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Leprous
Leprous is a Norwegian rock band from Notodden, formed in 2001. The group was founded by singer and keyboardist Einar Solberg and guitarist Tor Oddmund Suhrke. After releasing several demos with relatively unstable lineups, the band released their first studio album, ''Tall Poppy Syndrome'', in 2009. They subsequently gained prominence as the live backing band of Ihsahn (who is Solberg's brother-in-law), who, in turn, contributed on several Leprous records as guest singer or producer. Their acclaimed 2011 album ''Bilateral'' led to further attention. After two albums which followed the same musical direction, ''Coal'' (2013) and '' The Congregation'' (2015), Leprous took a more rock-oriented and less metal approach with '' Malina'' (2017), their first record not to feature harsh vocals. Leprous further experimented on 2019's '' Pitfalls'', which saw the band mixing art rock, pop and progressive influences into their established sound. Leprous released their seventh studio album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitfalls
''Pitfalls'' is the sixth studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released on 25 October 2019 via Inside Out Music and preceded by the singles "Below", "Alleviate", and "Distant Bells". It was recorded over six months at Ghostward Studios. A cellist, violinist, and classical choir were recruited for the production. Most of the songs were written and composed by Leprous vocalist Einar Solberg. A majority of critics approved of the album, bestowing particular esteem on the singing as well as the songs "Below", "Observe the Train", "At the Bottom", and "The Sky Is Red". Solberg's creative control was for some a point of contention. ''Pitfalls'' charted higher than its predecessor '' Malina'' in the Wallonia region of Belgium, Finland, France, the UK (rock and metal releases), and Top Heatseekers in the US. Production and composition Leprous recorded the album from February to July 2019 at Ghostward Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, with producer David Castillo and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphelion (Leprous Album)
''Aphelion'' is the seventh studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released on 27 August 2021 via Inside Out Music. The album was first hinted by the single "Castaway Angels" in December 2020, and six months later, the band announced the album and began releasing two singles prior to the album's release; "Running Low" and "The Silent Revelation", plus a music video for "Nighttime Disguise". It was recorded in several recording studios in Scandinavia. During the recording process, longtime collaborator Raphael Weinroth-Browne was involved for the third time in row, contributing with additional cello. Most of the songs were written and composed by Leprous vocalist Einar Solberg. Production and composition Leprous recorded the album at Ghostward Studios (Sweden), Ocean Sound Recordings (Norway), and Cederberg Studios (Norway), with producer David Castillo and mix engineer Adam Noble, both known for their production work with Placebo. Einar Solberg's original ide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malina (Leprous Album)
''Malina'' is the fifth studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released on 25 August 2017 through Inside Out Music. ''Malina'' is the first album to feature Robin Ognedal on guitar, and the first not to feature former guitarist Øystein Landsverk, who left the band after 13 years. Promotion The track listing was revealed on 16 June 2017, with lead single "From the Flame" also being released that day. On 28 July 2017 a radio edit version of the song "Stuck" was released as the album second single. A music video for the third single "Illuminate" was unveiled on 17 August 2017. Track listing Personnel Leprous * Einar Solberg – vocals, keyboards * Tor Oddmund Suhrke – guitar * Robin Ognedal – guitar * Simen Børven – bass guitar * Baard Kolstad – drums Additional personnel * Raphael Weinroth-Browne – cello, strings * David Castillo – production * Jens Bogren Jens Peter Daniel Bogren (born 13 November 1979) is a Swedish record prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Congregation (Leprous Album)
''The Congregation'' is the fourth studio album released by the Norwegian progressive metal band, Leprous. The album was released on 25 May 2015 in Europe and 2 June 2015 in North America. This album was partially recorded at Fascination Street in Sweden, and the vocals developed with Heidi Solberg Tveitan and Ihsahn at Mnemosyne Studios in Norway. It is the last album to feature longtime guitarist Øystein Landsverk, who was featured on all Leprous albums until then. It is also the first album of the band without drummer Tobias Ørnes Andersen, who was replaced with Baard Kolstad, and with Simen Daniel Børven on bass. Reception The album was nominated for the 2015 Spellemannprisen in the "metal" category. Track listing Personnel Leprous * Einar Solberg – lead vocals, keyboards * Tor Oddmund Suhrke – guitar * Øystein Landsverk – guitar * Simen Børven – bass guitar * Baard Kolstad – drums Production * Jens Bogren Jens Peter Daniel Bogren (born 13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coal (Leprous Album)
''Coal'' is the third studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released on 20 May 2013. It is the last album to feature drummer Tobias Ørnes Andersen, who was featured on all albums until then, and bassist Rein Blomquist. Track listing Personnel * Einar Solberg – vocals, synthesizer, grand piano * Tor Oddmund Suhrke – guitar, baritone guitar * Øystein Landsverk – guitar * Rein Blomquist – bass * Tobias Ørnes Andersen – drums, electronic drums, additional percussions ;Other musicians * Ihsahn – string arrangement on "Chronic", guest vocals on "Contaminate Me" * Håkon Aase – violin on "Contaminate Me" ;Technical * Vegard Tveitan, Heidi Solberg Tveitan – production * Leprous – production, editing * Rune Børø – grand piano and violin recording * Jens Bogren Jens Peter Daniel Bogren (born 13 November 1979) is a Swedish record producer, mixer and recording engineer specializing in heavy metal music. He has worked on albums by Ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ihsahn
Vegard Sverre Tveitan (born 10 October 1975), better known by his stage name Ihsahn (), is a Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer, best known for his work with black metal band Emperor. Tveitan is also a founding member of Thou Shalt Suffer, where he played guitar and keyboard in addition to vocal duties, and Peccatum, a project in collaboration with his wife and fellow musician Heidi Solberg Tveitan, also known as Starofash. Since 2006, Tveitan has primarily devoted himself to solo albums and occasional guest appearances. Beyond the characteristics typically associated with metal music, Tveitan's musical style also includes classical, industrial, and progressive elements. He is a progenitor of the symphonic black metal genre. Emperor's final album, '' Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise'', composed by Ihsahn, epitomizes the genre. Biography Tveitan was born in Notodden, Norway, where he grew up on a large rural farm. He began playing piano at ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bilateral (album)
''Bilateral'' is the second studio album released by the Norwegian progressive metal band, Leprous. It was recorded in Ivory Shoulder Studios and Juke Joint Studio by Vegard Tveitan and Heidi Solberg Tveitan, and mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studio by Jens Bogren. Additional editing by Ivar Barstad. Art direction and design by Ritxi Ostáriz. Cover painting by Jeff Jordan. All songs published by Magic Art Publishing. In order to define the band's vision about music and what it means to be progressive, guitarist Tor Oddmund Shurke provided his insight on this matter and other subjects in an interview with the monthly music magazine ''Guitar World''. The album features guest vocals by Ihsahn on the 4th track of the album, "Thorn", and the trumpet on "Thorn" and "Painful Detour" are played by Vegard Sandbukt. Trumpet and additional keyboards were recorded in Kulturkirken Jacob, in Oslo by Rune Børø. Track listing Personnel ;Leprous * Einar Solberg – vocals, k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tall Poppy Syndrome (Leprous Album)
''Tall Poppy Syndrome'' is the debut studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous Leprous is a Norwegian rock band from Notodden, formed in 2001. The group was founded by singer and keyboardist Einar Solberg and guitarist Tor Oddmund Suhrke. After releasing several demos with relatively unstable lineups, the band released th .... It was recorded and mixed at Black Lounge Studio/The Abyss by Jonas Kjellgren, mastered at West West Side by Alan Douches. Art Design by Ritxi Ostariz. Track listing Personnel * Einar Solberg – lead vocals, keyboards * Tor Oddmund Suhrke – guitars, vocals * Øystein Landsverk – guitars, vocals * Halvor Strand – bass guitar * Tobias Ørnes Andersen – drums References 2009 debut albums Leprous albums {{2000s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tall Poppy Syndrome (album)
''Tall Poppy Syndrome'' is the debut studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous Leprous is a Norwegian rock band from Notodden, formed in 2001. The group was founded by singer and keyboardist Einar Solberg and guitarist Tor Oddmund Suhrke. After releasing several demos with relatively unstable lineups, the band released th .... It was recorded and mixed at Black Lounge Studio/The Abyss by Jonas Kjellgren, mastered at West West Side by Alan Douches. Art Design by Ritxi Ostariz. Track listing Personnel * Einar Solberg – lead vocals, keyboards * Tor Oddmund Suhrke – guitars, vocals * Øystein Landsverk – guitars, vocals * Halvor Strand – bass guitar * Tobias Ørnes Andersen – drums References 2009 debut albums Leprous albums {{2000s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ProgPower USA
ProgPower USA is a progressive and power metal festival held annually in the United States since 2001. Its upcoming edition, ProgPower USA XXI is scheduled to take place on June 1–4, 2022. The festival's band selection process focuses on quality over quantity. In addition to the emphasis on the power and progressive metal genres, the festival has branched out into other genres with the inclusion of the "oddball" slot that doesn't fit the normal motif. ProgPower USA gives bands that have never performed in the States a chance to perform in the country. The festival has been described as a cultural experience for fans with autograph signing sessions, guest appearances, reunions, and meet-and-greets. The festival hahosted over 70 bands' USA debutsincluding Blind Guardian, Gamma Ray, Nightwish, and Stratovarius. History ProgPower USA began i2001 The very first festival was February 23–24, 2001, in Lansing, Illinois, just outside Chicago, aJ.J. Kelley's The subsequent even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Crimson
King Crimson are a progressive rock band formed in 1968 in London, England. The band draws inspiration from a wide variety of music, incorporating elements of classical, jazz, folk, heavy metal, gamelan, industrial, electronic, experimental music and new wave. They exerted a strong influence on the early 1970s progressive rock movement, including on contemporaries such as Yes and Genesis, and continue to inspire subsequent generations of artists across multiple genres. The band has earned a large cult following. Founded by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald and lyricist Peter Sinfield, the band initially focused on a dramatic sound layered with Mellotron, McDonald's saxophone and flute, and Lake's powerful lead vocals. Their debut album, '' In the Court of the Crimson King'' (1969), remains their most commercially successful and influential release, with a potent mixture of jazz, classical and experimental music. Following the sudden simultaneous de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starofash
Heidi Solberg Tveitan (born 31 May 1972) is a Norwegian musician and singer currently known for her solo project Starofash (also known as Star of Ash). Tveitan was formerly half of the experimental band Peccatum, where she performed vocals, keyboards and synths and wrote the majority of lyrics, under the name Ihriel. She is the sister of Einar Solberg, the singer of Leprous, and the wife of Ihsahn of the black metal band Emperor, with whom she runs the production company Mnemosyne Productions as a music producer and manager. Biography Heidi S. Tveitan was first introduced to music after taking singing and music lessons for many years. In 1998, she formed Peccatum with her husband Ihsahn and brother Lord Pz. Shortly after in 1999 Peccatum was signed to Candlelight Records and the first Peccatum album ''Strangling from Within'' was released. This was soon followed by an American and European tour. Tveitan claimed to work well musically in a "husband and wife" situation. In 2000, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
