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Originally formed in the beginning of the nineties, the symphonic speed metal band Wuthering Heights started to draw attention in the small metal-scene of Copenhagen. Different musicians as well as names like Minas Tirith and Vergelmir have come and gone in the history of the band, and the only founding member in the band today is Erik Ravn.
The bands first studio-experience was in 1994/95, when they recorded the Vergelmir demo-tape at the famous Sweet Silence Studio (Metallica, Blind Guardian etc. ) in Copenhagen. Although the demo-tape didn’t quite get the desired production, it accomplished it’s task, as it circulated through the European metal-underground where it was well received in countries like Italy and Germany.
The next major event in the history of Wuthering Heights was in 1996/97 when they were one of the bands featured on the compilation-CD “Extremity Rising Vol.2” made by Serious Entertainment. The song used on that CD was “Sorrow In Memoriam”, which nicely sums up all that Wuthering Heights is about: Huge compositions, great orchestral parts, folk-influences, intriguing lyrics, up-tempo (speed) and progressive metal.
In summer of 1997 the band finally got a deal with a German record label, who (for some reason) were convinced that the band played gothic/epic metal. This co-operation resulted in the demoCD “Within”, which saw the band heading in a more progressive power/speed metal direction, leading to the break-up with this label.
The bands first studio-experience was in 1994/95, when they recorded the Vergelmir demo-tape at the famous Sweet Silence Studio (Metallica, Blind Guardian etc. ) in Copenhagen. Although the demo-tape didn’t quite get the desired production, it accomplished it’s task, as it circulated through the European metal-underground where it was well received in countries like Italy and Germany.
The next major event in the history of Wuthering Heights was in 1996/97 when they were one of the bands featured on the compilation-CD “Extremity Rising Vol.2” made by Serious Entertainment. The song used on that CD was “Sorrow In Memoriam”, which nicely sums up all that Wuthering Heights is about: Huge compositions, great orchestral parts, folk-influences, intriguing lyrics, up-tempo (speed) and progressive metal.
In summer of 1997 the band finally got a deal with a German record label, who (for some reason) were convinced that the band played gothic/epic metal. This co-operation resulted in the demoCD “Within”, which saw the band heading in a more progressive power/speed metal direction, leading to the break-up with this label.
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flakfalcon wrote:
These guys are too damn good to be this unknown.
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moonsorrow1992 wrote:
yeah
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ravaging0 wrote:
underrated
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a_mariner wrote:
Редчайший случай слушабельного павер-митала.
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StinkyBeaverOoz wrote:
cinderella
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StinkyBeaverOoz wrote:
Wuthering Heights
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desecratemetal wrote:
I hated the book they are named after
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umbralnergal wrote:
The Bollard great song
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Vggamegod wrote:
yeah this band is one of the reasons I don't grade bands on the curve
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Lionheartattack wrote:
They are/were the best power metal band today. One of maybe five PM bands I'd wish to keep on releasing albums knowing they won't disappoint. Listening to new stuff from that rare bunch of bands, I always feel anxious, and I'm looking forward for the new releases. And they don't feel like a waste of time that could be used better listening to some quality 80s works for example. So, of course one of those MOST quality bands in every level is forced to take at least a long hiatus! This fucking sucks. I wish Erik Ravn all the good in the world, as he sure has delivered me music so good I very, very, very rarely hear these days.
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QPSizzle wrote:
@ BigAxe49 I couldn't agree more.
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BigAxe49 wrote:
just discovered this band and its FUCKING PERFECT!
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Saviourr wrote:
It's one of my favourite bands altogether. And it's terrible loss for style that they are not able to continue their creation. And I wish from the bottom of my heart Erik Ravn to be well again and carry on to write that brilliant music.
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LadyIks wrote:
great power metal!
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Septacle wrote:
stupidness messed everything up for everyone around
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Zorthe wrote:
this band fucking rules
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CorDarei wrote:
I will repeat myself in this shoutbox, but: This band needs much more listeners and appreciation. One of the best power/prog metal bands out there.
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pg666donegan wrote:
Much better than average Power Metal bands, which usually suck.
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Vggamegod wrote:
since i can't see bands like WH live even if they did tour, doesn't bother me they don't :P As long as they keep releasing top-notch music, I'm happy :D
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lijemo wrote:
@Vismondo: Ah, I didn't know about Erik's back problems. Between the travel and playing gigs more nights than not, back issues would definitely get in the way of touring. I really hope I get to see them play live at some point, though.
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