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Rivel Records
Liljegren Records / CMSweden is a Swedish heavy metal music record label founded by Christian Liljegren (formerly of Narnia) in 1997. The label was originally titled C.L. Music and Distribution but was changed later. Notable current and former groups on the labels roster include Divinefire, Majestic Vanguard, Veni Domine, Crimson Moonlight, ReinXeed, Sanctifica and Pantokrator. Current roster *Charlie Shred * Golden Resurrection *Morning Dwell *Oriz Former roster *Crimson Moonlight (active) *Divinefire (active) *Essence of Sorrow *Heel * Majestic Vanguard (active) *Mirador *Miseration (active) *Oratorio * Pantokrator (active) *Parakletos * ReinXeed (active) *Sanctifica Sanctifica was a Swedish unblack metal band, formed in 1996, and disbanded in 2003. After releasing their EP, ''In the Bleak Midwinter'', in 1997, they were considered to be one of the leading modern Christian black metal bands in the early 2000s ... (disbanded) * Sons of Thunder * Veni Domine (disbanded) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson Moonlight
Crimson Moonlight is a Sweden, Swedish unblack metal band. The band was formed in the summer of 1997 with the mere intention of recording a primitive old school black metal demo and playing one show before breaking up. However, the breakup never happened, and they have since recorded two EPs and three full-length albums. They were previously signed to Rivel Records, currently to Endtime Productions. They have toured US twice, and have been featured in two metal documentary films. History Beginning (1997–1999) Crimson Moonlight was formed by Simon "Pilgrim" Rosén (vocals), Gustav "Gurra" Elowsson (drums), Petter Stenmarker (guitar, keyboards), Jonathan Jansson (guitar), and Simon Lindh (bass) in the summer of 1997. They recorded a demo called ''Glorification of the Master of Light''. Originally, their intention was to split the band after recording that demo, but they decided to carry on. In the year 1998, they recorded their first studio EP titled ''Eternal Emperor'', which p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group Corp. ( d.b.a. Warner Music Group, commonly abbreviated as WMG) is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the " big three" recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Formerly part of Time Warner (now Warner Bros. Discovery), WMG was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange from 2005 until 2011, when it announced its privatization and sale to Access Industries. It later had its second IPO on Nasdaq in 2020, once again becoming a public company. With a multibillion-dollar annual turnover, WMG employs more than 3,500 people and has operations in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The company owns and operates some of the largest and most successful labels in the world, including Elektra Records, Reprise Records, Warner Records, Parlophone Records (formerly owned by EMI), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Liljegren
Per Christian Liljegren (born 3 February 1971), is best known as the lead vocalist, and primary lyricist, for the Swedish Christian melodic power metal band, Narnia. Liljegren is also the frontman of the metal bands Audiovision, Divinefire, Flagship, and Wisdom Call. He is also the owner of the Liljegren Records label which features bands such as Divinefire, Crimson Moonlight, Sanctifica, Grimmark, Harmony, Veni Domine, and Majestic Vanguard. He changed his last name to Rivel by choosing to take his wife's last name when they were married. After the divorce in 2008 he changed his name back to Liljegren. On 29 April 2008 Christian announced his departure from Narnia. There were no controversy between the band members, Liljegren said he had to give his body rest. And then in 2014 he came back to Narnia. Liljegren is the lead vocalist of the power metal project Golden Resurrection with ReinXeed's lead guitarist Tommy Johansson (now in Sabaton). Their debut album was released in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Metal Music
Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock and acid rock, heavy metal bands developed a thick, monumental sound characterized by distortion (music), distorted guitars, extended guitar solos, emphatic Beat (music), beats and loudness. In 1968, three of the genre's most famous pioneers – Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple – were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. Several American bands modified heavy metal into more accessible forms during the 1970s: the raw, sleazy sound and shock rock of Alice Cooper and Kiss (band), Kiss; the blues-rooted rock of Aerosmith; and the flashy guitar leads and party rock of Van Halen. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre's evolution by discarding much of its blues influence,Walser (1993), p. 6 while Motörhea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band members to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by professed Christians, principally for Christians and is often produced and distributed through various Christian networks. Christian metal bands exist in most of the subgenres of heavy metal music, and the only common link among most Christian metal bands are the lyrics. The Christian themes are often melded with the subjects of the genre the band is rooted in, regularly providing a Christian take on the subject matter. It has been argued that the marginal yet transnational Christian metal subculture provides its core members with an alternative religious expression and Christian identity, and that the music serves the purpose of offering a positive message through lyrical content. This may not necessarily show a direct connection or re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narnia (band)
Narnia is a Swedish metal band founded by guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark and singer Christian Liljegren. The band formed in Sweden in 1996, disbanded in 2010, and reformed in 2014. Their music references ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' by C. S. Lewis. History Liljegren and Grimmark met for the first time in 1993 in Jönköping, a town in the south of Sweden. At this time Liljegren and his band Modest Attraction were just about to release their first album, ''The Truth in Your Face''. Grimmark was a member of a band named Sentinel. They remained in contact over several years, during which both had trouble with their bands. Modest Attraction produced its second album ''Divine Luxury'' in 1996, at the same time as Grimmark decided to leave Sentinel. Liljegren phoned Grimmark and asked him whether he was interested in working together on a project. Liljegren had a passion for melodic hard rock, which he was not able to explore in the band Modest Attraction. Grimmark was instantly interes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divinefire
Divinefire is a Christian metal group founded in the spring of 2004 by Finnish guitarist Jani Stefanovic, and Swedish singer Christian Liljegren. Liljegren is the current frontman of the band Narnia. The group signed a contract with King Records, in Japan and proceeded to release their first album, ''Glory Thy Name'' on December 18, 2004. One month later it was released in Western countries by Rivel Records, Christian Liljegren's label. Their style mixes power metal with both melodic and aggressive elements."Review of Glory Thy Name" Frank Trojan ''RockHard Magazine'' (GERMANY) They have also had many special guest musicians on their albums. Among them have been Carl Johan Grimmark of Narnia and Eric Clayton of Saviour Machine. Members ;Current members *Jani Stefanovic – drums, guitar, keyboard *Christian Liljegren – vocals *Germán Pascual – vocals ;Former * Torbjörn Weinesjö – guitar * Andreas Olsson – bass, backing vocals ;Guest musicians * Pontus Norgre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majestic Vanguard
Majestic or The Majestic may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film * ''The Majestic'' (film), a 2001 film starring Jim Carrey * ''Majestic'' (film), a 2002 Indian film * The main antagonist of 50 Cent's 2005 film ''Get Rich or Die Tryin''' Music Bands * Majestic (band), a former power metal band * Majestic (producer), English DJ and record producer Albums * ''Majestic'' (Gamma Ray album), 2005 * ''Majestic'', 2010, by ReinXeed * ''Majestic'' (Kari Jobe album), 2014 * '' Majestic: Revisited'', a 2015 Kari Jobe album Songs * "The Majestic", from the 1961 ''Runaround Sue'' album by Dion * "Majestic", from the 1981 '' Captured'' album by Journey * "Majestic", a 2008 single by Wax Fang Other uses in arts and entertainment * ''Majestic'' (video game), a 2001 alternate reality video game * Mr. Majestic, a WildStorm Comics superhero Buildings * Majestic Building (other) * Majestic Cinema (other) * Majestic Hotel (other), a list of hotels, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veni Domine
Veni Domine was a Christian progressive doom metal band founded in Sollentuna, Sweden in 1987. The band split up on 20 September 2014. Veni Domine combined down-tempo melodic heavy metal, symphonic metal and doom metal with occasional touches of gothic metal. The band does not clearly fit into a specific category; according to the band, in doom metal festivals they are labeled as "power metal" and in power metal events as "doom metal". During the early years, the band's lyrics dealt with apocalyptic themes from biblical point of view. Later, their lyrics was more about personal topics. Originally, vocalist Fredrik Ohlsson represented operatic, high-pitched vocals but has since shifted to more lower vocal range during the years. '' Fall Babylon Fall'' and ''Material Sanctuary'' are the band's significant, acclaimed albums. During the time when these albums were released, Veni Domine was well known in the metal scene. However, as their later albums took longer time to be rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ReinXeed
Majestica (formerly ReinXeed) is a Symphonic metal, symphonic/power metal band from Boden, Sweden. They were formed in 2000 by vocalist Tommy Johansson (musician), Tommy Johansson. They are influenced by soundtrack focused films such as ''The Lord of the Rings (film series), The Lord of the Rings'' and bands like Helloween with Michael Kiske, and Rhapsody of Fire. In 2008, Majestica released their first studio album ''The Light'' with Rivel Records. This helped the band land an appearance in Japan where they gained fans. They have released seven full studio albums. History Majestica (originally known as ReinXeed) was created by Tommy Johansson (musician), Tommy Johansson in Boden, Sweden. ReinXeed was originally Johansson's solo project and on the debut album, The Light, he played every instrument. Daniel Eskilsson, the drummer, and band leader of the Swedish melodic power metal band Majestic Vanguard, heard early versions of the songs Johansson posted to his MySpace page and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanctifica
Sanctifica was a Swedish unblack metal band, formed in 1996, and disbanded in 2003. After releasing their EP, ''In the Bleak Midwinter'', in 1997, they were considered to be one of the leading modern Christian black metal bands in the early 2000s with their album ''Spirit of Purity''. Signed to Swedish Rivel Records and Finnish Little Rose Productions, the band played progressive death metal on their second and last album ''Negative B''. They did a tour through Scandinavia to support that album, performing at some of the best known rock clubs in big cities. Hubertus Liljegren went to join Crimson Moonlight, while the rest formed a rock group called As a Reminder. History In 1996 Hubertus Liljegren (guitars) and Daniel Thelin (drums) formed Sanctifica, and the band were joined by Alexander Orest (bass). Initially, the band played death metal, until Alexander left the bass guitar for Jonathan Jansson and began playing keyboards, taking the sound more towards black metal. During lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
