Sweden’s TRIBULATION have just released their latest album “Where The Gloom Becomes Sound” and could achieve chart entries in several European countries:
The band comments:
“We are very grateful for all the support in spreading our gloom around the world, a kind of glistening gloom that might be needed for some in these grey and dull times! Stay resilient, be patient and keep the creative fires burning!”
“Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” can be purchased in its various formats HERE!
You can check out the previously released singles “Leviathans” HERE, “Hour Of The Wolf” HERE & “Funeral Pyre” HERE! Unboxing Videos to the Zoetrope format can be found HERE and to all the other formats HERE.
Here is a list of upcoming live-appearances for TRIBULATION in 2021:
TRIBULATION “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound Europa 2021” tour dates w/ BØLZER & Molassess
TRIBULATION live 2021: June 19, 2021 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting June 15-17, 2021 – Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival Aug. 3-7, 2021 – Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival Sept. 12, 2021 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Macken Festival And more dates to be announced soon…
Today Sweden’s TRIBULATION release the third single “Funeral Pyre” from their upcoming album “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” (out: January 29th).
Watch the video which was directed by Claudio Marino and produced by Artax Film HERE!
TRIBULATIONchecked in with the following comment about the single “Funeral Pyre” and its video: “Here’s something for the fire worshippers out there: an ode to the one that transforms and delivers, aids and burns. It’s a song about sacrifice and loss and the immortality quest of heroes past. Giving form to the name, we had the help of Claudio Mario and Artax Film who contributed with their own vision of ‘Funeral Pyre’ – as ragged, yet stylish and clean-cut as always.”
You can check out the previously released singles “Leviathans” HERE & “Hour Of The Wolf” HERE.
TRIBULATION entered Linus Björklund’s Studio Ryssviken in April and exited (informally) nearly two months later. The group – guitarists Adam Zaars and Jonathan Hultén, Johannes Andersson (vocals/bass), and Oscar Leander (drums) – used the first 10 days of their studio time to rehearse. Once the bone-oil had sufficiently run its course, the group and co-producer Jamie Elton started to hammer into the rudiments of the recording process. Elton, who also serves as TRIBULATION’s soundman and is a long-time friend, took the reins from Martin Ehrencrona, who helmed the 2018 Down Below sessions. Together, they crafted a well-appointed production, one that’s luxuriously grim and auricularly inviting. “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” was then given to Grammy-nominated producer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein) to mix at Psalm Studios. Once the mixing was finished – Dalgety would send over versions from his studio in Wales – TRIBULATION re-enlisted Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios in Stockholm to master.
“Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” is also available for pre-order in its various formats HERE!
Where the Gloom Becomes Sound track-listing
In Remembrance Hour of the Wolf Leviathans Dirge of a Dying Soul Lethe Daughter of the Djinn Elementals Inanna Funeral Pyre The Wilderness
Bonus tracks: The Dhampir, Pt. I * The Dhampir ** Månvisan ***
*) Bonus on Ltd. CD Mediabook, First chapter of the song **) Bonus on Ltd. Deluxe LP Artbook, Complete version of the 18-minute song ***) Bonus on Ltd. Deluxe LP Artbook, Instrumental song
Most recently, TRIBULATION have announced the departure of guitarist Jonathan Hultén and have announced Joseph Tholl as his replacement.
TRIBULATION live 2021: June 19, 2021 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting June 15-17, 2021 – Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival Aug. 3-7, 2021 – Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival Sept. 12, 2021 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Macken Festival And more dates to be announced soon…
On January 29th, TRIBULATION will release their new album, Where the Gloom Becomes Sound, via Metal Blade Records (in North America) // Century Media Records (worldwide excluding North America). For a preview of the record, a video for the new single “Hour Of The Wolf” (directed by Gustav Ohman Spjuth / Fanny & Alexander Productions) can be viewed here:
Tribulation commented: “The Hour Of The Wolf is upon us! Feast your eyes on this, the second single of our upcoming album…”
The previously released single, “Leviathans”, can be heard at: metalblade.com/tribulation – where Where the Gloom Becomes Sound is also available for pre-order through Metal Blade USA.
Tribulation entered Linus Björklund’s Studio Ryssviken in April and exited (informally) nearly two months later. The group – guitarists Adam Zaars and Jonathan Hultén, Johannes Andersson (vocals/bass), and Oscar Leander (drums) – used the first 10 days of their studio time to rehearse. Once the bone-oil had sufficiently run its course, the group and co-producer Jamie Elton started to hammer into the rudiments of the recording process. Elton, who also serves as Tribulation‘s soundman and is a long-time friend, took the reins from Martin Ehrencrona, who helmed the 2018 Down Below sessions. Together, they crafted a well-appointed production, one that’s luxuriously grim and auricularly inviting. Where the Gloom Becomes Sound was then given to Grammy-nominated producer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein) to mix at Psalm Studios. Once the mixing was finished – Dalgety would send over versions from his studio in Wales – Tribulation re-enlisted Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios in Stockholm to master.
The band’s resulting fifth full-length indisputably elevates the Swedes to the highest echelons. The source of their glinting darkness: a yawning, bottomless rift deep within. “We immersed ourselves in the world of myth and magic,” says Zaars. “With a specific focus on elemental magic, and the elements, in general, from both the Western and Indian esoteric traditions, not the Buddhist four elements but the five elements. Myth and magic are obviously not something new in the world of Tribulation, but it got a bit more specific on this album. We just present it from a slightly different perspective.”
Where the Gloom Becomes Sound isn’t representative of monumental change, but rather the accrual of ambition over time in conjunction with continued exposure to and profound experiments with crossroads devilry. Being their most expressive and inventive album to-date, where it will take them is only to greatness and with reverence.
Where the Gloom Becomes Sound track-listing 1. In Remembrance 2. Hour of the Wolf 3. Leviathans 4. Dirge of a Dying Soul 5. Lethe 6. Daughter of the Djinn 7. Elementals 8. Inanna 9. Funeral Pyre 10. The Wilderness
As previously announced, guitarist Jonathan Hultén has amicably parted ways with Tribulation, and Joseph Tholl has taken his place. This new line-up (Johannes Andersson, Adam Zaars, Joseph Tholl, Oscar Leander) will hit the road in support of Where the Gloom Becomes Sound later next year. See below for all tour dates!
Tribulation live 2021: June 20, 2021 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting June 15-17, 2021 – Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival Aug. 3-7, 2021 – Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival Sept. 12, 2021 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Macken Festival
Sweden’s TRIBULATION have announced a line-up change, read below.
After 16 years of creative, expressive, artistic and spiritual exchange and co-operation Jonathan has decided to leave the band to pursue whatever else life has in store for him in the future.
We know that whatever he decides to do in the future he will do it in the same wholehearted, immersive and meticulous way that he has tackled all the trials and tribulations that are Tribulation, and we truly wish him the best of luck in those endeavours.
The idea and concept of death and rebirth has always played a big role in the band mythos and while Jonathan leaving leaves a big chunk of what has built, maintained and nurtured the creature that is Tribulation behind, we are confident in our vision for the times to come, and we will build something new and once again ride the frightening yet powerful waves of creative uncertainty into the new decade!
“Vetera transierunt: ecce facta sunt omnia nova“
Jonathan Hultén comments:
Friends. After 16 years of playing together, the time has now come for me to part with Tribulation. For some time I’ve been swinging between doubt and determination in a recurring questioning of whether I am the right person in the right place, and in the end this is the conclusion that has been reached. This year made it more clear than ever that first and foremost I have to follow my heart rather than the mind – even if it means walking away from a lot of things I love doing and people I love. Life is too short to not follow your heart, wherever it might lead. I don’t know what the future holds, the only thing I do know is that I have to try to live in a way that makes me happy.
I wish Johannes, Adam and Oscar all the best in the world. I’m looking forward to seeing them continue on the adventurous cruise on the ship that is Tribulation, and all the glorious moments they will experience along the way. I am also very happy to pass the torch to the amazing Joseph Tholl, one of my favorite songwriters of all time. The magic he will introduce into Trib will be an invaluable treasure and I couldn’t imagine a better addition to the band.
And most importantly – I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported, appreciated and helped us along the years. I thank you from the bottom of my soul, you made this journey into what it has been. Thank you for everything!
However, this is not a goodbye. I won’t stop creating music and art as long as there is a heartbeat left in this body, that’s a promise. Much love…
Joseph Tholl comments:
As a long-time fan and friend of the band it’s sad for me to see Jonathan leave, but it’s also an honour that I’ll get to cherish his great work. I’m thrilled to join this assembly of old friends and I’m looking forward to be a part of what the future holds for Tribulation.
On January 29th, 2021, Tribulation will release their new album, “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound”, via Century Media Records (worldwide excluding North America).
The album’s first single can be checked out in a video directed and animated by Ulf Lundén HERE!
“Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” is also available for pre-order HERE in various formats.
Tribulation entered Linus Björklund’s Studio Ryssviken in April and exited (informally) nearly two months later. The group – guitarists Adam Zaars and Jonathan Hultén, Johannes Andersson (vocals/bass), and Oscar Leander (drums) – used the first 10 days of their studio time to rehearse. Once the bone-oil had sufficiently run its course, the group and co-producer Jamie Elton started to hammer into the rudiments of the recording process. Elton, who also serves as Tribulation’s soundman and is a long-time friend, took the reins from Martin Ehrencrona, who helmed the 2018 Down Below sessions. Together, they crafted a well-appointed production, one that’s luxuriously grim and auricularly inviting. “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” was then given to Grammy-nominated producer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein) to mix at Psalm Studios. Once the mixing was finished – Dalgety would send over versions from his studio in Wales – Tribulation re-enlisted Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios in Stockholm to master.
Tribulation line-up: (From left to right on above photo!) Johannes Andersson – vocals, bass Adam Zaars – guitars Joseph Tholl – guitars Oscar Leander – drums
On January 29th, TRIBULATION will release their new album, “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound”, via Century Media Records (worldwide excluding North America). For a first impression of the album, the video for its first single “Leviathans” (produced by Ulf Lundén) can be viewed HERE!
“Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” is also available for pre-order HERE
TRIBULATION checked in with the following comment about “Leviathans”: “Your first morsel to the gloom-made soundscape of our new album is something that we conjured up from the cataracts and that comes in the shape of a torrential flood, an oblation to the ‘spirits of the sea and of change’, to the Leviathans!”
TRIBULATION entered Linus Björklund’s Studio Ryssviken in April and exited (informally) nearly two months later. The group – guitarists Adam Zaars and Jonathan Hultén, Johannes Andersson (vocals/bass), and Oscar Leander (drums) – used the first 10 days of their studio time to rehearse. Once the bone-oil had sufficiently run its course, the group and co-producer Jamie Elton started to hammer into the rudiments of the recording process. Elton, who also serves as TRIBULATION’s soundman and is a long-time friend, took the reins from Martin Ehrencrona, who helmed the 2018 Down Below sessions. Together, they crafted a well-appointed production, one that’s luxuriously grim and auricularly inviting. “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” was then given to Grammy-nominated producer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein) to mix at Psalm Studios. Once the mixing was finished – Dalgety would send over versions from his studio in Wales – TRIBULATION re-enlisted Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios in Stockholm to master.
The band’s resulting fifth full-length indisputably elevates the Swedes to the highest echelons. The source of their glinting darkness: a yawning, bottomless rift deep within. “We immersed ourselves in the world of myth and magic,” says Zaars. “With a specific focus on elemental magic, and the elements, in general, from both the Western and Indian esoteric traditions, not the Buddhist four elements but the five elements. Myth and magic are obviously not something new in the world of TRIBULATION, but it got a bit more specific on this album. We just present it from a slightly different perspective.”
“Where the Gloom Becomes Sound”isn’t representative of monumental change, but rather the accrual of ambition over time in conjunction with continued exposure to and profound experiments with crossroads devilry. Being their most expressive and inventive album to-date, where it will take them is only to greatness and with reverence.
Where the Gloom Becomes Sound track-listing
In Remembrance Hour of the Wolf Leviathans Dirge of a Dying Soul Lethe Daughter of the Djinn Elementals Inanna Funeral Pyre The Wilderness
Bonus tracks: The Dhampir, Pt. I * The Dhampir ** Månvisan ***
*) Bonus on Ltd. CD Mediabook, First chapter of the song **) Bonus on Ltd. Deluxe LP Artbook, Complete version of the 18-minute song ***) Bonus on Ltd. Deluxe LP Artbook, Instrumental song
A brief album teaser clip can be seen here:
Most recently, TRIBULATION have re-scheduled their upcoming European tour together withBØLZER and Molassess in support of the new album. See a list of the newly announced dates and other live-appearances for 2021 here:
TRIBULATION “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound Europa 2021” tour dates w/ BØLZER & Molassess
TRIBULATION live 2021: June 20, 2021 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting June 15-17, 2021 – Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival Aug. 3-7, 2021 – Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival Sept. 12, 2021 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Macken Festival
Sweden’s TRIBULATION return in the spotlight with a much-anticipated new album entitled Where the Gloom Becomes Sound, to be released via Metal Blade Records (in North America) // Century Media Records (worldwide excluding North America) in January 2021.
Having most recently toured comprehensively across Europe with Ghost in support of their first live album / DVD, 2019′s Alive & Dead At Södra Teatern, Where the Gloom Becomes Sound marks Tribulation‘s fifth studio album release, and the follow-up to 2018′s Down Below, which received worldwide critical acclaim and also won a Grammis award in the group’s home country.
Where the Gloom Becomes Sound was engineered and produced throughout the last months with Jamie Elton at Studio Ryssviken in Stockholm, Sweden, mixed and addionally produced by Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Opeth, Killing Joke, Pixies, etc.) at Psalm Studios, UK and mastered by Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios in Stockholm, Sweden. The album’s elegant cover artwork features a statue by Fernand Khnopff from the 19th century and can be seen above.
Tribulation checked in with the following comment about Where the Gloom Becomes Sound: “‘Down, further down, Where the Gloom Becomes Sound…’, Anna-Varney Cantodea once sang in a previous millenium, in a different world. And further down than ‘Down Below‘ we went with this one. The album is a sombre one, filled with ghastly shadows and elemental magic – a mythological bestiarium vocabulum ranging from the desert sands to the midnight sun, from our murky prehistorical past to our potentially luminous futures. Figuratively, literally and musically. We worked together with producer Jamie Elton to create something wild and imaginative, something that would take the listener on a nightly adventure along with Fernand Khnopff’s enigmatic sibyl on the cover and with all the gods and goddesses, nymphs and demons that we conjured up during the recording. As an icing on an already frosted cake we had the help of Tom Dalgety for the finishing touches.”
In order to launch the new release, Tribulation will also be returning to stages and are announcing a first European tour together with Bolzer and Molassess.
Tribulation “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” Europa 2021 tour dates w/ Bolzer, Molassess Jan. 29 – Copenhagen (Denmark) – Pumpehuset Jan. 30 – Hamburg (Germany) – Uebel & Gefährlich Jan. 31 – Utrecht (The Netherlands) – De Helling Feb. 2 – Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob Feb. 3 – London (UK) – The Dome Feb. 4 – Paris (France) – Petit Bain Feb. 5 – Milan (Italy) – Slaughter Club Feb. 6 – Bern (Switzerland) – Dachstock Feb. 7 – Essen (Germany) – Turock Feb. 9 – Heidelberg (Germany) – Halle 2 Feb. 10 – Munich (Germany) – Technikum Feb. 11 – Krakow (Poland) – Kwadrat Feb. 12 – Prague (Czech Republic) – Nova Chmelnice Feb. 13 – Vienna (Austria) – Szene Feb. 14 – Budapest (Hungary) – A38 Feb. 16 – Berlin (Germany) – Columbia Theater Feb. 17 – Malmö (Sweden) – Babel Feb. 18 – Oslo (Norway) – Parkteatret Feb. 19 – Gothenburg (Sweden) – Valand Feb. 20 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Slaktkyrkan
Tribulation comments on the tour as follows: “Now at summer’s end in the near endless year of trials and tribulations that is 2020, after a touring hiatus and a new album in the so called, bag, we are very happy to announce that we are yet again about to trek across the ancient body of Europa – over her flesh and through her veins – the land where the sun ever sets. And as fortunate as we sometimes are, we will have both Bolzer and Molassess aiding us in spreading the gloom in each of the 20 cities we are visiting. At this point, we all need a little taste of Saturnalia, and as so, we encourage you all to join us in taking a step into the time before time, in illo tempore, and a step out of the profane everyday existence. Be open and let us possess you, at least for a night!”
Bolzer checked in as well with the following comment: “Being presented with an opportunity to travel and perform again, furthermore in the esteemed company of our friends Tribulation and Molassess, leaves us feeling nothing shy of honoured and indeed privileged. Should the fates show themselves to be merciful, attendees can expect the emotive opening of Pandora’s box…”
And Molassess added: “Although times are anything but certain, the prospect of illuminating Europe with two strong allies in Tribulation and Bolzer stirs our hearts and charges us to move forward. Let’s hope our paths will be cleared, and we can move beyond our first ever performance alongside this pack.”
Furthermore, Tribulation will also be appearing at the following events in 2021:
Tribulation live 2021: June 20 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting June 15-17 – Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival Aug. 3-7 – Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival Sept. 12 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Macken Festival And more dates will be announced soon…
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