Attention ATROCITY Fans, you can order the striclty limited "Deluxe Edition" of the ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN record "After The Storm" which includes both ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN releases "After the Storm" and the remastered "Calling the Rain"!
This jewel contains a noble matt printed slipcase including both Digipaks ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN "After the Storm" and the remastered ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN "Calling the Rain" incl. bonus track.
1. A New Arrival
2. Call of Yesteryear
3. After the Storm
4. Silvan Spirit
5. Black Mountain
6. As the Sun Kissed The Sky
7. Transilvania
8. The Flight of Abbas Ibn Firnas
9. Goddess of Fortune and Sorrow
10. The Otherworld
11. Eternal Nightside
ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN "Calling The Rain"
1. Calling The Rain (Video-Edit)
2. Back From Eternity
3. Departure
4. Land Beyond The Forest (New Version)
5. Migrant`s Shade
6. Die Geburt eines Baumes
7. Calling The Rain (Remix)
8. Ancient Sadness
9. Desert Land (Bonus Track)
ATROCITY - "After the Storm" OUT NOW, streams online & new myspace design
02.09.2010
The brand new album of ATROCITY feat. Yasmin "After the Storm" in stores! This is, without doubt, a very special album based on a cooperation between the band and guest female singer, Yasmin. Admirers of the legendary and just re-released "Calling the Rain" EP won't have to wait any longer. ATROCITY is surely the only metal band which attracts fans from the metal scene as well as from ethno, folk and world-music genres.
Alex Krull: "Fans and musicians of the band have been waiting much too long for the continuation of "Calling the Rain". Now time has finally come and we just can't wait to let our fans hear and enjoy the new songs. We are incredibly happy with the result. The songs contain great rhythms, the music is sounding very special and organic, moreover, the energetic vocals together with the mythological based lyrics convey a magic atmosphere. Well, once more it's time to take blinkers off! Just listen, and it will take you away!"
You can check song teasers of "Call Of Yesteryear", "A New Arrival", "Black Mountain" and "As The Sun Kissed The Sky" at the new designed official myspace page:
You will find more details in the official product information to the release "After the Storm":
Ethno meets Metal
ATROCITY, one of Germany's most successful metal bands, is one of the most experimental and diverse musical acts in the history of metal. They have always found the courage to explore uncharted territories, while delivering top-notch productions. One such production was their previous full-length release, “Werk 80 II”, which entered the top 20 of the German Media Control Charts. Looking further back into the past, the metal chameleons forged an alliance with vocalist Yasmin (the sister of frontman and producer Alexander Krull). It came as no surprise, as the band had already worked with A-list vocalists in the early Nineties. The result of this cooperation was the EP “Calling the Rain”— a pioneering work at that time. The songs were a perfect blend of ethnic elements, world music, and metal. Up to this point, this was an unimaginable mix of atmospheric, yet gripping musical diversity.
The latest ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN album, “After the Storm”, does not simply reiterate the sounds of the past, but rather elevates the songwriting and production to an entire new level. All instruments were performed live and the ample amount of percussion allows for a tapestry of complementary rhythms. The driving and tribal-like beats are the foundation of ATROCITY’s music, making way for the intensity and fascination that follows. The string instruments and vocals harmonize perfectly with both the mood of the individual songs and the music as a whole. Besides wonderful atmospheric songs such as the title track “After the Storm” or the emotive “Silvan Spirit”, true rock songs like “Black Mountain” or the anthem “Transilvania” divulge a completely new side to the metal band. With “A New Arrival”, “As the Sun Kissed the Sky”, or the music-turned-Celtic-legend “The Otherworld”, ATROCITY, together with the exotic vocals of Yasmin, holds the audience captive in their mythic world. The band featuring the singing siblings then switches into high gear with the catchy song “Call of Yesteryear”! No listener will remain untouched. The music of ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN can only be described with one word: unique!
ATROCITY feat. Yasmin - After the Storm
1. A New Arrival
2. Call of Yesteryear
3. After the Storm
4. Silvan Spirit
5. Black Mountain
6. As the Sun Kissed The Sky
7. Transilvania
8. The Flight of Abbas Ibn Firnas
9. Goddess of Fortune and Sorrow
10. The Otherworld
11. Eternal Nightside
Produced by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio
Available exclusively as noble matt printed Digipak, moreover, as strictly limited “Deluxe Edition” with a noble matt printed slipcase including both Digipaks ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN "After the Storm" and the remastered ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN "Calling the Rain" incl. bonus track.
Unique - Ethno meets Metal!
A mythological journey round the world
For fans of Folk, Metal, Dead Can Dance and Loreena McKennitt!
Pressfeedback:
"Impressive"
SONIC SEDUCER
"The Soundrack for dreamers"
ORKUS, Special tip of the month
Alex Krull comments:"We want to celebrate the good times we had on tour together with our fans! The vid shows impressions from the 2010 European run of the "Njord" world tour! Great shows, great memories. Now, we are looking forward to meet again our friends in the United States, Canada and Mexico! The Northamerican tour will start in a of couple days."
The SPECIAL FAN EDITION of "Njord" including the "At Heaven's End" CD was released on the 27th of August worldwide!
NORTHAMERICA TOUR 2010
LEAVES' EYES / BLACKGUARD
12.09.2010 Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
13.09.2010 USA – Newport News / VA, Budda’s Place
20.09.2010 Blondie's - Detroit, MI
03.10.2010 Cheyanne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV
04.10.2010 U.B.'s - Mesa, AZ
05.10.2010 The Rock - Tucson, AZ
06.10.2010 The War Legion - Amarillo, TX
07.10.2010 White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
08.10.2010 USA – Houston /TX, The Warsaw
08.09.2010 Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
10.09.2010 Altanta, GA, PROGPOWER USA XI Festival
11.09.2010 Springfield, VA - Jaxx
14.09.2010 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
15.09.2010 New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
17.09.2010 Worcester, MA - Palladium
18.09.2010 Montreal, QC - Club Soda
19.09.2010 Toronto, ON - Opera House
21.09.2010 Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
22.09.2010 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
24.09.2010 Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium
25.09.2010 Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
27.09.2010 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre
29.09.2010 San Francisco, CA - Slim's
01.10.2010 West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
02.10.2010 San Diego, CA - House of Blues
LIV KRISTINE - "Skintight" OUT NOW - streams online!
27.08.2010
The new record of LIV KRISTINE "Skintight" is in stores!
"Dear Friends & Fans,
today, 27. August, my third solo album “Skintight” is finally released, and it's my pleasure to celebrate this day with you! We are giving you a listen to a handful of my new album tracks, which are online on my official pages now. Please stay tuned for more LIV KRISTINE news!
This is one of my own faves on “Skintight”. My co-composer, Thorsten Bauer, left this guitar idea “open” on our recording folder one late night about 1,5 years ago, this being one of the first demo tracks written for the album. As I heard it, J. Cash immediately came into my mind – his honest and calm face, and his warm voice and excellent guitar tunes. I thought by myself “this is going to be a song about honesty, trust, and deep feelings”, moreover,” the fear of being left alone”. I would like to dedicate this song to all Cash’ fans and friends, in memory of one of the still brightest shining stars in music heaven ever. And least but last, thank you, Thorsten, for your “spicy” solo – it is breath taking!
In memory of J. Cash,
“Train to Somewhere”
The second track I would like to show you is “Train to Somewhere”. This is more of an up-beat rock song which has a quite different mood than most other songs on “Skintight”. If you liked the title track, you will enjoy this one, too! The lyrics are based on a personal experience I had back in 1998: My best friend and I jumped on the next train to Prague, just like that, because all lessons had been cancelled at the university that day, and we had a fantastic trip! “Train to Somewhere” is the perfect song to start your day-off, leaving stress and hard work at a distance; the sun is shining, your friends are waiting, the world is yours! Just catch the next train to “somewhere” – forget your sorrows, and have a wonderful time!
Have a fantastic day!
“The Rarest Flower”
“The Rarest Flower” is the final song of the album, and my friends and fans who have already heard it, have told me that it goes immediately under your skin, and stays there. It is longer than all other tracks on “Skintight” and based on only the piano and the cello. As our great friend and guest-piano player, Oliver Palotai, added his personal note on this song by playing and recording our demo idea one afternoon, I really felt that this is a true musical pearl. Only one “spice” was missing: Christoph Kutzer and his amazing cello solo! The vocals were recorded in only ONE complete go, to be able to underline the direct and intense emotional expression throughout the whole song. I owe a great thank you to Tori Amos, who gave me this brilliant idea.
Here is my “Rarest Flower” for you!
“Love in Grey”
The final song I would like to present for you is “Love in Grey”, which is based on one of Thorsten Bauer’s brilliant guitar ideas, composed in cold and snowy February, 2009. Lyrically wise, it unveils an important and tricky issue: what happens to love when it has become “every-day-like”? What happens to passion, all memories, honesty, and communication in a relationship when love is not anymore like it used to be in the very “beginning”? In my booklet you will find eleven wonderful pictures painted by my friend, Katja, who actually is able to paint my dreams. Her painting to “Love in Grey” is a direct visualization of what I had in mind when I wrote this song’s lyrics. The visual and auditory effect of “Love in Grey” will catch your heart and senses. Have a short break, lean back and enjoy!
In love,
Liv K."
LIV KRISTINE - "Skintight"
1. Skintight
2. Twofold
3. Train to Somewhere
4. Love in Grey
5. Emotional Catastrophies
6. Life Line
7. Boy at the Window
8. Wonders
9. Versified Harmonies
10. The Rarest Flower
11. One of Them (Bonustrack Limited Edition Digipak)
LEAVES' EYES - SUMMER BREEZE gallery and latest news
25.08.2010
A new gallery of SUMMER BREEZE impressions from LEAVES' EYES is online on the official facebook page: LINK
Check it out!
Alex Krull comments: "We want to thank the fans, our crew and local staff for such a great show at SUMMER BREEZE and a fantastic final of the European Summer Open Air tour! Each festival we have played has been a special and wonderful experience! Playing awesome shows at nice places like in Bulgaria close to the shores of the Black Sea, meeting our friends in England after passing the white cliffs of dover and a 16 hour trip, crossing the Alps, which is always impressive, on our way to Slovenia and finally being back to the home fields in Germany with great gigs - this summer 2010 will always stay in our minds! But the year isn't over yet! We are just half way through. The upcoming tour in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be for sure the next great experience and after returning back to Europe we will play MFVF in Belgium before we give our live debut in India. We are really looking forward to the rest of the year!"
The SPECIAL FAN EDITION of "Njord" including the "At Heaven's End" CD will be released on the 27th of August worldwide!
A videoclip of "Take the devil in me" including impressions of the last months of touring will be coming soon!
Attention ATROCITY Fans, you can order the striclty limited "Deluxe Edition" of the ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN record "After The Storm" which includes both ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN releases "After the Storm" and the remastered "Calling ...
Attention ATROCITY Fans, you can order the striclty limited "Deluxe Edition" of the ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN record "After The Storm" which includes both ATROCITY FEAT. YASMIN releases "After the Storm" and the remastered "Calling the Rain"! 
The brand new album of ATROCITY feat. Yasmin "After the Storm" in stores! This is, without doubt, a very special album based on a cooperation between the band and guest female singer, Yasmin. Admirers of the legendary and just re-released "Calling the Rain" EP won't have to wait any longer. ATROCITY is surely the only metal band which attracts fans from the metal scene as well as from ethno, folk and world-music genres. 
The new LEAVES' EYES videoclip of "Take The Devil In Me" is online!
LIV KRISTINE - "Skintight" 
