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TARJA Surprises Fans by Releasing New Single “Demons in You” with ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 9, 2016
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Coinciding with the start of Tarja’s European tour in Hanover, Germany, this Friday, the queen of heavy rock surprises fans with the digital release of her new single “Demons In You”. On November 11th, the single will also be released as an exclusive, limited 1CD digipak collector’s item on earMUSIC.

“Demons In You” features Arch Enemy’s powerful lead vocalist Alissa White-Gluz and captures the darker, heavier atmosphere of Tarja’s recent studio album “The Shadow Self” perfectly. The duo’s performance of the song in front of 75.000 enthusiastic metal fans at this year’s Wacken Open Air was one of the festival’s spectacular highlights and most widely noted.
The two contrasting voices – on the one hand Tarja’s almost angelic clean soprano, on the other Alissa’s deep, dark growling – goad and challenge each other, giving the third single from Tarja a surprising edge. Combined with a catchy guitar riff, the bombastic drumming of Chad Smith and the crisp clear mix by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2), “Demons In You” is definitely a collaboration between two of the strongest females in heavy rock and metal.

The physical and digital single also includes two previously unreleased versions of the song: one with only Tarja on vocals, one with Alissa taking the lead.

Tracklist
1. Demons In You with Alissa White-Gluz
2. Demons In You Tarja Solo Version
3. Demons In You Alissa Lead Vox Version

Get the songs here:
iTunes: smarturl.it/DemonsInYou_iTunes
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0IAhJUBDt2UjgdHCDsIWrs

Tarja’s most recent studio album “The Shadow Self” is out now.

THE SHADOW SHOWS 2016
07.10.2016 Hanover, Capitol Hannover (GER)
08.10.2016 Hamburg, Docks (GER)
10.10.2016 Berlin, Huxleys Neue Welt (GER)
11.10.2016 Cologne, Live Music Hall (GER)
12.10.2016 Frankfurt, Batschkapp (GER)
14.10.2016 Stuttgart, Im Wizemann (Halle) (GER)
15.10.2016 Munich, Backstage Club (GER)
18.10.2016 Pratteln, Switzerland (CH)
19.10.2016 Vienna, Szene (AT)
21.10.2016 Haarlem, Patronaat (NL)
22.10.2016 Hengelo, Poppodium Metropol (NL)
23.10.2016 Wieze, Metal Female Voices Fest (BEL)
04.11.2016 Lisbon, Aula Magna (PT)
05.11.2016 Madrid, Joy Eslava (ESP)
06.11.2016 Barcelona, Teatro Barts (ESP)
08.11.2016 Lyon, Le Transbordeur (FR)
09.11.2016 Paris, Casino de Paris (FR)
28.11.2016 Florence, Obihall (IT)
29.11.2016 Milan, Teatro Della Luna (IT)
01.12.2016 Prague, Forum Karlin (CZ)
02.12.2016 Kosice, Angels Aréna (SVK)
03.12.2016 Zlin, Hall Euronics (CZ)
05.12.2016 Warsaw, Progresja (PL)
06.12.2016 Wroclaw, Sala Stadion (PL)
07.12.2016 Bratislava, MMC (SVK)

ALISSA: Solo Project Of Alissa White-Gluz Signs To Napalm Records

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 7, 2016
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The global metal scene recognizes Alissa White-Gluz for her unforgettable and inimitable work as the vocalist of iconic metal band Arch Enemy. At this point in her career, the versatile singer has worked steadily in heavy bands for half her life. The impactful frontwoman has cultivated her style and her sound through years of writing, recording, touring, and old fashioned, iron-clad work ethic. Alissa is armed with equal skill and experience, as well as abundant artistic confidence, and is backed by the fact that music lovers all over the world are eager to hear more of her astonishing range. That’s why White-Gluz is doing something new.

It’s an entity dubbed simply “ALISSA” and her brand new solo project has now been worldwide signed by Napalm Records.

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Alissa with Thomas Caser, Napalm Records

So what is ALISSA all about?

Alissa White-Gluz on her signing with Napalm Records:
“I’m excited to announce that I am currently composing and building my first solo album for the project aptly and honestly entitled “ALISSA” which will see some more of my creative adventures unleashed. It is a welcome creative outlet to unlock all of my lyrical and musical vaults with zero restriction or pressure to conform to any particular style or era. I also pay close attention to what my fans want – I haven’t been ignoring the consistent requests for my clean singing voice! With Angela Gossow as management and Napalm Records just as passionate as I am about this new project, I’m fortunate to have found a home amongst friends and colleagues who are supportive and encouraging of my full musical spectrum. This album will also feature members of the Arch Enemy family, both current and past, as well as many of the other great artists I have had the pleasure of sharing a stage with throughout my career. So many respected artists have invited me into their music over the years, now it’s time to bring them into my world. Thank you to all my incredible fans around the world – this music is for you!”

Thomas Caser, Napalm Records CEO states:
“A true pleasure to announce this signing today. We are looking forward to this cooperation with one of the most talented front-ladies and artists in today’s business!”

The ALISSA project is about style and substance, with White-Gluz affirming, “This album will be very personal. I have a lot of ideas, songs, lyrics, and compositions built up in my brain over the years, I want to get them out this way.” White-Gluz is stretching her creative muscles and trying new things in a dynamic way.”

Most people know Alissa from being in Arch Enemy, where she focuses mostly on her growling vocals. With creating ALISSA it is the perfect platform for presenting her clean singing voice more often as well as delivering other techniques we all have heard from other works with bands. While the project is taking shape, some of the confirmed guests so far include past and present members of Arch Enemy and Kamelot, as well as Doyle from The Misfits. More creative partnerships will be revealed as this exciting and delightfully nebulous project develops and grows. In the meantime, White-Gluz continues to flesh out the material while recruiting players.

ALISSA is essentially another vehicle for White-Gluz to display her talents and an entity that has no boundaries and therein lies the musical thrill — for Alissa White-Gluz and her listeners. An album is already scheduled for 2017 and tour dates will follow around the album release as well. Stay tuned for many more exciting details and info to follow!

For More Info Visit:
http://www.facebook.com/napalmrecords
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KAMELOT: Video Premiere For ‘Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy)’ Featuring Alissa White-Gluz Online

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 10, 2015
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KAMELOT‘s new video ‘Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy)’ featuring Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy) is here! From KAMELOT‘s new album “Haven” available on Napalm Records.

The video takes off where Kamelot‘s ‘Insomnia’ video ends and takes the listener into the outside environment of this dystopian world. Where the citizen is zero and only the privileged live in a lavish lifestyle. Surveillance over society is everywhere, even a fly on the wall can be the watching eyes of the Monarchy. Only a Revolution will make a change!

Celebrate the exclusive video premiere together with KAMELOT at this location.

Don’t miss KAMELOT live on their “World Haven Tour” this September-December:

17.09.2015 FR – Paris / La Cigale
18.09.2015 DE – Köln / Essigfabrik
19.09.2015 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
20.09.2015 DE – Bochum / Zeche
22.09.2015 DE – Berlin / Postbahnhof am Ostbahnhof
24.09.2015 DK – Rødovre / Kulturhuset Viften
25.09.2015 SE – Gothenburg / Trädgår’n
26.09.2015 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
27.09.2015 SE – Stockholm / Debaser Medis
29.09.2015 FI – Jyväskylä / Lutakko
01.10.2015 FI – Joensuu / Kerubi
02.10.2015 FI – Seinäjoki / Rytmikorjaamo
03.10.2015 FI – Helsinki / Circus
05.10.2015 LT – Vilnius / Forum Palace
06.10.2015 PL – Warszawa / Club Progresja
08.10.2015 IT – Milano / Live Music Club
10.10.2015 JP – Tokyo / Loud Park Festival
13.10.2015 FR – Strasbourg / La Laiterie
14.10.2015 FR – Lyon / Ninkasi Kao
16.10.2015 NL – Tilburg / Poppodium 013

For More Info Visit:
http://www.kamelot.com
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ARCH ENEMY: Posted Second Part Of Track By Track Video

Posted by Stargazer on June 6, 2014
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ARCH ENEMY will release their upcoming album, “War Eternal”, this June via Century Media Records. The band has recently launched the second part of the Track By Track video with Michael Amott (guitar) and new vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. The video can be seen below:

Previously ARCH ENEMY posted the first part of this Track By Track on Youtube, which can be seen below:

ArchEnemy-AlissaThe band’s new vocalist Alissa White-Gluz jumped so hard on stage that she broke her riser into pieces, resulting in a broken rib when she fell during one of the band’s first 10 shows.  She explained in an online posting: “Anyone at that show who saw me body slam through the fucking riser could imagine there would be some damage. But I’m a stubborn fuck and I waited a few shows before going to get x-rays, ultrasounds and blood tests. The damage to my head, arms and legs is just bad bruising, there is no apparent organ damage and no internal bleeding. Unfortunately, there is a compound break on one rib and severe bruising around several others. Good news is that the pieces of the rib are well aligned to heal back in place!” She added: “The doctor forbade me to continue playing shows… But cancelling shows would hurt way worse.”

 

ARCH ENEMY “War Eternal” release dates:

SWEDEN / JAPAN (through Trooper Entertainment): Wednesday, June 4, 2014.
GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / FINLAND / AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, June 6, 2014.
UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, June 9, 2014.
USA / CANADA / ITALY / SPAIN / POLAND: Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

 

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Audio Interview With ARCH ENEMY: Alissa White-Gluz Talks About “War Eternal” And Joining The Band

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 4, 2014
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Interview by Tarja Virmakari

Swedish death metallers ARCH ENEMY was formed in Halmstad (Sweden) in 1996. Angela Gossow was successful as the band’s lead vocalist from 2000 to 2014, changing extreme metal completely to a new level. However then she decided to “retire” to become the Manager of the band, and contacted THE AGONIST singer Alissa White-Gluz, proposing her to take her place as lead vocalist in ARCH ENEMY. These are the facts in two words. So right away Alissa was involved, together with Michael Amott (on guitars from 1996–present), in the songwriting process for ARCH ENEMY‘s 10th studio album “War Eternal”, which will be released on Century Media Records on June 10th. This album confirms that with Alissa, the band has a new weapon, to open a whole new chapter for Arch Enemy. “War Eternal” includes 13 tracks which offer a nostalgic nod to the past and a stunning example of what’s possible in the future.

Just a couple of days ago Tarja Virmakari had a chance to interview Alissa, catching up with her on ARCH ENEMY‘s tour. Alissa spoke widely about joining the band and how ARCH ENEMY fans have welcomed her. Of course the main topic was their upcoming album “War Eternal”, both Alissa and Tarja agreed on the fact that the album’s main key-word is ENERGY and it is full of details. To hear more, please join the conversation below.

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ARCH ENEMY: Announce New Singer

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 17, 2014
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In early June 2014, ARCH ENEMY will unleash their 9th studio album, “War Eternal,” worldwide via Century Media Records and Trooper Entertainment in Japan. With this upcoming release, the band will introduce a new member to their ranks: Alissa White-Gluz, former vocalist of Canadian extreme metallers THE AGONIST. Angela Gossow, who joined ARCH ENEMY in 2000 and made her debut on the now classic Wages Of Sin (2001), will be stepping down as front-woman and focusing on management, while Alissa takes her place.

Angela Gossow comments:
“Dear ARCH ENEMY fans, this is not easy to tell you…I have decided to step down from being ARCH ENEMY’s voice of anger. After 13 years of pure fucking metal, 6 studio albums and countless tours through five continents, I feel the need to enter a different phase in my life, be with my family and pursue other interests. I will however remain business manager for ARCH ENEMY, and I will continue to develop my artist management roster.
I am staying true to my heavy metal roots, just leaving the spotlight so to speak. I am passing the torch to the super talented Alissa White-Gluz, whom I’ve known as a dear friend and a superb vocalist for many years. I always thought she deserved a chance to shine – and now she’s getting it. Just like I got that chance back in 2001.
I want to thank all ARCH ENEMY fans, our labels Century Media (worldwide) and Trooper Entertainment (Japan), our dedicated road crew, and in particular Michael, Daniel and Sharlee for their love and support throughout all these years. It’s been one hell of a ride! We conquered every situation, made it through thick & thin together in the most exciting and rewarding time of my life. Thank you all for being there with me on stage, in front of the stage, and backstage. You have touched my heart, and I hope I was able to give something back to you. I am grateful for the wonderful memories – I will cherish them forever!
I am looking forward to the next decade of ARCH ENEMY madness! Right now I am listening through rough mixes of the new studio album and I am blown away! 2014 will see a renewed ARCH ENEMY at the top of their game. I am proud to be part of this ARCH ENEMY chapter, albeit in a different way – revving up the engines behind the scenes. I hope to see you in front of the stage; I will join you there this time. Let the killing begin, once again!”

Alissa White-Gluz comments: 
“I am very honoured and happy to announce a new chapter in my life and musical career beginning now; I have joined forces with one of my all-time favourite and globally respected bands, ARCH ENEMY. ‘Wages of Sin’ was the first metal album I ever bought, and it was love at first listen. It is not often that you get a phone call from your favorite band asking you to join! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such amazingly talented musicians whom I also consider great friends. I look forward to being able to write and perform at a whole new level now with ARCH ENEMY! Music is forever, metal is limitless and this is only the beginning!”
Chief song-writer and band leader Michael Amott, who founded ARCH ENEMY in 1995, comments:
“We are eternally grateful to Angela for all her passion, hard work and talent. Her legacy is tremendous and will always be a big part of the band’s history. We feel great pride in what has been achieved in the past, but also look forward to new battles and new victories. We welcome Alissa with open arms – and we hope you will have open ears. We might have just created our most wicked metal opus yet with our upcoming album ‘War Eternal’!”

On March 20th, 2014 ARCH ENEMY will present the video for the album’s title track, ‘War Eternal’. Stay tuned.
ARCH ENEMY Confirmed Live Dates:
23.05.2014 Turbohalle, Bucharest, Romania
24.05.2014 Metal Summer Festival, Istanbul, Turkey
25.05.2014 Mixtape 5 , Sofia, Bulgaria
27.05.2014 Majestic Music Club, Bratislava, Slovakia
29.05.2014 Rock and Roll Arena, Romagnano Sesia (Novara), Italy
30.05.2014 New Age Club, Roncade, Italy
02.06.2014 L’Etage, Rennes, France
03.06.2014 Le 106, Rouen, France
04.06.2014 La Laiterie, Strasbourg, France
05.06.2014 Rosenhof, Osnabrück, Germany
07.06.2014 Sweden Rock Festival, Sölvesborg, Sweden
09.06.2014 Studio USF, Bergen, Norway
10.06.2014 John Dee, Oslo, Norway
11.06.2014 Copenhell, Copenhagen, Denmark
13.06.2014 Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany
14.06.2014 Conrad Sohm, Dornbirn, Austria
15.06.2014 Nova Rock – Nickelsdorf, Austria
27.06.2014 Rock am Härtsfeldsee, Dischingen, Germany
09.07.2014 RockMaraton, Pecs, Hungary
11.07.2014 Rock Harz Open Air, Ballenstedt, Germany
12.07.2014 Masters Of Rock, Vizovice, Czech Republic
13.07.2014 Seven Festival, Wegorzewo, Poland
19.07.2014 Dong Open Air, Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
02.08.2014 Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany
07.08.2014 Getaway Rock, Gävle, Sweden
08.08.2014 Leyendas Del Rock, Alicante, Spain
09.08.2014 Alcatraz Metal Festival, Kortrijk, Belgium
14.08.2014 Summer Breeze, Dinkelsbühl, Germany
17.08.2014 Alt-Fest, Kettering, UK
22.09.2014 Re:Republic, Minsk, Belarus
23.09.2014 Yunost’, Kiev, Ukraine
25.09.2014 Arena Hall, Krasnodar, Russia
27.09.2014 Glav Club, Moscow, Russia
28.09.2014 Zal Ozhidaniya, Saint Petersburg, Russia
30.09.2014 Otdykh Club, Novosibirsk, Russia
01.10.2014 Angar Club, Omsk, Russia
03.10.2014 Tele Club, Yekaterinburg, Russia

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