Fearless is an Epic Power Metal band from Brasil that incorporates progressive theatrical elements along with some folk and symphonic touches within their arrangements.
Dan Vasc grew up in a typical family where his mother sang in the choir at their church. His father gave him his first musical instrument at the early age of 9 which was his old harmonica. After having been exposed to Petra's abum Jekyll And Hyde, it's then and there that Dan decided that he wanted to be a professional Rock singer. Dan began studying contemporary singing from various teachers for many years. He tried to learn by himself in the beginning but quickly realized that it wasn't a good idea after having scared his teacher with all the bad habits he had developed in his singing. He had learned his lesson that trying to go self-taught in singing is not very intelligent. Dan continued on with his voice lessons and finished within a year's time frame.
In 2010, Dan formed a group called Fearless and began recruiting band members. It wasn't long before he added his brother Davi Vasc(Lead Guitars/Bass), Gabriel Belozi(Guitars), Giovanni Rezende(Drums), and Alex Sottani(keyboards). After having a full line-up the band began practicing together and working on some material to record. In 2013, three years after the band's conception, Fearless stepped onto the Metal scene with the release of their 4-track EP titled 'Ancient Wisdom' on Heart Of Steel Records. The band, having signed a deal with the Italian record label-'Heart Of Steel Records', distributed their recording worldwide. Their EP includes the tracks 1. The War Of Ages 2. Prayer Of The King 3. Jericho 4. Wisdom Calls.
Some of Dan Vasc's Power Metal influences, just to mention a few, are Nightwish, Avantasia, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire, and Sonata Artica.
In 2010, Dan formed a group called Fearless and began recruiting band members. It wasn't long before he added his brother Davi Vasc(Lead Guitars/Bass), Gabriel Belozi(Guitars), Giovanni Rezende(Drums), and Alex Sottani(keyboards). After having a full line-up the band began practicing together and working on some material to record. In 2013, three years after the band's conception, Fearless stepped onto the Metal scene with the release of their 4-track EP titled 'Ancient Wisdom' on Heart Of Steel Records. The band, having signed a deal with the Italian record label-'Heart Of Steel Records', distributed their recording worldwide. Their EP includes the tracks 1. The War Of Ages 2. Prayer Of The King 3. Jericho 4. Wisdom Calls.
Some of Dan Vasc's Power Metal influences, just to mention a few, are Nightwish, Avantasia, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire, and Sonata Artica.
In 2019 Fearless released their debut Independent full-length album titled 'Chronicles Of Ancient Wisdom'. With this debut offering, the band incorporates rich melodies, epic choirs and orchestras all blended with Power Metal of the highest caliber. The album was produced by Dan & Davi Vasc who both bring this album to life with a high level of quality production. The album's recording was engineered by Raphael Lamim at Gomma Studio. The music was managed by Davi Vasc and Pedro Farinazzo and lyrics were handled by Davi Vasc. Mixing was done by Oziel Fernandes at Rhema Music Studio and it was mastered by Nando Costa.
Vocalist-Dan Vasc has garnered a strong following on YouTube as a powerful vocalist from the many band covers that he has published. Dan's vocal style marries perfectly with the Power Metal genre however one can see more of his vocal diversity by checking out his "Time To Say Goodbye"-Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman cover featuring vocalist-Rehn Stillnight.
Dan Vasc garners some additional help with vocals from David McAlister(British Actor) who also handles all the epic narration throughout the album.
Dan Vasc garners some additional help with vocals from David McAlister(British Actor) who also handles all the epic narration throughout the album.
The shred is delivered up from a duo approach by lead guitarist-Davi Vasc & rhythm guitarist-Gabriel Belozi who both electrify the arrangements throughout this release.
Within the band's lyrics one will find fantasy along with some epic stories from the bible.
I have posted biblical references and song meanings below each of the following lyric excerpts:
I have posted biblical references and song meanings below each of the following lyric excerpts:
"Tale With No End"
Take me away Last of my kind, oppressed by hate
Came to Ber Sheva to hide in a cave
Not long ago the mad queen herself
Cried out an oath of death upon myself
Take me away
The time has come for me to leave you now
The fire knights will soon guide me home
Carry on, oh young one
Forever and beyond
(In the tune above-"Tale With No End" the "Cave" of Elijah is a grotto written about in the Hebrew Bible, where the prophet Elijah took shelter during a journey into the wilderness (1 Kings 19:8-9). In the Books of Kings, Elijah had been travelling for 40 days and nights, when he takes shelter in the cave on Mount Horeb for the night. In addition, the lyrics above state "The fire knights will soon guide me home" which is a reference to the chariot of fire that Elijah went up in as he passed his cloak onto the
"young one" which represents the apprentice-Elisha as found in 2 Kings 2).
Take me away Last of my kind, oppressed by hate
Came to Ber Sheva to hide in a cave
Not long ago the mad queen herself
Cried out an oath of death upon myself
Take me away
The time has come for me to leave you now
The fire knights will soon guide me home
Carry on, oh young one
Forever and beyond
(In the tune above-"Tale With No End" the "Cave" of Elijah is a grotto written about in the Hebrew Bible, where the prophet Elijah took shelter during a journey into the wilderness (1 Kings 19:8-9). In the Books of Kings, Elijah had been travelling for 40 days and nights, when he takes shelter in the cave on Mount Horeb for the night. In addition, the lyrics above state "The fire knights will soon guide me home" which is a reference to the chariot of fire that Elijah went up in as he passed his cloak onto the
"young one" which represents the apprentice-Elisha as found in 2 Kings 2).
"Behold My Land"
Long ago when the land was found
By our wandering eyes
Even though giants dwelt around
I knew this land would be mine
Leave the dark wasteland
Greatest dream of every man
For far too long we roam
Long I have waited to reclaim my home
Fight for the hills that I call my own
Many years gone and lost in never ending sand
Yet I remain to behold my land
(In the tune above "Behold My Land" we find a story about giants and a man ready to claim his land. The bible books - Numbers & Joshuah both shed some light on this story - Numbers 13:33 "We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them." Then in Joshuah 14:10-12 we find Caleb's request - "...I am eighty-five years old and am just as strong today as I was when Moses sent me out. I am still strong enough for war or for anything else. Now then, give me the hill country that the LORD promised me on that day when my men and I reported. We told you then that the race of giants called the Anakim were there in large walled cities. Maybe the LORD will be with me, and I will drive them out, just as the LORD said.")
"The War Of Ages"
Wicked eyes full of hate
Are watching the throne of the King
All the envy and burning pride
The crown was suppose to be mine...
...The Dragon Army don't stand a chance
Against Heaven's strong defense
He was doomed to hell, but seeks revenge
The mortals will suffer in my hand
(We find insight into the tune above-"The War Of Ages" in Isaiah 14:12-17 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground,You who weakened the nations! For you have said in your heart:‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God;
I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north;
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.’
Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, To the lowest depths of the Pit.“Those who see you will gaze at you,
And consider you, saying:‘Is this the man who made the earth tremble, Who shook kingdoms,
Who made the world as a wilderness And destroyed its cities,Who did not open the house of his prisoners?)
"Prayer Of The King"
Mighty Lord, open thine eyes and see our suffering
Incline thine ear to the prayer of the King
The threat is approaching with the army of Assyria
Deliver us from the hands of the blasphemer
Another threat was sent in a letter
Written by the enemy king
Yahweh will act, the prophet has spoken
Faith and hope shall remain in our hearts
(For insight into the meaning of "Prayer Of The King" see 2 Chronicles 32)
"Jericho"
We are marching now to Jericho
Promise land awaits
So do victory, we know
Marching, crossing dry by the Yarden
See the holy hand
Once again
Reinforced gates and walls high to the sky
How can we make the men go inside? (We're not afraid)
Orders are to march around the giant walls
For seven days nothing but simply walk
Strong in war are those who dare to trust the mighty
Lord of Hosts
(For insight into the meaning of "Jericho" see Joshua 6)
"Wisdom Calls"
When I was just a lad, my dad's only son
He used to say
You will live well if you follow what I
Teach you today
Listen well, pay attention my son
These words of wisdom will stay when I'm gone
Ask God for knowledge and ask faithfully
Don't follow the fool and his way
Wisdom Calls
You must find it, you must reach it
It is worth
So much more than gold...
(For insight into the meaning of "Wisdom Calls" see Proverbs 1, Job 28)
"Royal Guard Of The Realm"
We're the strongest men in the kingdom
Royal guard of the realm
The pride of Yishai's tree and it's king
Defenders of Yisrael
War Is plaguing the land
The relentless foes are not so wise
Our strength they can't understand
For dark are the times when mighty heroes shall rise
I have no fear of death
My name is Josheb Bashebeth
Hundreds came with no fear
The last thing they saw was their own blood on my spear
(for insight into the meaning of "Royal Guard Of The Realm" see 2 Samuel 23:8-39
"These are the names of David's mighty warriors: Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three;
he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter)
"Heed From Far Away"
Ben Yishai was him
Brave warrior king
With blood on his hands
He was hero to this land
Heed from far away
The king joins the grave
March on, look away
May we mourn his death today
(Some biblical sources refers to King David as simply ‘Ben Yishai’,
which in English means the son of Jesse)
With the release of their debut album we see a Power Metal band who is at the top of their game. If I was going to purchase just one album this month then that purchase would be 'Chronicles Of Ancient Wisdom'. If you are looking for some Power Metal in the veins of Nightwish, Virgin Steele and Rhapsody of fire then you are going to love what Fearless brings to the table.
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Musicians:
Dan Vasc(Orion’s Reign) - Lead Vocals & Orchestral Arrangements
Davi Vasc - Lead Guitars / Bass
Gabriel Belozi - Guitars
Giovanni Rezende - Drums
Additional Guest:
David McAlister(British Actor) - Album Narration / Vocals
Dan Vasc(Orion’s Reign) - Lead Vocals & Orchestral Arrangements
Davi Vasc - Lead Guitars / Bass
Gabriel Belozi - Guitars
Giovanni Rezende - Drums
Additional Guest:
David McAlister(British Actor) - Album Narration / Vocals