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The Ocean - Tracking New Tunes

One year after the release of their last album Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic, Germans The Ocean are now in full tracking mode for the follow-up. Drums and bass parts have already been recorded (at Die Mühle Studio). The process will now continue in Berlin. More to follow.

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Posted: 12.10.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


The Ocean - Premiere 'Siberian Traps' Tour Documentary

In September The Ocean released their eighth studio record Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic. Now, they are releasing a stunning tour documentary from their 2019 'Siberian Traps' tour, which the band shot themselves. Edited by Alex Kraudelt.

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Posted: 06.11.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


The Ocean - Reveal New Single

The Ocean premiere their newest single "Pleistocene", taken from Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic album, which drops September 25th via Metal Blade Records. The song is accompanied by official video clip, shot and edited by Craig Murray.

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Posted: 10.09.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


The Ocean - Launch Video For 'Oligocene' Single

On September 25th, The Ocean will release their eight full length instalment, Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic, via Metal Blade Records (CD and digital) and the band's own Pelagic Records (vinyl). For another preview of the album, a video for the new single "Oligocene" has been released. Filmed by band members Loic Rossetti, David Ahfeldt and Robin Staps. Edited and animated by Craig Murray.

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Posted: 19.08.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (5)


The Ocean - Announce European Winter Touring Plan

The Ocean collective is excited to announce upcoming European tour, scheduled in January & February. 32-dates long trek will feature support from pg.lost, Hypno5e and Svalbard.

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Posted: 12.08.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


The Ocean - Reveal Details And First Song Of The New Record

The Ocean's next full length music opus Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic will arrive on September 25th via Metal Blade Records. Full details have been disclosed together with a 13-minute long track "Jurassic | Cretaceous", featuring Jonas Renkse of Katatonia.

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Posted: 01.07.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (5)


The Ocean - Reveal Title Of The Upcoming Studio Record

The Ocean collective have exciting news to share. The next chapter in their career begins with the title announcement of the upcoming studio album - Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic. Expect more info and details in coming weeks. Stay tuned.

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Posted: 01.06.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


The Ocean - Share Music Video 'Permian: The Great Dying'

The Ocean's song from Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic album, "Permian: The Great Dying", has recently premiered online as a music video, now streaming for you via YouTube below. Footage for the video clip, helmed by director Craig Murray, was captured mostly in India and Indonesia.

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Posted: 21.06.2019 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


The Ocean - Announces 'Siberian Traps Tour 2019'

The Ocean will finally return to Russia and cross the vastness of Siberia from one side to the other. The band will also visit countries they've never been to before like Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Japan. Check out all the dates below.

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Posted: 15.06.2019 by nikarg | Comments (1)


The Ocean - To Tour Europe In March/April 2019

The Ocean have confirmed that their 'The Palaeozoic European tour' continues in March & April 2019, after their touring in India, Australia and New Zealand. Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic is the group's latest effort, released in November. Tickets sale and support acts will be announced on January 7th. Stay tuned.

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Event: The Ocean: Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic European Tour 2019
Posted: 22.12.2018 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


The Ocean - Debut Second Single Feat. Jonas Renkse

New song alert! The Ocean fans get ready for another new song from the band's upcoming new album, the long-awaited Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic. On the heels of their massive, sprawling "Permian," the German metallers are unleashing another piece of their upcoming album. "Devonian: Nascent" features vocalist Jonas Renkse and can be fully enjoyed here.

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Posted: 04.10.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


The Ocean - New Album Detailed, Premiere New Track

The Ocean announce their massive two-part return, four years in the making. This November 2nd, Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic will be released through Metal Blade, with Phanerozoic II to follow in 2020. The band now exclusively premiere a nine-minute epic track, "Permian: The Great Dying", available for streaming below.

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Posted: 06.09.2018 by Abattoir | Comments (6)


The Ocean - Reveal New Album Title, European Tour

The Ocean have finally revealed more about their new album! The follow-up to Pelagial (2013) will be titled Phanerozoic and the sludge/post-metal band has already announced the first tour in support of it. Rosetta and Arabrot will join them on this short European tour. Vocalist Loïc Rossetti updated recently and said the album is already in the mixing stages with Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. More album details are expected to be revealed soon.

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Posted: 07.06.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (7)


The Ocean - Releasing 10th Anniversary Edition Of 'Precambrian'

Post-metallers The Ocean have recently launched the preorder for the 10th anniversary edition of their classic album, Precambrian 3xLP. It comes in the packaging of the original limited edition, and contains an extra bonus track: a brand new studio re-recording of 10-minutes opener "Rhyacian", featuring the current lineup with Loïc Rossetti on vocals, Paul on drums and Mattias on bass. You can grab it here.

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Posted: 16.12.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


The Ocean - Premiere New Song, Working On New Album

It's been a while since The Ocean released new music. Luckily for fans, the German metallers are now premiering a new instrumental track called "Turritopsis Dohrnii". This is The Ocean's first new track released, since their 2015 Transcendental split EP with Japan's post rock legends Mono. The instrumental track was recorded as part of the Pelagial recording session, and is named after a tiny jellyfish species that lives in the Mediterranean, the only immortal species on earth. So, stop what you are doing and go listen to it!

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Posted: 20.09.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (7)