SUSPERIA
COUNTRY:
NORWAY
GENRE: HEAVY / THRASH METAL
Photo |
Espen Bakken Photography
SUSPERIA
SIGN WITH AGONIA RECORDS!
[2017.06.29]
Norway's melodic extreme metallers
SUSPERIA,
comprising former members of Dimmu Borgir and Satyricon , have
inked a record deal with
Agonia Records,
with plans to release their long-awaited new album, "The Lyricist". By
the same token,
SUSPERIA
will close the eight-year gap that separates their last opus, "Attitude""
(2009).
"The Lyricist" will be the first studio album to showcase new vocalist,
Bernt Fjellestad (a.k.a. Dagon, central figure in the picture),
whose official stage debut with the band was made at last year's 70000tons Of
Metal Festival at sea.
The band commented on the signing and upcoming material: "Susperia is
proud to announce the signing with Agonia Records for our upcoming album
"The Lyricist". It’s going to be a harder and more grim album, going back
to Susperia’s black roots!".
SUSPERIA may
have their roots in the Norwegian black metal scene, but it is merely a starting
point for a band that describes their music as "extreme metal with melodic
twists". A simple philosophy of "no boundaries" demonstrates that the band has
no hesitation in embracing and exploring a variety of musical avenues with ease.
The origins of the Oslo based group can be traced back to 1998 when Tjodalv,
then occupying the drum seat with Dimmu Borgir, and long-time friend
Cyrus (ex-Satyricon, Old Man's Child) got together to share ideas and write
songs. A chance meeting between vocalist Athera and Tjodalv at
1999’s Wacken Festival in Germany would lead to the completion of the
SUSPERIA
line-up, as Athera brought in also two other members - bass guitarist
Memnock and guitarist Elvorn.
The band's line-up can easily be described as a long-lasting one, with all
original members in place since its inception, and the exception of Dagon
filling in Athera's boots, after the latter's departure in 2015. But even
Dagon isn't new to
SUSPERIA. He
performed with it on several occasions as a live mussician, at times Athera
had other engagements. Primarily a heavy metal signer, Dagon has mastered also
other vocal techincs, performing with the band. Nowadays, there's new found
confidence and determination running through the
SUSPERIA
camp.
With five studo albums under the belt and an etiquette of a powerful live act,
SUSPERIA has
consistently remained focused on the live area. The band's numerous high profile
shows include supports to W.A.S.P., In Flames, Destruction and Dimmu Borgir,
as well as headline and festival appearances. One of the group’s most cherished
experiences thus far, remains the invitation to be the main support to the newly
reformed Testament, in late 2005.
More news on
SUSPERIA's
sixth full-length album "The Lyricist" will follow soon.
Line-up:
Dagon - vocals
Tjodalv - drums
Memnock - bass
Cyrus - guitar
Elvorn - guitar
Read more here:
http://tinyurl.com/suspa
More info about the band at the following Links:
OFFICIAL SITE:
HTTP://WWW.SUSPERIA.NET
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK:
HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SUSPERIAOFFICIAL
OFFICIAL YOUTUBE:
HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/SUSPERIAOFFICIAL
OFFICIAL TWITTER:
HTTP://WW.TWITTER.COM/SUSPERIABAND
OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM:
HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/SUSPERIAOFFICIAL
GENERAL CONTACT:
SUSPERIA.BAND@GMAIL.COM
