Hum, I don't know the band that much, and actually I'd be glad if they aren't replaced for the tour with Therion (though of course, it may have an economic impact on the tour itself, which is bad). Just so I can fully concentrate on Therion.

"After much consideration I have chosen to leave Sirenia, but I will continue with music. The reason is, that we have too many musical differences, and I don't feel like it's the right band for me."

Signed.

Another thing that just seemed obvious was happening.... particularly since Morten's band(s) have had so many lineup issues over the years. I certainly won't speculate, but I'm wondering if Sirenia will ever have a female vocalist who can work with Morten...? Anyway, I am looking forward to hearing Monika again, as I think she can work in a different band, perhaps with a lighter melodic feel to go with her voice

Already? It's not so a normal thing IMO...

a shame really, i thought the last Sirenia album was magnificent.
oh well, i'll just wait and see who the next woman is that morten will draw out of the old hat, i hope she'll be just as good

Meh, Im not sure if Sirenia will ever top 'At Sixes and Sevens' anymore...

Damn she had a rather nice voice. It will be hard to tour without her because her voice is so prevailant on the new album.

May I be the first to say...about bloody time.

Now, I'm not entirely sure, given Sirenia's constant vocalist changes, whether the shift from gothic metal to gothic pop was a conscious decision by Mr. Veland before he enlisted the very saccharine, bland vocals of Ms. Pedersen, but both what I saw and heard of 'Nine Destinies...' was very much a departure away from the sound that made 'At Sixes and Sevens', at least, such a good album.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that 'Nine Destinies...', and Monika's vocals on it, were absolutely terrible. By the standards of modern 'gothic metal', they're fairly generic (which is probably half the problem). When you have M. Veland's track record (read: 'BEYOND THE VEIL'), there's really no excuse for throwing out half-assed, Lacuna Coil-esque pop singles, instead of something with real depth and jaw-dropping awesomeness.

Now, will this lead to Morten making a return to the likes of 'Meridian' and 'Lethean River'? Perhaps, perhaps not, but I'll certainly watch their movements with a lot of interest now.

I never really liked the new singer, so for me, this is not a bad thing.

Written by [user id=24014] on 05.11.2007 at 22:47

I never really liked the new singer, so for me, this is not a bad thing.

I was JUST ABOUT to say that:
I never really liked the new singer, when I read the headline I was glad.
C'mon, sirenia, bring vibeke or the first singer.

Hmmm hope Nightwish dont read MS news

Damnit, I loved her

I am not familiar much with Sirenia, but you cannot leave the band in middle of their obligations! that is very low. Finish what you have (tour/gig) then leave, how hard can that be?! I mean it was not health reasons nor family tragedy that caused this departure rather "musical disagreements" :

Written by RavenLord on 05.11.2007 at 22:42

May I be the first to say...about bloody time.

Now, I'm not entirely sure, given Sirenia's constant vocalist changes, whether the shift from gothic metal to gothic pop was a conscious decision by Mr. Veland before he enlisted the very saccharine, bland vocals of Ms. Pedersen, but both what I saw and heard of 'Nine Destinies...' was very much a departure away from the sound that made 'At Sixes and Sevens', at least, such a good album.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that 'Nine Destinies...', and Monika's vocals on it, were absolutely terrible. By the standards of modern 'gothic metal', they're fairly generic (which is probably half the problem). When you have M. Veland's track record (read: 'BEYOND THE VEIL'), there's really no excuse for throwing out half-assed, Lacuna Coil-esque pop singles, instead of something with real depth and jaw-dropping awesomeness.

Now, will this lead to Morten making a return to the likes of 'Meridian' and 'Lethean River'? Perhaps, perhaps not, but I'll certainly watch their movements with a lot of interest now.

I cant agree more with you!
Lets home Morten will return to the old Sirenia!

This band is has gone through three vocalists for three albums. When are they going to hold on to one for more than one album?

hmm I'm pretty sure it was only 2 vocalists. Henriette was on 'Sixes' and 'elixir' as well.

Written by [user id=24014] on 05.11.2007 at 22:47

I never really liked the new singer, so for me, this is not a bad thing.

Me too. I prefer the vocalist on 'At Sixes And Seven' (don't remember her name )

Ah man that sucks

Wonderful news! She was awful (not in that she couldn't sing... but she didn't suit Sirenia). I hope they can get a good replacement and release something better than the last album... If yes, this made my day Even still, I'm glad.

Wow, it isn't more than two days since I saw Sirenia at the Aalborg Metal Festival in Denmark. She was terrible. She maybe sang in two, or three of the songs and the rest of the time she just stood and looked stupid.. Bouncing, waving.. stuff like that, it was rediculous.

The male singer is much better! He should have sang the entire time. In all honesty I don't really care about them, so far they are just a bad Nightwish rip-off.. But as I said, the male vocalist were good.

Written by RavenLord on 05.11.2007 at 22:42

May I be the first to say...about bloody time.

Now, I'm not entirely sure, given Sirenia's constant vocalist changes, whether the shift from gothic metal to gothic pop was a conscious decision by Mr. Veland before he enlisted the very saccharine, bland vocals of Ms. Pedersen, but both what I saw and heard of 'Nine Destinies...' was very much a departure away from the sound that made 'At Sixes and Sevens', at least, such a good album.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that 'Nine Destinies...', and Monika's vocals on it, were absolutely terrible. By the standards of modern 'gothic metal', they're fairly generic (which is probably half the problem). When you have M. Veland's track record (read: 'BEYOND THE VEIL'), there's really no excuse for throwing out half-assed, Lacuna Coil-esque pop singles, instead of something with real depth and jaw-dropping awesomeness.

Now, will this lead to Morten making a return to the likes of 'Meridian' and 'Lethean River'? Perhaps, perhaps not, but I'll certainly watch their movements with a lot of interest now.

I couldn't have said it better myself

The Sirenian curse strikes again. Morten should have never left Tristania.

is it me...or this is an EXACT echo of sirenias last vocalist? she left for the exact same reason, and her letter was pretty much the same..

Written by kaos666 on 06.11.2007 at 16:26

Morten should have never left Tristania.

Neither should Vibeke.:(

Sweet. Never liked Monika particularly.

Want henriette back.

Come to think of it, Sirenia would be just swell with only Morten's growls.

Written by AnGina-- on 07.11.2007 at 00:17

Sweet. Never liked Monika particularly.

Want henriette back.

Come to think of it, Sirenia would be just swell with only Morten's growls.

Yes, yes and yes!

Regardless of vocalists though, I will be incredibly disappointed if the next album follows a similar path to the last... There are very few albums I enjoy as much as Sirenia and Tristania's first two each... "Nine Destinies..." really was a monumental fall to mediocrity.

As long as Sirenia doesn't tour with Therion, they can change vocalists as much as they want

doesn't suprise me at all, I hope now for a more fitting singer for this band.

Hurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

I noticed one month later ah, and i ve Sirenia at the top spot in my myspace friends list, hilarious. This is great news, if only Vibeke could join Morten.

Mr Veland is simply the best metal composer EVER!

Written by WorpeX on 06.11.2007 at 01:15

hmm I'm pretty sure it was only 2 vocalists. Henriette was on 'Sixes' and 'elixir' as well.

Hmmm, no
Actually there have been FOUR vocalist, one per album (on Sirenean Shores Henriette and Emmanuelle sang)

Fabienne Gondamin
Henriette
Emmanuelle Zoldan
Monika