EMPYR ARTICLE/INTERVIEW this was published on Punk Globe

Formed in 2007, Empyr, are 5 Great already established French Rockers,

Benoit Poher (vocals) Florian Dubos (guitar) both originating of Kyo, Benoit Juillard (bass) of Pleymo, Fred Duquesne (guitar) of Watcha and Jocelyn Moze (drums), a former member of Vegastar.

Their first album, The Peaceful Riot was released in May 2008,

The release includes 12 songs including their hot new latest release "New Day".

Which The video has been directed by Marc Maggiori, another Pleymo member.

Empyr made the choice to interpret all its tracks into English.

The musicians recorded their first project in Los Angeles at The Boat studios, under the guidance of producer Ken Andrews,

This news soon shocked fans of Kyo, Vegastar, & Pleymo!,

It has sold many cds all around europe already and is just touching the edge of usa where hopefully it will explode!

Album: The Peaceful Riot

1.God is my lover,

2.New Day

3.Birth

4.Tonight

5.water lily

6.The voice of the lost souls

7.forbidden song

8.the one

9.the fever

10. the empress

11.march on

12. join us

These 5 members from their already greatly established bands have produced a very fine cd to say the least,

The new cd The peaceful Riot is awesome, Pure and Raw

The new song they have released "New Day" is simply Pure Rock. I love it, you catch the words and sing along straight away,

I found the album easy listening, different tracks blended touches of different styles of Rock, Heavy Rock, Mellow Rock, Punk Rock.Pop Rock with a special touch of metal here and there, which has made them a mixed blend of Pure french Rock.

Benoit poher's style stays clearly present in the Music,

His style we hear from kyo is still present, But his music is much more mature now,like a new artistic re-birth, But of course even better still with his personal signature,

If you dont listen and find out you will miss out on some great new exciting blends, They have a blend from each style of music from the bands they were all previously in, mixed it all together and came up with empyr, Truly Awesome. And every Rock Fan needs a copy!

I got in contact with the guys and had the pleasure of them answering some questions for me..

How do you think the fans from your Original Bands have taken this news of the new band? Has it been a good response?

What are your former bands current Plans & Projects?

Was it easy to Blend all the different energy's to create this new album from 4 different other bands sounds?

Some famous bands choose to use side projects for a bit of fun, returning to their public using new sounds, will we see more of empyr in the future, or is this A one off?

How are you & the fans enjoying the tour? will there be more europe dates?

When greenday made it big in the UK in 05, Mike dirnt said... When a UK band hits USA they say they have really made it... When a USA band hits The UK, They say they've really fucking made it.

There arent that many French bands to hit the UK, & USA, Thats a huge success for you.. Does it make you think your really Awesome & you Really Fucking made it?

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Lisa Booth