Oh Sleeper's videogame Stand Your Ground for the App Store by developer EMI Records Limited.
Stand Your Ground is now purchasable via the App Store for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad for the measly cost of $3 bucks!
“Stand Your Ground” is the first time Solid State has entered this new level of promotion, and hopefully creating videogames based on awesome albums will be the wave of the future! Children of Fire, the album, was released by Oh Sleeper on September 6, 2011 to rave reviews; many calling it the best Oh Sleeper album to date and one of the best metal albums of last year; with critics hailing that Children of Fire has elevated Oh Sleeper to the level of bands like UnderOath, August Burns Red, The Chariot and As I Lay Dying.
Here is the official trailer for Stand Your Ground! So far the game has garnered excellent reviews, with a five star rating and over 50 people giving it the highest rating on the App Store of Five Stars!
Children of Fire received rave reviews, garnering a 9.5 out of 10 from Ultimate Guitar, 4 out of 5 by Sputnik Music, 86% out of 100 from Absolute Punk, 5 Stars out of 5 by The New Review (with a female giving her take on the album), 4.5 Stars out of 5 (and 5 out of 5 from a second opinion) from Jesus Freak Hideout, and secular outfit 5 out of 5 by Heavy Blog Is Heavy! So if you haven’t purchased “Children of Fire”, definitely go out there and pick the album up or purchase Children of Fire on Amazon or iTunes, etc.
The release of Stand Your Ground marks a new foray into the fusion of music and gaming with a full-fledged and immersive side-scrolling arcade-style videogame based on the storyline of the band’s latest album, ‘Children of Fire.’ An album that continues the concept from the bands previous album “Son of the Morning” and takes place in the aftermath of the war between God and Satan. Which gives us some very interesting intellectual nuggets to chew on.
In the game players will battle through multiple levels of enemy forces, in classic beat-em up style, collecting power-ups that allow you to improve your conquering abilities and summoning allies to help you in your quest. Solid State insists that Stand Your Ground is not just a “promotional gimmick”, but is a fully-fldedged title that will appeal to gamers on all levels, who are looking for a rich action experience. Stand Your Ground will offer replay value for those who’ve completed the main quest, and it contains a rich storyline and unique cast of characters that players will grow to love. Fans of games like Golden Axe, Swords & Soldiers, Patapon or Plants vs Zombies are ensured to enjoy “Stand Your Ground”.
A gameplay screenshot for Oh Sleeper's Stand Your Ground game!
Here’s the official synopsis for Stand Your Ground:
“Send me all of hell and I’ll face them. I’ll face them one on one thousand.”
Pry your eyes and learn to swing in this high-intensity side-scrolling arcade fighter from Oh, Sleeper.You were born to fight. Gage Ryan, the new breed of warrior, sent by the Great Councilor to lead an army of the far-from-perfect. The tattered and bruised. The few. The only ones who remained true. Following in the footsteps of heroes, they came from the pile, from the fires of the victims, from the dead and dying. Children of fire. They’ve waited so long for the rescue.Anchored by glory, you’re a war machine moving fast to reclaim this pale grey landscape of savage darkness. It’s time to tear down and rebuild this world. With blistering heat, the enemy bursts through. Show no mercy when the gates swing. Just past the gold-stained bones, you’ll find the new sign of proof. Stand and believe that it’s true. You hold the voice to change the sea, so pick yourself up and fight. No truce or compromise. Grip your axe and swing until the cowards bleed.This kingdom’s end is written. Take it one on one thousand. Ignite the world and let it burn.
BE THE HERO YOU’VE ALWAYS DENIED
* Fight through multiple levels of ferocious enemy forces and strongholds
* Lead your unwavering army of allegiant fighters into battle
* Call in Oh, Sleeper sonic artillery in the assault on your savage foes
ALL-NEW ARCADE VERSIONS OF OH, SLEEPER SONGS
* Game includes retro-style renditions of new tracks and old favorites
Here’s a trailer for the album “Children of Fire” by Oh Sleeper!
“We are so pumped to release this project to the masses,” explains OH, SLEEPER frontman Micah Kinard. “This adventure allows the gamer to step into the boots of a
warrior, pick up his axe, and traverse through the storyline of our latest album, Children of Fire. We are always looking for ways to allow our listeners to delve deeper into our concepts and we think ‘Stand Your Ground’ is the perfect way to do this. Plus, who doesn’t love video games!?”
Children of Fire itself has been a force to be reckoned with, debuting at #142 on the Billboard 200 and, more importantly, hitting #1 on the iTunes metal charts and maintaining that position in the Top 10 for months. The album got lots of praise from critics and fans alike, who called it their best work yet.
Oh, Sleeper has built a dedicated international fanbase on tours with Bring Me The Horizon, Underoath, Every Time I Die, Demon Hunter, Silverstein, Finch and more. Their “broken pentagram” symbol has become synonymous with breaking from societal norms, uplifting spirits and merging melody with might.
Here is the song “In the Wake of Pigs” off of Children of Fire by Oh Sleeper! It’s a song with a powerful message!
The Armored March EP announced the arrival of Oh, Sleeper upon the heavy music scene with intense raw power. Their debut full-length album, When I Am God, sold over 30,000 copies based on the strength of its songs, the group’s live show and the music video for “Vices Like Vipers,” which remains a staple of the group’s setlist.
The broken pentagram symbol made its first appearance on the bold cover for Son of the Morning, the Sophomore effort and second album from Oh Sleeper. The graphic quite literally subverts and “evil” symbol of the pentagram by breaking off the top points that represent the horns, in direct reference to the line “I’ll cut off your horns!” which Kinard screams while posturing as the voice of God against the devil in the title song “Son of the Morning vs The Finisher”. Many fans have connected with the purpose associated with this new symbol and have tattooed it upon their bodies in droves, and it’s become a new staple of the “White Metal” scene that represents positive, Christian metal.
Here is the 2012 Oh Sleeper tour schedule. They are currently on tour with The Devil Wears Prada, Every Time I Die and Letlive.
Mar 20 – Austin TX @ Emo’s East
Mar 21 – Tulsa OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
Mar 22 – Springfield MO @ Transformation Gallery
Mar 23 – Nashville TN @ Rocketown
Mar 24 – Myrtle Beach SC @ House of BluesMar 25 – Raleight NC @ Lincoln Theater
Mar 26 – Harrisonburg VA @ The Blue Nile
Mar 27 – Norfolk VA @ The Norva
Mar 28 – Allentown PA @ Crocodile Rock
Mar 29 – Nutley NJ @ Radient
Mar 30 – Providence RI @ Lupo’s Hearbreak Hotel
Mar 31 – Buffalo NY @ The Town Ballroom
Apr 1 – Indianapolis IN @ Egyptian Room at Murat Center
Additional Tour Dates:
Apr 6 – Tlaxcala, Mexico @ Exodo Fest
Jun 21 – Wilmore KY @ Ichthus Fest
Jun 27 – Shirleysburg PA @ Creation Festival
Jul 14 – Willmar MN @ Sonshine Festival
Sep 15 – Shippensburg PA @ Uprise Festiva
