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VULTURE INDUSTRIES To Perform Two Special Shows With TAAKE’s HOEST

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 31, 2011
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Norwegian progressive extreme metallers VULTURE INDUSTRIES will be joined by TAAKE frontman Hoest for two special performances in February. The first of the two dates will take place on February 3 at Dirty Skunks, in the Kino Siska, an old movie theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Entrance to this show will be free, as the venue will be celebrating its tenth anniversary. The second date will be on February 4 at Blue Hell in Budapest, and will mark VULTURE INDUSTRIES‘ first-ever appearance in Hungary.

Based in Bergen, and with two critically acclaimed releases on Dark Essence Records under their belts, VULTURE INDUSTRIES‘ lineup is composed of Bjornar Nilsen (BLACK HOLE GENERATOR) on vocals, keyboards and programming, Øyvind Madsen (SULPHUR, ex-ENSLAVED) and Eivind Huse (SULPHUR) on guitar, Kyrre Teigen on bass and Tor Helge Gjengedal (ex-TAAKE) on drums.

Nilsen, who also happens to be TAAKE‘s producer, is known for his highly theatrical on-stage performances, and the additional appearance of Hoest, one of black metal’s most dynamic frontmen, is an indication that these two shows promise to be something very special.

Source: Blabbermouth.net

DARKTHRONE, SATYRICON, TAAKE Members Come Together For JONAS R. CHRISTIANSEN

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 11, 2011
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On November 18, members from high profile Norwegian metal bands, including DARKTHRONE, SATYRICON and TAAKE, will take part in a live show called “Algir – Støttekonsert For Jonas R. Christiansen”, at Bergen’s prime rock venue, Garage. The aim? Raise awareness for colon cancer. In addition, HELHEIM, GRAVDAL and SLAVIA themselves will perform in order to help raise funds and provide 31-year-old Jonas Christiansen with a chance to fight the disease.

Diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year, the SLAVIA vocalist has gone through conventional treatment at Norwegian hospital Haukeland in Bergen but the prognosis has remained the same. After much deliberation amongst Jonas, friends and N.I.F.A.B. (Norwegian Institute For Alternative Treatment), Danish International Clinic for Cancer Treatment Humlegaarden was picked as the best place to help extend Christiansen‘s life. By arranging this live show, the organizers hope to raise enough money for Jonas to get additional treatment aside that which he has already received at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen.

Born and brought up in Kongsberg in the Eighties, Jonas Christiansen put his original band SLAVIA on hiatus and moved to Oslo to concentrate on Moonfog Productions‘ newly-signed band DISIPLIN in 2003. While their self-titled debut album quickly shot them onto the national and international stratosphere through their contagious, mid-tempo riffs intermittently layered around chilly black metal blast beats, it was their second album, “Anti-Life”, that saw the Norwegian ensemble truly owning their musical skills. As DISIPLIN went through a variety of personnel changes in 2005, Christiansen moved back to Bergen and resurrected his original project SLAVIA which released debut album, “Strength And Vision”, through Drakkar in 2007. A third album is planned to be released in early 2012 — if Jonas‘s health improves.

If you cannot make this show, you can also help Jonas Christensen by donating to the Jonas R. Christiansen‘s fund here.

“Algir – Støttekonsert For Jonas R. Christiansen” participating artists:

* Nocturno Culto (DARKTHRONE)
* Satyr (SATYRICON)
* Frost (SATYRICON)
* Hoest (TAAKE)
* SLAVIA
* HELLHEIM
* GRAVDAL

Source: Blabbermouth.net

TAAKE: ‘Nordbundet’ Video Released

Posted by Stargazer on September 27, 2011
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“Nordbundet”, the new video from Norwegian black metallers TAAKE, can be seen below. Directed by Torgeir Ness Sundli, the clip is a mix of live footage of the band interspersed with scenes of the countryside around TAAKE‘s home town of Bergen, which have been filmed by founder and frontman Hoest, who also produced the video. Audio production is by Bjørnar E. Nilsen.

TAAKE‘s fifth full-length album, “Noregs Vaapen”, was released in Europe on September 20 via Dark Essence Records and will be made available on November 1 in the USA.

“Noregs Vaapen” was a much-anticipated release from the band that is now seen as one of the leaders of the Norwegian black metal scene. While never losing TAAKE‘s traditional sound and atmosphere with its icy riffs, its melodies redolent of Norway’s history, and distinctive vocals, Hoest has not hesitated to add a few twists that have taken everyone by surprise and kept the music fresh and original, including the use of the banjo on one track. The addition of guest appearances by some of black metal’s elite, including Nocturno Culto (DARKTHRONE), Attila Csihar (MAYHEM), Demonaz (IMMORTAL) and Skagg (GAAHLSKAGG, DEATHCULT) as well as producer and VULTURE INDUSTRIES frontman Bjørnar E. Nilsen have added a further dimension to “Noregs Vaapen”.

TAAKE will celebrate the release of the album with a special live set at Det Akademiske Kvarter in Bergen on September 30, and will then head out for a European tour in October with fellow Bergen blackened metallers BYFROST and the U.K.’s DONN THE PHILOSOPHY.

Source: Blabbermouth.net

TAAKE: New Album Details Revealed

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 13, 2011
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The past few years have seen Norway’s TAAKE busier than ever before with numerous tours around the world and increased productivity. With its fifth studio offering, “Noregs Vaapen”, TAAKE has refined its respected black metal sound, expanding this time around to include new elements. The album is filled with Hoest‘s trademark riffs, melodies and vocals, but also embraces the unpredictable — more black ‘n’ roll grooves, ice-cold mellotrons and Southern-inspired banjo. It is, without a doubt, TAAKE‘s most diverse and unique recording to date.

Due on November 1 via Candlelight Records, “Noregs Vaapen” was produced by Bjørnar E. Nilsen (DEAD TO THIS WORLD, THE BATALLION, HELHEIM, VULTURE INDUSTRIES) and features guest appearances by Nocturno Culto (DARKTHRONE), Attila Csihar (MAYHEM) and Demonaz (IMMORTAL).

“Noregs Vaapen” track listing:

01. Fra Vadested Til Vaandesmed
02. Orkan
03. Nordbundet
04. Du Ville Ville Vestland
05. Myr
06. Helvetesmakt
07. Dei Vil Alltid Klaga Og Kyta

Source: Blabbermouth.net

TAAKE and BYFROST join forces for European Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 29, 2011
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PATRICIA THOMAS Management has issued the following:

Two generations of Bergen bands are set to tour Europe in October, bringing with them the blackened sounds and performances that makes Norway’s second largest city one of the foremost producers of extreme metal.   Headlining will be TAAKE, formed in 1993 by Hoest, one of the most dynamic front men in Black Metal.  With a plethora of releases and a wealth of stage experience behind them TAAKE has become one of the leading Black Metal bands playing today.  Supporting will be BYFROST who already have two full length albums to their credit, and whose aggressive black ‘n roll, combined with elements of thrash, have earned them a large fan base following recent appearances at some of the top European festivals.  Also on the tour will be the UK’s DONN THE PHILOSOPHY. 

Tour dates as follows:

October
Fri 14 – The Rock, Copenhagen (DK)
Sat 15 – TBA
Sun 16 – Baroeg, Rotterdam (NL)
Mon 17 – Werkstat, Cologne (DE)
Tue 18 – Biebob, Vosselaar (BE)
Wed 19 – Underworld, London (UK)
Thu 20 – Glazart, Paris (FR)
Fri 21 – Club 45, Zug (CH)
Sat 22 – Init, Rome (IT)
Sun 23 – Rock Planet, Ravenna (IT)

Both bands will be touring with new releases.  TAAKE’s “Noregs Vaapen” is due for release on Dark Essence Records in mid September, whilst BYFROST’s “Of Death” was released on AFM Records in June of this year.  More information about TAAKE can be found at http://taake.svartekunst.no/ and BYFROST at http://www.myspace.com/byfrostmetal

Taake, Helheim, Troll, Horna To Appear On Emperor Tribute Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 7, 2011
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TAAKE, HELHEIM, TROLL and HORNA are among the bands who will appear on the forthcoming tribute album to the majestic Norwegian black metal band EMPEROR. Entitled “In Honour Of Icon E”, the collection will be released later this year via Metal Swamp and Tryzna Production.

Featured bands:

* TAAKE (Norway) * HELHEIM (Norway) * TROLL (Norway) * HORNA (Finland) * SETHERIAL (Sweden) * DEMONICAL (Sweden) * SALTUS (Poland) * MESMERIZED (Poland) * NECRODEATH (Italy) * MIDNIGHT ODYSSEY (Australia) * SILVA NIGRA (Czech Republic) * INFER (Slovakia) * ANCESTRAL VOLKHVES (Slovakia) * KARPATHIA (Slovakia)

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/tryznaproduction.

EMPEROR released its swansong, “Prometheus – The Discipline Of Fire And Demise”, in September 2001. It was an epic and progressive metal album that once and for all marked EMPEROR as one of the most adventurous and gifted black metal bands of all times. In 2005, EMPEROR surprised all with an unannounced appearance at Oslo’s famed Inferno festival. Following the performance, the band announced additional concerts that would include a visit to America; marking the second trip to the States in the band’s legendary career. Fans flocked to New York City and Los Angeles to witness the sold-out performances. In 2007, additional shows would see the band return to the U.S. for a repeat performance in New York City, a stop in Chicago, and what would be their final American performance in Los Angeles.

Source: Blabbermouth.net