The album is self-released by the band and contains following songs:
Elenu Tiamatu
Nuremberg 1561
Devourer of Dreams
The Hissing Sound of Ouroboros
Daughters of the Sun
The Lotus Scimitar
At the Feet of Ereshkigal
All the seven tracks, in their own way, represent some part of the inspirational dark philosophy and mystic phenomena that continues to challenge mankinds’ perception of reality. “Al Chem” was recorded at Top Floor Studios under the very talented Jakob Herrmann. It was mixed by the well known Roberto Laghi and mastered at Bohus Sound Recording by the legend Dragan Tanaskovic. Check out the single “At the feet of Ereshkigal” via spotify, here:
Formed in 2006, Gothenburg’s atmospheric Death/Black Metallers NOX VORAGO‘s goal has always been, and always will be to create something inspired by the entire width of the metal scene, thus incorporating the elements they like into their music and creating a well-written chaos without confines.
Legendary Gothenburg melodic death metal pioneers, DARK TRANQUILLITY, will release a 7inch single featuring the two tracks “The Absolute” and “Time Out Of Place”, which have so far only been released as bonus tracks of the Ltd. Edition CD version of their latest album “Atoma”. These songs are the most experimental and daring tracks ever from the D.T. camp, featuring a very different approach than their usual brand of melodic death metal.
You can listen to a medley of both songs here:
The “The Absolute” 7inch will be released on March 24th, 2017 and is now available for pre-order in the following vinyl colors and limitations:
Black – limited to 500 copies
Red – limited to 100 copies, exclusively available at CMDistro EU
White – limited to 200 copies
Blue – limited to 200 copies, only available at the merch stand on the band’s upcoming European tour
DARK TRANQUILLITY have also announced further European headline shows right after their tour with AMON AMARTH and OMNIUM GATHERUM. They will be accompanied by German melodic death metal outfit NAILED TO OBSCURITY and also on some dates by OMNIUM GATHERUM or WOLFHEART. Here are the exact dates and line-ups:
16.04.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob**
17.04.2017 Leiden (The Netherlands) – Gebr. de Nobel* *
18.04.2017 Aschaffenburg (Germany) – Colos-Saal****
19.04.2017 Mannheim (Germany) – 7er Club*
20.04.2017 Lucerne (Switzerland) – Schüür*
21.04.2017 München (Germany) – Technikum*
22.04.2017 Budapest (Hungary) – Barba Negra Club*
23.04.2017 Bratislava (Slovakia) – Randal Club*
24.04.2017 Ostrava (Czech Republic) – Barrak Club*
27.04.2017 Gdansk (Poland) – B-90 Club*
28.04.2017 Riga (Latvia) – Melna Piektdiena*
29.04.2017 Tallinn (Estonia) – Klubi Tapper*
30.04.2017 Tampere (Finland) – Yo Talo***
01.05.2017 Helsinki (Finland) – Nosturi***
03.05.2017 Stockholm (Sweden) – Fryhuset Klubben*
04.05.2017 Örebro (Sweden) – Frimis Salonger*
05.05.2017 Karmoy (Norway) – Karmoygeddon Metal Festival
06.05.2017 Gothenburg (Sweden) – Trädgarn*
*) with NAILED TO OBSCURITY
**) with OMNIUM GATHERUM & NAILED TO OBSCURITY
***) with WOLFHEART & NAILED TO OBSCURITY
****) with OMNIUM GATHERUM
DARK TRANQUILLITY live:
04.03.2017 Umea (Sweden) – House of Metal
European Tour with Amon Amarth & Omnium Gatherum
23.03.2017 Utrecht (Netherlands) – Tivoli
24.03.2017 Erfurt (Germany) – Thüringenhalle
25.03.2017 Cologne (Germany) – Palladium
26.03.2017Ravensburg (Germany) – Oberschwabenhalle
27.03.2017 Pratteln (Switzerland) – Z7
28.03.2017 San Dona Di Pave (Italy) – Revolver Music Hall
29.03.2017 Bologna (Italy) – Estragon
30.03.2017 Innsbruck (Austria) – Music Hall
31.03.2017 Vienna (Austria) – Szene Wien*
01.04.2017 Linz (Austria) – Posthof
02.04.2017 Graz (Austria) – Orpheum
03.04.2017 Nürnberg (Germany) – Hirsch*
04.04.2017 Saarbrücken (Germany) – Saarlandhalle
05.04.2017 Besançon (France) – La Rodia
06.04.2017 Marseille (France) – Le Cabaret Aléatoire
07.03.2017 Bordeaux (France) – Le Rocher de Palmer
08.04.2017 Toulouse (France) – Le Bikini
09.04.2017 Barcelona (Spain) – Razzmatazz 2*
10.04.2017 Malaga (Spain) – Paris 15
11.04.2017 Burgos (Spain) – Hangar
12.04.2017 Zaragoza (Spain) – Teatro de las Esquinas
14.04.2017 Caen (France) – Le Cargo
15.04.2017 Nancy (France) – L’Autre Canal
*) headline show without Amon Amarth
Atoma European Tour 2017
16.04.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob**
17.04.2017 Leiden (The Netherlands) – Gebr. de Nobel* *
18.04.2017 Aschaffenburg (Germany) – Colos-Saal****
19.04.2017 Mannheim (Germany) – 7er Club*
20.04.2017 Lucerne (Switzerland) – Schüür*
21.04.2017 München (Germany) – Technikum*
22.04.2017 Budapest (Hungary) – Barba Negra Club*
23.04.2017 Bratislava (Slovakia) – Randal Club*
24.04.2017 Ostrava (Czech Republic) – Barrak Club*
27.04.2017 Gdansk (Poland) – B-90 Club*
28.04.2017 Riga (Latvia) – Melna Piektdiena*
29.04.2017 Tallinn (Estonia) – Klubi Tapper*
30.04.2017 Tampere (Finland) – Yo Talo***
01.05.2017 Helsinki (Finland) – Nosturi***
03.05.2017 Stockholm (Sweden) – Fryhuset Klubben*
04.05.2017 Örebro (Sweden) – Frimis Salonger*
05.05.2017 Karmoy (Norway) – Karmoygeddon Metal Festival
06.05.2017 Gothenburg (Sweden) – Trädgarn*
*) with NAILED TO OBSCURITY
**) with OMNIUM GATHERUM & NAILED TO OBSCURITY
***) with WOLFHEART & NAILED TO OBSCURITY
****) with OMNIUM GATHERUM
After the successful release of their highly acclaimed new full-length album Atoma, legendary Gothenburg melodic death metal pioneers, DARK TRANQUILLITY, have been nominated for the Swedish Grammis Awards!
Frontman Mikael Stanne comments, “We are honored that in a year of amazing Swedish albums our own Atoma has been nominated for the Swedish Grammis awards. We are indeed in good company among the nominees and we cannot wait for the awards ceremony and the inevitable party afterwards!”
DARK TRANQUILLITY just recently announced a European tour with no less than Swedish heavy metal Vikings, AMON AMARTH, and their Finnish label mates, OMNIUM GATHERUM, and also some headline shows. See below for all dates. More dates will be announced soon!
DARK TRANQUILLITY Live Dates:
27.01.2017 Saint Petersburg (Russia) – Aurora Concert Hall*
28.01.2017 Minsk (Belarus) – Re:Public *
29.01.2017 Moscow (Russia) – Yotaspace*
30.01.2017 Yekaterinburg (Russia) – Dom Peghati*
04.03.2017 Umea (Sweden) – House of Metal*
23.03.2017 Utrecht (Netherlands) – Tivoli**
24.03.2017 Erfurt (Germany) – Thüringenhalle**
25.03.2017 Cologne (Germany) – Palladium**
26.03.2017Ravensburg (Germany) – Oberschwabenclub**
27.03.2017 Pratteln (Switzerland) – Z7**
28.03.2017 San Donà Di Piave (Italy) – Revolver Music Hall*
29.03.2017 Bologna (Italy) – Estragon**
30.03.2017 Innsbruck (Austria) – Music Hall**
31.03.2017 Vienna (Austria) – Szene Wien*
01.04.2017 Linz (Austria) – Posthof**
02.04.2017 Graz (Austria) – Orpheum**
03.04.2017 Nürnberg (Germany) – Hirsch*
04.04.2017 Saarbrücken (Germany) – Saarlandhalle**
05.04.2017 Besançon (France) – La Rodia**
06.04.2017 Marseille (France) – Le Cabaret Aléatoire**
07.03.2017 Bordeaux (France) – Le Rocher de Palmer**
08.04.2017 Toulouse (France) – Le Bikini**
09.04.2017 Barcelona (Spain) – Razzmatazz 2*
10.04.2017 Malaga (Spain) – Paris 15**
11.04.2017 Burgos (Spain) – Hangar**
12.04.2017 Zaragoza (Spain) – Teatro de las Esquinas**
13.04.2017 Nantes (France) – Le Ferrailleur*
14.04.2017 Caen (France) – Le Cargo**
15.04.2017 Nancy (France) – L’Autre Canal**
16.04.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob*
17.04.2017 Leiden (Netherlands) – Gebr. Nobel*
18.04.2017 Aschaffenburg (Germany) – Colos Saal*
03.05.2017 Stockholm (Sweden) – Fryshuset Klubben*
04.05.2017 Karmøy (Norway) – Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
06.05.2017 Gothenburg (Sweden) – Trädgårn*
*Dark Tranquillity headline show
**with Amon Amarth
Legendary Gothenburg melodic death metal pioneers, DARK TRANQUILLITY, announced a European tour with no less than Swedish heavy metal Vikings, AMON AMARTH, and their Finnish label mates , OMNIUM GATHERUM, and also some headline shows, supporting their new album “Atoma” which was released to great acclaim earlier this month on Century Media Records.
Get set to “raise your horns” with AMON AMARTH, DARK TRANQUILLITY and OMNIUM GATHERUM at the following shows:
23.03.2017 Utrecht (Netherlands) – Tivoli
24.03.2017 Erfurt (Germany) – Thüringenhalle
25.03.2017 Cologne (Germany) – Palladium
26.03.2017 Ravensburg (Germany) – Oberschwabenclub
27.03.2017 Pratteln (Switzerland) – Z7
28.03.2017 Italy tbc.*
29.03.2017 Bologna (Italy) – Estragon
30.03.2017 Innsbruck (Austria) – Music Hall
31.03.2017 Vienna (Austria) – Szene Wien*
31.03.2017 Nassfeld (Austria) – Full Metal Mountain Festival (**only Amon Amarth)
01.04.2017 Linz (Austria) – Posthof
02.04.2017 Graz (Austria) – Orpheum
03.04.2017 Nürnberg (Germany) – Hirsch*
04.04.2017 Saarbrücken (Germany) – Saarlandhalle
05.04.2017 Besançon (France) – La Rodia
06.04.2017 Marseille (France) – Le Cabaret Aléatoire
07.03.2017 Bordeaux (France) – Le Rocher de Palmer
08.04.2017 Toulouse (France) – Le Bikini
09.04.2017 Barcelona (Spain) – Razzmatazz 2*
10.04.2017 Malaga (Spain) – Paris 15
11.04.2017 Burgos (Spain) – Hangar
12.04.2017 Zaragoza (Spain) – Teatro de las Esquinas
14.04.2017 Caen (France) – Le Cargo
15.04.2017 Nancy (France) – L’Autre Canal
16.04.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob*
*) headline show without Amon Amarth
AMON AMARTH comment, “We are having so much fun on our current European tour we decided we needed to come back and to do it again! We are definitely looking forward to playing some new places. This time we will continue the fun and lay waste to the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria, France & Spain with Dark Tranquillity and Omnium Gatherum. The shows will be fantastic, beer soaked nights of heavy metal. We look forward to seeing our crazy berserker fans, and we warn you to get ready to fight, pillage and RAISE YOUR HORNS!”
DARK TRANQUILLITY follows up, “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll bring ‘Atoma’ to the European stages early next year. We have the honour of being the main support to our countrymen in Amon Amarth on their upcoming trek. Horns up!”
DARK TRANQUILLITY are currently touring in North America. The exact dates can be found below.
Further European dates will be announced soon!
All DARK TRANQUILLITY upcoming live shows:
North America Headline tour with Swallow The Sun, Enforcer and Starkill
25.11.2016 Rickshaw Theatre, North Vancouver, Canada
26.11.2016 El Corazon, Seattle, WA
27.11.2016 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
28.11.2016 PBJ’s, Reno, NV
29.11.2016 Slim’s, San Francisco, CA
30.11.2016 City National Grove, Anaheim, CA
01.12.2016 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
02.12.2016 LVCS, Las Vegas, NV
03.12.2016 Club Red, Mesa, AZ
05.12.2016 Trees, Dallas, TX
06.12.2016 Cine El Rey, Mcallen, TX
07.12.2016 Scout Bar, Houston, TX
European Tour with Amon Amarth, Omnium Gatherum
23.03.2017 Utrecht (Netherlands) – Tivoli
24.03.2017 Erfurt (Germany) – Thüringenhalle
25.03.2017 Cologne (Germany) – Palladium
26.03.2017 Ravensburg (Germany) – Oberschwabenclub
27.03.2017 Pratteln (Switzerland) – Z7
28.03.2017 Italy tbc.*
29.03.2017 Bologna (Italy) – Estragon
30.03.2017 Innsbruck (Austria) – Music Hall
31.03.2017 Vienna (Austria) – Szene Wien*
31.03.2017 Nassfeld (Austria) – Full Metal Mountain Festival (**only Amon Amarth)
01.04.2017 Linz (Austria) – Posthof
02.04.2017 Graz (Austria) – Orpheum
03.04.2017 Nürnberg (Germany) – Hirsch*
04.04.2017 Saarbrücken (Germany) – Saarlandhalle
05.04.2017 Besançon (France) – La Rodia
06.04.2017 Marseille (France) – Le Cabaret Aléatoire
07.03.2017 Bordeaux (France) – Le Rocher de Palmer
08.04.2017 Toulouse (France) – Le Bikini
09.04.2017 Barcelona (Spain) – Razzmatazz 2*
10.04.2017 Malaga (Spain) – Paris 15
11.04.2017 Burgos (Spain) – Hangar
12.04.2017 Zaragoza (Spain) – Teatro de las Esquinas
14.04.2017 Caen (France) – Le Cargo
15.04.2017 Nancy (France) – L’Autre Canal
16.04.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob*
*) headline show without Amon Amarth
Gothenburg melodic death metal pioneers, DARK TRANQUILLITY, have now released a video for the song “Forward Momentum”. Watch it below.
The video was filmed in the far North of Sweden near Kiruna by Vesa Ranta (ex-Sentenced, The Man-Eating Tree drummer) and directed by Harri Haataja. Vesa Ranta and DARK TRANQUILLITY already share a long history. Niklas Sundin created the cover artwork for the Sentenced album “Crimson” back in the year 2000 and both bands toured together shortly after. In 2008 DARK TRANQUILLITY honored their friends with a cover version of “Broken” on the 20th Anniversary compilation of their label Century Media.
On November 4th, 2016, DARK TRANQUILLITY will release their 11th album “Atoma” worldwide through Century Media Records.
“Atoma” is available for pre-order at CMDistro.com! The album is available as Ltd. 2CD Mediabook in Slipcase (Europe only) or Ltd. 2CD Digipak (North America only), as CD Jewelcase and Gatefold LP+CD.
The bonus disc features the songs “The Absolute” and “Time Out Of Place”, which will be exclusively available on the Ltd. CD editions of “Atoma” and won’t appear on the digital album.
The gatefold LP is available in different vinyl colors and also includes the full album on CD.
Black vinyl – available worldwide
Blue vinyl – signed, limited to 400 copies, exclusively available at Bengans in Sweden
Dark Green – limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at CDon in Scandinavia
Clear vinyl – limited to 400 copies, only available in North America
Transparent Blue vinyl – limited to 300 copies exclusive through CMDistro.com in North America
Transparent Red vinyl – limited to 200 copies, exclusively available through CMDistro.com in Europe
You can also get exclusive merch bundles at Levykauppa Äx, EMP and Nuclear Blast!
North American fans can catch the band live this fall/winter. A European tour in early 2017 will be announced soon!
DARK TRANQUILLITY live:
North America Headline tour with Swallow The Sun, Enforcer and Starkill
04.11.2016 The Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY
05.11.2016 Palladium Upstairs, Worcester, MA
06.11.2016 Trocadero Theater, Philadelphia, PA
07.11.2016 The Filmore, Silver Spring, MD
08.11.2016 Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, NY
09.11.2016 Foufonues Electriques, Montreal, Canada
10.11.2016 Le Cercle, Quebec, Canada
11.11.2016 Mavericks, Ottawa, Canada
12.11.2016 The Opera House, Toronto, Canada
13.11.2016 Token Lounge, Westland, MI
14.11.2016 The Altar Bar, Pittsburgh, PA
15.11.2016 The Agora Theatre & Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
16.11.2016 Park Street Saloon, Columbus, OH
19.11.2016 Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, MN
20.11.2016 Fubar, Saint Louis, MO
22.11.2016 Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
25.11.2016 Rickshaw Theatre, North Vancouver, Canada
26.11.2016 El Corazon, Seattle, WA
27.11.2016 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
28.11.2016 PBJ’s, Reno, NV
29.11.2016 Slim’s, San Francisco, CA
30.11.2016 City National Grove, Anaheim, CA
01.12.2016 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
02.12.2016 LVCS, Las Vegas, NV
03.12.2016 Club Red, Mesa, AZ
05.12.2016 Trees, Dallas, TX
06.12.2016 Cine El Rey, Mcallen, TX
07.12.2016 Scout Bar, Houston, TX
On November 4th, 2016, DARK TRANQUILLITY will release their 11th album “Atoma” worldwide through Century Media Records. The band has now released an animated video for the album’s title track! You can watch it here:
The band comments: “The title track is one of the catchiest and most direct numbers on “Atoma” and already feels like a future live favourite. The first 30 seconds could be heard on one of our studio documentary clips, but here is “Atoma” in its full glory. Enjoy!”
As of now, “Atoma” is available for pre-order at CMDistro.com! The album is available as Ltd. 2CD Mediabook in Slipcase (Europe only) or Ltd. 2CD Digipak (North America only), as CD Jewelcase and Gatefold LP+CD.
The bonus disc features the songs “The Absolute” and “Time Out Of Place” showcasing a very different side of the band. Recorded and mixed by Anders Lagerfors at Nacksving studios, these tracks are among the darkest and most brooding ever from the band, but their experimental nature make them far removed from the usual metal territory.
The band explains, “A lot of our songs start out as pieces of music written on piano/ keyboards before getting transformed into guitar driven metal. With this recording, we wanted to explore what would happen if we instead let the material take another direction, and we’re extremely thrilled by the result.”
These songs will exclusively be available on the Ltd. CD editions of “Atoma” and won’t appear on the digital album.
The gatefold LP is available in different vinyl colors and also includes the full album on CD.
Black vinyl – available worldwide
Blue vinyl – limited to 400 copies, exclusively available at Bengans in Sweden
Dark Green – limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at CDon in Scandinavia
Clear vinyl – limited to 400 copies, only available in North America
Transparent Blue vinyl – limited to 300 copies exclusive through CMDistro.com in North America
Transparent Red vinyl – limited to 200 copies, exclusively available through CMDistro.com in Europe
You can also pre-order the digital album at one of the following outlets and instantly get the tracks “Atoma” and the previously released “The Pitiless”! iTunes AmazonMP3
“Atoma” was recorded at Rogue Music in Gothenburg, the studio owned by D.T. keyboardist Martin Brändström. Mixing duties were handled by David Castillo, known for his work with bands such as Katatonia, Opeth and Candlemass. The striking cover artwork was once again created by the band’s guitarist Niklas Sundin.
North American fans can catch the band live this fall/winter. A European tour in early 2017 will be announced soon!
DARK TRANQUILLITY live:
North America Headline tour with Swallow The Sun, Enforcer and Starkill
04.11.2016 The Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY
05.11.2016 Palladium Upstairs, Worcester, MA
06.11.2016 Trocadero Theater, Philadelphia, PA
07.11.2016 The Filmore, Silver Spring, MD
08.11.2016 Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, NY
09.11.2016 Foufonues Electriques, Montreal, Canada
10.11.2016 Le Cercle, Quebec, Canada
11.11.2016 Mavericks, Ottawa, Canada
12.11.2016 The Opera House, Toronto, Canada
13.11.2016 Token Lounge, Westland, MI
14.11.2016 The Altar Bar, Pittsburgh, PA
15.11.2016 The Agora Theatre & Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
16.11.2016 Park Street Saloon, Columbus, OH
19.11.2016 Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, MN
20.11.2016 Fubar, Saint Louis, MO
22.11.2016 Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
25.11.2016 Rickshaw Theatre, North Vancouver, Canada
26.11.2016 El Corazon, Seattle, WA
27.11.2016 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
28.11.2016 PBJ’s, Reno, NV
29.11.2016 Slim’s, San Francisco, CA
30.11.2016 City National Grove, Anaheim, CA
01.12.2016 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
02.12.2016 LVCS, Las Vegas, NV
03.12.2016 Club Red, Mesa, AZ
05.12.2016 Trees, Dallas, TX
06.12.2016 Cine El Rey, Mcallen, TX
07.12.2016 Scout Bar, Houston, TX
