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Penumbra
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Paris, France (1996 – present)
Penumbra may refer to:
1) A gothic metal band from Paris, France.
2) A name for Mark Warren’s ambient project.
3) An alternative rock band from Japan.
1) Penumbra (gothic metal band)
Formed in Paris, France in 1996. Their lyrics are themed toward love, angels, witches, death, and emotions.
1996 - Creation of the band
The band was founded rather by chance, while visiting a concert one day in 1996 Dorian (guitars) met Jarlaath (vocals) and soon after they had known each other they found themselves philosophizing about metal in general and in particular. They realized that they had very much in common regarding their musical ideas.
Both of them took the view that there were too many bands around sounding all more or less the same but not enough of them using classical music influences.
So it happened that they arranged a rehearsal together with a soprano and a synthesizer. Jarlaath also played the oboe. This rehearsal went so outrageously fine that they decided without the slightest hesitation to leave their bands and to found Penumbra (at this point they called themselves “Imperatoria”).
1997 - Recording of the first demo and Concert in Paris with Misanthrope
Around November 1996, Imperatoria split up and Jarlaath together with Dorian and Herr Rikk formed Penumbra with three other musicians.
Their first appearance was at the St. Denis University Festival where exclusively metal bands were playing. Audiences were unexpectedly enthusiastic about the “outsiders”. A short time after this first live experience they got the offer to play with the French metal band Misanthrope.
1) A gothic metal band from Paris, France.
2) A name for Mark Warren’s ambient project.
3) An alternative rock band from Japan.
1) Penumbra (gothic metal band)
Formed in Paris, France in 1996. Their lyrics are themed toward love, angels, witches, death, and emotions.
1996 - Creation of the band
The band was founded rather by chance, while visiting a concert one day in 1996 Dorian (guitars) met Jarlaath (vocals) and soon after they had known each other they found themselves philosophizing about metal in general and in particular. They realized that they had very much in common regarding their musical ideas.
Both of them took the view that there were too many bands around sounding all more or less the same but not enough of them using classical music influences.
So it happened that they arranged a rehearsal together with a soprano and a synthesizer. Jarlaath also played the oboe. This rehearsal went so outrageously fine that they decided without the slightest hesitation to leave their bands and to found Penumbra (at this point they called themselves “Imperatoria”).
1997 - Recording of the first demo and Concert in Paris with Misanthrope
Around November 1996, Imperatoria split up and Jarlaath together with Dorian and Herr Rikk formed Penumbra with three other musicians.
Their first appearance was at the St. Denis University Festival where exclusively metal bands were playing. Audiences were unexpectedly enthusiastic about the “outsiders”. A short time after this first live experience they got the offer to play with the French metal band Misanthrope.
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Seclusion
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The Last Bewitchment
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Top Tracks
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Seclusion
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The Prophetess
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Enclosed
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Hope
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Neutral
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Tragical Memories
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Cursed Destiny
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The Last Bewitchment
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Crimson Tail
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Conception
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Testament
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Moaning on Earth
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Insurrection
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Priestess of My Dreams
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A Torrent of Fears
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Shoutbox
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Kaleidotroph wrote:
That is horrible news....first After Forever, and now Penumbra....
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Freddieek wrote:
If I understand the comments on this video correctly, they've definitely split up. :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3kd9O0nwNI&feature=player_embedded
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Kaleidotroph wrote:
I think the 1st album is 1000000times worst than the others. [2]
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Yokan666 wrote:
seclusion is a masterpiece <3
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punkkat wrote:
Does anyone know why the band's website is down? I was trying to access their official lyrics off the website...would anyone happen to have a copy of those files? (meh, was arguing with someone over the lyrics...I could really use those files). please email me at tbdasap@aol.com if you do...it would be much appreciated :)
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DarkSymphony500 wrote:
seclusion is an awesome song and the album is really good too
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Sanguine_Sky wrote:
They haven't split-up, so I think that they will release a new album.
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darkgobblin wrote:
"They decided to stop." ??? well i believe they will release an album this year. Am I wrong?
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PhAntOmEttA wrote:
Emanate <33
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konokrad wrote:
нейтраль самый классный
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DxNxTxSx wrote:
\m/
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Puhmaus wrote:
mh...this is not the deep listening combo Penumbra I am looking for. Where is the nice album "skandinavien" (Iris Light - 2000) of this band??
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Darkfall_ wrote:
They decided to stop. What a pity, Penumbra was one of the few original and interesting gothic metal bands :(
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Forest_Throne wrote:
"the last bewitchment" kicks ass.
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Helena_Lecter wrote:
*_*
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lynx-67 wrote:
I want a new album soon. Asphodel's voice is sooooooooooooooooooo awesome.
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MollieB wrote:
Great band
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darkgobblin wrote:
I think the 1st album is 1000000times worst than the others.
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PhAntOmEttA wrote:
the first album is the best !!
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pep_i wrote:
yeah but i......
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Penumbra on the good way
7 Apr 2008 | from
Penumbra is in contact with labels for discussions about the fourthcoming album.
We hope the best for the future….
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New Songs Available
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New session recording
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