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Stavanger, Norway (1996 – present)
Tristania is a gothic metal band from Stavanger, Norway, formed in the end of 1996 by Morten Veland (male vocals/guitars), Einar Moen (keyboards), and Kenneth Olsson (drums). Soon thereafter, the band’s original lineup was fleshed out further with the addition of guitarist Anders Hidle, bassist Rune Østerhus (who was recently replaced by Ole Vistnes), and vocalist Vibeke Stene (who has been replaced by Mariangela Demurtas).
The band’s music is usually classified as gothic metal, due to its strong ties with the genre’s history in addition to the band’s use of styles and traits stereotypical of the genre. However, they pride themselves on their musical diversity, as evidenced by the evolution of their music over the course of their five studio albums.
Tristania’s earlier albums Widow’s Weeds and Beyond the Veil put a lot of focus around classical like female vocals, haunting choruses and classical instruments such as pipe organ, flutes and violins. The leading voice on many of their songs was the menacing harsh vocals of Morten Veland. The atmosphere is also achieved by quite unique sounding guitar effects.
Morten Veland left in 2000 for “musical and social differences” to form the band Sirenia.
With the release of the World of Glass album in 2001, Veland’s growls were replaced by guest vocalist Ronny Thorsen from Trail of Tears, and clean male vocals were provided by veteran guests Østen Bergøy and Jan Barkverd. Despite the new lineup and a slightly changed style that turned off some fans, the album received critical acclaim.
The band’s music is usually classified as gothic metal, due to its strong ties with the genre’s history in addition to the band’s use of styles and traits stereotypical of the genre. However, they pride themselves on their musical diversity, as evidenced by the evolution of their music over the course of their five studio albums.
Tristania’s earlier albums Widow’s Weeds and Beyond the Veil put a lot of focus around classical like female vocals, haunting choruses and classical instruments such as pipe organ, flutes and violins. The leading voice on many of their songs was the menacing harsh vocals of Morten Veland. The atmosphere is also achieved by quite unique sounding guitar effects.
Morten Veland left in 2000 for “musical and social differences” to form the band Sirenia.
With the release of the World of Glass album in 2001, Veland’s growls were replaced by guest vocalist Ronny Thorsen from Trail of Tears, and clean male vocals were provided by veteran guests Østen Bergøy and Jan Barkverd. Despite the new lineup and a slightly changed style that turned off some fans, the album received critical acclaim.
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Widow's Weeds
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MrEdenspring wrote:
Estatic Fear ----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPR4gLwXpZ4
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MrEdenspring wrote:
that's great news! Sirenia became shame...anyway I came here for a reason: Estatic Fear, A Sombre Dance. You r welcome
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Pieerrot wrote:
Gothic Metal icon Morten Veland (Tristania, Sirenia) has inked a deal with Napalm Records for his new band Mortemia. Morten promises his fans a sweeping listening experience, which will follow the path of Tristania’s masterpiece “Beyond the Veil”. The first songs stay true to his promise and offer beautiful melodies and bombastic choir passages, thus creating the perfect blend of traditional Gothic Metal and modern elements. "I am happy to have signed to Napalm Records for my new project Mortemia. I am looking forward to the cooperation with the label and to bring out more music to all the metal fans out there." \die
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bngSimone wrote:
I will judge the new Tristania female vocalist when the album comes out (3) But i always prefer and miss Vibeke.<3
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Night_Hysteria wrote:
I will judge the new Tristania female vocalist when the album comes out (2)
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Deadboytomorrow wrote:
Tristania is one of the best metal bands in the World (8) I just can't love this band with Demurtas ;/
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Wonderglue wrote:
I loved this band before,and all their albums. But now...Meh,they had a Male Lead Vocal and now It's Female.(Illumination) And yes i love Vibeke but i'm sick of all Female Fronted Singers and shit like that. Trying to hard and stuff. I'm curious how the new Album is gonna be with Mary singing. Beyond the Veil and Widow's Weeds had "this" special something,and Ashes was good. World of Glass was to symphonic but nice and Illumination to much femme pop shit.
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porcelain_lily wrote:
Adelinadarkstar, that's what you wrote means only that you're not and you've never been the real fan of this band. Greetings.
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adelinadarkstar wrote:
I don't even give a fuck about the new album, I don't even care if its never released. I will never listen to anything else they put out. BECAUSE VIBEKE IS NO LONGER WITH THEM.
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Pantelika wrote:
This song is awesome!!!
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Sanguine_Sky wrote:
I dislike The Emerald Piper but not because of Mary. We don't hear her enough in this song, unfortunately.
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Moowny wrote:
Why, The Emerald Piper is awesome. :)
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Pieerrot wrote:
I hope the guys have used Emerald Piper as a test, and have said: Holy shit! Let's redo these fucking songs because nobody liked!
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Kweim wrote:
wtf? there are no albums with Mary if you are talkin' about female vocals.
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DarkSymphony500 wrote:
ive just listened to the new singer and sings very well on on the later albums.
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SilverBarron wrote:
I will judge the new Tristania female vocalist when the album comes out
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DorianVonEden wrote:
Sometime next year, I fear...
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pep_i wrote:
when wil the new album be released
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Moowny wrote:
I think Mary's voice is lovely and that they will find a way to make it fit with the music on the new album, though it may not fit with the old Vibeke stuff (which I actually think it does, but that's a matter of taste I suppose).
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