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Iced Earth - New Album Update
IcedEarth.com has posted the cover art Link] for the band's forthcoming full-length studio album, "The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" which continues where their 2007 release, "Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part I)" left off. "The Crucible Of Man" features the return of frontman Matt Barlow who was Schaffer's original voice of choice to introduce the "Something Wicked" saga back in 1998 as a trio of songs which concluded their album, "Something Wicked This Way Comes".
While the 1998 album provided a general overview of the story Schaffer has been conceptualizing for well over a decade, the saga is being fully brought to life with the release of the back-to-back conceptual albums "Framing Armageddon" and "The Crucible of Man". While both albums provide answers to mysteries the previous releases would create, the timeliness of the story in today's world is guaranteed to keep people thinking and guessing. Schaffer's ability to convey the central themes and events of the story without always revealing exactly "why" characters' decisions are made and "how" events come to pass, will keep fans of the saga coming back as future mediums for the "Something Wicked" storyline are revealed.
A finalized tracklisting for "The Crucible Of Man" and audio interview with Jon Schaffer covering the new material will be featured at IcedEarth.com later this month. The band will begin rehearsals next week for a run of dates in June as direct support for Judas Priest in Europe (dates here), as well as the Hellfest, Bang Your Head, Graspop, and Gods Of Metal European festivals.
"The Crucible Of Man" is due for a late August or early September release on Steamhammer/SPV. The release will then be followed by a North American tour that kicks-off in September and features an appearance as headliner for the ProgPower USA IX festival in Atlanta, Georgia on September 27. The North American dates will be announced at IcedEarth.com when they are confirmed.
The single from the new album is titled, "I Walk Among You" and is being released worldwide this week by Steamhammer/SPV and features the new track, "I Walk Alone, " as well as three additional songs from "Framing Armageddon" with new vocal performances by Matt Barlow. All tracks can be listened to in their entirety at both the band's official website and MySpace page with exception of the track, "A Charge To Keep" which is an iTunes exclusive.
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While the 1998 album provided a general overview of the story Schaffer has been conceptualizing for well over a decade, the saga is being fully brought to life with the release of the back-to-back conceptual albums "Framing Armageddon" and "The Crucible of Man". While both albums provide answers to mysteries the previous releases would create, the timeliness of the story in today's world is guaranteed to keep people thinking and guessing. Schaffer's ability to convey the central themes and events of the story without always revealing exactly "why" characters' decisions are made and "how" events come to pass, will keep fans of the saga coming back as future mediums for the "Something Wicked" storyline are revealed.
A finalized tracklisting for "The Crucible Of Man" and audio interview with Jon Schaffer covering the new material will be featured at IcedEarth.com later this month. The band will begin rehearsals next week for a run of dates in June as direct support for Judas Priest in Europe (dates here), as well as the Hellfest, Bang Your Head, Graspop, and Gods Of Metal European festivals.
"The Crucible Of Man" is due for a late August or early September release on Steamhammer/SPV. The release will then be followed by a North American tour that kicks-off in September and features an appearance as headliner for the ProgPower USA IX festival in Atlanta, Georgia on September 27. The North American dates will be announced at IcedEarth.com when they are confirmed.
The single from the new album is titled, "I Walk Among You" and is being released worldwide this week by Steamhammer/SPV and features the new track, "I Walk Alone, " as well as three additional songs from "Framing Armageddon" with new vocal performances by Matt Barlow. All tracks can be listened to in their entirety at both the band's official website and MySpace page with exception of the track, "A Charge To Keep" which is an iTunes exclusive.
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| Source: | icedearth.com |
| Band profile: | Iced Earth |
Silent Force - New Album On The Way
German metallers Silent Force have issued the short following update:
"Hey everybody, just a short update from the Silent Force camp. Alexander Beyrodt is having a very creative run and wrote 11 songs during the last 2 weeks for the next album. The material is very promising and will show once more how much potential Silent Force has."
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"Hey everybody, just a short update from the Silent Force camp. Alexander Beyrodt is having a very creative run and wrote 11 songs during the last 2 weeks for the next album. The material is very promising and will show once more how much potential Silent Force has."
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| Source: | silent-force.rocks.de |
| Band profile: | Silent Force |
Krisiun - New Song Online
Brazilian metallers Krisiun have updated their MySpace layout and posted a new track, entitled "Combustion Inferno", which is part of their upcoming album, "Southern Storm", that will be released on July 21st by Century Media Records.
"Southern Storm" was once again recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (Tankard, Rotting Christ, Dew-Scented), who previously worked with the band on "Conquerors Of Armageddon" and "AssassiNation".
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"Southern Storm" was once again recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (Tankard, Rotting Christ, Dew-Scented), who previously worked with the band on "Conquerors Of Armageddon" and "AssassiNation".
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Krisiun |
Ephel Duath - Enter The Studio In July
Italian metallers Ephel Duath have issued the following update:
"Hey guys,
we thought you'd like to know the following:
Ephel Duath will enter Outer Sound Studios in Rome on July 14 to complete their new effort, "Through My Dog's Eyes". The drums have already been recorded by Marco Minnemann at Home-Base Seacoast Studio in Imperial Beach, California. While the producer is Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre, Klimt 1918), the mastering will be done in Finnish Finnvox Studios (HIM, Nightwish). Seldon Hunt (Neurosis, Isis, Sunn O)))) will take care of the artwork. "Through My Dog's Eyes" will be released in the fall on Earache Records."
"Through My Dog's Eyes" tracklisting:
01. Gift
02. Promenade
03. Breed
04. Silent Door
05. Bella Morte
06. Nina
07. Guardian
08. Spider Shaped Leaves
09. Bark Loud
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"Hey guys,
we thought you'd like to know the following:
Ephel Duath will enter Outer Sound Studios in Rome on July 14 to complete their new effort, "Through My Dog's Eyes". The drums have already been recorded by Marco Minnemann at Home-Base Seacoast Studio in Imperial Beach, California. While the producer is Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre, Klimt 1918), the mastering will be done in Finnish Finnvox Studios (HIM, Nightwish). Seldon Hunt (Neurosis, Isis, Sunn O)))) will take care of the artwork. "Through My Dog's Eyes" will be released in the fall on Earache Records."
"Through My Dog's Eyes" tracklisting:
01. Gift
02. Promenade
03. Breed
04. Silent Door
05. Bella Morte
06. Nina
07. Guardian
08. Spider Shaped Leaves
09. Bark Loud
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ephel Duath |
Arsis - Replace Drummer
US metallers Arsis have issued the following update:
"Although we had a great run over the past year and a half with drummer Darren Cesca , we have decided to stop working with him in Arsis. The reasoning behind this decision is simply differences in personalities and an overall difference in direction. Darren is an amazing musician and we harbor no ill feelings towards him. We wish him all the best. We are most excited to announce that Alex Tomlin, a long time friend of ours and an outstanding drummer, will be replacing Darren. His first shows with us will be on the "In Thrash We Trust" tour starting this Wednesday. Come out and support Arsis and the new addition to our line-up!"
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"Although we had a great run over the past year and a half with drummer Darren Cesca , we have decided to stop working with him in Arsis. The reasoning behind this decision is simply differences in personalities and an overall difference in direction. Darren is an amazing musician and we harbor no ill feelings towards him. We wish him all the best. We are most excited to announce that Alex Tomlin, a long time friend of ours and an outstanding drummer, will be replacing Darren. His first shows with us will be on the "In Thrash We Trust" tour starting this Wednesday. Come out and support Arsis and the new addition to our line-up!"
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Arsis |
Omnium Gatherum - New Album Update
Finnish metallers Omnium Gatherum have issued the following update:
"The new 4th Omnium Gatherum album, titled "The Redshift", is now ready 'n' willing and mixed 'n' mastered. ...And it´s rocking like never before! We´re very satisfied and proud of this work and this is a big leap to the next level!
"The Redshift" tracklisting:
01. Nail
02. A Shadowkey
03. Chameleon Skin
04. No Breaking Point
05. The Return
06. Shapes And Shades
07. The Redshifter
08. Greeneyes
09. The Second Flame
10. Song For December
11. Distant Light Highway
More info about the album & release date soon - Stay tuned!"
Here´s what the mixing/mastering wizard Dan The Man Swanö himself (Unisound Studio) said about this new album: "I hate bands like Omnium Gatherum, they are so good it pisses me off!!! Their fine blend of melody and aggression is so good I actually thought about stealing the record and release it as my own. You won´t find a better album in years."
"The new 4th Omnium Gatherum album, titled "The Redshift", is now ready 'n' willing and mixed 'n' mastered. ...And it´s rocking like never before! We´re very satisfied and proud of this work and this is a big leap to the next level!
"The Redshift" tracklisting:
01. Nail
02. A Shadowkey
03. Chameleon Skin
04. No Breaking Point
05. The Return
06. Shapes And Shades
07. The Redshifter
08. Greeneyes
09. The Second Flame
10. Song For December
11. Distant Light Highway
More info about the album & release date soon - Stay tuned!"
Here´s what the mixing/mastering wizard Dan The Man Swanö himself (Unisound Studio) said about this new album: "I hate bands like Omnium Gatherum, they are so good it pisses me off!!! Their fine blend of melody and aggression is so good I actually thought about stealing the record and release it as my own. You won´t find a better album in years."
| Source: | omniumgatherum.org |
| Band profile: | Omnium Gatherum |
Anubis Gate - Enter The Studio In July
Danish metallers Anubis Gate have issued the following update:
"This summer will indeed be far from inactive in the Anubis Gate camp! We will start recording the drums at Hansen Studios early July, and after the drums have been tracked, guitars, keyboards and bass will be recorded at Kim Olesen's studio.
Jacob Hansen's vocals will be done at Hansen Studios, and Henrik Fevre's vocals + backing will be done at his own studio. The mix will be done mid August at Hansen Studios.
Locomotive will release the album February 2009.
All the songs have been written and lyrics are being completed as we write this.
We feel very strong about the new songs, that very much are following the lines of Andromeda Unchained, although with a twist. There's a feeling that some of the newer songs will be heavier, leaning a bit towards the hard riffage from "A Perfect Forever", as well as there are some new elements and surpising twists to the Anubis Gate sound. Every one of us is anxious to get started!
Stay tuned for a detailed studio report starting the 30th of June!"
"This summer will indeed be far from inactive in the Anubis Gate camp! We will start recording the drums at Hansen Studios early July, and after the drums have been tracked, guitars, keyboards and bass will be recorded at Kim Olesen's studio.
Jacob Hansen's vocals will be done at Hansen Studios, and Henrik Fevre's vocals + backing will be done at his own studio. The mix will be done mid August at Hansen Studios.
Locomotive will release the album February 2009.
All the songs have been written and lyrics are being completed as we write this.
We feel very strong about the new songs, that very much are following the lines of Andromeda Unchained, although with a twist. There's a feeling that some of the newer songs will be heavier, leaning a bit towards the hard riffage from "A Perfect Forever", as well as there are some new elements and surpising twists to the Anubis Gate sound. Every one of us is anxious to get started!
Stay tuned for a detailed studio report starting the 30th of June!"
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Anubis Gate |
Kreator - Enter The Studio In July
German metallers Kreator have issued the following update:
"Kreator will enter the Titonus studios in Berlin on July 20th to record the highly anticipated follow up to their 2005 release "Enemy Of God".
For the yet untitled album the band will be working with German top producer Moses Schneider.
"The pre-production in our rehearsal studios went really smooth" says bandleader Mille Petrozza. "Moses´s way of working with bands takes place more on an emotional then on a technical level, wich means the album will sound very raw and direct. We´re trying to capture Kreator´s live energy and will be using nice vintage analogue equipment for the recordings this time. Expect a massacre!"
The release date for the album, which will be mixed by Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Slipknot, etc) in London, will be January 2009, followed by an extensive world tour. Stay tuned for more details, a complete re launch of the Terrorzone and studio reports soon!"
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"Kreator will enter the Titonus studios in Berlin on July 20th to record the highly anticipated follow up to their 2005 release "Enemy Of God".
For the yet untitled album the band will be working with German top producer Moses Schneider.
"The pre-production in our rehearsal studios went really smooth" says bandleader Mille Petrozza. "Moses´s way of working with bands takes place more on an emotional then on a technical level, wich means the album will sound very raw and direct. We´re trying to capture Kreator´s live energy and will be using nice vintage analogue equipment for the recordings this time. Expect a massacre!"
The release date for the album, which will be mixed by Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Slipknot, etc) in London, will be January 2009, followed by an extensive world tour. Stay tuned for more details, a complete re launch of the Terrorzone and studio reports soon!"
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| Source: | kreator-terrorzone.de |
| Band profile: | Kreator |
Keep Of Kalessin - Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Kolossus", the new album from Norwegian metallers Keep Of Kalessin, is available for streaming in its entirety at the band's MySpace page.
The album will be released in Europe on June 6th (North America on June 10th) by Indie Recordings and licensed to Nuclear Blast for the following territories: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and rest of the world outside Europe (except Australia and Russia).
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The album will be released in Europe on June 6th (North America on June 10th) by Indie Recordings and licensed to Nuclear Blast for the following territories: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and rest of the world outside Europe (except Australia and Russia).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Keep Of Kalessin |
Neuraxis - New Song Online
Canadian Technical Death metallers Neuraxis have posted a new track, entitled "Darkness Prevails", on their MySpace page.
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "The Thin Line Between", which is scheduled for release on July 22 via Prosthetic Records. The album was recorded by Jeff Fortin (Anonymus) and the band in February and March of this year and features guest vocals from Luc Lemay (Gorguts). The CD artwork Link] was created by Dennis Sibejin (Chimaira, Job For A Cowboy).
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The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "The Thin Line Between", which is scheduled for release on July 22 via Prosthetic Records. The album was recorded by Jeff Fortin (Anonymus) and the band in February and March of this year and features guest vocals from Luc Lemay (Gorguts). The CD artwork Link] was created by Dennis Sibejin (Chimaira, Job For A Cowboy).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Neuraxis |
Vision Divine - Former Vocalist Returns
Italian metallers Vision Divine have issued the following update:
"We are very happy and proud to finally announce that Fabio Lione Rhapsody Of Fire] joins Vision Divine Family again. He's best natural choice for us, and first person we thought about it, even 'cause Fabio is a wonderful singer and a very special friend. Fabio with Olaf created Vision Divine 10 years ago, he wrote wonderful melodies for first 3 band's albums (from the 1st "Vision Divine" up to the high acclaimed "Stream Of Consciousness"). Just to be clear, Fabio is fully involved with the band, not as session man but as real part of the band, including recording sessions, live shows and tours.
We really like to apologize with you to taking such a longtime to let you know our choice, but we wanted to follow all this stuff properly without any gaps and taking time to plan band's future. So, Fabio Lione, will be on stage with Vision Divine starting from June 20 and he's already working to our new album, which recordings are scheduled starting from Aug 11th. We know that each time this band has a change of line up there many roumors about it and mostly people could think if its' right decision or something like that... But as always we will let facts talk, and our band life gets proof that we allways try to take best decision to grow up as artists and as persons. And at last.. we really like to spend some words for you guys who supported us in this time, we're very striking about your emotions and your great friendship around the world. We really like to dedicate our new album to you who continue to trust in Vision Divine."
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"We are very happy and proud to finally announce that Fabio Lione Rhapsody Of Fire] joins Vision Divine Family again. He's best natural choice for us, and first person we thought about it, even 'cause Fabio is a wonderful singer and a very special friend. Fabio with Olaf created Vision Divine 10 years ago, he wrote wonderful melodies for first 3 band's albums (from the 1st "Vision Divine" up to the high acclaimed "Stream Of Consciousness"). Just to be clear, Fabio is fully involved with the band, not as session man but as real part of the band, including recording sessions, live shows and tours.
We really like to apologize with you to taking such a longtime to let you know our choice, but we wanted to follow all this stuff properly without any gaps and taking time to plan band's future. So, Fabio Lione, will be on stage with Vision Divine starting from June 20 and he's already working to our new album, which recordings are scheduled starting from Aug 11th. We know that each time this band has a change of line up there many roumors about it and mostly people could think if its' right decision or something like that... But as always we will let facts talk, and our band life gets proof that we allways try to take best decision to grow up as artists and as persons. And at last.. we really like to spend some words for you guys who supported us in this time, we're very striking about your emotions and your great friendship around the world. We really like to dedicate our new album to you who continue to trust in Vision Divine."
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| Source: | visiondivine.com |
| Band profile: | Vision Divine |
Helheim - Guitarist Leaves The Band
Norwegian metallers Helheim have issued the following update:
"We are truly sorry to say that Thorbjørn has left Helheim. He has been a central piece in Helheim since he joined in 1999. Many fantastic riffs and great ideas has come from his weird mind. Now he will focus on his other musical project, Sinking Sea, with Lindheim and others. We wish you good luck, and hope you will succeed with Sinking Sea!"
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"We are truly sorry to say that Thorbjørn has left Helheim. He has been a central piece in Helheim since he joined in 1999. Many fantastic riffs and great ideas has come from his weird mind. Now he will focus on his other musical project, Sinking Sea, with Lindheim and others. We wish you good luck, and hope you will succeed with Sinking Sea!"
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| Source: | helheim.com |
| Band profile: | Helheim |
Ihsahn - Two New Songs Online
Ihsahn has posted two new full length songs entitled "Misanthrope" and "Emancipation" on his MySpace page.
The two songs come off the new Ihsahn album, entitled "AngL", which was realeased today (May 27th) via Mnemosyne Productions / Candlelight Records.
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The two songs come off the new Ihsahn album, entitled "AngL", which was realeased today (May 27th) via Mnemosyne Productions / Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Neurosis - European Tour In August
US metallers Neurosis will embark on a European tour in August.
Dates are as follows:
Aug. 14 - Warsaw, PL @
Aug. 15 - Josefov, CZ @ Brutal Assault Festival
Aug. 16 - Kiewit Hasselt, BEL @ Pukkelpop Festival
Aug. 18 - Leipzig, DE @
Aug. 20 - Dortmund, DE @
Aug. 21 - Munich, DE @
Aug. 22 - Le Locle, Switzerland @ VNV Festival
Aug. 23 - Ancona, IT @ Mamamia
The tour dates will be updated and more details will be confirmed at this location.
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Dates are as follows:
Aug. 14 - Warsaw, PL @
Aug. 15 - Josefov, CZ @ Brutal Assault Festival
Aug. 16 - Kiewit Hasselt, BEL @ Pukkelpop Festival
Aug. 18 - Leipzig, DE @
Aug. 20 - Dortmund, DE @
Aug. 21 - Munich, DE @
Aug. 22 - Le Locle, Switzerland @ VNV Festival
Aug. 23 - Ancona, IT @ Mamamia
The tour dates will be updated and more details will be confirmed at this location.
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| Source: | neurosis.com |
| Band profile: | Neurosis |
| Event: | Neurosis: European Tour |
Ihsahn - E-Card Online
An e-card for Ihsahn's forthcoming album, entitled "AngL", can be accessed at this location.
According to a Candlelight Records press release:
"Ihsahn's second solo album "AngL" is a continuation of the former Emperor frontman's work within the Metal genre.
Following on from his debut solo album "The Adversary", this second opus builds on the experience Ihsahn has gained as a solo artist and presents a complex and enticing tapestry: blending textures of light and dark together into an album that is at once challenging and accessible; captivating and intensely moving. Musically this album can be seen as a natural progression from "The Adversary", but with a somewhat heavier touch - incorporating the subtleties of expression explored on his debut into a more recognisably 'extreme' framework.
Drums on the album are once again handled by Asgeir Mickelson (Borknagar, Spiral Architect, Hardingrock) with bass duties taken over by Asgeir's Spiral Architect colleague Lars Norberg. The track 'Unhealer' features the much anticipated collaboration of two Metal masterminds with Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt performing lead vocals.
Lyrically "AngL" deals with many personal themes, with a deep Nietzschean thread, and the intensity and richness of the album's nine epic tracks ensure that it presents much to enthral fans of all aspects of Ihsahn's music.
With "AngL" Ihsahn has presented a true statement of what he is capable of as a solo artist!"
"AngL" will be out on May 27th via Mnemosyne Productions/Candlelight Records.
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According to a Candlelight Records press release:
"Ihsahn's second solo album "AngL" is a continuation of the former Emperor frontman's work within the Metal genre.
Following on from his debut solo album "The Adversary", this second opus builds on the experience Ihsahn has gained as a solo artist and presents a complex and enticing tapestry: blending textures of light and dark together into an album that is at once challenging and accessible; captivating and intensely moving. Musically this album can be seen as a natural progression from "The Adversary", but with a somewhat heavier touch - incorporating the subtleties of expression explored on his debut into a more recognisably 'extreme' framework.
Drums on the album are once again handled by Asgeir Mickelson (Borknagar, Spiral Architect, Hardingrock) with bass duties taken over by Asgeir's Spiral Architect colleague Lars Norberg. The track 'Unhealer' features the much anticipated collaboration of two Metal masterminds with Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt performing lead vocals.
Lyrically "AngL" deals with many personal themes, with a deep Nietzschean thread, and the intensity and richness of the album's nine epic tracks ensure that it presents much to enthral fans of all aspects of Ihsahn's music.
With "AngL" Ihsahn has presented a true statement of what he is capable of as a solo artist!"
"AngL" will be out on May 27th via Mnemosyne Productions/Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |