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OCTOBER TIDE To Tour Europe With SWALLOW THE SUN & OCEANWAKE

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 26, 2019

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Sweden’s melodic death/doom metallers OCTOBER TIDE, who recently released their new studio album “In Splendor Below”, will hit the road as direct support to SWALLOW THE SUN this autumn. The band’s European tour will commence on October 31st and run through November 17th. In July, prior to the tour, OCTOBER TIDE will perform at Exit Festival in Serbia, Metaldays Festival in Slovenia and Peace & Love Festival in Sweden, among other festivals.

October Tide live dates:
05.07.2019: Explosive Stage @ Exit Festival, SRB
06.07.2019: Borlänge @ Peace & Love Festival, SWE
19.07.2019: Gävle @ Gefle Metal Festival, SWE
21.07.2019: Tolmin @ Metaldays Festival, SI
13.10.2019: Kiev @ Doom Over Kiev Festival, UKR

with Swallow The Sun and Oceanwake:
31.10.19 Thu (DK) Copenhagen, Stengade
01.11.19 Fri (D) Flensburg, Roxy
02.11.19 Sat (D) Osnabrück, Bastard Club
03.11.19 Sun (NL) Rotterdam, Dutch Doom Days
04.11.19 Mon (FR) Paris, Backstage
05.11.19 Tue (CH) Pratteln, Mini Z7
06.11.19 Wed (IT) Retorbido, Dagda Club
07.11.19 Thu (IT) Rome, Traffic Club
08.11.19 Fri (SLO) Ljubljana, Orto Bar
09.11.19 Sat (PL) Krakow, Zaścianek
10.11.19 Sun (SVK) Bratislava, Randal Club
11.11.19 Mon (HU) Budapest, Dürer Kert
12.11.19 Tue (CZ) Plzen, Pod Lampou
13.11.19 Wed (D) Munich, Backstage
14.11.19 Thu (D) Berlin, Cassiopeia
15.11.19 Fri (D) Weimar, Uhrenwerk
16.11.19 Sat (D) Würzburg, Hammer Of Doom*
17.11.19 Sun (D) Hannover, Bei Chez Heinz**
*only Swallow The Sun
**without Oceanwake

Watch OCTOBER TIDE’s “Ögonblick Av Nåd” Official Music Video, at this location.

With a history tracing back to the epicentre of melodic death metal in Sweden, OCTOBER TIDE have come a long way and have generated a spark that is strongly felt in the energy of the scene. “In Splendor Below” is the latest addition to their vibrant discography of guitar-driven, emotive death/doom metal art. It packs some of the most authentic and unique compositions from the capable hands of founding member and long-time Katatonia guitarist, Fredrik Norrman, his brother and guitarist Mattias Norrman (ex-Katatonia), vocalist Alexander Högbom (Demonical), bassist Johan Jönsegård (Letters From The Colony) and drummer Jonas Sköld (Letters From The Colony / Thenighttimeproject). While Fredrik prefers for the music to speak for itself, he finds the new album “a bit more aggressive, a bit more death metal, and with an overall colder feeling than previous records”.

“In Splendor Below” album was mixed and mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén at Tri-Lamd studios (Bloodbath, Katatonia, Breach, Craft). It was produced by Alexander Backlund from Nailvillage Studio (Thenighttimeproject / Letters From Colony) and OCTOBER TIDE. Tomarum av Christine Linde created the cover artwork.

Tracklist:
1. I, The Polluter
2. We Died in October
3. Ögonblick Av Nåd
4. Stars Starve Me
5. Our Famine
6. Guide My Pulse
7. Seconds
8. Envy of the Moon

Buy the new album: http://agoniarecords.com/insplendorbelow

OCEANWAKE To Release New Album “Lights Flashing In Mute Scenery” In April, Details Unveiled

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 16, 2019

Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: "Lights Flashing In Mute Scenery", OCEANWAKE. Leave a comment

On April 26th Finnish OCEANWAKE are going to release their 4th album and Lifeforce Records debut “Lights Flashing In Mute Scenery” and if you are looking for fast access and smooth entertainment, you are in the wrong place. OCEANWAKE challenge listeners.

The five musicians from the coastal town of Luvia attract uncomfortable and unpredictable attention – initially by all means. The way of the Finns’ never continues in a straight line. Permanent branches, parallel tracks and hardly recognizable paths secure the progress. Therefore it is important to remain attentive and pay attention to all signs, and sounds.

OCEANWAKE, founded in autumn 2009, have already released three albums: “Kingdom” (2013), “Sunless” (2015), and “Earthen” (2017). Over the years, the Finns have found to an experimental as well as progressive and all-encompassing organic heavy Sound that stands for itself. Deciphering and understanding “Lights Flashing in Mute Scenery” demands work and time, yes. But the examination of the seven finely composed and orchestrated songs is worthwhile.

The multi-layered art of OCEANWAKE comprises music, lyrics, concepts and staging. The whare size and significance of the band’s approach is only revealed in the interplay. It is in the nature of things that one repeatedly encounters supposed contradictions. The musicians from Luvia keep following their instincts and free-spirited creativity. On “Lights Flashing in Mute Scenery” you don’t even have to look for conventions or genre boundaries. OCEANWAKE are everything and nothing at the same time – wonderful!

If you put all this together, it’s not surprising that the influences OCEANWAKE point out to are widely scattered and leave a lot of room for surprises and border crossings: King Crimson, Emperor, Cult of Luna, My Dying Bride, The Ocean, Paradise Lost, Opeth, Isis, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath

First new track “Radiant Nightbreak” to be revealed on February 22nd.

“Lights Flashing In Mute Scenery” track list
Radiant Nightbreak 6:16
The Occult 5:25
Season of the Rain 6:17
Travelogue 4:51
Titanomachia 6:27
Currents 5:57
Posthuma 9:47

Finnish Doomsters OCEANWAKE Sign With Agentur EAM Event & Artist Management

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2015

Posted in: News. Tagged: Agentur EAM Event & Artist Management, OCEANWAKE. Leave a comment

Oceanwake-EAM

In the twilight zone between doom and post metal resides OCEANWAKE – a broad-minded group of musicians from the small Finnish coastal town of Luvia – have signed a worldwide booking deal with Agentur EAM Event & Artist Management. More information and booking requests at http://agentur-eam.de/en/oceanwake.html, booking@agentur-eam.de.

OCEANWAKE are now set to release their sophomore album ”Sunless”, which will be out on March 13 via Swedish label ViciSolum Productions. Oceanwake’s debut album “Kingdom” already gathered positive reviews, but it’s fair to say that Sunless is on a wholly different level in terms of songwriting. Its four lengthy tracks form a coherent album while still retaining the sense of adventure and also pushing the envelope of what can be considered metal. The album was co-produced by the KORPIKLAANI mainman Jonne Järvelä. He brought in the missing ingredient with his crystal clear mixing that really appreciates the organic and dynamic sound of Oceanwake.

Oceanwake - Sunless - Artwork

The chief song architect of Oceanwake, Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, explains the story of “Sunless”:

“On ‘Kingdom’ the main character was under water, figuratively speaking, with his hopes and demons. This time around he finally reaches the surface, but only to realize that all hope and images of salvation are a sunless space and escapism gone wrong. Even though he really wants to see a glimpse of something better, his own mind keeps drawing him back to the dark depths.”

Avanturine, the shortest track of the album (still over 8 minutes!) is now available for pre-listening at this location.

To celebrate the release of “Sunless”, Oceanwake will perform the album in its entirety at Bar Kino, Pori on March 13. Prior to this, Oceanwake appears as a special guest of Moonsorrow at Klubi, Lutakko, Jyväskylä (Feb 28).

Voices about Oceanwake:

“Oceanwake skillfully capitalizes on dynamics, dramatics and mood shifts. One moment their music is heavy as lead, the next it’s hovering above the stratosphere. Whatever they do, it’s always executed with a sense of style. ‘Sunless’ rewards those who enjoy long, slow and meandering songs. If you’re into instant radio hits, don’t bother.” – Markus Laakso/Kuolemanlaakso

“Oceanwake know the soundscapes like they know their hometown. The balance between atmospheric and aggressive is quite right. It definitely would not make them any justice to squeeze them into post-this and post-that categories. I’d say this is first-rate buzzing!” – Ville Sorvali/Moonsorrow

“Hell yes! Great and versatile doomy riffings with post-elements. Sunless is definitely a strong album which keeps you inside the world of Oceanwake!” – Jarno Salomaa/Shape of Despair

”SUNLESS” TRACK LIST
1. The Lay of a Coming Storm 15:37
2. Parhelion 9:18
3. Avanturine 8:03
4. Ephemeral 10:26

LINE-UP
Eero Haula – vocals
Martti Koski – guitar
Mikko Kulju – drums
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen – guitar
Jarkko Mäkelä – bass

http://www.facebook.com/OceanwakeFi

http://www.vicisolum.com
http://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions

Finnish Doomsters OCEANWAKE To Release New Album ”Sunless”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 18, 2015

Posted in: News. Tagged: “Sunless”, OCEANWAKE. Leave a comment

Oceanwake – Photo by Atte Santala

In the twilight zone between doom and post metal resides OCEANWAKE, a broad-minded group of musicians from the small Finnish coastal town of Luvia. They are now set to release their sophomore album ”Sunless”, which will be out on March 13 via Swedish label ViciSolum Productions. Oceanwake’s debut album “Kingdom” already gathered positive reviews, but it’s fair to say that Sunless is on a wholly different level in terms of songwriting. Its four lengthy tracks form a coherent album while still retaining the sense of adventure and also pushing the envelope of what can be considered metal. The album was co-produced by the KORPIKLAANI mainman Jonne Järvelä. He brought in the missing ingredient with his crystal clear mixing that really appreciates the organic and dynamic sound of Oceanwake.

The chief song architect of Oceanwake, Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, explains the story of “Sunless”:

Avanturine, the shortest track of the album (still over 8 minutes!) is now available for pre-listening at this location.

Voices about Oceanwake:

“Hell yes! Great and versatile doomy riffings with post-elements. Sunless is definitely a strong album which keeps you inside the world of Oceanwake!” – Jarno Salomaa/Shape of Despair

Oceanwake - Sunless - Artwork

”SUNLESS” TRACK LIST
1. The Lay of a Coming Storm 15:37
2. Parhelion 9:18
3. Avanturine 8:03
4. Ephemeral 10:26

LINE-UP
Eero Haula – vocals
Martti Koski – guitar
Mikko Kulju – drums
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen – guitar
Jarkko Mäkelä – bass

DISCOGRAPHY
Luminous Waves (single 2013)
Kingdom (album, Stygian Crypt 2013)
Nadir (single, ViciSolum 2014)
Sunless (album, ViciSolum 2015)

http://www.facebook.com/OceanwakeFi
http://www.vicisolum.com
http://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions

OCEANWAKE Signs Record Deal With ViciSolum Productions

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 25, 2014

Posted in: News. Tagged: “Nadir”, “Sunless”, OCEANWAKE, ViciSolum Productions. Leave a comment

Oceanwake_band_pic

Finnish Doom-/Post Metal act OCEANWAKE has signed a world wide record deal with Swedish label ViciSolum Productions.

The bands debut album “Kingdom” gathered positive, in some cases even raving reviews. It captured very well the essence of their formative years, when they naturally were a new band in search of their own form of expression. In retrospect, “Kingdom” was a compilation of very diverse songs that the band managed to turn into a coherent album.

This time around, with their forthcoming album “Sunless”, that will be released on the 13^th of March 2015 via ViciSolum Productions, the songwriting is far more together but not any less adventurous. Its four lengthy and dynamic compositions are performed in an inspired and versatile manner. And when this is combined with the crystal clear, flawless engineering and production – courtesy of Korpiklaani mainman Jonne Järvelä – it is safe to say that anyone who appreciates an organic full-length album should buy a copy, and give it the undivided time and focus it deserves.

To celebrate this new record deal, an album sessions outtake “Nadir” will be released as a digital single. Not seen by the band as an integral part of the album, with its slightly heavier sound and a straightforward arrangement, “Nadir” is indeed quite different from other material. Nevertheless, it stands out as a great example of the musical diversity and dynamics of Oceanwake.

Oceanwake ”Nadir” streaming HERE.

About Oceanwake:

Oceanwake was established five years ago in a tiny and idyllic Finnish coastal town called Luvia, where all the musicians were born in. Though everyone has since moved away from the town, the somewhat eccentric and unique spirit of Luvia is still strongly present in their music.

It is quite apparent that Oceanwake draws from a wide variety of influences, be it the music, the lyrics or the album artwork – not to mention their live show which features a podium for the vocalist, situated upstage next to the drummer. But what’s more important, they have succeeded in mixing all the ingredients so perfectly that it’s almost impossible to find a specific genre to file them under. There is an indescribable twist in their approach to metal music that it keeps the focus on the music instead of “metal”. It’s melodic, fragile and soothing at one moment but raw, relentless and downright frightening at another. Like a hovering mist on a placid shore in contrast with a raging storm that sweeps across the ocean.

Oceanwake are:
Eero Haula – Vocals
Martti Koski – Guitar
Mikko Kulju – Drums
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen – Guitar
Jarkko Mäkelä – Bass

http://www.soundcloud.com/oceanwake
http://www.facebook.com/oceanwakefi