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ZEAL & ARDOR – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

ZEAL & ARDOR – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

  Manuel Gagneux is a singular talent and musician. I recently showcased Gagneux when I reviewed his alter ego’s, Birdmask, latest single.  “Set Me On Fire” is an emotional track that encircles the listener with its delicate and sophisticated intricacies. Birdmask’s soulful vocals and textured melodies delivers a memorable and exceptional composition. Multi-instrumentalist Gagneux returns with a new E.P. from his complex and captivating metal project, Zeal & Ardor. Gagneux describes Zeal & Ardor as “a […]

BIRDMASK – ARTIST SHOWCASE AND SINGLE REVIEW

BIRDMASK – ARTIST SHOWCASE AND SINGLE REVIEW

Birdmask is the alter ego of the incredibly talented Swiss-American multi-instrumentalist Manuel Gagneux. Gagneux is also a founding member of the avant-garde metal band, Zeal and Ardor. On their two albums, Zeal and Ardor combined elements of soul, death metal and folk. The prolific Birdmask released three L.P.s in 2018 covering multi genres and styles. Birdmark, Claws, and I’m Fine (And Other Lies) all showcased Gagneux ability to mesh conflicting musical grooves in order to […]