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After Forever - Sign To Nuclear Blast
The ongoing rumours about After Forever signing with Nuclear Blast for their upcoming album appear to have been true - although neither party made an official announcement yet, an After Forever page has been added to Nuclear Blast's official website. It is still under construction, but it can already be viewed at this location.
UPDATED:
As rumored here earlier today, Nuclear Blast Germany have issued the following press release regarding the signing of Dutch metallers After Forever:
There have been a lot of rumours already, now it's finally official: Another superb band has found its way to the realms of Nuclear Blast - After Forever! The Dutch act around front amazon Floor Jansen (also known from various guest appearances for projects of Arjen Lucassen - Ayreon) is specialized in thrilling melodic/gothic metal and ranks among the "big ones" of the scene in their home country. The band already toured with Nightwish and had appearances at every important festival BeNeLux-wide (such as Lowlands, Pinkpop, Graspop, Dynamo Open Air, Fields Of Rock), not to forget a steadily growing fan base in South America, France, Spain and Germany!
Guitarist Sander Gommans about the signing: After Forever has grown a lot the past years, we've done more and more shows and festivals worldwide and also experienced a lot of improvement musically. I feel that After Forever is stronger than ever, as a group but also musically, this is the right time to choose for a label that can help us realising our dreams! Because the core of the After Forever songs is metal orientated, it's a very natural decision for us to choose for Nuclear Blast!"
After Forever have almost finished the recordings for their new, yet untitled album, which is going to be released in Spring 2007. Produced by Gordon Groothedde (Dutch studio luminary), the record not only contains great new songs but also an overwhelming session with the Prague Symphonic Orchestra! A tour afterwards is already planned as well.
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UPDATED:
As rumored here earlier today, Nuclear Blast Germany have issued the following press release regarding the signing of Dutch metallers After Forever:
There have been a lot of rumours already, now it's finally official: Another superb band has found its way to the realms of Nuclear Blast - After Forever! The Dutch act around front amazon Floor Jansen (also known from various guest appearances for projects of Arjen Lucassen - Ayreon) is specialized in thrilling melodic/gothic metal and ranks among the "big ones" of the scene in their home country. The band already toured with Nightwish and had appearances at every important festival BeNeLux-wide (such as Lowlands, Pinkpop, Graspop, Dynamo Open Air, Fields Of Rock), not to forget a steadily growing fan base in South America, France, Spain and Germany!
Guitarist Sander Gommans about the signing: After Forever has grown a lot the past years, we've done more and more shows and festivals worldwide and also experienced a lot of improvement musically. I feel that After Forever is stronger than ever, as a group but also musically, this is the right time to choose for a label that can help us realising our dreams! Because the core of the After Forever songs is metal orientated, it's a very natural decision for us to choose for Nuclear Blast!"
After Forever have almost finished the recordings for their new, yet untitled album, which is going to be released in Spring 2007. Produced by Gordon Groothedde (Dutch studio luminary), the record not only contains great new songs but also an overwhelming session with the Prague Symphonic Orchestra! A tour afterwards is already planned as well.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - Video From Recording Studio Posted Online
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit After Forever has entered the studio to begin recording its new album, tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undetermined label. A brand new video shot in the recording studio has been posted online [URL=http://www.afterforever.com/rem/video/studio%20part%202.wmv]here[/URL] .
| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - Studio Footage Posted Online
Dutch symphonic metal outfit, After Forever has entered the studio to record their new album, entatively due next year via an as-yet-undetermined label. A brand new video shot in the recording studio has been posted online, here.
Here goes the statement of the band:
"Also there are some pictures online of the fantastic gig After Forever gave at Appelpop in Tiel. We want to thank everybody who came to our gig and to our signingsession. We were overwhelmed! Have fun watching the video and pictures!!"
Here goes the statement of the band:
"Also there are some pictures online of the fantastic gig After Forever gave at Appelpop in Tiel. We want to thank everybody who came to our gig and to our signingsession. We were overwhelmed! Have fun watching the video and pictures!!"
| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - Prepares To Record New Album
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit After Forever has posted the following message on its official web site:
"The upcoming period we will be in the studio recording the new After Forever album together with producer Gordon Groothedde!!! It will be our sixth album (including the mini album 'Exordium') and it will be the beginning of a new After Forever period with a new label! This album will of course contain all the After Forever elements, but also some new suprises!
"We're still negotiating [a new record deal]. More info about the definite label soon! We'll be in the studio for at least two months. We will also do a South American tour in between and two festivals in Holland."
"The upcoming period we will be in the studio recording the new After Forever album together with producer Gordon Groothedde!!! It will be our sixth album (including the mini album 'Exordium') and it will be the beginning of a new After Forever period with a new label! This album will of course contain all the After Forever elements, but also some new suprises!
"We're still negotiating [a new record deal]. More info about the definite label soon! We'll be in the studio for at least two months. We will also do a South American tour in between and two festivals in Holland."
| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - New Rehearsal Video Posted Online
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit After Forever is currently writing material for the follow-up to 2005's "Remagine", tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undetermined label. The band has posted several rehearsal video clips on its official web site offering a glimpse into the songwriting/rehearsal process. Check them out at this location.
| Source: | roadrun.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - Clears Up Departure From Label
After Forever posted the following message in their website:
"Today, record company Transmission send a press release in which several factual errors occur.
Transmission reports that they are putting an end to the cooperation with After Forever. This decision however, had earlier already been made by the band by not accepting Transmission's offers to extend the contract or to renew it.
After Forever found it was time for a cooperation with a new partner. Most important reasons for this decision are Transmission's approach to promotion and marketing, especially abroad.
Also, in the last period of time, Transmission's support and involvement had been minimal.
The recent European tour (January) made this clear to us once again with relation to press promotion and local supply of CD's. Also, the two year old pictures send with this latest press release is evidence of no real involvement with the band.
After Forever will be playing at several festivals in Belgium, Luxemburg and The Netherlands. In the second half of this year, they will also tour through Latin America again, like they did in 2005. Next to several venues and clubs, the band will perform at three large festivals in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City.
For our fans, we think it is good to know that several large labels, both national and international, have shown interest in a cooperation with After Forever.
Therefore, we can only conclude that Transmission is a bad loser."
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"Today, record company Transmission send a press release in which several factual errors occur.
Transmission reports that they are putting an end to the cooperation with After Forever. This decision however, had earlier already been made by the band by not accepting Transmission's offers to extend the contract or to renew it.
After Forever found it was time for a cooperation with a new partner. Most important reasons for this decision are Transmission's approach to promotion and marketing, especially abroad.
Also, in the last period of time, Transmission's support and involvement had been minimal.
The recent European tour (January) made this clear to us once again with relation to press promotion and local supply of CD's. Also, the two year old pictures send with this latest press release is evidence of no real involvement with the band.
After Forever will be playing at several festivals in Belgium, Luxemburg and The Netherlands. In the second half of this year, they will also tour through Latin America again, like they did in 2005. Next to several venues and clubs, the band will perform at three large festivals in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City.
For our fans, we think it is good to know that several large labels, both national and international, have shown interest in a cooperation with After Forever.
Therefore, we can only conclude that Transmission is a bad loser."
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| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - Bus Crashed (No Harm Done)
As posted on the official website on February 1st:
This morning After Forever had an accident with the tourbus. Fortunally nobody is injured. After a few extremely succesfull shows After Forever will continue their european tour. We hope to see you during one of the upcoming gigs.
Here are a few pictures of the bus: [url="http://www.afterforever.com/rem/photos/cat_European%20Tour%202006/gal_060127_week%201/big/IMGP0103.jpg"]1[/url]/[url="http://www.afterforever.com/rem/photos/cat_European%20Tour%202006/gal_060127_week%201/big/TourbusAfterForever.jpg"]2[/url]
This morning After Forever had an accident with the tourbus. Fortunally nobody is injured. After a few extremely succesfull shows After Forever will continue their european tour. We hope to see you during one of the upcoming gigs.
Here are a few pictures of the bus: [url="http://www.afterforever.com/rem/photos/cat_European%20Tour%202006/gal_060127_week%201/big/IMGP0103.jpg"]1[/url]/[url="http://www.afterforever.com/rem/photos/cat_European%20Tour%202006/gal_060127_week%201/big/TourbusAfterForever.jpg"]2[/url]
| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
Sagitta - After Forever's Keyboardist Guest On Ohm
Joost Van Den Broek, After Forever´s keyboardist, has already started recording his special guest on the debut album of Sagitta, named "Ohm". Former member of Sun Caged, Joost has already worked with Arjen Lucassen on the projects Ayreon and Star One. Influenced by Derek Sherinian, Steve Vai, Ayreon/Star One, Muse, Jamiroquai and Devin Townsend Sagitta fans can wait for a surprising work of this 22 year-old keyboardist , who has been playing since he was 11.
Philip Colodetti, "Ohm"´s producer, is in Germany to keep up the recordings of Joost, who will also take part in the CD´s orchestration, expected to be released next semester with very special guests. Despite the delay on the recordings - "Ohm" was expected to be released this semester - but the band musicians aren´t worried about it, they just wanna it the way they´ve planned. According to Alex Neves, the bassist, the delay on the recordings were also due to the scheduling of the special guests on this debut album of Sagitta.
It´s also important to remember that Cede Dupont, Freedom Call and Symphorce´s guitar player, came to Brazil last year especially to record his part and yet jammed with Sagitta at Blackmore Bar, in São Paulo (SP). The expectation is huge and the band hasn´t been on the stage for a long time to concentrate on this CD. "We can hardly wait to come back to the stages, and I miss the fans a lot", says Alex Neves.
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Philip Colodetti, "Ohm"´s producer, is in Germany to keep up the recordings of Joost, who will also take part in the CD´s orchestration, expected to be released next semester with very special guests. Despite the delay on the recordings - "Ohm" was expected to be released this semester - but the band musicians aren´t worried about it, they just wanna it the way they´ve planned. According to Alex Neves, the bassist, the delay on the recordings were also due to the scheduling of the special guests on this debut album of Sagitta.
It´s also important to remember that Cede Dupont, Freedom Call and Symphorce´s guitar player, came to Brazil last year especially to record his part and yet jammed with Sagitta at Blackmore Bar, in São Paulo (SP). The expectation is huge and the band hasn´t been on the stage for a long time to concentrate on this CD. "We can hardly wait to come back to the stages, and I miss the fans a lot", says Alex Neves.
Log in: www.sagittametal.com
-Sagitta Newsletter-
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - André treatment, Start Recording
The band posted the following message on their website:
Dear Fans,
The recordings of our fourth full length album ´Remagine´ has finally begun!
Monday, March 7, the recordings of the drums started. The first thing we asked the studio engineers, was to give a professional assessment of the recording quality of the drums on the pre production we had recorded.
Andre had drummed on this pre production and we hoped we would be able to use this material. To our great relief the engineers thought this was Top Quality material. So, without Andre being present in the studio, his drums will be on Remagine!!!
We thank Ernst van der Ee, Andre's friend and professional example, who was prepared to drum the album, for being there if necessary.
After hearing this positive news André was very excited and hopefully that happiness will make him recover faster!
He started with his second chemical therapy session and so far there are no complications. He is responding well to this treatment so lets hope he will not get sick like last time.
He´ll be in the hospital until Friday, then he can go home again to recover and get ready for the next chemical treatment. If everything stays normal he´ll be home for two weeks.
André and After Forever want to thank everybody who have supported us the last few weeks in these difficult times!!!
We hope André stays in your hearts and that you keep helping him by sending nice mails, postcards, etc. to get him back behind the drum kit as soon as possible!
Greetings,
After Forever"
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Dear Fans,
The recordings of our fourth full length album ´Remagine´ has finally begun!
Monday, March 7, the recordings of the drums started. The first thing we asked the studio engineers, was to give a professional assessment of the recording quality of the drums on the pre production we had recorded.
Andre had drummed on this pre production and we hoped we would be able to use this material. To our great relief the engineers thought this was Top Quality material. So, without Andre being present in the studio, his drums will be on Remagine!!!
We thank Ernst van der Ee, Andre's friend and professional example, who was prepared to drum the album, for being there if necessary.
After hearing this positive news André was very excited and hopefully that happiness will make him recover faster!
He started with his second chemical therapy session and so far there are no complications. He is responding well to this treatment so lets hope he will not get sick like last time.
He´ll be in the hospital until Friday, then he can go home again to recover and get ready for the next chemical treatment. If everything stays normal he´ll be home for two weeks.
André and After Forever want to thank everybody who have supported us the last few weeks in these difficult times!!!
We hope André stays in your hearts and that you keep helping him by sending nice mails, postcards, etc. to get him back behind the drum kit as soon as possible!
Greetings,
After Forever"
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| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - Drummer Diagnosed With Cancer
Dear fans,
We bring sad tidings.
Our friend and drummer Andre has been admitted to hospital. De doctors have found cancer and surgically removed a tumor.
The medical staff is satisfied about the result of the surgery.
In consultation with Andre and his friend Cris we decided to continue our show in The Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on February 11.
Ed Warby will replace Andre for this occasion,but Andre will be more present than ever on this evening.
If you want to support Andre in this difficult period in his life you can send a card or letter to:
Andre Borgman Tromsöldreef 50 3076 DL Rotterdam The Netherlands
We count on you and expect a load of reactions and consolation for Andre. Via the site we will keep you informed.
We bring sad tidings.
Our friend and drummer Andre has been admitted to hospital. De doctors have found cancer and surgically removed a tumor.
The medical staff is satisfied about the result of the surgery.
In consultation with Andre and his friend Cris we decided to continue our show in The Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on February 11.
Ed Warby will replace Andre for this occasion,but Andre will be more present than ever on this evening.
If you want to support Andre in this difficult period in his life you can send a card or letter to:
Andre Borgman Tromsöldreef 50 3076 DL Rotterdam The Netherlands
We count on you and expect a load of reactions and consolation for Andre. Via the site we will keep you informed.
| Source: | afterforever.com |
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever - 'Remagine' Coming September 2005
26-01-2005 - After Forever will record a new album!
At the end of February the recordings of the fourth album of After Forever will start! After Forever will record the drums, bass guitar and the guitars in the Excess Studio in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) again. The vocals, classical stuff and the mix will be done in the Gate Studio of Sascha Peath and Miro in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The writing proces has just finished and we are very happy about the results again! The songs are more compact, fresh, catchy and again; typically After Forever. In melodic aspect, the album will be more simular to Decipher.For more specific updates about the music: check our forum!!!!!!
It will not become a concept album just like Invisible Circles. The songs have several subjects, some about your imagined life when you dream, some about the reality of this world. The title will be REMAGINE.
Remagine means you can reflect on life and you imagine in. Both ingredients are there in the lyrics and in the music. The word is a combination between Reflection and Imagination.
The album will be released in September 2005!!! We would love to see you on some of the summer festivals we are now planning to do to introduce some of the new songs there!!!
Keep checking www.afterforever.com about the progress of the recordings. After Forever will write a studio report every week when the recordings have started!!!
www.afterforever.com
At the end of February the recordings of the fourth album of After Forever will start! After Forever will record the drums, bass guitar and the guitars in the Excess Studio in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) again. The vocals, classical stuff and the mix will be done in the Gate Studio of Sascha Peath and Miro in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The writing proces has just finished and we are very happy about the results again! The songs are more compact, fresh, catchy and again; typically After Forever. In melodic aspect, the album will be more simular to Decipher.For more specific updates about the music: check our forum!!!!!!
It will not become a concept album just like Invisible Circles. The songs have several subjects, some about your imagined life when you dream, some about the reality of this world. The title will be REMAGINE.
Remagine means you can reflect on life and you imagine in. Both ingredients are there in the lyrics and in the music. The word is a combination between Reflection and Imagination.
The album will be released in September 2005!!! We would love to see you on some of the summer festivals we are now planning to do to introduce some of the new songs there!!!
Keep checking www.afterforever.com about the progress of the recordings. After Forever will write a studio report every week when the recordings have started!!!
www.afterforever.com
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever confirmed for Spains Lorca Rock Fest
Dutch gothic/atmospheric doom metal group AFTER FOREVER have has been confirmed for the Lorca Rock Festival, set to take place August 14 at Antiguo Cuartel de Infanteria in Lorca (Murcia), Spain. Other groups scheduled to perform at the festival include EUROPE, MAGNUM, TNT, DREAM EVIL, AXEL RUDI PELL and the all-girl KISS cover band KISSEXY. More acts will be announced soon.
For more information on the Lorca Rock Festival: http://www.lorcarockfestival.com
AFTER FOREVER's latest album, "Invisible Circles", was released in March through Transmission Records. "Invisible Circles" is the follow-up to "Decipher", which was issued in 2001.
For more information on the Lorca Rock Festival: http://www.lorcarockfestival.com
AFTER FOREVER's latest album, "Invisible Circles", was released in March through Transmission Records. "Invisible Circles" is the follow-up to "Decipher", which was issued in 2001.
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever: Replaces the keyboarder
The keyboarder Lando Van Gils is no longer a member of After Forever.
A new keyboarder is announced, Joost Van Den Broeck (ex- Sun Caged).
A new keyboarder is announced, Joost Van Den Broeck (ex- Sun Caged).
| Band profile: | After Forever |
After Forever's Singing Lessons!!
AFTER FOREVER frontwoman Floor Jansen is currently offering singing and performing lessons to interested parties. For more information, send an e-mail to multimusicfloor@yahoo.com and Floor will inform you personally about the possibilities.
As previously reported, AFTER FOREVER have set a March 25 release date through Transmission Records for their new album, "Invisible Circles". The group's last full-length effort, "Decipher", was released in 2001.
AFTER FOREVER have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Pinkpop festival, set to be held May 29-31 in Landgraaf, Holland. Also scheduled to appear are PIXIES and STARSAILOR, with more acts to be announced soon.
As previously reported, AFTER FOREVER have set a March 25 release date through Transmission Records for their new album, "Invisible Circles". The group's last full-length effort, "Decipher", was released in 2001.
AFTER FOREVER have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Pinkpop festival, set to be held May 29-31 in Landgraaf, Holland. Also scheduled to appear are PIXIES and STARSAILOR, with more acts to be announced soon.
| Band profile: | After Forever |
New After Forever album to be released on March 25
After Forever's long-awaited, new album 'Invisible Circles'
will be released on 25 March 2004.
The concept album has the following tracklisting:
1. Childhood In Minor
2. Beautiful Emptiness
3. Between Love And Fire
4. Sins Of Idealism
5. Eccentric
6. Digital Deceit
7. Through Square Eyes
8. Blind Pain
9. Two Sides
10. Victim Of Choices
11. Refelctions
12. Life's Vortex
will be released on 25 March 2004.
The concept album has the following tracklisting:
1. Childhood In Minor
2. Beautiful Emptiness
3. Between Love And Fire
4. Sins Of Idealism
5. Eccentric
6. Digital Deceit
7. Through Square Eyes
8. Blind Pain
9. Two Sides
10. Victim Of Choices
11. Refelctions
12. Life's Vortex
| Band profile: | After Forever |