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| 03.11.2009 | › | Ihsahn - New Album Tracklist And Release Date Revealed, Song Online |
| 27.05.2008 | › | Ihsahn - Two New Songs Online |
| 23.05.2008 | › | Ihsahn - E-Card Online |
| 07.03.2008 | › | Ihsahn - New Album Update |
| 29.12.2007 | › | Ihsahn - New Solo Album |
| 24.04.2006 | › | Ihsahn - New Album "Adversary" Streamed Online |
| 16.03.2006 | › | Ihsahn - Solo Album Samples |
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Ihsahn - Guest Vocalist On Upcoming Devin Townsend Album
Ihsahn - black metal innovator and all round creative genius - will be doing some guest vocals on the new Devin Townsend album, entitled Decontruction.
The ex-Emperor main-man had the following to say: "I have been a long time fan of Devin and his work, and when he asked me to do some vocals for his upcoming Deconstruction album, I said yes right away. Devin is one of those few uncompromising artists who goes anywhere with their music, wherever that takes them. Nothing but respect!"
In other news, Ihsahn will play at the Kabuto Metal Festival in Japan this spring for the first time ever. Accompanied with the guys in Leprous, they will play Namba Hatch in Osaka on May 21 and May 22 at Studio Coast in Tokyo.
"This will be my first trip to Japan, and I am really looking forward to this experience. I have heard nothing but praise of the country itself, the festivals and last but not least the audience from bands who played there", Ihsahn says.
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The ex-Emperor main-man had the following to say: "I have been a long time fan of Devin and his work, and when he asked me to do some vocals for his upcoming Deconstruction album, I said yes right away. Devin is one of those few uncompromising artists who goes anywhere with their music, wherever that takes them. Nothing but respect!"
In other news, Ihsahn will play at the Kabuto Metal Festival in Japan this spring for the first time ever. Accompanied with the guys in Leprous, they will play Namba Hatch in Osaka on May 21 and May 22 at Studio Coast in Tokyo.
"This will be my first trip to Japan, and I am really looking forward to this experience. I have heard nothing but praise of the country itself, the festivals and last but not least the audience from bands who played there", Ihsahn says.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Ihsahn - New Album Tracklist And Release Date Revealed, Song Online
Original news, posted on 31.10.2009
Official press release
Candlelight Records/Mnemosyne Productions today confirmed 25th of January as the European release date for After, and the 26th of January in America the new album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn. Recorded during the first half of 2009, After completes the musician's planned trilogy of initial recordings. The album showcases the Norwegian icon with drummer Asgeir Mickelson (Spiral Architect), bassist Lars K. Norberg (Spiral Architect), & saxophonist Jorgen Munkeby (Shining).
"This is my first album written with 8-string guitars as basis which has been both challenging and inspiring," he comments when discussing the creative process. "I also decided early on that I wanted to mix this album with Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia) and recorded the album with that in mind. Asgeir and Lars have again delivered superb performances. I've always wanted to implement the saxophone in my music; Jorgen's contributions truly added a silver lining to the album."
Again working at his own Symphonique Studio, with additional work at Toproom Studio (co-engineered by Borge Finstad), After was meticulously laid out over an eight month period. The intensity of the project has more than paid off with early listenings already proclaiming it to be the most poignant creations of his solo efforts. "I have felt more confident and more at ease with the material," relays Ihsahn. "In letting the songs themselves lead the way I just followed the natural impulses."
After the demise of Emperor in 2001, Ihsahn continued his work with Peccatum, the band he formed in 1998 with life-partner Ihriel (Heidi Solberg Tveitan). After the release of 2005's mini-album, The Moribund People, his first writings of solo material began. Ihsahn's first recording, The Adversary, found the musician composing and performing all instruments and immediately struck a chord with his hordes of fans worldwide. The album afforded Ihsahn the opportunity to embrace more expansive sonic textures previously untouched in Emperor. The album also saw a return of his various lyrical muses. "Icaros, Lucifer, Prometheus, Zarathustra are all persons of history who challenged commonly accepted, most often enforced "truths," despite civilization's persecution of them and their followers," he comments. "Their stories are inspirational. AngL would follow in 2008. Metal Maniacs said, "whereas The Adversary was a sonic coping mechanism - all aspects of the album were tightly controlled - AngL finds the visionary widening and deepening the canvas." Decibel Magazine called the album, "as compelling as Emperor's best; Ihsahn sounds as fresh as he did fifteen years ago, but with the hindsight of a grown man." AngL featured a musical collaboration with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt for the song "The Unhealer."
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Official press release
Candlelight Records/Mnemosyne Productions today confirmed 25th of January as the European release date for After, and the 26th of January in America the new album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn. Recorded during the first half of 2009, After completes the musician's planned trilogy of initial recordings. The album showcases the Norwegian icon with drummer Asgeir Mickelson (Spiral Architect), bassist Lars K. Norberg (Spiral Architect), & saxophonist Jorgen Munkeby (Shining).
"This is my first album written with 8-string guitars as basis which has been both challenging and inspiring," he comments when discussing the creative process. "I also decided early on that I wanted to mix this album with Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia) and recorded the album with that in mind. Asgeir and Lars have again delivered superb performances. I've always wanted to implement the saxophone in my music; Jorgen's contributions truly added a silver lining to the album."
Again working at his own Symphonique Studio, with additional work at Toproom Studio (co-engineered by Borge Finstad), After was meticulously laid out over an eight month period. The intensity of the project has more than paid off with early listenings already proclaiming it to be the most poignant creations of his solo efforts. "I have felt more confident and more at ease with the material," relays Ihsahn. "In letting the songs themselves lead the way I just followed the natural impulses."
After the demise of Emperor in 2001, Ihsahn continued his work with Peccatum, the band he formed in 1998 with life-partner Ihriel (Heidi Solberg Tveitan). After the release of 2005's mini-album, The Moribund People, his first writings of solo material began. Ihsahn's first recording, The Adversary, found the musician composing and performing all instruments and immediately struck a chord with his hordes of fans worldwide. The album afforded Ihsahn the opportunity to embrace more expansive sonic textures previously untouched in Emperor. The album also saw a return of his various lyrical muses. "Icaros, Lucifer, Prometheus, Zarathustra are all persons of history who challenged commonly accepted, most often enforced "truths," despite civilization's persecution of them and their followers," he comments. "Their stories are inspirational. AngL would follow in 2008. Metal Maniacs said, "whereas The Adversary was a sonic coping mechanism - all aspects of the album were tightly controlled - AngL finds the visionary widening and deepening the canvas." Decibel Magazine called the album, "as compelling as Emperor's best; Ihsahn sounds as fresh as he did fifteen years ago, but with the hindsight of a grown man." AngL featured a musical collaboration with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt for the song "The Unhealer."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Ihsahn - Two New Songs Online
Ihsahn has posted two new full length songs entitled "Misanthrope" and "Emancipation" on his MySpace page.
The two songs come off the new Ihsahn album, entitled "AngL", which was realeased today (May 27th) via Mnemosyne Productions / Candlelight Records.
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The two songs come off the new Ihsahn album, entitled "AngL", which was realeased today (May 27th) via Mnemosyne Productions / Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Ihsahn - E-Card Online
An e-card for Ihsahn's forthcoming album, entitled "AngL", can be accessed at this location.
According to a Candlelight Records press release:
"Ihsahn's second solo album "AngL" is a continuation of the former Emperor frontman's work within the Metal genre.
Following on from his debut solo album "The Adversary", this second opus builds on the experience Ihsahn has gained as a solo artist and presents a complex and enticing tapestry: blending textures of light and dark together into an album that is at once challenging and accessible; captivating and intensely moving. Musically this album can be seen as a natural progression from "The Adversary", but with a somewhat heavier touch - incorporating the subtleties of expression explored on his debut into a more recognisably 'extreme' framework.
Drums on the album are once again handled by Asgeir Mickelson (Borknagar, Spiral Architect, Hardingrock) with bass duties taken over by Asgeir's Spiral Architect colleague Lars Norberg. The track 'Unhealer' features the much anticipated collaboration of two Metal masterminds with Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt performing lead vocals.
Lyrically "AngL" deals with many personal themes, with a deep Nietzschean thread, and the intensity and richness of the album's nine epic tracks ensure that it presents much to enthral fans of all aspects of Ihsahn's music.
With "AngL" Ihsahn has presented a true statement of what he is capable of as a solo artist!"
"AngL" will be out on May 27th via Mnemosyne Productions/Candlelight Records.
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According to a Candlelight Records press release:
"Ihsahn's second solo album "AngL" is a continuation of the former Emperor frontman's work within the Metal genre.
Following on from his debut solo album "The Adversary", this second opus builds on the experience Ihsahn has gained as a solo artist and presents a complex and enticing tapestry: blending textures of light and dark together into an album that is at once challenging and accessible; captivating and intensely moving. Musically this album can be seen as a natural progression from "The Adversary", but with a somewhat heavier touch - incorporating the subtleties of expression explored on his debut into a more recognisably 'extreme' framework.
Drums on the album are once again handled by Asgeir Mickelson (Borknagar, Spiral Architect, Hardingrock) with bass duties taken over by Asgeir's Spiral Architect colleague Lars Norberg. The track 'Unhealer' features the much anticipated collaboration of two Metal masterminds with Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt performing lead vocals.
Lyrically "AngL" deals with many personal themes, with a deep Nietzschean thread, and the intensity and richness of the album's nine epic tracks ensure that it presents much to enthral fans of all aspects of Ihsahn's music.
With "AngL" Ihsahn has presented a true statement of what he is capable of as a solo artist!"
"AngL" will be out on May 27th via Mnemosyne Productions/Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | candlelightrecords.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Ihsahn - New Album Update
Mnemosyne Productions are pleased to report that Opeth mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt has performed lead vocals for the song "Unhealer" from the upcoming Ihsahn album, "angL".
"We´ve been talking about doing something for a while and I´m really happy it finally came together. Needless to say, Mikael´s performance is nothing short of amazing!" says Ihsahn.
Asgeir Mickelson once again handles drums for the album. Ihsahn has also handed over bass duties to Asgeir's colleague from Spiral Architect, Lars Norberg. "Asgeir and Lars have delivered a rock-solid foundation for the whole album. Pounding blast-beats to slow fretless passages are all performed with great precision," Ihsahn continues.
Ihsahn previously described the musical direction of the new CD as "a natural progression from "The Adversary" , but with a somewhat heavier touch."
Mnemosyne Productions/Candlelight Records has set a May 27 North American release date for the new solo album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn.
Check out the "angL" cover artwork at this location
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"We´ve been talking about doing something for a while and I´m really happy it finally came together. Needless to say, Mikael´s performance is nothing short of amazing!" says Ihsahn.
Asgeir Mickelson once again handles drums for the album. Ihsahn has also handed over bass duties to Asgeir's colleague from Spiral Architect, Lars Norberg. "Asgeir and Lars have delivered a rock-solid foundation for the whole album. Pounding blast-beats to slow fretless passages are all performed with great precision," Ihsahn continues.
Ihsahn previously described the musical direction of the new CD as "a natural progression from "The Adversary" , but with a somewhat heavier touch."
Mnemosyne Productions/Candlelight Records has set a May 27 North American release date for the new solo album from former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn.
Check out the "angL" cover artwork at this location
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| Source: | mnemosyne.no |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Ihsahn - New Solo Album
Blabbermouth.net is reporting that former Emperor vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn has set "Angl" as the title of his second solo album, tentatively due mid-spring via Candlelight Records. The follow-up to 2006's "The Adversary" is "in its final completion stages now," according to a Candlelight press release.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |
Ihsahn - New Album "Adversary" Streamed Online
Ihsahn - Solo Album Samples
Emperor frontman Ihsahn has uploaded audio samples of four songs that will appear on his forthcoming solo album, "The Adversary". Check out the tracks "Called by the Fire", "Citizen", "Astera ton Proinon" and "Panem et Circenses" in the "Media" section of Ihsahn's official web site, www.ihsahn.com.
| Band profile: | Ihsahn |