Italian/Malaysian symphonic power metal band Silent Angel proudly unveils a major update to their lineup: drummer Albar Omar officially joins the band as a permanent member.
Hailing from the state of Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia, Albar brings over two decades of experience and a powerful musical identity rooted in groove and progressive metal. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Lamb of God, Slayer, Dream Theater, Periphery, God Forbid, and Greylotus, his drumming style blends precision, power, and complexity. Among his most influential drummers are legends like Dave Lombardo, Matt Halpern, Buddy Rich, and Chris Adler.
A well-known presence in Malaysia’s underground and indie metal scene, Albar continues to perform with the groove metal band Daylight Descends, while now also committing his talent and energy to Silent Angel’s future.
His arrival marks a key step in the band’s renewed journey. With a new Asian tour scheduled for later in 2025 (details coming soon) and studio work planned for the upcoming full-length album set for release in 2026, Albar’s entry reinforces the band’s ambitious roadmap.
Fans can expect to witness his technical prowess and passionate drumming both on stage and in the band’s highly anticipated sophomore album.
Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Stratovarius, Rhapsody, and Hammerfall, Silent Angel’s latest album, “Unyielding, Unrelenting” (released Nov 24, 2023) is available from Rockshots Records.
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Track Listing:
1. Unyielding Spirit – 2:40
2. Against The Tides – 5:34
3. A Destiny In Shadows – 3:45
4. Through Selene’s Eyes – 4:30
5. Aurora’s Dream – 4:58
6. Descent Into Infinity – 3:50
7. When Dusk Meets Dawn – 3:20
8. Angel Rising – 4:07
9. Tears Of Celestine – 5:21
10. Twilight Of The Black Rose – 6:18
Album Length: 44:27
Silent Angel is:
Eric “StormBlade” Poon – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Lyricist
Claudia Beltrame – Lead Vocals
Dauz – Bass
Albar Omar – Drums
Permanent Session Musicians
Davide Scuteri – Keyboards, Synth
Silent Angel is currently endorsed by Blackstar Amps, MusicNomad Guitar Care, Mackie, Blacksmith Strings, Zoom, CK Music (Malaysia), City Music Singapore, and EMusic Instruments.
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About: Originally formed in 2000, and taking over a decade-long hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with a fresh new lineup and released two EPs, along with gaining support on American, Canadian, Italian, Australian, and UK radio stations. The band was also honoured with recording a track for Samsung’s Milk Music Ad Campaign, plus performing a Malaysian tour where they headlined the IDX SummerFest, which was followed by two tours of Japan.
After the Japan tours, Silent Angel returned to the studios to record their full-length album, but unfortunately, they were struck with tragedy with the untimely passing of their bass player, putting the recording on pause.
Fast forward to 2020, Silent Angel brought in multi-award-winning recording and mixing engineer, Rahmad Kamikaze, as the co-producer and welcomed bassist Dauz.
Moving in 2021, the beautiful and talented Italian soprano powerhouse Claudia Beltrame joined the band lineup, and later on, with Italian keyboard and synth wizard, Davide Scuteri contributing his talent to the music, we’re now poised to unleash our full-length masterpiece upon the world in the very capable hands of our record label, Rockshots Records!
“The employment of dual female singers with Claudia Beltrame (also of Degrees of Truth) and Gracie Shona gives the band depth in terms of the styles explored because of their ranges – everything from rock to metal and operatic angles touched upon, coming together to harmonize certain passages for “Through Selene’s Eyes” to add more emotional, dramatic tension that mirrors the musical components. Guitarist Eric Poon as the main songwriter drives influences like Helloween, Hammerfall, and Stratovarius to the forefront, dazzling with tasty positive chord progressions and sophisticated lead breaks that make “Against the Tides” and “Descent Into Infinity” early appealers. At certain times Silent Angel also explores 80’s classic heroes like Iron Maiden when you hear the main hooks and higher melodies of “Angel Rising”, the drumming from Pae steady with interesting power moves which line up to the energetic guitar runs.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Unyielding, Unrelenting is aimed directly at fans of female-fronted symphonic/power metal” – Metal Crypt
““Against The Tides” appropriately opens the actual series of songs. The track varies the tempo again and again, but without taking it easy for even a second. As expected, the chorus is easily accessible, and the ladies Claudia Beltrame and Gracie Shona perform a fine duet…” – Hellfire Magazin
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