calgary's Kobra in Session at Metalworks studios . Metalworksinstitute.com . January 17, 2012 . February 24, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120224100242/http://www.metalworksinstitute.com/newsletters/2009_06June/kobra%26MetalWorks.html . dead .
  10. Web site: Ace of Spades: One Song, One Story . kobraandthelotus.com . Nov 2, 2016 . January 17, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170517210605/http://kobraandthelotus.com/ace-of-spades-one-moment-one-song/ . May 17, 2017 . dead .
  11. Web site: Carl Begai Kobra and the Lotus Interview . Carlbegai.com . March 30, 2010 . January 17, 2012.
  12. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS – How To Build An Iron Maiden . Bravewords.com . January 17, 2012.
  13. Web site: Earshot "Out of the Pit" review and update . Earshot-online.com . January 17, 2012.
  14. Web site: CD Review "Beauty and the Beast" . Getreadytorock.com . January 17, 2012.
  15. Web site: CFBX 92.5 Charts . Earshot-online.com . January 17, 2012.
  16. Web site: CKXU charts . Earshot-online.com . January 17, 2012.
  17. Web site: CJSR 88.5 Charts . Earshot-online.com . January 17, 2012.
  18. Web site: New Kobra and the Lotus video Snake Pit on Hard Rock Hideout . Hardrockhideout.com . January 17, 2012.
  19. Web site: Guest Kobra Paige from Kobra and the Lotus show No. 174 . Maximumthreshold.net . January 17, 2012.
  20. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6895947
  21. Web site: Kobra and the Lotus Performance Footage of New Song Warhorse. . November 2, 2013. 2014-01-11.
  22. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Kick Off UK Tour from Ibiza's Hard Rock Hell Festival . Bravewords.com . January 17, 2012.
  23. Web site: 50 Shades of Evil: One Song, One Story. kobraandthelotus.com. March 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170328200609/http://kobraandthelotus.com/blog-3-one-song-one-story-50-shades-evil/. March 28, 2017. dead.
  24. Web site: Issue 145 - Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine . Powerplaymagazine.co.uk . 2016-08-03 . August 25, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170825233024/http://powerplaymagazine.co.uk/issue-145/ . dead .
  25. Web site: Kobra and the Lotus, 'High Priestess' - Album Review . Musicenthusiastmag.com . 2016-08-03.
  26. Web site: Kobra and the Lotus - Release new album 'High Priestess' !!! . Music Trespass . 2014-09-29 . 2016-08-03.
  27. Web site: Rich Lindley . Kobra and the Lotus - High Priestess . PlanetMosh . 2014-07-07 . 2016-08-03.
  28. Web site: Kobra Paige . Touring with Def Leppard: One Moment, One Story . Kobra and the Lotus . March 28, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170815091046/http://kobraandthelotus.com/one-moment-one-story-touring-with-def-leppard/ . August 15, 2017 . dead .
  29. Web site: Zombie: One Song, One Story . kobraandthelotus.com . 2016-10-25 . November 8, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170404043612/http://kobraandthelotus.com/zombie-one-song-one-story/ . April 4, 2017 . dead .
  30. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS - NEW SINGLE "ZOMBIE" AVAILABLE VIA ITUNES . Bravewords.com . 2015-11-01.
  31. Web site: Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus – there needs to be a High Priestess of Metal! | GuitarInternational.com . 2015-08-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150418133440/http://guitarinternational.com/2014/06/11/kobra-page-kobra-lotus-needs-high-priestess-metal/ . April 18, 2015.
  32. Web site: Kobra And The Lotus Covers Rush, Triumph, April Wine On 'Words Of The Prophets' Ep . Blabbermouth.net . 2015-06-08 . 2016-08-03.
  33. Web site: Alannah Myles: One Moment, One Song . Kobraandhtelotus.com . November 8, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170512103118/http://kobraandthelotus.com/alannah-myles-black-velvet-one-moment-one-song/ . May 12, 2017 . dead .
  34. Web site: RUSH "The Spirit of Radio": One Song, One Story. Kobra and the Lotus. March 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170505191629/http://kobraandthelotus.com/rush-the-spirit-of-radio-one-song-one-story/. May 5, 2017. dead.
  35. Web site: CD Review: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS - Words of the Prophets . Metalholic . 2016-08-03.
  36. Web site: Kobra and the Lotus pay tribute to the Spirit of Radio . Metal Insider . 2015-08-10 . 2016-08-03.
  37. Web site: 'PREVAIL' - New Double Album . pledgemusic.com . 2016-01-15 . November 8, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170515214726/http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/kobraandthelotus . May 15, 2017 . dead .
  38. Web site: Signing to Napalm Records: One Moment, One Story . kobraandthelotus.com . 2016-09-11 . November 8, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170815091026/http://kobraandthelotus.com/napalm-records/ . August 15, 2017 . dead .
  39. Web site: Kobra and the Lotus Announce Signing and New Album . decibelgeek.com . 2016-08-25.
  40. Web site: revolvermag.com . Kobra And The Lotus Premiere New Song, "TriggerPulse" . revolvermag.com . 2016-09-09.
  41. Web site: kobraandthelotus.com . TriggerPulse: One Song, One Story . kobraandthelotus.com . March 28, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170628130122/http://kobraandthelotus.com/triggerpulse-one-song-one-story-2/ . June 28, 2017 . dead .
  42. Web site: Kobra And The Lotus: Exklusive Song-Premiere 'Gotham' . Kobra And The Lotus: Exklusive Song-Premiere 'Gotham' . Metal-hammer.de . 2017-02-17 . 2017-02-21.
  43. Web site: bravewords.com . Exclusive: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Streaming "Gotham" Single . Bravewords.com . 2017-02-21.
  44. Web site: Kobra And The Lotus reveals new song You Don't Know . demonszone.com . 2017-03-28 . March 31, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170331210817/https://demonszone.com/2017/03/28/kobra-lotus-reveals-new-song-dont-know/ . March 31, 2017 . dead . mdy-all .
  45. Web site: New Single "You Don't Know" Streaming From Kobra And The Lotus . metalunderground.com . 2017-03-23 . 2017-02-21.
  46. Web site: You Don't Know: One Song, One Story . kobraandthelotus.com . 2017-03-31 .
  47. Chart History. Billboard. 2017-06-03.
  48. Web site: Kobra and the Lotus' 'Let Me Love You' Sounds Awesome Even in Japanese. Loudwire. April 3, 2018 . 2018-04-03.
  49. Web site: METAL/HARD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2019. 2019-02-19.
  50. Web site: Kobra and the Lion Recording New Album; Video Updates from the Studio Posted. 2018-12-14.
  51. Web site: Def Leppard News - Kobra And The Lotus Album Release/Lyric Video . Deflepparduk.com . 2016-08-03.
  52. Web site: Judas Priest: One Moment One Story . kobraandthelotus.com . Nov 2, 2016 . November 8, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170508142324/http://kobraandthelotus.com/judas-priest-one-moment-one-story/ . May 8, 2017 . dead .
  53. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS To Support PRIMAL FEAR In Toronto . Bravewords.com . January 17, 2012.
  54. Web site: Interview with Kobra and the Lotus . Metalstorm.net . January 17, 2012.
  55. Web site: Zakk Wylde, James LaBrie + More on 2014 Metal All Stars Tour . Loudwire.com . 2014-07-30 . 2016-08-03.
  56. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS - FAN-FILMED VIDEO OF VOCALIST KOBRA PAIGE PERFORMING WITH KAMELOT POSTED . Bravewords.com . Oct 22, 2015.
  57. Web site: Charlie Parra Del Riego Interview . turkgitar.net/ . 2014-05-21 . November 11, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161111191329/http://turkgitar.net/index.php/roportajlar/item/622-charlie-parra-del-riego-roportaji-english . November 11, 2016 . dead . mdy-all .
  58. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS, THE AGONIST And STRIKER Among 2020 JUNO AWARDS Nominees . January 28, 2020 . 2020-01-28.
  59. Web site: VOIVOD, CANCER BATS And KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Among 2019 JUNO AWARDS Nominees. January 29, 2019. 2019-02-21.
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  62. Web site: Metalholic's Top 25 Women in Hard Rock and Metal for 2013 . Metalholic . 2016-08-03.
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  67. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS To Release 'Evolution' Album In September; 'Burn!' Video Available. Blabbermouth.net. July 26, 2019. July 26, 2019.
  68. Web site: Video: Kobra And The Lotus Covers Alannah Myles's 'Black Velvet' On 'Words Of The Prophets' Ep - Blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. June 23, 2015. 25 June 2015.
  69. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Debut New Single "TriggerPulse" . Blunt Force Metal . 2016-09-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161111191257/http://www.bluntforcemetal.com/kobra-lotus-debut-new-single-triggerpulse/ . November 11, 2016 . dead .
  70. Web site: KOBRA AND THE LOTUS - Gotham (Official Audio) | Napalm Records . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/Ubq0Zt6GBWk . 2021-12-15 . live. YouTube . 2017-02-21.
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