New videoclip by Patricia Tapia's Khy

New videoclip by Patricia Tapia's Khy. The song for the video is called  "Cuando se apague la luz."
The band is expected to announce soon the album's release in Mexico and the U.S.
News by Alice C.

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Nils Middelhauve left Xandria

Nils Middelhauve,  bassist of Xandria, left the band due to reasons personales . In spite of it, Nils will play in the upcoming gigs confirmed.
The others members in Xandria are still a bit shocked.
Xandria has not yet announced any replacement for Nils.

     News by Alice C.

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Kell are looking for a new drummer

Kells has announced that their drummer Julien Nicolas leaves the band.He had been playing drums more than two years with Kells.
Now, the French band urgently looking for a drummer for their tour which begins in September. Drummers interested in playing in Kells can send your application to this email: savageprod@hotmail.fr



News by: Alice C.

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Ether Unseen changed its name and new videoclip

The spanish band Ether Unseen changed its name to Etherea.
In this link you can see the release of its first music video "A New Sun" by Underground Films : http://vimeo.com/m/45239612


News by: Alice C.

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Interview with Elsa Thouvenot (Fenrir)

Interview with Elsa Thouvenot (Fenrir)

by Alice C.

FENRIR is a folk metal band from France. "Echoes of the Wolf" is their debut album via Savage Productions. Elsa Thouvenot, singer and violinist from Fenrir answered us politely to the following questions:

1. First of all can you make a brief story of the band's beginning

The band was created in 2006 by Sylvère Jandel, guitarist and composer. I joined Fenrir in 2007 and since then we had a lot of changes in the line-up. However, we recorded our first EP, Whispers of the Old World, in 2007, and the second, Frozen Flowers, in 2009. Our first album Echoes of the Wolf was recorded in the beginning of 2011. Then we signed with the label Savage Prod (Kells, Benighted Soul)/ Season of Mist, so the album is out since the 20th of April 2012, at last!


2. Could you give some information about each member and their work in the band?

As I said, Sylvère is composer, plays the guitars and also sings. Kévin is our drummer, and Jordan our bass player. Florian, for the guitars, and Bruno, main violinist, are our new members, they arrived after the recording of Echoes of the Wolf. We all take part into the creation of the songs: Sylvère sends us his ideas and we can change things, especially for our own parts.

3. How did you get started in music?

In fact, my parents were both musicians and met each other in an orchestra! So I started in music very young, first with violin lessons. But I have always felt more at ease with singing, and I practiced in choirs, and later I took singing lessons. I still take lessons to improve!

4. Where did the band name Fenrir come from?

Fenrir is a giant wolf in Norse mythology, the son of Loki. We chose this name because mythology and legends from Scandinavia are an important part of the subjects we talk of in our songs.


5. How would you describe your first album Echoes of the Wolf? Where did you get the inspiration for the lyrics?

The album is a mix of many influences, heavy metal, folk melodies with a big place for the violin, and also a mix of voices, female, male sometimes with choirs on some songs. Our inspiration comes from Norse and Celtic mythology, medieval history, and literature with Shakespeare and Tolkien.


6. What other musicians have influenced you from metal and other genres of music?

In metal, we were influenced by Iron Maiden, Eluveitie and Within Temptation for example. Traditional folk music is also an important reference for us, with Tri Yann, a French band from Britanny.


7. How would you describe a live Fenrir performance?

It's a real show, the other musicians wear kilts and war paintings on their faces. In live, our music conveys more energy and joy, and leads the audience to dance and jump!


8.Which outfit do you prefer for the stage?
I usually wear a corset and a long black skirt. I also have a beautiful medieval dress with long sleeves.


9. What does it mean, to you, to play at H'elles On Stage (Lyon,Oct. 5, 2012)?

It will be one of our first big gigs so I'm very excited and a bit frightened too! It will be the opportunity for us to meet other bands and a new audience.


10. What are your plans for the near future?
We are now looking for gigs, we will try to share stage with famous bands.And we will also prepare our next album.


11. Thank you for answering our interview .Is there anything the reader should know that I have not asked?

I think all is OK! It is a pleasure for us to be on your website.

FENRIR websites : http://www.facebook.com/FenrirOfficialFR                              http://www.myspace.com/fenrirlotharingia

News by: Alice C.

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Firewind and Leave's eyes on tour

Firewind and Leave's eyes together on European tour in fall. Liv Kristine will join Firewind on stage, performing the song 'Breaking the Silence.'
FIREWIND / LEAVE'S EYES confirmed dates:
13.09.2012 Cardiff (UK) - Clwb Ifor Bach
14.09.2012 Manchester (UK) - Moho
15.09.2012 Dublin (Ireland) - Button Factory
16.09.2012 Belfast (Northern Ireland) - Spring And Airbrake
18.09.2012 Sheffield (UK) - Corporation
19.09.2012 Nuneaton (UK) - Queens Hall
20.09.2012 Plymouth (UK) - White Rabbit
21.09.2012 Southampton (UK) - Talking Heads
22.09.2012 London (UK) - O2 Islington Academy
23.09.2012 Margate (UK) - West Coast Bar
25.09.2012 Paris (France) - Divan du Monde
26.09.2012 Colmar (France) - Le Grillen
27.09.2012 Bochum (Germany) - Matrix
28.09.2012 Hamburg (Germany) - Knust
29.09.2012 Kolding (Denmark) - Godset
30.09.2012 Berlin (Germany) - SO36
02.10.2012 Aschaffenburg (Germany) - Colos Saal
03.10.2012 Ingolstadt (Germany) - Eventhalle
04.10.2012 Cologne (Germany) - Underground
05.10.2012 Zwolle (The Netherlands) - Hedon
06.10.2012 Vosselaar (Belgium) - Biebob

News by: Alice C.

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Valfreya is opening for Korpiklaani & Moonsorrow

Valfreya will share the stage with Korpiklaani & Moonsorrow August 29th at Club Soda (Montreal).
Valfreya is a viking metal band with female singer called Crook Valfreya.
Valfreya first full length album is called Paths of Eternity.

News by: Alice C.

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