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Dark Funeral, Enslaved - Announce N. Amercian Tourdates

Dark Funeral, Enslaved and Abigail Williams will be hitting the road together early next year on the extensive Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising Tour. Confirmed dates are as follows:

1/9 Springfield VA @ Jaxx Nite Club
1/10 New York, NY @ BB King Blues Club
1/11 Montreal, QC @ Le Medley
1/12 Quebec City, QC @ L'Imperial
1/13 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
1/14 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
1/15 Mokena, IL @ Pearl Room
1/16 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
1/19 Sacramento, CA @ Boardwalk
1/20 San Francisco, CA @ Pound
1/21 Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
1/22 Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theater
1/23 Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
1/25 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
1/26 Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
1/27 El Paso, TX @ Texas Avenue Live
1/28 San Antonio, TX @ Sanctuary
1/29 Dallas, TX @ Ridgelea Theatre
1/30 Houston TX @ Warehouse Live
2/1 Tampa, FL @ State Theatre
2/2 Fayetteville, NC @ Jesters Pub
2/3 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
2/4 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
2/5 Bedford, NH @ Mark's Showplace
2/7 Royun-Noranda, QC @ Petit Theatre Du Vieux Noranda
2/8 Sudbury, QC @ Jubliee Centre

Source: darkfuneral.se
Band profile: Dark Funeral
Event: Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising Tour
Posted: 26.10.2006 by Damnated | Comments (4)


Insomnium - Join Enslaved, 1349, Zyklon For UK Tour

Insomnium will tour in September with Enslaved, Zyklon and 1349 in the following cities:

05 - (IRL) Dublin, The Village
07 - (UK) Colchester, Arts Centre
08 - (UK) Sheffield, Corporation
09 - (UK) Glasgow, The Garage
10 - (UK) Manchester, Academy 2
11 - (UK) Birmingham, Carling Academy
12 - (UK) London, Mean Fiddler

They will open each gig, followed by Keep Of Kalessin.

Source: insomnium.net
Band profile: Insomnium
Posted: 14.07.2006 by Daru Jericho | Comments (1)


Enslaved - Live From The Quartfestival

The Norwegian National broadcasting (NRK) filmed Enslaved at the Quartfestival last Saturday. It is supposed to be aired this Thursday (the 13th of July) at 22.00 at the program "Lydverket". It is also possible to see it at web-tv (requiers username and password, but is free) at this location: http://www.nrk.no/programmer/tv/lydverket/. Choose "NRK nett-tv", then "ny bruker" in the top menu and get registered.

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Source: enslaved.no
Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 12.07.2006 by DarkStone | Comments (0)


Enslaved - Update On The New Album

Enslaved's forthcoming album "Ruun" is almost ready. The album that is produced by the band itself is being mixed in the Propeller Studio (Oslo) and then it will be mastered just after that.

The members of Enslaved expressed their thoughts about the album:

Ivar Bjørnson (guitar): "Me and Grutle has worked out a concept I feel is related to both the "old" Enslaved sphere and our new universe; tradition and heresy, logic and metaphysics - side by side. The material is strong willed and seems to live a life of its own; it is out of our hands at this point. It is my hope and belief that old and new listeners will enjoy the album. I know we will. We are very grateful for working with Johnny Skalleberg during recording, Mike Hartung in the mix and for being backed and followed up by Roffe and Tabu Recordings every step of the way."

Herbrand Larsen (keyboard & vocal): "'Ruun' is more extreme in all aspects; sound wise, the riffs, the melodies, harmonies and disharmonies. 'Runn' is all that and more!"

Grutle Kjellson (vocal & bass): "'Ruun' contains the most successful and efficient lyrics seen in Enslaved ever. The concept is more developing and interesting. We spent a lot time pre producing vocal arrangement, which has resulted in a perfect integration with the sound landscape. Every instrument and voice has founds its own orbit within the sound. However, should you not be into newer Enslaved, feel free to put "Frost" once again."

Arve Isdal (lead guitar): "This is by far the best Enslaved record to date. The production is more powerful than before. We have put more effort into the recording sessions, and this shows. Some new instruments and techniques have been used, which gives this record a more colorful sound."

Cato Bekkevold (drums): "The recording was so smooth, and I must say thanks to Johnny for his work! And this time I also did some pre-prod in Portugal with my old pal from Re:aktor, NexionD which was very helpful for all of us.
Ivar's gift as a songwriter never stops surprising me, and it's a privilege to play in such a great band. Musically, we don't break rules, just invent new ones. We didn't have to rush anything during any process, so I'm confident about this one!"

Also the band, later on February, is going to make two videos for their upcoming album "Ruun".

Source: enslaved.no
Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 08.02.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Enslaved - Entered The Studio For New Album

The following press release was posted at Enslaved official website:

Great news!! Enslaved has entered Amper Studios (Oslo, Norway) to record their next album which is entitled "RUUN". They've only been in studio for a week yet they already feel confident that this will be a monumental album! The drums are finished, and the guitars are being recorded at this very moment.
"The songs are stronger than ever, we've found the ultimate studios and the guys in the band are in very high spirits. Now it's just a matter of working as hard as body and mind permits" says guitarist and composer Ivar Bjørnson. First two song titles to be revealed are the two to-be video songs: "Path of Vanir" and "Essence".

"RUUN" is due to be released on MAY 8th 2006 (Tabu Recordings). The album will be mixed in Propeller Studios (Oslo, Norway) by Mike Hartung and finally mastered in Cutting Room (Stockholm, Sweden).

"You're asking how "RUUN" sounds compared to "ISA"?
-You tell me!" says Bjørnson.

Source: enslaved.no
Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 17.01.2006 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Enslaved - Wins Norwegian Grammy Award

Following news is taken from www.taburec.com

It´s with great pride and joy, that we announce that Enslaved is honoured with a Grammy Award for their latest masterpiece, ISA. The Norwegian Grammy ceremony was held in Oslo Spectrum for the 33rd time on Saturday the 26th of February, and was broadcasted live on national TV. This is was the band´s third Grammy nomination. So it´s safe to say that is was well deserved. The other nominees in the metal genre was Mayhem and domestic phenomenon Black Debbath. Enslaved was not able to attend the actual ceremony as they are currently touring Europe, but we´re thrilled when the received the news. Ivar Bjørnson had the following comment: This Grammy Award means very much to the band and reflects the recognition of our efforts not only for this record alone, but for years of hard work. After two nominations, it felt extremely good to get the recognition from the mainstream music circus and to finally finish first for a change. Ivar Bjørnson´s father took the stage, and received the Award on the band´s behalf with the following statement: There is more to the picture, than meets the eye...Rock´n´Roll will never die!
Enslaved has also received the independent Alarm Award for best metal album in 2004. Enslaved was nominated for their latest studio album, Isa, in the metal genre. The other nominees was: Susperia, Khold, Red Harvest and Mayhem.
Enslaved is the first Norwegian band to be confirmed for this years Roskilde Festival in Denmark. Enslaved will also play the Fury Fest in France and Graspop in Belgium this summer. You can still catch Enslaved on tour at the following venues in Europe:

2005.03.03 Antidox Torino Italy
2005.03.04 La Gabbia Bassano del Grappa Italy
2005.03.06 Gaswerk Winterthur Switzerland
2005.03.09 Black Pes - Prague (Czech Republic)
2005.03.10 Arena - Wien (Austria)
2005.03.11 Mostovna Nova Gorica Slovenija
2005.03.12 Mochavara - Zagreb (Croatia)
2005.03.13 E-Klubb - Budapest (Hungary)
2005.03.14 Stara Pekaren Nitra Slovakia
2005.03.15 Underground Cologne Germany
2005.03.16 Voxhall - Aarhus (Denmark)
2005.03.20 Folken - Stavanger (Norway)

Label mates Vreid are providing more than a worthy support to these fine Norse boatmen in Europe.
More and updated info on Enslaved and other Tabu artists will be posted on www.taburec.com frequently.

Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 03.03.2005 by Angelique | Comments (1)


Enslaved signs with Tabu Recordings

"TABU Recordings is proud to present the label's new world wide signing: ENSLAVED

It's with great pride we announce that two time Grammy Nominee ENSLAVED, has signed a recording contract with TABU Recordings.

From their base camp in Bergen, ENSLAVED has given Norwegian extreme metal diversity and depth since 1991. The pioneers in ENSLAVED have through strong musical craftsmanship shown a remarkable will and ability to continuingly twist their musical expression into new directions in a dynamic and challenging way.
The critically acclaimed Below The Lights (Osmose Productions) was honoured with nomination for both Grammy and the Independent Alarm Award in Norway. The band has strong traditions as a hardworking live band, and some of their performances are considered as legendary. KERRANG! salutes ENSLAVED's Inferno performance with a KKKKK-review in their iss#1002. Quote: "It's Enslaved who steal the show with a gloriously ambitious set bolstered by a dizzying light show that has "should have been headliners" written all over it" (Dom Lawson).
Enslaved is currently working on confirming the recording schedule in Grieghallen Studios (last two Enslaved albums, Mayhem, Emperor) and the mix will be done subsequently in Duper Studios (last two Enslaved albums, Kaizers Orchestra, Jaga Jazzist) by Sir Duperman. The production team for the album will consist of the powertrio Jørgen "Sir Duperman" Træen, Eirik "Pytten" Hundvin and Enslaved. Prepare for armageddon.
You have a chance to witness ENSLAVED"s stunning live performance at the following places this summer:
18.06 Haugesund N O R
10.07 Kr.Sand Quart Festival N O R
17.07 Tønsberg Slottsfjell N O R
20.08 Bergen Hulen N O R
04.09 Oslo Rockefeller N O R"

http://www.tubarec.com/

Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 25.08.2004 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Enslaved

THE ENCHANTED and SKALDIC CURSE have been confirmed as the support acts for ENSLAVED at their one-off show in London on January 23, 2004. The gig, which will take place at The Underworld in Camden, will mark ENSLAVED's only European show in support of their latest CD, "Below The Lights", outside Scandinavia and the Piorno Rock Festival 2004 in February. Tickets are priced at £10 in advance and £12 at the door and are currently available from Ticketweb (www.ticketweb.co.uk) and Stargreen (www.stargreen.com). Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 31.12.2003 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)