SVEN GALI’s trademark blend of heavy riffs, gritty vocals, and anthemic melodies span decades. Cutting their teeth in the bar circuit of Southern Ontario, Canada in the late 80\u2019s, SVEN GALI\u2019s live show was a full on circus of sex, drugs and rock n\u2019 roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emerging with a record deal with BMG, SVEN GALI released their debut self-titled release in 1992. From the first chord of \u201cUnder The Influence\u201d SVEN GALI made their mark. Follow up singles \u201cTie Dyed Skies\u201d and \u201cIn My Garden\u201d paved the way for the ballad number 6 CanCon song of 1993 that also went Top 10 nationwide, \u201cLove Don\u2019t Live Here Anymore.\u201d As the album went Gold, SVEN GALI won the MuchMusic Best Metal Video Award in 1993 for \u201cUnder The Influence\u201d and was nominated for two Junos. With a worldwide release, SVEN GALI toured with the likes of Def Leppard, Foreigner and April Wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SVEN GALI\u2019s follow-up, Inwire, was partly recorded in in Seattle with producer Kelly Gray and saw the band take on a more alternative experimental tone. The band broke up soon after the album\u2019s release and played sporadic shows before solidifying a new lineup with original members Dave Wanless (vocals), Andy Frank (guitar) and TT (bass) bringing in guitarist Sean Williamson and drummer Dan Fila from former BMG labelmates Varga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SVEN GALI\u2019s new release Bombs & Battlescars through Canadian label, Music In Motion Ent, combines the best of both SVEN GALI eras. The album contains five new originals. \u201cOne Gun\u201d is a relentless driver that sets the battlefield ablaze with its blistering guitar work and commanding vocals. The massive groove of \u201cComing Home\u201d and fierce anthem \u201cMonster\u201d showcase Sven Gali’s unapologetic attitude while the sonic prowess of \u201cLife Inside\u201d stands side by side with any current alternative metal peers. Closer \u201cNothing New\u201d showcases the melodic side of the band with a catchy acoustic groove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bombs & Battlescars also brings the band full circle with a cover of Triumph\u2019s \u201cSpellbound.\u201d Recorded at Toronto\u2019s Metalworks studio where many of SVEN GALI\u2019s early songs were recorded and demoed, acclaimed Coney Hatch frontman Andy Curran produced the track bringing the song into the modern age. Triumph drummer Gil Moore also appears in the video. The album is filled out with three remastered unreleased tracks from the band\u2019s 90\u2019s recording vault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SVEN GALI celebrates the Canadian release of Bombs & Battlescars on Friday, October 13, 2024 for both physical and streaming. Videos for \u201cOne Gun\u201d and \u201cMonster\u201d are presently available online. The band\u2019s third single, \u201cComing Home,\u201d is set to coincide with the international release of Bombs & Battlescars on Feb 02, 2024. This date will also feature the debut of \u201cComing Home\u201d mixed in Dolby Atmos (courtesy of Iguana Studios in Toronto ON) along with a new video for the single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bombs & Battle scars on CD and limited edition army green vinyl are available through retail. Signed CDs and LPs are available through their web store. Watch for the Record Store Day release of Sven Gali\u2019s 1992 debut on marble purple vinyl on November 24, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go to\u00a0Svengali.ca<\/a>\u00a0for social media links, videos, merchandise and shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n