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Stream Of Passion - New Video Online
"In the End", the new video from Netherlands-based metallers Stream of Passion, has been made available online.
"In the End" comes off the band's latest album, The Flame Within, which was released in May this year via Napalm Records.
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"In the End" comes off the band's latest album, The Flame Within, which was released in May this year via Napalm Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - New Song Online
A new preview track from Stream Of Passion's upcoming album "The Flame Within" is now available for stream at http://www.streamofpassion.com. "The Flame Within" will be released both as regular and limited digipack edition with bonus track on the following dates:
27.05.09 - FIN & ESP
29.05.09 - GAS, BENELUX FRA, ITA, SWE
01.06.09 - Rest Of Europe
02.06.09 - USA / CAN (RYKO)
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27.05.09 - FIN & ESP
29.05.09 - GAS, BENELUX FRA, ITA, SWE
01.06.09 - Rest Of Europe
02.06.09 - USA / CAN (RYKO)
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - New Drummer, Two New Songs Online
Stream Of Passion have published the following news:
"After many years of great musical collaboration, Stream Of Passion and drummer Davy Mickers decided to part ways. Due to personal reasons, Davy took this step as he needs to devote more of his time to his family. Thus, he could not longer give Stream of Passion 100% of his energy. The band members wish him much happiness on this new journey in his life!
Stream of Passion is thrilled to present their fans with their new drummer: Martijn Peters. Martijn earned his extraordinary skills by playing and touring with bands like novAct, Backwater and Stentorian. He joined Stream of Passion just in time to play with them on the upcoming dates in support of their highly anticipated new album "The Flame Within".
Visit http://www.streamofpassion.com to listen to 2 full new tracks from Stream of Passion's upcoming album. "The Flame Within" will be soon released both as regular and limited digipack edition with bonus track through Napalm Records. Current release dates are as follows:
27 May: Finland, Spain
29 May: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
01 Jun: Rest of Europe
02 Jun: USA, Canada
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"After many years of great musical collaboration, Stream Of Passion and drummer Davy Mickers decided to part ways. Due to personal reasons, Davy took this step as he needs to devote more of his time to his family. Thus, he could not longer give Stream of Passion 100% of his energy. The band members wish him much happiness on this new journey in his life!
Stream of Passion is thrilled to present their fans with their new drummer: Martijn Peters. Martijn earned his extraordinary skills by playing and touring with bands like novAct, Backwater and Stentorian. He joined Stream of Passion just in time to play with them on the upcoming dates in support of their highly anticipated new album "The Flame Within".
Visit http://www.streamofpassion.com to listen to 2 full new tracks from Stream of Passion's upcoming album. "The Flame Within" will be soon released both as regular and limited digipack edition with bonus track through Napalm Records. Current release dates are as follows:
27 May: Finland, Spain
29 May: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
01 Jun: Rest of Europe
02 Jun: USA, Canada
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - New Album Details
Official press release
Originally the brainchild of Arjen Lucassen's (Ayreon, Star One...), Stream Of Passion is now ready to release their second studio album. "The Flame Within" leaves its predecessor in the dust thanks to maturer songwriting that presents a further developed band able to give Gothic Metal a newfound profundity. Carried by Marcela Bovios' fantastic vocal lines, Stream of Passion delivers the entire spectrum of human emotions-at times dreamy and melancholic, at others uninhibited and forward pressing. In this way, heavy riffs merge with romantic undertones in majestic unity. Jens Bogren's (Fascination Street Studios) mastering work allows the tracks' subtle nuances to come into play. "The Flame Within" is more than a loosely arranged sequence of songs, but rather a holistic Gothic Metal masterpiece complete with mystic elements and sonorous symphonic romanticism.
"The Flame Within" cover artwork] tracklisting:
01. The Art Of Loss
02. In The End
03. Now Or Never
04. When You Hurt Me The Most
05. Run Away
06. Games We Play
07. This Endless Night
08. My Leader
09. Burn My Pain
10. Let Me In
11. Street Spirit
12. A Part Of You
13. All I Know
Release date: May 29, 2009
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Originally the brainchild of Arjen Lucassen's (Ayreon, Star One...), Stream Of Passion is now ready to release their second studio album. "The Flame Within" leaves its predecessor in the dust thanks to maturer songwriting that presents a further developed band able to give Gothic Metal a newfound profundity. Carried by Marcela Bovios' fantastic vocal lines, Stream of Passion delivers the entire spectrum of human emotions-at times dreamy and melancholic, at others uninhibited and forward pressing. In this way, heavy riffs merge with romantic undertones in majestic unity. Jens Bogren's (Fascination Street Studios) mastering work allows the tracks' subtle nuances to come into play. "The Flame Within" is more than a loosely arranged sequence of songs, but rather a holistic Gothic Metal masterpiece complete with mystic elements and sonorous symphonic romanticism.
"The Flame Within" cover artwork] tracklisting:
01. The Art Of Loss
02. In The End
03. Now Or Never
04. When You Hurt Me The Most
05. Run Away
06. Games We Play
07. This Endless Night
08. My Leader
09. Burn My Pain
10. Let Me In
11. Street Spirit
12. A Part Of You
13. All I Know
Release date: May 29, 2009
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - Signs Deal With Napalm Records
We're thrilled to let the world know that we have signed a record deal with Napalm Records. From the beginning we had a very good feeling about all negotiations and talking to the nice people of Napalm; now it's the time to let you all know that a new chapter in the SoP history is about to be written!
More news will follow soon regarding the release of our new album, tour dates, etc. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the years, we will soon see you back on the road!
Stream on!
Marcela, Johan, Eric, Davy, Stephan and Jeffrey
More news will follow soon regarding the release of our new album, tour dates, etc. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the years, we will soon see you back on the road!
Stream on!
Marcela, Johan, Eric, Davy, Stephan and Jeffrey
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - Demo Teaser Online
For a limited time a teaser of one of Stream Of Passion's new demo songs is available for streaming at the band's MySpace profile! Go to http://www.myspace.com/streamofpassionband to check it out!
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - Working On New Material
Stream Of Passion have posted the following blog on their MySpace:
"Rumours had been going on for a little while and finally we can say that they were true! We've been working on our new material for quite a while now and before releasing our new cd this year, we want to give you the chance to listen to a combination of old and new material and also to see our new members rock with SoP!
4 gigs are confirmed so far, more will follow soon!
12-04 headlining act at Tournai ProgFest, Tournai (BE)
13-04 Spirit of 66, Verviers (BE)
24-04 Effenaar, Eindhoven (NL)
25-04 Fenix, Sittard (NL)
also: Kasteel, Alphen a/d Rijn (NL) tba
As said, more dates will follow soon! Keep checking our site/MySpace for updates!"
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"Rumours had been going on for a little while and finally we can say that they were true! We've been working on our new material for quite a while now and before releasing our new cd this year, we want to give you the chance to listen to a combination of old and new material and also to see our new members rock with SoP!
4 gigs are confirmed so far, more will follow soon!
12-04 headlining act at Tournai ProgFest, Tournai (BE)
13-04 Spirit of 66, Verviers (BE)
24-04 Effenaar, Eindhoven (NL)
25-04 Fenix, Sittard (NL)
also: Kasteel, Alphen a/d Rijn (NL) tba
As said, more dates will follow soon! Keep checking our site/MySpace for updates!"
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - Introduce New Line-Up
Stream Of Passion are happy to announce their line-up is now complete! Over the past few days they have revealed the identities of the new members.
Jeffrey Revet, the band's new keyboard player; during the new member tryouts Jeffrey impressed the band with his skill and clicked both on a musical and a personal level. You can read more about him on his profile here.
Eric Hazebroek: one of the two new guitar players of Stream of Passion. His experience on the metal scene and his great sense of melody is just what the band was looking for. Read all about Eric on his profile here.
Stephan Schultz: the second new guitar player of Stream of Passion. At the tryout sessions the band got really excited about Stephan's creativity, sound and killer riffs! Read all about him on his profile here.
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Jeffrey Revet, the band's new keyboard player; during the new member tryouts Jeffrey impressed the band with his skill and clicked both on a musical and a personal level. You can read more about him on his profile here.
Eric Hazebroek: one of the two new guitar players of Stream of Passion. His experience on the metal scene and his great sense of melody is just what the band was looking for. Read all about Eric on his profile here.
Stephan Schultz: the second new guitar player of Stream of Passion. At the tryout sessions the band got really excited about Stephan's creativity, sound and killer riffs! Read all about him on his profile here.
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| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - Three Members Quit The Band
A couple of days ago a news item was posted that announced the departure of Arjen Lucassen from Stream Of Passion. Now, another two members have decided to quit: guitarist Lori Linstruth and keyboardist Alejandro Millan.
Here is what the band says:
"Since our last tour we've received a lot of inquires about the future of SoP. As you may have heard on the Ayreon website, Arjen has been going through a very rough period on in his life; he has decided to quit the band and focus entirely on his new Ayreon album, which we know for sure will be a huge success so good luck with it, Arjen!
Besides Arjen, Lori and Alejandro have also decided to part ways and focus on their own personal lives and musical projects. We, the rest of the SoPies, wish the three of them all the success and happiness in the world.
HOWEVER THIS BY NO MEANS THE END OF THE BAND! The rest of us are extremely motivated to continue this beautiful story called Stream of Passion and give it a more than positive future, like we think it deserves. We are already busy writing music for a new album, so soon you'll hear more about our future plans and musical ideas. Stay tuned!"
Here is what the band says:
"Since our last tour we've received a lot of inquires about the future of SoP. As you may have heard on the Ayreon website, Arjen has been going through a very rough period on in his life; he has decided to quit the band and focus entirely on his new Ayreon album, which we know for sure will be a huge success so good luck with it, Arjen!
Besides Arjen, Lori and Alejandro have also decided to part ways and focus on their own personal lives and musical projects. We, the rest of the SoPies, wish the three of them all the success and happiness in the world.
HOWEVER THIS BY NO MEANS THE END OF THE BAND! The rest of us are extremely motivated to continue this beautiful story called Stream of Passion and give it a more than positive future, like we think it deserves. We are already busy writing music for a new album, so soon you'll hear more about our future plans and musical ideas. Stay tuned!"
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Arjen Lucassen - Quits Stream Of Passion, New Ayreon Album Update
An new interview with Arjen Lucassen has been posted on the official Ayreon website. Lucassen mainly talks about what happened to him the past few months, his departure from Stream Of Passion and his work on the upcoming Ayreon album.
A couple of relevant excerpts follow, the entire interview can be found here:
* First off, a lot has happened in the past few months, we all are curious to know how you are doing.
- I'm sad to say that I've been through a personal hell the last couple of months. I worked non-stop for many years and due to living on my own after the divorce with Jolanda, I have had a new (at first completely different) lifestyle. It has taken its toll, I guess.
On top of everything else, I lost my sense of taste and smell (Anosmia) two months ago and sunk into a deep depression. With medical help and, most of all, the help of my closest friends (including Jolanda) I'm slowly climbing out of the black hole now. Last week I kicked my own butt back into the studio and fortunately the inspiration is slowly beginning to flow again.
* What are your plans concerning Stream of Passion at this moment?
- Because I will be fully concentrating on the new Ayreon for at least the next year, I have no more time for SoP, so I quit the band. It would be unfair to have them wait until I'm ready, especially now things are going so well for SoP.
* Does this mean the end of Stream of Passion?
- Fortunately not, the band will continue without me. They will write their own songs and I'm sure there's enough talent in the band to make a great new album and undertake successful tours without me pulling the strings.
* Now onto the new Ayreon:
When did you actually start recording?
- Basically I started recording a few months ago but due to my depression and the SoP tour I hadn't been in the studio until a week ago.
* Can you give us a tiny hint of what we can expect musically?
- Because of my frame of mind the material so far is quite dark. There are some pretty heavy passages and the soft parts are quite mysterious. Though, to even it out, I will probably record some folky and happier stuff in the coming months when I feel better. I do think I will succeed in having it sound different from my previous albums again. I'm also thinking of releasing a single album this time, and using the remaining tracks as bonustracks for those who are interested. As some know, I hate to repeat myself and do the expected! Don't know if I will succeed though, things often turned out differently than the way I planned them...
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A couple of relevant excerpts follow, the entire interview can be found here:
* First off, a lot has happened in the past few months, we all are curious to know how you are doing.
- I'm sad to say that I've been through a personal hell the last couple of months. I worked non-stop for many years and due to living on my own after the divorce with Jolanda, I have had a new (at first completely different) lifestyle. It has taken its toll, I guess.
On top of everything else, I lost my sense of taste and smell (Anosmia) two months ago and sunk into a deep depression. With medical help and, most of all, the help of my closest friends (including Jolanda) I'm slowly climbing out of the black hole now. Last week I kicked my own butt back into the studio and fortunately the inspiration is slowly beginning to flow again.
* What are your plans concerning Stream of Passion at this moment?
- Because I will be fully concentrating on the new Ayreon for at least the next year, I have no more time for SoP, so I quit the band. It would be unfair to have them wait until I'm ready, especially now things are going so well for SoP.
* Does this mean the end of Stream of Passion?
- Fortunately not, the band will continue without me. They will write their own songs and I'm sure there's enough talent in the band to make a great new album and undertake successful tours without me pulling the strings.
* Now onto the new Ayreon:
When did you actually start recording?
- Basically I started recording a few months ago but due to my depression and the SoP tour I hadn't been in the studio until a week ago.
* Can you give us a tiny hint of what we can expect musically?
- Because of my frame of mind the material so far is quite dark. There are some pretty heavy passages and the soft parts are quite mysterious. Though, to even it out, I will probably record some folky and happier stuff in the coming months when I feel better. I do think I will succeed in having it sound different from my previous albums again. I'm also thinking of releasing a single album this time, and using the remaining tracks as bonustracks for those who are interested. As some know, I hate to repeat myself and do the expected! Don't know if I will succeed though, things often turned out differently than the way I planned them...
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| Source: | ayreon.com |
| Band profile: | Ayreon |
Stream Of Passion - UK Shows Cancelled
Stream of Passion suffered a terrible blow on Friday afternoon when the band arrived at Calais, France to board the Ferry to England. The Mexican band members were instantly separated from the group, and each other, and were interrogated by British and French Police for four grueling hours. All because the British immigration service was convinced they were intending to take up illegal residence in England.
The immigration service asked Naomi, the band's tour manager, to provide them with evidence to the contrary, and listed the types of documents required. And though Naomi jumped through every one of their newly found hoops, and repeatedly produced whatever documentation they demanded as proof, they could not be persuaded. Even with the help from the kind promotors of the concerts in England, various Embassy officials, and immigrant agents in Britain (who told the tour manager there shouldn't have been any problem for them to enter the UK in the first place) there was no changing their minds. This eventually led to the 'deportation' of Marcela, Alejandro and Diana without any possibility for them to get to England to perform the shows.
It appears the Mexicans have fallen unfortunate victims of, as one British Immigration agent trying to help said: "the new British political flavor of the year: 'we hate all immigrants'".
Stream of Passion returned home that same day, extremely disappointed and disillusioned with the proceedings. They wish to apologize to all the British fans and to those fans who travelled from various countries all over the world, for being unable to make it to these last two shows. They deeply regret not being able to perform for you this last time, as they were also so much looking forward to meeting you all again.
The concerts appear to be going ahead as planned with new bands performing; please see the Classic Rock Society website for more information.
The immigration service asked Naomi, the band's tour manager, to provide them with evidence to the contrary, and listed the types of documents required. And though Naomi jumped through every one of their newly found hoops, and repeatedly produced whatever documentation they demanded as proof, they could not be persuaded. Even with the help from the kind promotors of the concerts in England, various Embassy officials, and immigrant agents in Britain (who told the tour manager there shouldn't have been any problem for them to enter the UK in the first place) there was no changing their minds. This eventually led to the 'deportation' of Marcela, Alejandro and Diana without any possibility for them to get to England to perform the shows.
It appears the Mexicans have fallen unfortunate victims of, as one British Immigration agent trying to help said: "the new British political flavor of the year: 'we hate all immigrants'".
Stream of Passion returned home that same day, extremely disappointed and disillusioned with the proceedings. They wish to apologize to all the British fans and to those fans who travelled from various countries all over the world, for being unable to make it to these last two shows. They deeply regret not being able to perform for you this last time, as they were also so much looking forward to meeting you all again.
The concerts appear to be going ahead as planned with new bands performing; please see the Classic Rock Society website for more information.
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - European Tourdates Announced
Stream of Passion will make a small tour in Europe this winter under the name "Stream of Passion feat. Ayreon" (as in the DVD). They will perform material from Ayreon and Star One but focus on their own songs.
This message has been posted on their official homepage:
We can confirm a new Stream of Passion show on January 19 in Helsinki, Finland. These are all the currently confirmed dates:
18 Jan - The Rock / Copenhagen (DK)
19 Jan - Nosturi / Helsinki (FI)
21 Jan - Biebob / Turnhout (BE)
26 Jan - Bibelot / Dordrecht (NL)
3 Feb - Rotherham (venue TBA) (UK)
More info onhttp://www.streamofpassion.com.
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This message has been posted on their official homepage:
We can confirm a new Stream of Passion show on January 19 in Helsinki, Finland. These are all the currently confirmed dates:
18 Jan - The Rock / Copenhagen (DK)
19 Jan - Nosturi / Helsinki (FI)
21 Jan - Biebob / Turnhout (BE)
26 Jan - Bibelot / Dordrecht (NL)
3 Feb - Rotherham (venue TBA) (UK)
More info onhttp://www.streamofpassion.com.
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| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
| Event: | Stream Of Passion: European Tour |
Stream Of Passion - Pre-order Signed Editions
Now you can pre-order DVD editions of Stream Of Passion's debut album 'Embrace The Storm' signed by the master Arjen Lucassen himself until October 15th.
Carefully read the information provided on the ordering page and follow from there on.
http://www.ayreon.com/streamofpassion/store
Carefully read the information provided on the ordering page and follow from there on.
http://www.ayreon.com/streamofpassion/store
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - Signed To Sony/BMG Benelux
The band are very thrilled and excited to tell you that Sony/BMG Benelux has signed Stream Of Passion. Sony/BMG is one of the biggest labels in the world and became very interested in Arjen Lucassen's new band after hearing the demo recordings this summer.
"Embrace The Storm" will be released October 24th, 2005 through Sony/BMG in the Benelux and InsideOut for the rest of Europe and the U.S./Canada. For Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic States, Stream Of Passion has signed with the label IronD.
Also, Stream Of Passion will hit the road for a European tour starting late January 2006. The band is already busy rehearsing and will perform songs from their debut album "Embrace The Storm", as well has songs from the Ayreon back-catalogue. Tour dates to be announced soon!
"Embrace The Storm" will be released October 24th, 2005 through Sony/BMG in the Benelux and InsideOut for the rest of Europe and the U.S./Canada. For Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic States, Stream Of Passion has signed with the label IronD.
Also, Stream Of Passion will hit the road for a European tour starting late January 2006. The band is already busy rehearsing and will perform songs from their debut album "Embrace The Storm", as well has songs from the Ayreon back-catalogue. Tour dates to be announced soon!
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Stream Of Passion - Release Date Pushed Back
Release date pushed back
Due to a number of unforseen circumstances, the release date for the Stream Of Passion debut album 'Embrace The Storm' has been pushed back to October 24th, 2005.
Bonus DVD
The new album will be available in a regular edition and in a special edition including a bonus DVD. Find out more about the contents of this DVD in the discography section on the band's official site: http://www.streamofpassion.com
Full MP3
Last but not least, you can download a full MP3 of the Stream Of Passion track 'Deceiver' taken from their forthcoming album from their official site.
Due to a number of unforseen circumstances, the release date for the Stream Of Passion debut album 'Embrace The Storm' has been pushed back to October 24th, 2005.
Bonus DVD
The new album will be available in a regular edition and in a special edition including a bonus DVD. Find out more about the contents of this DVD in the discography section on the band's official site: http://www.streamofpassion.com
Full MP3
Last but not least, you can download a full MP3 of the Stream Of Passion track 'Deceiver' taken from their forthcoming album from their official site.
| Source: | streamofpassion.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |