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ENSLAVED: Enter The Studio

Posted by aliblackdiamond on April 20, 2017
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It’s been over two years since the release of critically acclaimed album “In Times”, and now Norway’s progressive metal legends ENSLAVED have entered the studio again to record their 14th, yet untitled full-length release. Aiming for both wilder and yet more progressive and melodic horizons, the band who celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, never ceases to surprise and challenge their fans; they will once again step up to the plate. The recordings are taking place at Duper & Solslottet Studios in Bergen throughout April, and will be mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. With its epic touch, the album promises to be original and refreshing – and to contain some surprising new elements.

“It is absolutely fantastic to be in the studio with these new songs”, states mastermind Ivar Bjørnson. “So many doors were opened with »In Times« and the times (sic) that followed; for us as a band, for me as a composer and I guess for us all on a personal level. I have never worked this hard to put together music for an album before, and that intensity continues into the studio where everybody is giving their everything, every hour of every day. We are a tighter unit than ever before, which is obvious sonically. The concept conjured by myself and old war-brother Grutle is the strongest we have worked with. Finally, I am proud that we have taken more risks than ever before, and one in particular – and it is yielding awesome results. What does that mean? Stay tuned to find out!”

The eye-catching cover and artwork is once again being currently created by renowned designer and painter Truls Espedal. More info will be revealed soon!

In the meantime, enjoy ENSLAVED‘s latest album “In Times” that was released in March 2015 via Nuclear Blast, which blew away both fans and journalists. Secure your physical copy here.

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DRAGONFORCE: Reveal Details Of New Album “Reaching Into Infinity”

Posted by aliblackdiamond on February 8, 2017
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International metal superstars DRAGONFORCE have revealed details of their forthcoming, brand new studio album. “Reaching Into Infinity” will be released via EarMUSIC on May 19th on CD, LP and a special edition CD and DVD.

Recording the bulk of the album at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden, with producer Jens Bogren, the band also laid down tracks while touring their “Killer Elite” best of album, utilising Lamerluser Studios, London UK. Dark Lane Studios, Witney, UK, as well as the bands own Evil1 Studios in Charleville-Mézières, France and Shredforce One Studios, CA USA.

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“We were flying out, playing a festival, then back into the studio, then back out again”, explains bassplayer Frédéric Leclercq, who also handled the majority of songwriting on this album. “It was very intense and very tiring. I obviously played bass but also a lot of rhythm guitar, electric and acoustic, and lost my temper a few times – I think we all did at some point, because we wanted to deliver nothing but the best.”

For their seventh studio album, DRAGONFORCE have opened up their sound like never before, capturing the fierce, forlorn and fun with both menace and melody.

“I think we have proven that playing fast was something we were good at, so this time I wanted to bring even more diversity into our music.” Fred continues. “It’s great to challenge ourselves instead of staying in a comfort zone, and I really wanted to experiment with Marc’s vocals. I think people are going to be surprised at his brutality!”

The first album to feature Gee Anzalone, the Italian drummer has laid down an insanely impressive performance to provide the perfect backbone to the DRAGONFORCE sound, which of course still boasts the bands trademark crazy-fast solos, courtesy of guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman.

The band will give fans their first taste of the new songs in a live setting at a very exclusive one-off show at Camden Town, London’s Black Heart venue, on April 12th. Says guitarist Sam Totman:

“This is going to be insane! We always like to kick things off with some intimate shows and this will be the smallest London show we’ve done since doing 3 consecutive weeks at The Barfly back in 2005. It’s going to be a wild sweaty party!”

Tickets go on sale Friday 10th February – for more info check http://www.ourblackheart.com/events/2017/4/12/dragonforce

“The title of the album explains pretty much what we are trying to do with our music” Fred concludes. “Today’s world is really crazy – there is fear of the future, uncertainty. But the power of music is infinite, and it can give strength and hope to people.”

‘Reaching Into Infinity’ will be released via EarMUSIC on May 19th and will be available on the following formats:

Standard Edition

1. Reaching into Infinity
2. Ashes of the Dawn
3. Judgement Day
4. Astral Empire
5. Curse of Darkness
6. Silence
7. Midnight Madness
8. WAR!
9. Land of Shattered Dreams
10. The Edge of the World
11. Our Final Stand

Special Edition with multi-angle Bonus DVD:

Disc 1 – CD

1. Reaching into Infinity
2. Ashes of the Dawn
3. Judgement Day
4. Astral Empire
5. Curse of Darkness
6. Silence
7. Midnight Madness
8. WAR!
9. Land of Shattered Dreams
10. The Edge of the World
11. Our Final Stand

Bonus Tracks

12. Hatred and Revenge
13. Evil Dead

Disc 2 – Bonus DVD
DragonForce Live at Woodstock Festival Poland 2016

1. Holding On
2. Heroes of Our Time
3. Operation Ground and Pound
4. Holding On (Multi-angles)
5. Heroes of Our Time (Multi-angeles)
6. Operation Ground and Pound (Multi-Angles)

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Interview With Santeri Kallio, AMORPHIS: “We’re extremely excited to hear some feedback from the fans”

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 4, 2015
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Interview By Alison Booth

Finnish melancholic metal masters, AMORPHIS have just today (Friday 4th September) released their 12th album “Under The Red Cloud,” via Nuclear Blast Records. The album is produced, mixed and mastered by the world renowned Jens Bogren at his Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.

Seasoned veterans of the metal music scene, AMORPHIS at the end of last year celebrated the 20th anniversary of their classic album “Tales From The Thousand Lakes” by performing some special shows of the entire album.

Keyboard player Santeri Kallio displays the depths of his multitude of skills on “Under The Red Cloud”, also playing the Hammond organ, piano and even a church organ. I caught up with Santeri just a couple of days ago to discuss the album and he was very excited about its release. You can read a couple of excerpts from our chat and listen to the full interview on the audio player below.

Santeri Kallio

Discussing the forthcoming release of “Under The Red Cloud”, Santeri expressed:

“We’re extremely excited to finally hear some feedback from the true fans and audience! So far we’ve only seen some reviews from magazines and comments from journalists. After the album is released I think it’s the most exciting part and it would be nice to get the final CD in my hands!”

Santeri also revealed his thoughts on working with producer Jens Bogren:

“After our self produced ten years from ‘Far From The Sun’ to ‘The Beginning Of Times’, where we basically recorded some stuff to tape, if I compare that to Jens’ style, he was really strict. But on the other hand, I recorded my keyboards by myself and just went to Sweden to redo a couple of solos, for me it was pretty much the same. But I was there when we started to record the drums and it was pretty heavy stuff for Jan. We started at eight o’clock in the morning and we stopped maybe ten or eleven o’clock in the evening. All that time he was playing the drums and always Jens was shouting ‘give me more energy!’

Jens was really precise about the tuning and the timings and that we really get the best takes on the drums and all the instruments. He was just the right person to produce this album.”

Amorphis Band

AMORPHIS: Reveal Sixth “Under The Red Cloud” Making-Of Episode

Posted by aliblackdiamond on August 17, 2015
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In anticipation of their upcoming record “Under The Red Cloud” (out worldwide September 4th via Nuclear Blast), melancholic metal masters AMORPHIS release the sixth making-of episode today.

The clip gives an insight, about the vocal recordings, mix and mastering along the work with producer Jens Bogren. “I am very happy and can honestly say I’m pleased with everything”, Borgren commented.

Watch the episode #6 here:

Amorphis Band

Pre-order your copy of AMORPHIS‘ new release here: http://nblast.de/AmorphisRedCloudNB

If you missed the other trailers, watch them here:
Making-of episode #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r943QLN9Xxs
Making-of episode #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOvX_o9vyCg
Making-of episode #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qavdUXi4nno
Making-of-Episode #4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52YLXUA9Oa0
Making-of-Episode #5: https://youtu.be/6QBLvbzH6GE

Currently, the Suomi metallers have already released the first complete track of “Under The Red Cloud”, ‘Death Of A King’ (feat. Chrigel Glanzmann, ELUVEITIE, flute) and Martin Lope, ex-OPETH, percussion).
The lyric video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ql4Xe6MxQ4

Order the digital single directly here:
iTunes:  http://nblast.de/AmorphisRedCloudIT
NB MP3:  http://nblast.de/AmorphisDownloads
Amazon MP3: http://nblast.de/AmorphisDeathKingAZMP3
Google Play:  http://nblast.de/AmorphisDeathKingGP

AMORPHIS live:
»Tales From The Thousand Lakes« – 20th Anniversary Shows:
29.08. RUS      Moscow – Moscow Metal Meeting

“Under The Red Cloud” tour:
19.09. FIN       Helsinki-Tallinn – Radio Rock Cruise
26.09. FIN       Oulu – JaloTuska/Oulun Jäähalli
09.10. FIN       Lahti – Finlandia Klubi
10.10. FIN       Helsinki – The Circus
16.10. FIN       Turku – Logomo
17.10. FIN       Kouvola – House Of Rock
22.10. FIN       Tampere – Pakkahuone
23.10. FIN       Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
24.10. FIN       Joensuu – Kerubi
30.10. FIN       Jyväskylä – Lutakko
31.10. FIN       Leppävirta – Vesileppis-Areena

w/ NIGHTWISH, ARCH ENEMY
15.11. S          Stockholm – Stora Arenan
16.11. DK        Copenhagen – Falconer
17.11. D          Rostock – Mau (Headline Show)
18.11. D          Hamburg – O2 World
19.11. NL        Amsterdam – Heineken Music Hall
21.11. D          Oberhausen – Arena
22.11. F          Caen – Le Cargo (w/ ARCH ENEMY)
23.11. F          Lyon – Hall Tony Garnier
25.11. F          Paris – POPB
26.11. F          Toulouse – Le Zénith
27.11. F          Epinal – La Souris Verte (w/ ARCH ENEMY)
28.11. CH        Basel – St. Jakobshalle
29.11. I           Bologna – Unipol Arena
30.11. CH        Lausanne – Les Docks (Headline Show)
01.12. D          Munich – Zenith
02.12. A          Wörgl – Komma (Headline Show)
03.12. D          Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle
04.12. D          Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle
05.12. D          Nürnberg – Arena
06.12. D          Memmingen – Kaminwerk (Headline Show)
07.12. CZ        Prague – Tip Sport Arena Prague
08.12. A          Wien – Stadthalle
10.12. RO        Bucharest – Polivalenta Hall
12.12. H          Budapest – Arena
13.12. SK        Bratislava – Majestic Music Club (Headline Show)
14.12. D          Leipzig – Arena
15.12. D          Berlin  – Max-Schmeling-Halle
16.12. LUX      Luxembourg  – Rockhal
17.12. B          Antwerp  – Lotto Arena
19.12. UK        London  – Wembley SSE Arena
20.12. D          Cologne – Essigfabrik (Headline Show)

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SYMPHONY X: Mixing And Mastering Of New Album Completed

Posted by aliblackdiamond on April 11, 2015
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New Jersey progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have announced via their official website that the mixing and mastering of their new album is complete. They also stated:

“The process was handled by Jens Bogren, who also did our last two cds, and who did an amazing job as always.

As for the artwork, we turned once again to Warren Flanagan. Warren has worked on our last two cd’s as well, and can also be relied upon for amazing work.

We will be wrapping up the booklet layout and finalizing things over the next couple of weeks. The band is really excited about this one, and we anxiously look forward to getting it out there to everyone.

In also-long-awaited fan club news, SXW will be having it’s LONG-waited relaunch on May 1st, 2015 with pre-orders for our second fan club cd to follow. Previous CotM members should contact Jax to ensure that your contact info is current, particularly those awaiting cds. To kick off the relaunch of the fan club, we’ll be offering some limited edition/one of a kind Sym X merch bundles to members; we’ll post a special announcement at the end of the month with more info and instructions on how new members can join. Thanks for your patience!”

Symphony X

MYRATH: Producer Jens Bogren Working On New Album

Posted by aliblackdiamond on December 4, 2014
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Tunisian metallers MYRATH have announced that producer Jens Bogren is working along with Kevin Codfert on their new album, which will be the follow-up to “Tales Of The Sands”. The band announced the news via their official Facebook page:

“Myrathists! We are happy to announce you that Jens Bogren (Symphony X, Opeth.. ) and Kevin Codfert are working, at Fascination Street Studios (Sweden) on Myrath upcoming album. It’s gonna be a blast! Stay tuned!”

Check out a previous update from the studio:

Jens Bogren Myrath