Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to welcome Ampicore, a groundbreaking heavy metal act that fuses history and storytelling into a thunderous musical experience. Led by visionary composer Frederic Frees, Ampicore is set to release its ambitious concept album, March Up Country – The Rock Opera, on May 16, 2025.

A sweeping historical epic set to the pulse of metal, March Up Country – The Rock Opera recounts the gripping true story of Xenophon’s March of the Ten Thousand—a treacherous journey undertaken by Greek mercenaries through perilous enemy lands in 401 B.C. This sonic masterpiece blends powerful riffs, soaring melodies, and raw emotion to bring history to life like never before.

“Signing with Wormholedeath is an overwhelming privilege for me. Carlo’s review of March Up Country – The Rock Opera was nothing short of inspirational. It was that same type of inspiration that motivated me to create the album in the first place. Fusing history with my favorite genre, Heavy Metal, was something I always wanted to do. I bow humbly in the shadow of the greats, especially Iron Maiden, whose footsteps I follow to March Up Country.”
— Frederic Frees

An Unforgettable Saga of Brotherhood and Survival

“Through March Up Country – The Rock Opera”, listeners will embark on an immersive journey through triumph and despair, battle and exile, hope and resilience. This heavy metal opera captures the relentless will of warriors determined to return home against impossible odds, embodying the essence of camaraderie and survival.

Experience the first chapter of this epic saga with the lyric video for “The Broken Busts of Hermes”, where history and heavy metal collide.

A Star-Studded Musical Collaboration

Ampicore brings together a powerhouse lineup of vocalists and musicians to forge this grand historical metal odyssey:

• Singers: Rob Lundgren, Charlie Griffith, Mauro Elias, Jamie Jordan, Eric Castiglia
• Guitarists: Mauricio Mirapalheta, Miguel Esparzapro, Vini Assis, Axe Japan, Skogarheim, Lucas Shred
• Bass: Marco Toba, Miguel Esparzapro, Charlie Griffith, Mladen Jovanovic, Frederic Frees
• Drums: Maikon Queiroz, Brian Henry, Chris Bouchard
• Keyboards: Frederic Frees, Charlie Griffith
• Bouzouki: Marlos Georglou

About Frederic Frees

A musician and storyteller at heart, Frederic Frees began his musical journey at the age of five, mastering piano before embracing bass guitar and composition. After decades in the rock scene of the ‘70s and ‘80s, he stepped away from music to explore his deep love of history, even considering a career in education. Now, his twin passions unite in March Up Country – The Rock Opera, a project born from years of dedication, research, and musical ingenuity.

Prepare to embark on a journey through time and metal—March Up Country – The Rock Opera arrives May 16, 2025, via Wormholedeath Records.

Links

www.youtube.com/@Ampicore
marchupcountry.com
x.com/FredericofFrees
ampicore.bandcamp.com/album/march-up-country-the-rock-opera