A special preview of "Maria Magdelena", the new EP from Austrian symphonic metallers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, is available for streaming on the band's Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/visionsofatlantisofficial?sk=app_178091127385 Due on October 21 in and October 25 in North America, the effort will feature the following track listing:
01. Maria Magdalena
02. Melancholia
03. Change Of Tides
04. Last Shut Of Your Eyes
05. Distant Shores
06. Beyond Horizon- The Poem Pt. II
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS recently canceled a its U.K. tour as the support act for LEAVES' EYES "due to some problems concerning the voice and health of [the band's] male singer, Mario Plank."
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS' October 23 performance at the Metal Female Voices Fest at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium professionally filmed for an upcoming DVD.
The band's fourth album, "Delta", was released in North America on March 15 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded Dreamscape Studios in Munich, Germany and marks the debut of the group's new singer, Maxi Nil, who joined the group in 2009.
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Visions of Atlantis - Maria Magdalena MCD
Visions of Atlantis "Maria Magdalena MCD"
Style: Symphonic Metal
Country: Austria
Release Date: 21 Oct 11 (EU), 25 Oct 11 (US)
Fascinated by the myths surrounding legendary Atlantis, the band Visions of Atlantis was formed in 2000. After completing their first demo CD, it took less than a year before the band found a label in Black Arrows/TTS. The company released the first full-length album, "Eternal Endless Infinity", in Europe and later worldwide.
Fueled by the positive feedback, the band not only toured with bands like Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, or Edenbridge but also played at festivals across Europe, Latin America and Asia, including the Busan Rock Festivals in front of more than 20,000 spectators. In the summer of 2003, singer Mario Plank joined Visions of Atlantis and became an important part in the characteristic VoA sound with his heavier, yet still very melodic vocal style. Furthermore, the band signed a recording deal with the well-known Austrian label Napalm Records, which released the band's second studio effort "Cast Away" worldwide in November 2004.
To mark the release, Visions of Atlantis produced their first official music video to the track "Lost", which received significant airplay on VIVA and MTV, and made it possible for the band to present the album on their first European tour alongside Epica.
In 2005 and 2006, Visions of Atlantis worked hard on new material and played gigs with the likes of Elis, Nightwish, and Edenbridge. In May 2007, the third album "Trinity" was released by Napalm Records. The artwork was designed by the renowned Anthony Clarksson, who had already made himself a name in the metal-scene by working for Exodus and Blind Guardian, among others.
The following autumn brought Visions of Atlantis to the United States, where the band toured together with Epica for 6 weeks and won numerous new fans. Upon returning, the band went through changes in the line-up.
The remaining members continued their work and in 2008 and 2009, Visions of Atlantis not only looked for a replacement for Melissa Ferlaak (ex-Aesma Daeva, Echoterra), but also wrote the song material for the fourth album "Delta", which will be released worldwide via Napalm Records at the end of February 2011.
With the extraordinary Greek female vocalist Maxi Nil, known for her work with Moonspell and her former band Elysium, the band was not only once again complete, but her addition added a unique touch to the new material.
As with "Trinity", Visions of Atlantis entered the Dreamsound Studios in Munich (Germany) in the middle of 2010 to record the "Trinity" successor under the supervising eyes of the producing team consisting of Mario Lochert and Jan Vacik. After months of hard work in the studio, "Delta" was completed in November 2010!
The elaborate and detailed orchestral arrangements mixed with the powerful and diverse guitar work, and the captivating vocal lines make "Delta" a perfect mix between the already existing trademarks of the band and new courageous elements. The result offers also highly varied, yet tight album that takes the hearts of the symphonic metal fans by storm. Visions of Atlantis first embarked on their musical journey over 10 years ago. Now, with their latest album "Delta", they deliver an impressive mix of epic power and pureemotion. Their recent tour in support of this release couldn't have been more successful. Not only did the band members, including new vocalist Maxi Nil, win over countless new fans, but they also grew closer together, as is evident in the band's latest MCD, which offers 5 brand-new songs, as well as one re-recording. Visions of Atlantis empowers the opening track, an epic symphonic version of Sandra's "Maria Magdalena", while capturing the original spirit of the '80s hit. The vocal duet comprising Maxi Nil and Mario Plank give the song a welcomed dynamic. "Melancholia", "Change of Tides", and "Distant Shores" uncover the band's orchestrally appealing style, while the re-recording of "Last Shut of Your Eyes" and "Beyond Horizon" wind this work down with a soulful and dreamy edge. "Maria Magdalena" presents yet another side to Visions of Atlantis' magical creative spectrum and will certainly influence the band's future journey, wherever it may take them.
Line-up:
Maxi Nil -Vocals Mario Plank - Vocals Cris Tian - Guitars Martin Harb - Keys Thomas Caser - Drums
Facebook: www.facebook.com/visionsofatlantisofficial MySpace: www.myspace.com/visionsofatlantisofficial
For promotional material please contact:
USA: nathan@napalmrecords.com
All other countries: ben@napalmrecords.com
Or visit: http://www.napalmrecords.com
NEMESEA - The Quiet Resistance
“There are times when you want to speak your mind and be brutally honest. That’s the quiet resistance within you,” says guitarist HJ of Nemesea, referring to the title of the band’s brand new album. The Dutch female- fronted band, famous for combining rock with electro, have fine-tuned this musical combination to perfection on their third album. The Quiet Resistance is a gem that reveals its many splendid colors more and more each time you press play.
According to HJ, The Quiet Resistance is a balanced mix of the first two albums, combining heavy riffs and symphonic musical landscapes with pop sensibilities and electronic influences. The former jazz guitar student wrote most of the new songs on guitar, piano, as well as on the computer. Singer Manda added the lyrics, which go beyond the usual gothic rock lingo and rehashed fairytales:
“Lyrics are very important. They can be comforting, but they can also shake things up. My lyrics are pieces of my life, personal experiences that I weave into little stories,” she explains. “One of the central themes on this album is being in control or losing it. If you want to change things in your life, you just have to go for it.”
The current line-up is a tight-knit unit comprising HJ, Manda, Sonny Onderwater (bass), Frank van der Star (drums), and Lasse Dellbrugge (keyboards). In addition to Manda’s amazing vocals, there are a few remarkable vocal guest performances on the new album, giving it an interesting vocal range and variety. Delain’s Charlotte Wessels lends her amazing voice to ‘High Enough’, while Marcus Klavan (vocals) and Matt Litwin (turntables) of American band Bulletproof Messenger contribute to the dynamic nu metal track ‘It’s Over’. One of the songs that stands out is the bonus track ‘Allein’, which features German singer Heli Reissenweber of the Rammstein cover band Stahlzeit. “This song turned out to have a Rammstein feel, so we decided to push it as far as we could with some German lyrics,” explains HJ.
Joost van den Broek, former keyboardist of After Forever, co-produced, mixed, and mastered “The Quiet Resistance”. The band forged a friendship with him when they toured with After Forever in the early stages of their career. According to HJ, his influence was pivotal: “We needed someone who could make our sound heavier. He connected all the dots and wrote all the symphonic arrangements together with our keyboardist Lasse. He gave us a very big and heavy sound, both in the production and in the mix.”
Nemesea was founded in 2002 by vocalist Manda Ophuis and guitarist Hendrik Jan (HJ) de Jong. The band signed a deal with a small Dutch label and released their debut album Mana in 2004. The album made the band an instant rising star on the musical horizon. Nemesea toured intensively and drew the attention of both fans and industry with great album reviews. In 2006, Nemesea signed with sellaband.com, a brand-new format for bands to record and release their music independently. Within a couple of months, the band won over many fans and was the first band worldwide to collect $ 50,000, allowing them to record and internationally release their second album, “In Control” (2007).
Their cooperation with Sellaband opened many international doors for the band. It enabled them to work with Tony Platt (AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Motorhead), who produced their second album, and sound engineer Ronald
Prent (Rammstein, HIM,Within Temptation). Nemesea was also the first band worldwide togive two special shows in OMNI-surround.
Although Sellaband regrettably no longer operates, the experience proved to be of great value to Nemesea. “Our time with Sellaband taught us that we have great fans all over the world. However, you need good distribution and promotion, as well, if you want to expose your music to as many people as possible.”
Despite the setbacks suffered, the band is more determined than ever to keep going. Opening track ‘Caught in the Middle’ makes that perfectly clear, as Manda explains:
“I wrote the lyrics when the future didn’t look very bright for us. When the Sellaband house of cards crumbled, we wondered about Nemesea’s future. But our message now is: whatever happens, we will carry on.”
The Quiet Resistance will be released in November 2011 on Napalm Records.
According to HJ, The Quiet Resistance is a balanced mix of the first two albums, combining heavy riffs and symphonic musical landscapes with pop sensibilities and electronic influences. The former jazz guitar student wrote most of the new songs on guitar, piano, as well as on the computer. Singer Manda added the lyrics, which go beyond the usual gothic rock lingo and rehashed fairytales:
“Lyrics are very important. They can be comforting, but they can also shake things up. My lyrics are pieces of my life, personal experiences that I weave into little stories,” she explains. “One of the central themes on this album is being in control or losing it. If you want to change things in your life, you just have to go for it.”
The current line-up is a tight-knit unit comprising HJ, Manda, Sonny Onderwater (bass), Frank van der Star (drums), and Lasse Dellbrugge (keyboards). In addition to Manda’s amazing vocals, there are a few remarkable vocal guest performances on the new album, giving it an interesting vocal range and variety. Delain’s Charlotte Wessels lends her amazing voice to ‘High Enough’, while Marcus Klavan (vocals) and Matt Litwin (turntables) of American band Bulletproof Messenger contribute to the dynamic nu metal track ‘It’s Over’. One of the songs that stands out is the bonus track ‘Allein’, which features German singer Heli Reissenweber of the Rammstein cover band Stahlzeit. “This song turned out to have a Rammstein feel, so we decided to push it as far as we could with some German lyrics,” explains HJ.
Joost van den Broek, former keyboardist of After Forever, co-produced, mixed, and mastered “The Quiet Resistance”. The band forged a friendship with him when they toured with After Forever in the early stages of their career. According to HJ, his influence was pivotal: “We needed someone who could make our sound heavier. He connected all the dots and wrote all the symphonic arrangements together with our keyboardist Lasse. He gave us a very big and heavy sound, both in the production and in the mix.”
Nemesea was founded in 2002 by vocalist Manda Ophuis and guitarist Hendrik Jan (HJ) de Jong. The band signed a deal with a small Dutch label and released their debut album Mana in 2004. The album made the band an instant rising star on the musical horizon. Nemesea toured intensively and drew the attention of both fans and industry with great album reviews. In 2006, Nemesea signed with sellaband.com, a brand-new format for bands to record and release their music independently. Within a couple of months, the band won over many fans and was the first band worldwide to collect $ 50,000, allowing them to record and internationally release their second album, “In Control” (2007).
Their cooperation with Sellaband opened many international doors for the band. It enabled them to work with Tony Platt (AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Motorhead), who produced their second album, and sound engineer Ronald
Prent (Rammstein, HIM,Within Temptation). Nemesea was also the first band worldwide togive two special shows in OMNI-surround.
Although Sellaband regrettably no longer operates, the experience proved to be of great value to Nemesea. “Our time with Sellaband taught us that we have great fans all over the world. However, you need good distribution and promotion, as well, if you want to expose your music to as many people as possible.”
Despite the setbacks suffered, the band is more determined than ever to keep going. Opening track ‘Caught in the Middle’ makes that perfectly clear, as Manda explains:
“I wrote the lyrics when the future didn’t look very bright for us. When the Sellaband house of cards crumbled, we wondered about Nemesea’s future. But our message now is: whatever happens, we will carry on.”
The Quiet Resistance will be released in November 2011 on Napalm Records.
Lonely Kamel - Dust Devil
Lonely Kamel’s current line-up exists for a mere 3 years, yet the band has already released two great albums with the third one on the way. The Norwegian quartet toured Germany three times and signed with the German booking label Sound of Liberation, which led to gigs and festivals sharing the stage with bands like Orange Goblin, Monster Magnet, and Karma to Burn, among others. Six months later, Napalm Records offered them a worldwide recording deal.
Things still happen fast with Lonely Kamel and rumors and tunes from this relatively new, upcoming, and hard-hitting live act spread like wildfire throughout the scene. The band likes to follow its own motto: Blues, grooves & a bottle of booze!
The music is heavy, dirty, groovy, and inspired by heavy blues, classic hard rock, and stoner rock at its best. At times references to doom and psychedelic can be picked up in several select songs. This variety of inspiration and influence reveals itself through heavy listening.
The self-titled debut "Lonely Kamel" (2008) and "Blues for the Dead" (2010) were released by the Norwegian Little Bird Records & the Swedish Transsubstans Records, respectively. Alongside the release of the third album “Dust Devil”, Napalm Records will re-release the much sought-after debut, as well.
In support of “Dust Devil”, Lonely Kamel will embark on the "Up In Smoke Volume 3" tour, playing gigs in Germany, France, Switzerland, Holland, as well as other countries, to deliver the brand-new songs to their fans.
SMHIinH Lonely Kamel's third j||P album proves once
again that it is not necessary to be surrounded by desert Ь^^Ши^И genuine stoner rock. The four Norwegians are living proof of this fact, and don't stop there. With the release of "Dust Devil", they unquestionably provide the genre with a refreshing brand of unrelenting and passionate dedication. The opening two tracks, "Grim Reefer" and "Evil Man", reveal the road on which Lonely Kamel will travel. It offers much more than typical stoner riffs and captivating rhythms, adding sing-along choruses and hypnotic melodies to its winding course. Short trips to the world of blues and psychedelic round off this unforgettable journey by ensuring a welcomed change of pace. "Dust Devil" is the Nordic alternative to the desert sands, and for fans of the stoner rock genre a definite must-have!
Lonely Kamel is:
Thomas Brenna: vocals/guitar Stian Helle: bass Lukas Paulsen: lead guitar Espen Nesset: drums
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lonelykamel
For promotional material please contact: USA: nathan@napalmrecords.com All other countries: ben@napalmrecords.com Or visit: http://www.napalmrecords.com
Things still happen fast with Lonely Kamel and rumors and tunes from this relatively new, upcoming, and hard-hitting live act spread like wildfire throughout the scene. The band likes to follow its own motto: Blues, grooves & a bottle of booze!
The music is heavy, dirty, groovy, and inspired by heavy blues, classic hard rock, and stoner rock at its best. At times references to doom and psychedelic can be picked up in several select songs. This variety of inspiration and influence reveals itself through heavy listening.
The self-titled debut "Lonely Kamel" (2008) and "Blues for the Dead" (2010) were released by the Norwegian Little Bird Records & the Swedish Transsubstans Records, respectively. Alongside the release of the third album “Dust Devil”, Napalm Records will re-release the much sought-after debut, as well.
In support of “Dust Devil”, Lonely Kamel will embark on the "Up In Smoke Volume 3" tour, playing gigs in Germany, France, Switzerland, Holland, as well as other countries, to deliver the brand-new songs to their fans.
SMHIinH Lonely Kamel's third j||P album proves once
again that it is not necessary to be surrounded by desert Ь^^Ши^И genuine stoner rock. The four Norwegians are living proof of this fact, and don't stop there. With the release of "Dust Devil", they unquestionably provide the genre with a refreshing brand of unrelenting and passionate dedication. The opening two tracks, "Grim Reefer" and "Evil Man", reveal the road on which Lonely Kamel will travel. It offers much more than typical stoner riffs and captivating rhythms, adding sing-along choruses and hypnotic melodies to its winding course. Short trips to the world of blues and psychedelic round off this unforgettable journey by ensuring a welcomed change of pace. "Dust Devil" is the Nordic alternative to the desert sands, and for fans of the stoner rock genre a definite must-have!
Lonely Kamel is:
Thomas Brenna: vocals/guitar Stian Helle: bass Lukas Paulsen: lead guitar Espen Nesset: drums
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lonelykamel
For promotional material please contact: USA: nathan@napalmrecords.com All other countries: ben@napalmrecords.com Or visit: http://www.napalmrecords.com
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