Elder (band)

Elder is an American four-piece rock band from Massachusetts, consisting of frontman Nick DiSalvo, bassist Jack Donovan, guitarist/keyboardist Michael Risberg and drummer Georg Edert. They have released six full-length albums since 2006 and multiple demos and EPs.

Elder
OriginMassachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2006–present
Labels
MembersNick DiSalvo
Jack Donovan
Mike Risberg
Georg Edert
Past membersChas Mitchell
Matt Couto
Websitebeholdtheelder.com

Elder are now based in Berlin, Germany.[3]

History

Elder was formed in Massachusetts in the mid-2000s by Nick DiSalvo (guitars, vocals), Chas Mitchell (bass), and Matt Couto (drums). After releasing a split album with the psychedelic rock band Queen Elephantine in 2006, Elder released their eponymous debut LP in 2009 and Dead Roots Stirring in 2011, both on MeteorCity Records. The band signed with Stickman Records and released their third LP, Lore, in 2015.

Mike Risberg joined the band on guitars and keyboards in 2017.[4] Co-founding member and drummer Matt Couto left the band in 2019[5] and was replaced by Georg Edert.

Members

Current

  • Nick DiSalvo – vocals, guitar (2006–present)
  • Jack Donovan – bass (2008–present)
  • Mike Risberg – guitar, keyboards (2017–present)
  • Georg Edert – drums (2019–present)

Former

  • Matt Couto – drums (2006–2019)
  • Chas Mitchell – bass (2006–2007)[6]

Timeline

Discography

Elder / Queen Elephantine (2006)

This split album is the first appearance of the band under the name Elder and was released in September 2006.

Track listing:

  1. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses I
  2. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses II
  3. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses III
  4. Queen Elephantine - Ramesses IV
  5. Elder - 1162
  6. Elder - Red Sunrise
  7. Elder - Black Midnight
  8. Elder - Soul Incarnate

Elder (2007)

The first demo album by Elder, released in May 2007.

Track listing:

  1. 1162
  2. Red Sunrise
  3. Black Midnight

Elder (2008)
Elder
Studio album by
Elder
ReleasedJuly 2008
Recorded2007
GenreDoom metal, stoner rock
Length41:48
LabelMeteorCity

Elder's first full-length self-titled album. This album incorporates a mixture of doom metal and stoner rock elements throughout, while mainly consisting of doom metal and some low-pitched strained vocals on such songs as "Riddle of Steel Pt. 1" similar to Sleep's album Dopesmoker.

Track listing:

  1. White Walls - 6:52
  2. Hexe - 9:00
  3. Riddle of Steel Pt. 1 - 10:00
  4. Ghost Head - 7:35
  5. Riddle of Steel Pt.2 - 8:21

Dead Roots Stirring (2011)
Dead Roots Stirring
Studio album by
Elder
ReleasedOctober 25, 2011
Recorded2010
GenreStoner rock, psychedelic rock
Length51:35
LabelMeteorCity

Elder's second album released on October 25, 2011. This album, unlike their previous album, mainly incorporates stoner rock elements and some psychedelic rock elements. Clay Neely was the sound engineer for the album, Justin Pizzoferrato mixed it, and Adrian Dexter created the album artwork.[7]

Track listing:

  1. Gemini - 9:40
  2. Dead Roots Stirring - 12:00
  3. III - 8:43
  4. The End - 9:16
  5. Knot - 11:56

Demos & Live (2012)

Elder's second demo album.

Track listing:

  1. 1162
  2. Red Sunrise
  3. Black Midnight
  4. Gemini (Live)
  5. Riddle of Steel (Live)

Spires Burn / Release (2012)

An extended play (EP), which was only released on vinyl and then converted to a digital format. Released on April 21, 2012.

Track listing:

  1. Spires Burn
  2. Release

Elder: Live at Roadburn (2013)

A live album released on November 15, consisting of six tracks from their previously released material.[8]

Track listing:

  1. Gemini
  2. Dead Roots Stirring
  3. Spires Burn
  4. The End
  5. Knot
  6. Riddle of Steel Pt. 1

Lore (2015)
Lore
Studio album by
Elder
ReleasedFebruary 27, 2015
Recorded2013-2014
GenreProgressive rock, stoner rock, stoner metal
Length59:10
LabelArmageddon

A full-length album released on February 27, 2015. This album featured elements reminiscent of progressive rock, as opposed to the more straight stoner rock/metal sound heard on earlier albums.

Track listing:

  1. Compendium - 10:39
  2. Legend - 12:31
  3. Lore - 16:00
  4. Deadweight - 9:28
  5. Spirit at Aphelion - 10:32

Reflections of a Floating World (2017)
Reflections of a Floating World
Studio album by
Elder
ReleasedJune 2, 2017
RecordedDecember 2016
GenreDoom metal, psychedelic rock, progressive rock
Length64:21
LabelStickman Records

Released on June 2, 2017.[9] Rolling Stone magazine rated it fifth on its list of the top metal albums for 2017.[10]

Track listing:

  1. Sanctuary - 11:13
  2. The Falling Veil - 11:12
  3. Staving Off Truth - 10:18
  4. Blind - 13:23
  5. Sonntag - 8:39
  6. Thousand Hands - 9:36

The Gold & Silver Sessions (2019)
The Gold & Silver Sessions
EP by
Elder
ReleasedJuly 12, 2019
GenrePsychedelic rock, progressive rock
Length33:50
LabelBlues Funeral

Track listing:

  1. Illusory Motion - 9:53
  2. Im Morgengrauen - 5:24
  3. Weißensee - 18:33

Omens (2020)
Omens
Studio album by
Elder
ReleasedApril 24, 2020
Recorded2019
GenreProgressive rock, stoner metal[11]
Length55:34
LabelArmageddon

Omens was released on April 24, 2020. The title track was released as a single in February 2020.

Track listing:

  1. Omens - 10:53
  2. In Procession - 9:53
  3. Halcyon - 12:48
  4. Embers - 10:47
  5. One light retreating - 11:13

ELDOVAR - A Story of Darkness & Light (2021)

On December 3, 2021, Elder released a collaborative album with the German psychedelic rock band Kadavar. The collaboration was the result of tours being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and both bands residing in Berlin.[12]

Track listing:

  1. From Deep Within
  2. In the Way
  3. El Matador
  4. Rebirth of the Twins
  5. Raspletin
  6. Blood Moon Night
  7. Cherry Trees

Innate Passage (2022)

Innate Passage was released on November 25, 2022. The sixth full-length studio release from Elder, the album builds upon the progressive rock elements of their previous studio album, Omens, while finding new ways to improve upon their ever-evolving sound and structure.[13]

Innate Passage
Studio album by
Elder
ReleasedNovember 25, 2022
StudioClouds Hill Studio[14]
Genrerock, psychedelic rock, Progressive rock[14]
Length53:54
LabelArmageddon

Track listing:

  1. Catastasis - 10:50
  2. Endless Return - 9:54
  3. Coalescence - 9:47
  4. Merged In Dreams - Ne Plus Ultra - 14:43
  5. The Purpose - 8:37

References
  1. Terich, Jeff; Blyweiss, Adam (April 20, 2017). "10 Essential Stoner Rock Albums". Treblezine. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  2. "Elder – The Gold & Silver Sessions". Discogs. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  3. "Elder: Innate Passage review – ground-shaking heaviness meets lofty ambition". The Guardian. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. "Reflections of a Floating World: An Interview with Elder". Bearded Gentleman Music. June 17, 2017. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. "ELDER Part Ways with Co-Founder and Drummer Matt Couto". lambgoat.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  6. ""Elder" Interview by Keith Clements". Metal Heads Forever. February 7, 2017. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  7. Koczan, JJ (December 4, 2011). "Elder Interview with Nick DiSalvo: The Living Roots". The Obelisk. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  8. Elder: Live at Roadburn: The Obelisk, A review and preview of the album.
  9. "Reflections of a Floating World, by Elder". Elder. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  10. "20 Best Metal Albums of 2017". Rolling Stone. December 6, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  11. "Elder - Omens". Metal Storm.
  12. "Eldovar: "Wir haben uns keine Grenzen gesetzt."". laut.de. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  13. "Innate Passage, by Elder". Elder. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  14. "Elder - Innate Passage". Bandcamp.
  1. Behold the Elder (official band website)
  2. Elder on Facebook
  3. Elder on Bandcamp
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