The 12 Labors of Hercules: A Metal Odyssey

A project in Copenhagen, Denmark by George Alevrofas
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Status: Active

A metal concept album consisting of brutal, melodic instrumental tracks of raw power, mythic battles, and triumph over impossible odds.
Backers: 54
Average Daily Pledges: kr805 DKK
Average Pledge Per Backer: kr567 DKK

Funding: kr30,606 DKK of kr30,000 DKK
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 30th (61 days)
Project By: George Alevrofas
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Latest News

What are the 12 Labors of Hercules?

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Like most Greek myths, this story has been passed down and retold a hundred different ways. I’ve pieced together what I could from the old tales, and my album will dive into this epic journey: twelve brutal tasks, each darker and more intense than... (Read More)

Inspirational meetup at Glyptoteket

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Aztrid (the keyboard player for this project) and I met up at Glyptoteket in Copenhagen to discuss the crucial role of keyboards in my project. I'm so thrilled to have Aztrid contribute to this album in the most epic way. 🔥 On a side note, what a... (Read More)

THE GOAL HAS BEEN REACHED! 🔥🔥

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow - 26 days. I’m so humbled and overwhelmed by all of the support. You have made this dream of mine come true.  Now - the time is approaching. In a little over six weeks, the recording process begins. It’ll be huge. It will be epic. It’ll be... (Read More)

Special visit to Medley Studios during the recording in December

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey what’s up everyone? As you know, one of my rewards for supporting my project is a special 90-minute visit to Medley Studios during the recording. The recording will take place over six days in December, from the 10th until the 15th.  There is... (Read More)

90% in...SO CLOSE!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I would definitely say we are on the homestretch now. 90% funded. I’m so humbled, everyone. Thank you. 🙏 Here’s yet another way I approached the riff writing in my upcoming project, The 12 Labors of Hercules. So here’s a sneak peek at one... (Read More)

My supporting cast 🎬

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so humbled to have an absolute all-star group of musicians working on my project, The 12 Labors of Hercules. These people are putting a lot of time and effort into it and I can assure you: they are really making it come to life! Recording starts... (Read More)

Tomorrow marks two weeks since the launch!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
73% so far! I'm so grateful for your help.  Here's a little sneak peak of one of the labors. This melody means a lot to me. I let it "simmer" and linger in my mind for a while before deciding to play it. I heard this sincere, beautiful, yet haunting... (Read More)

The Album cover and the source of inspiration

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This 3rd century AD Roman mosaic, now in the National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid, portrays Hercules’ Twelve Labors. It was found in Llíria back in 1917, near Valencia, which used to be part of the Roman Tarraconensis province. The... (Read More)

One week down...and we're running towards the goal!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
It's really cruising along...thank you all! As of now, we are 63% towards the goal! I am so humbled by all of your support. Here's a link to a video I posted on my Instagram featuring a little writing tool called "riff farming" which I learned from... (Read More)

WHOA - WE'RE HALFWAY THERE!

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Three days in and the project has reached 50% of its funding goal! THANK YOU to everyone who has backed it so far.The first video update of the project will be coming early next week, which will include details of the writing process and how I "riff... (Read More)

ALMOST 50% OF THE GOAL IN 24 HOURS

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow everyone. Thank you all so much for the support. Just one day in and nearly 50% of the goal has already been reached. I am at a loss for words...thank you. So humbled by your support. Many more updates and nerdy stuff coming your way soon. :)  (Read More)

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