Seven Spires is an American

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band established in 2013 in Boston. The band was founded by guitarist Jack Kosto and vocalist Adrienne Cowan, who are the main songwriters. Seven Spires debuted a year later with EP ''The Cabaret of Dreams.'' Since this debut, and with the permanent lineup additions of bassist Peter de Reyna and drummer Chris Dovas, the band has released four studio albums. The first album, Solveig, was produced independently. Afterwards, Seven Spires signed on with

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, releasing 2 additional studio albums each with multiple music videos produced by EmVision Productions and released by Frontiers Music. Seven Spires feature elements of many styles and genres of metal, including

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and

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. The band's music focuses around concept albums, usually taking place in the same fictional universe. In independent circles, the band's albums have received strong reviews in particular for their musicianship, technical ability, and emotional storytelling. The band toured with

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in 2022. In 2023, they toured with

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, and

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Members

* Jack Kosto – guitars * Adrienne Cowan – vocals, keyboards * Peter de Reyna – bass

Former members

* Chris Dovas – drums (2015–2023)

Discography

* ''Solveig'' (2017) * ''Emerald Seas'' (2020) * ''Gods of Debauchery'' (2021) * ''A Fortress Called Home'' (2024)

References

{{reflist 2013 establishments in Massachusetts American symphonic metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2013 Musical groups from Boston Musical quartets from Massachusetts Frontiers Records artists Female-fronted musical groups