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Swedish symphonic power metallers DRAGONLAND will enter Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark on May 31 to begin recording their fifth album for an August release via Germany's AFM Records. Several different studios will be used to track this utterly ambitious album, with Jacob Hansen set to add his magic touch to the mix. Twelve songs will be recorded during the sessions, and the music itself is based on a deep and emotional story, picking up where the band's second album, "Holy War", left off nine years ago.
Commented DRAGONLAND guitarist Olof Mörck: "After five years of doing concepts, writing lyrics and composing, we are seeing the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel!
"After 'Astronomy', we knew we needed to explore our music further not to risk becoming a band that releases music every year cast in the same mold, so the idea from the beginning was: what would it be like with a metal album based in fantasy that respects the literary genre, that actually tries to be mature and that enriches said fantasy world with inspiration from millenias of human mythology?
"To make a neoclassical album filled with overly bombastic clichés of steel clad warriors was out of the question — instead we explored the themes and sounds around various fantasy movies, new and old, and also countless computer RPG soundtracks to infuse the musical aspect with a genuine fantasy feel, and as previously stated, heaps and stacks of tomes on every mythological tale from Gilgamesh to the Aeneid provided a genuine and credible backdrop to the story.
"The album is genuinely a concept album in every aspect, and we will collaborate with some truly gifted artists who are experts in this genre to bring our world to life visually — more on that soon.
"Prepare yourself to be engulfed in a world of enchanting phantasy and songs of swirling magic later this year!"
Songtitles set to appear on the new album incude "The Tempest", "A Stranger I Know", "The Shadow Of The Mithril Mountains" and "A Thousand Towers White".
"The Shadow of the Mithril Mountains" full-length demo:www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORkFEQ…
Commented DRAGONLAND guitarist Olof Mörck: "After five years of doing concepts, writing lyrics and composing, we are seeing the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel!
"After 'Astronomy', we knew we needed to explore our music further not to risk becoming a band that releases music every year cast in the same mold, so the idea from the beginning was: what would it be like with a metal album based in fantasy that respects the literary genre, that actually tries to be mature and that enriches said fantasy world with inspiration from millenias of human mythology?
"To make a neoclassical album filled with overly bombastic clichés of steel clad warriors was out of the question — instead we explored the themes and sounds around various fantasy movies, new and old, and also countless computer RPG soundtracks to infuse the musical aspect with a genuine fantasy feel, and as previously stated, heaps and stacks of tomes on every mythological tale from Gilgamesh to the Aeneid provided a genuine and credible backdrop to the story.
"The album is genuinely a concept album in every aspect, and we will collaborate with some truly gifted artists who are experts in this genre to bring our world to life visually — more on that soon.
"Prepare yourself to be engulfed in a world of enchanting phantasy and songs of swirling magic later this year!"
Songtitles set to appear on the new album incude "The Tempest", "A Stranger I Know", "The Shadow Of The Mithril Mountains" and "A Thousand Towers White".
"The Shadow of the Mithril Mountains" full-length demo:www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORkFEQ…
Now is the time...
Not much to say besides: "Under The Grey Banner" is out now!
You can buy it via iTunes, amazon and all the other dealers you trust (at least you should be able to get it there... if you haven't already^^).
It's a friggin' awesome record! \m/
'Under The Grey Banner' Details
Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND have set "Under The Grey Banner" as the title of their new album. The third part of the "Dragonland Chronicles" trilogy will be released on November 18 via AFM Records. Musical actor Fred Johanson will play the role of the antagonist, with all three singers from AMARANTHE — Elize Ryd, Jake E and Andy Solveström — also set to make appearances.
"Under The Grey Banner" track listing:
01. Ilmarion
02. Shadow Of The Mithril Mountains
03. The Tempest
04. A Thousand Towers White
05. Fire And Brimstone
06. The Black Mare
07. Lady Of Goldenwood
08. Dûrnir's Forge
09. The Trials Of Mount Farn
Artwork info + more videos
Hey folks,
if you're following Dragonland on Facebook, you'll know that there have been several updates on the progress in studio etc. I want to catch up a bit and sum things up for you. ;)
First of:
"Artist Damian Bajowski, well known from million-selling 'The Witcher' PC RPG, is set to illustrate the next chapter of the DRAGONLAND saga! We could not be more excited! Bajowski's will create the cover artwork, along with illustrations of various locations around Dragonland!"
Then a few vids with little samples of the new songs:
Violin recordings:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150744202090392&oid=125056981382&comments
Some gui
Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online
Swedish symphonic power metallers DRAGONLAND have entered Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark to begin recording their fifth album for a late 2011 release via Germany's AFM Records. Several different studios are being used to track this utterly ambitious CD, with Jacob Hansen set to add his magic touch to the mix. Twelve songs will be recorded during the sessions, and the music itself is based on a deep and emotional story, picking up where the band's second album, "Holy War", left off nine years ago. The effort will also include a guest appearance by the legendary musical stage actor Fred Johanson.
Video footage of Mørten Lowe Sørenss
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