T.A.N.K
Mit zwei von der Presse hochgelobten Alben und Konzerten auf europäischen Festivals wie dem Wacken Open Air, Hellfest und Metal Camp, sowie Tourneen mit DAGOBA und SYBRRED konnten sich T.A.N.K (Think of A New Kind) als Aushängeschild der französischen Metal-Szene etablieren. Gegründet im Jahr 2007 in den Vororten von Paris bietet die Band kraftvolle Musik mit Einflüssen von u.a. Soilwork, Machine Head, In Flames und Textures. Neben sehr guten Studioresultaten konnten sich T.A.N.K eine sehr gute Reputation als Live-Act erarbeiten. „Symbiosis“ ist das dritte Album der Franzosen und erscheint in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz am 25.09.2015 über Symbol Muzik/ Pride & Joy Music mit Vertrieb Edel als Digi-Pack. Die 12 ungeniert klingenden, modernen Melodic Death Metal-Songs bieten u.a. einen Gastauftritt von SOILWORK-Sänger Björn „Speed“ Strid und markieren einen weiteren Meilenstein dieser sensationellen aus GOJIRAs Heimat stammenden Formation. Als Produzent in den Dome Studios fungierte hier David Potvin (One-Way Mirrow, Kronos, Lyzanxia…). T.A.N.K sind: Raf Pener (Gesang), Nils Courbaron (Gitarre), Charly Jouglet (Gitarre), Olivier d’Aries (Bass), Clément Rouxel (Schlagzeug) Web:www.thinkofanewkind.com, www.facebook.com/thinkofanewkind, www.youtube.com/thinkofanewkind Tourdaten (mit Soilwork & HateSphere): 28.11.15 D-Herford, X; 29.11.15 CH-Lyss, Kufa; 30.11.15 CH-Sion, Le Port Franc; 02.12.15 D-München, Backstage; 03.12.15 D-Wiesbaden, Schlachthof; 04.12.15 D-Leipzig, Hellraiser; 06.12.15 D-Berlin, Bi Nuu; 07.12.15 Hamburg, Logo
Sebastien
SEBASTIEN is a melodic power metal band with symphonic and progressive influences. The band was born on roots of another heavy metal group, NAVAR, with an ambition to catch the worldwide interest, in 2008. In November 2009 the band went to Grapow Studios (Slovakia) to record the album „Tears Of White Roses“ which was produced by Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) himself! The album feat. various guest performances incl. Amanda Somerville (AVANTASIA, KISKE/SOMERVILLE), Apollo Papathanasio (ex-FIREWIND), Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW), Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE), Mike DiMeo (ex-MASTERPLAN, ex-RIOT), Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) and Tore Moren (ex-JORN LANDE) During Autumn 2011, SEBASTIEN went on the first real tour (in the Czech Republic and Slovakia) with EAGLEHEART (CZ) and FLOWERWHILE (CZ). They also appeared on more gigs with SERENITY, ELVENKING, VICIOUS RUMORS, FATES WARNING and at MASTERS OF ROCK in July 2012. One live-song was also released on the official Masters of Rock DVD 2012. In August 2012 the band started its first European tour with CIRCLE II CIRCLE and played some more shows with AXXIS and with JORN LANDE. The band found a new permanent drummer – Lucas R. – and played the first show with the new line-up at METALFEST 2013 before they went on tour in 2013 with MASTERPLAN, MYSTIC PROPHECY & SIREN’S CRY. The first half of 2014 was spent with finishing the upcoming second album, concert activities in the Czech Republic and Austria, and also with preparations for the next big gig on MASTERS OF ROCK’s main stage – this time with Tony Martin (ex-BLACK SABBATH) as a special guest! This huge show happened in July and, besides the legend – Tony Martin, also Roland Grapow, Martin “Marthus” Skaroupka and Marlin Rya Poemy showed themselves. The band performed two of legendary BLACK SABBATH songs: “Headless Cross” and “Nightwing”! In November 2014 SEBASTIEN went to Grapow Studios again to finish the mix of the new album „Dark Chambers of Déjà vu“ which will be released on Pride & Joy Music/ Edel on September 25th, 2015 and includes guest performances by Tony Martin (Black Sabbath), Sergey Baidikov (Inner Fear), Zak Stevens (CircleIICircle, Savatage), Roland Grapow (Masterplan) and Aylin Gimenez (Sirenia) Sebastien is: George Rain – vocals, Andy Mons – guitars, backing vocals, Petri Kallio – bass, backing vocals, Pavel „Dvorkys“ Dvorak – keyboards, Lucas R. – drums https://www.facebook.com/pages/SEBASTIEN/95599649484 Pride & Joy Music releases: 14.08.2015 „Sphinx In Acheron“ (digital single) 25.09.2015 „Dark Chambers of Déjà-Vu“ (CD) 23.02.2018 Act Of Creation (CD) 01.02.2019 Behind The World EP (digital)
The Summit
An unexpected clash of elements, several years in the making but assembled in just a short couple of months. In October of 2011 Björn Höglund (drummer of EASY ACTION and HOVEN DROVEN) made the call to Mats Karlsson (220 VOLT) and explained what he had in mind. For him, a dream team consisting of Mats, singer and childhood friend Michael Klemmé (MARMALADE SOULS) and bass player Lars Ericsson. Both with who Björn had played with since eighth grade. A carefully picked team of great players and established songwriters with the same background, musical taste and origin. The task: a quickly assembled album with a nod to the 70’s. Tired of being tied up in several album projects, years in the making, Björn wanted to write and record quickly, just like many of his favorite albums were made in the 70’s , and the music had to fit the same idea. Within hours everyone was on board. At this time Michael and Mats had never even met. Stepping up to the challenge, the boys began writing in January. Out of some 16 songs written, recording began in April and eleven songs. The result; a modern sounding 70’s rock album with several nods to the all the bands that shaped Mats, Björn, Michael and Lars musically, without ripping off any of them. Well crafted songwriting in the hands of potent players with years of experience from the stage and the studio. The digital version of this release includes the bonus track “The Way Down”. Line-up: Mats Karlsson (guitars, vocals); Björn Höglund (drums), Michael Klemmé (vocals, guitars); Lars Ericsson (bass) www.jointhesummit.com https://www.facebook.com/jointhesummit Releases on Pride & Joy Music: 31.07.2015 „One Way Highway“ (digital single) 04.09.2015 „Higher Ground“ (album)
Bormann, Michael
On the 22nd of May 2015, after more than four years, the long awaited fifth solo album „Closer“ by Michael Bormann will see the light of the world. 2014 has been an eventful and exciting year. With his impressive performance at one of today’s biggest TV-Shows “The Voice of Germany” Michael reached millions of people. All songs were written, recorded and produced within a three-month studio session by the end of 2014. Due to the huge demand of the Demi-Lovato song „Warrior“, that got him into “The Voice” – show, Michael had no chance but taking it on the forthcoming CD. Downright refreshing, versatile and rocking Bormann presents „Closer“. Ballads, mid-tempo songs and pure Rock´n´Roll: you got it all! Defining a favorite is pretty hard as every single song has its own magic. „Because we are the world“ goes straight to the heart. The children’s choir makes this tune very special. Not only radio stations will love this song. It should be mentioned, that a valuable contribution to this album has been given by Eric Ragno and Bobby Stoecker. Knowing what and how he wants it, Bormann played most of the instruments by himself. It’s impressively showed on “Closer”. His strong “Voice” – performances got Michael the long deserved attention. Now it´s time for the next level. Closer will be drawing in the crowds under its magic spell. Line-up: Michael Bormann – Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Guitar & Leadguitar, Acoustic guitar, Vox; Jean Bormann – Guitar s, Backingvox; Marco Grasshoff – Keyboards, Backingvox; Eric Ragno – Keyboards; Bobby Stöcker – Leadguitar; Katie Juraschka – Backingvox Produced by M. Bormann Recorded and mixed at RMB Studios, Duisburg, Germany Mastered by Michael Bormann www.michaelbormannpage.de https://www.facebook.com/michaelbormannrox