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Swedish Viking Metallers KING OF ASGARD reveal guest musicians and set release date for new album '…to North'! First video trailer posted!
Swedish Viking Metallers KING OF ASGARD made an astonishing impact on the scene with their debut album Fi'mbulvintr, released in 2010. After playing a bunch of festivals and club shows in 2010 and 2011, KING OF ASGARD have now finished recording their second album …to North at the infamous Sonic Train Studios with engineer Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) at the helm.
…to North will be released July 27th/30th via Metal Blade Records as a Digi-CD and on vinyl!
The album will feature two guest musicians. Comments the band: "First out is female vocalist Heléne Blad whom did a guest appearance on "Fi'mbulvintr" as well. This time around she's present on the album opener, "The Nine Worlds Burn", doing an epic folk inspired vocal part. She's been a longtime friend of the band and is a professionally schooled folk singer et cetera. She was also once, for a short while, the keyboardist of the KING OF ASGARD predecessor Mithotyn. The second appearance on "…to North" presents the extremely talented guitarist Jimmy Hedlund. Yet another friend known from bands such as Falconer and Supreme Majesty. He shreds two guitar solos on the song "Gap of Ginnungs". Least say, amazing stuff and truly breathtaking!"
Check out the first video trailer for …to North at THIS location!
Comments bassist Jonas Albrektsson on the recording process and what to expect from …to North: "The "…To North" master just arrived and it sounds astonishing! Andy LaRocque made a great job on the production and the mastering along with Olof Berggren. It's upright and powerful. We feel very proud of what we achieved on this recording and merely the sound of it makes it a worthy follow-up to the firstborn "Fi'mbulvintr". Songs and sounds came out much as of what we planned, with power and a great variety. "…To North" takes off pretty much where "Fi'mbulvintr" left off so to say, with a natural development, more varied songs and structures. It's a development of our sound which will be recognized by old fans as well as bring some new ones to the horde. This time around I've been more involved in the writing process along with Karl, which kind of shines through, giving the songs a wider perspective. Expect some very strong songs on "…To North", where epic meets with brutality! The lyrical theme this time is basically in the same vein but has different twists. Not as obvious as before. "…To North" will make The Nine Worlds Burn…and Varberg was just left behind."
First song titles include 'Gap Of Ginnungs', 'Plague-Ridden Rebirth', 'Nordvegr', 'Upon The Mountain' and 'The Nine Worlds Burn'.
…to North - the first KING OF ASGARD album featuring second guitar player Lars Tängmark – will be released July 27th/30th via Metal Blade Records in Europe!
KING OF ASGARD is:
Karl Beckman – vocals/guitars
Lars Tängmark - guitars
Jonas Albrektsson – bass
Karsten Larsson - drums
http://www.kingofasgard.com/
http://www.facebook.com/kingofasgard
http://www.myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden
http://www.youtube.com/user/kingofasgardsweden
Swedish Viking Metallers KING OF ASGARD have finished recording their new album '…To North'! '…To North' to be released in July!
Swedish Viking Metallers KING OF ASGARD made an astonishing impact on the scene with their debut album Fi'mbulvintr, released in 2010. After playing a bunch of festivals and club shows in 2010 and 2011, KING OF ASGARD have now finished recording their second album …To North at the infamous Sonic Train Studios with engineer Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) at the helm.
Comments bassist Jonas Albrektsson on the recording process and what to expect from …To North: "The "…To North" master just arrived and it sounds astonishing! Andy LaRocque made a great job on the production and the mastering along with Olof Berggren. It's upright and powerful. We feel very proud of what we achieved on this recording and merely the sound of it makes it a worthy follow-up to the firstborn "Fi'mbulvintr". Songs and sounds came out much as of what we planned, with power and a great variety. "…To North" takes off pretty much where "Fi'mbulvintr" left off so to say, with a natural development, more varied songs and structures. It's a development of our sound which will be recognized by old fans as well as bring some new ones to the horde. This time around I've been more involved in the writing process along with Karl, which kind of shines through, giving the songs a wider perspective. Expect some very strong songs on "…To North", where epic meets with brutality! The lyrical theme this time is basically in the same vein but has different twists. Not as obvious as before. "…To North" will make The Nine Worlds Burn… and Varberg was just left behind."
First song titles include 'Gap Of Ginnungs', 'Plague-Ridden Rebirth', 'Nordvegr', 'Upon The Mountain' and 'The Nine Worlds Burn'.
…To North - the first KING OF ASGARD album featuring second guitar player Lars Tängmark – will be released in July 2012.
More details on …To North will be posted in the next few weeks!
KING OF ASGARD is:
Karl Beckman – vocals/guitars
Lars Tängmark - guitars
Jonas Albrektsson – bass
Karsten Larsson - drums
http://www.kingofasgard.com/
http://www.facebook.com/kingofasgard
http://www.myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden
http://www.youtube.com/user/kingofasgardsweden
Swedish Viking Metallers KING OF ASGARD about to record new album in March 2012!
Swedish Viking Metallers KING OF ASGARD made an astonishing impact on the scene with their debut album Fi'mbulvintr, released in 2010. After playing a bunch of festivals and club shows in 2010 and 2011, KING OF ASGARD are fully busy in writing the follow-up album!
The writing process is in its finishing stages even though there is more to be done and more to be polished. The recording will once again be held at the Sonic Train Studios with engineer Andy LaRocque.
Comments the band: "We're glad to get back there in early March and to get some new stuff on tape. This also being the first time recording with Lars on guitar. The material for this coming release is a natural step forward for KING OF ASGARD. It differs quite a lot though the foundation of our musical roots still are very present. A natural progression of the sounds on 'Fi'mbulvintr'! Song titles include 'Gap Of Ginnungs' and 'Plague-ridden Rebirth'!"
In other news KING OF ASGARD are confirmed for the Ragnarök Festival taking place April 13-14 in Lichtenfels, Germany.
KING OF ASGARD is:
Karl Beckman - vocals/guitars
Lars Tängmark - guitars
Jonas Albrektsson - bass
Karsten Larsson - drums
http://www.kingofasgard.com/
http://www.facebook.com/kingofasgard
http://www.myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden
http://www.youtube.com/user/kingofasgardsweden
KING OF ASGARD premiere video for 'Einhärjar'!
Swedish Viking Folk death metallers KING OF ASGARD have uploaded a professionally filmed video clip for the album opener 'Einhärjar' on the Metal Blade landing page!
Surf over to http://www.metalblade.com/kingofasgard/ to check out the video clip and the order deals for the band's debut album 'Fi'mbulvintr'!
KING OF ASGARD comments on the video:
"The "Einhärjar" music video was recorded in July 2010, directed by Richard Moneus, the driving force behind the production company 1897. It was shot in an old dirty barn at a location just outside where we live. Spending what felt like ages in the old dusty room was well worth the sweat and blood. After the barn battleground, Richard took care of the hard work to cut, edit and piece it all together in a functioning symbiosis. Now, viewing the final result we are extremely proud of how good this video turned out. Hell yeah, Richard!"
'Fi'mbulvintr' is available now!
Head over to the band's MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden) to stream two songs from 'Fi'mbulvintr'!
'Fi'mbulvintr' was recorded in March and April of 2010 in Varberg, Sweden at Andy LaRoqcue's (King Diamond) Sonic Train Studios. Andy also engineered and co-produced the album.
'Fi'mbulvintr' track listing:
1 - Intro
2 - Einhärjar
3 - Vämods Tale
4 - The Last Journey
5 - Never Will You Know of Flesh Again
6 - Wrath of the Gods
7 - Snake Tongue
8 - Brethren of the North
9 - Day of Sorrow
10 - Lingering a Sacred Ground
11 - Heroes' Brigade
12 - Strike of the Hammer
13 - Fi'mbulvintr (outro)
KING OF ASGARD took form in 2008 by founder Karl Beckman (ex-Mithotyn) after dissolving his latest musical projects. Teaming up with long time absent fellow worker, Karsten Larsson (Falconer, ex-Mithotyn). As a result, after years apart, the decision was made to go back to their roots both musically as well as heading for their Norse heritage in lyrical approach. In late 2009 J. Albrektsson joined the ranks on bass to strengthen the line-up further.
KING OF ASGARD is:
Karl Beckman – guitar, vocals
Jonas Albrektsson – bass
Karsten Larsson – drums
'Fi'mbulvintr' can be ordered for $10.99 at THIS location!
http://www.kingofasgard.com/
http://www.myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden
Metal Blade Records launches pre-orders for upcoming KING OF ASGARD and NIGHTFALL releases
Pre-orders are now available for KING OF ASGARD's 8/17 release Fi'mbulvintr HERE and NIGHTFALL's 8/31 release Astron Black and the Thirty Tyrants HERE. Each page also houses a track off each bands' upcoming album for those not already familiar with their music. NIGHTFALL's first single off Astron Black and the Thirty Tyrants is 'Astron Black' and KING OF ASGARD's first single off Fi'mbulvintr is 'Einharjar.'
About NIGHTFALL:
Since forming the band in the early 1990's, NIGHTFALL frontman and mastermind Efthimis Karadimas has always strived to push the musical boundaries that the group explores, along with poetical written passages that intrigue the fatigue of a volatile nous. After a few lineup changes over the years, Efthimis Karadimas has reassembled his musical vehicle with a fresh crop of co-pilots to pull together the forthcoming Astron Black and the Thirty Tyrants, even branching out internationally for the first time. German drummer Jörg Uken (the mind behind Soundlodge Studios, Germany) brought his blend of thrash 'n' death pounding to the record while also handling production and engineering duties. Keyboardist Stathis Kassios provides an awe-inspiring layer of harmonious texture and accentuation that rushes the music into unexplored territory. Finally, American guitarist Evan Hensley delivers aggressive, precise riffing and melodic lead work, rich with texture and emotion. All of these new additions perfectly complement Karadimas' full-force vocal delivery and trademark poetry to make Astron Black and the Thirty Tyrants the most ambitious offering in the history of the band.
For fans of Dark Tranquillity, Setherial, Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Soilwork, Amorphis, and Scar Symmetry
http://www.myspace.com/nightfallgr
About KING OF ASGARD:
KING OF ASGARD was formed in 2008 by Karl Beckman when he teamed up with long time absent fellow worker, Karsten Larsson, a former accomplice in the defunct viking horde, Mithotyn. As a result, after years apart, the decision was made to go back to their roots both musically as well as heading for their Norse heritage in lyrical approach.
Determined to make the next album as best as it could be, KING OF ASGARD immediately checked studios out and ended up booking Sonic Train Studios with Andy La Rocque at the helm. Recordings of the debut album of KING OF ASGARD took place in March of 2010. The scheme is to leave the studio with twelve dirty folk-stinking songs in the extreme metal realm.
KING OF ASGARD feature members of among other former/active acts such as Mithotyn, Falconer, Thy Primordial, Indungeon and Dawn and will be releasing their Metal Blade debut album in August, 2010!
For fans of Mithotyn, Amon Amarth, Primordial, Eluveitie, Turisas, Ensiferum, and Finntroll
http://www.kingofasgard.com/
http://www.myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden
KING OF ASGARD reveal cover art and track listing for debut album 'Fi'mbulvintr'! Post video footage from studio!
Swedish Viking Folk Death Metallers KING OF ASGARD have revealed the frontart and tracklisting for their upcoming debut album 'Fi'mbulvintr', to be released August 13/16 via Metal Blade Records in Europe!
Comments King Of Asgard "Fi'mbulvintr is upon us! Fi'mbulvintr is upon Thee! The winter of three is near and with that comes the first born of King of Asgard. We are very pleased with what we've achieved in all aspects of this coming album. The whole production is really in the face, much thanks to Andy who easily understood us, getting the brutal and bombastic sound we wanted. Musically we're talking a blend of dark folk, death metal and so forth. Much reflected by our musical past. Straight forward, hard-hitting vs melody and settled melancholy. The lyrical approach comes mainly in ancestral portraits, norse mythology, viking sagas and myths with the reflection of our personal ideals and touch. Three of them visited by guest Mr. Stefan Weinerhall. So this will surely be a package well worth to pick up. We hardly could have done this debut better, completed with the great artwork by Ola Larsson. It's cold, it's cold but we're heading home by the sounds that honour the Gods, by the sounds that trample the traitor!"
A video from the studio where you can watch KING OF ASGARD recording can be viewed HERE! A second studio video will follow soon.
On the 19th of March KING OF ASGARD went their way to Varberg, Sweden and Sonic Train Studios. The recording was done during two intense weeks with Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) as engineer and co-producer.
"We worked really hard, nights and days, using both A and B studios for the ultimate outcome of our stay. Thirteen songs were nailed on track, including intro and outro. The arrangements are well thought through and the vocal tracks being laid down with a lot of thought behind. The production has a somewhat organic sound to it, simple and raw, yet allowing everything shine through and bring the production to it´s full justice. Recording, mixing and mastering took place at Sonic Train Studios, so we've had eyes and ears to it all the way, along with the great support and professionalism from Andy LaRocque. So with all efforts put down in this we are very proud and anxious to get this out and see from where to start."
Track listing 'Fi'mbulvintr':
1 - Intro
2 - Einhärjar
3 - Vämods Tale
4 - The Last Journey
5 - Never Will You Know of Flesh Again
6 - Wrath of the Gods
7 - Snake Tongue
8 - Brethren of the North
9 - Day of Sorrow
10 - Lingering a Sacred Ground
11 - Heroes' Brigade
12 - Strike of the Hammer
13 - Fi'mbulvintr (outro)
KING OF ASGARD took form in 2008 by founder Karl Beckman (ex-Mithotyn) after dissolving his latest musical projects. Teaming up with long time absent fellow worker, Karsten Larsson (Falconer, ex-Mithotyn). As a result, after years apart, the decision was made to go back to their roots both musically as well as heading for their Norse heritage in lyrical approach. In late 2009 J. Albrektsson joined the ranks on bass to strengthen the line-up further.
KING OF ASGARD is:
Karl Beckman – guitar, vocals
Jonas Albrektsson – bass
Karsten Larsson – drums
KING OF ASGARD's debut album 'Fi'mbulvintr' will be released the 17th of August 2010 via Metal Blade Records.
http://www.rkingofasgard.com/
http://www.myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden
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