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ALMANAC, the new symphonic metal band formed by Victor Smolski (ex-RAGE), will release their debut record “Tsar” on March 18th through Nuclear Blast.

In celebration of the new album, the band released the title track as a digital single today. Order the single here.

The band is also premiering the lyric video of ‘Tsar’ today. Check it out here:

If you missed the album trailers, watch them here:
#1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOsVSNLoDvc
#2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5dgDkf-GvA
#3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGCXrWnoUDQ
#4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF8wVSkCPOs

ALMANAC have also created three interesting studio episodes, telling you more about the making of “Tsar” – watch them here:
Studio Episode #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOJME_1_YAE
Studio Episode #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNXlSDj5HT0
Studio Episode #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLTjh1NOtek

The cover artwork was created by famous Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsák (WISDOM, ANNIHILATOR, TYR, DESTRUCTION, ELVENKING,…).

The tracklist of “Tsar” racks up as follows:

01. Tsar
02. Self Blinded Eyes
03. Darkness
04. Hands Are Tied
05. Children Of The Future
06. No More Shadows
07. Nevermore
08. Reign Of Madness
09. Flames Of Fate

Bonus DVD – Chapter Overview:

01. Self-Blinded Eyes
02. Tsar (Lyric video)
03. Making-of “Tsar”
Extras
04. The Making Of ‘Self-Blinded Eyes’
05. Winter Masters Of Rock
06. Instruments & Techniques
07. Band interview
08. Outtakes
09. Studio Bits
10. B-Roll
11. Unity Music School
12. Credits

Mastermind Smolski commented on it:
“»Tsar« is the absolute best of and the highlight of my musical career. I had never had so much fun while producing a CD. Incredible teamwork – and one hundred per cent merciless. Push the pedal to the metal!”

After 15 years and 10 CDs as guitarist, producer and composer for the German heavy metal institution RAGE, Victor Smolski now continues his musical career with his new group ALMANAC; a new musical concept combining heavy metal with classical music, songs written especially for a band and orchestra plus several male and female singers sharing the lead vocal job. The Belarus-born guitarist Smolski is joined in this new group by former LMO band members Jeanette Marchewka (vocals) and the symphony orchestra Orquestra Barcelona Filharmonia. New in the line up are bass player Armin Alic, drummer Michael Kolar and keyboardist Enric Garcia. Two high-class singers David Readman (PINK CREAM 69) and Andy B. Franck (BRAINSTORM) complete the extremely prominent line up. For all the members of ALMANAC, »Tsar« is a new, exciting, and very interesting chapter. Traditional metal in conjunction with classical music, world music and elements of Russian folklore with a modern sound all make ALMANAC a compelling and absolute listening experience.

In support of their new album, the band will be touring Europe as special guest with ORDEN OGAN and MANIMAL from the release date onwards. Find all dates below!

“The Book Of Ogan” Tour 2016

w/ ORDEN OGAN, MANIMAL
18.03.  D         Bochum – Matrix
19.03.  D         Bremen – Tivoli
20.03.  D         Berlin – K17
21.03.  D         Mannheim – Alte Seilerei
22.03.  D         Nürnberg – Hirsch
23.03.  D         Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik
24.03.  D         München – Backstage
25.03.  H         Budapest – Club 202
26.03.  A          Vienna – Viper Room
27.03.  A          Salzburg – Rockhouse
28.03.  D         Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
29.03.  A          Nassfeld – Full Metal Mountain
30.03.  CH       Pratteln – Z7
31.03.  I           Brescia – Circus Colony
01.04.  D         Memmingen – Kaminwerk
02.04.  D         Andernach – JUZ
03.04.  NL        Arnhem – Willemeen

Festivals:
14.05.16 CH Pratteln – Masters of Symphonic Metal
03.06.16 CZ Plzen – Metalfest Open Air
17.08.16 D Dinkelsbühl Flugplatz – Summer Breeze

ALMANAC are:

Andy B. Franck – vocals
David Readman – vocals
Jeannette Marchewka – vocals
Victor Smolski – guitars
Armin Alić – bass, fretless bass
Michael Kolar – drums
Enric Garcia – keyboards, piano

feat. Orquestra Barcelona Filharmonia

More info:
http://www.almanac.band
www.victorsmolski.de
www.facebook.com/almanacvs.band
www.facebook.com/officialvictorsmolski
www.youtube.com/c/almanacofficial
www.nuclearblast.de/almanac