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Metroid Metal’s Grant “Stemage” Henry releases rock EP featuring Super Mario Bros., Punch Out!, Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins, and Tetris in reverse.

Press release:
Santa Cruz, California – July 6, 2017 – Metroid Metal founder and guitarist Grant “Stemage” Henry is pleased to present RETROGRESSION Vol. 1, a playful EP that rocks out with classic NES songs performed in reverse. Fan-favorite tracks from Super Mario Bros., Punch Out!, Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins, and Tetris are arranged in reverse along with these reversed versions played back in reverse so listeners can hear the original melodies. Confused yet? RETROGRESSION Vol 1. is available now on Bandcamp:

RETROGRESSION Vol. 1 on Bandcamp

“Most Zelda fans know by now that the theme song from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is actually Zelda’s lullaby in reverse,” comments arranger/performer Stemage. “RETROGRESSION Vol. 1 is a musical experiment following this same idea, keeping the arrangements clean with just four instruments similar to the four usable channels on the NES: two guitars, bass, and drums.”

Other iconic soundtracks may be featured on future installments in the RETROGRESSION series. Stay tuned to Stemage’s official website for updates: http://www.stemagemusic.com/

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Grant “Stemage” Henry is available for interview upon request.

About Grant “Stemage” Henry
Grant “Stemage” Henry is a composer, arranger, and performer best known as the founder and guitarist of Metroid Metal. He’s been playing the same green guitar that you’ve seen at his shows for over 20 years and it has been featured in nearly every song he’s written.

He’s currently working as a composer and session artist based out of Santa Cruz, California, working on ongoing projects including Metroid Metal, Steven Universe, and several upcoming videogame releases.