Tour dates as follow:
Feb 08 – Sonic Room, Fabriano, Italy w/ SOUNDSTORM + KALIDIA
Feb 16 – Известия Hall, Moscow, Russia w/ DELAIN
Feb 17 – Зал Ожидания, St. Petersburg, Russia w/ DELAIN
Mar 09 – Atlas, Kyiv, Ukraine w/ AMARANTHE
Mar 10 – RE:PUBLIC, Minsk, Belarus w/ AMARANTHE
The quiet city of Tolentino in the Marche region of Central Italy not only boasts a rich historical background, it is also the place progressive metal band LAST UNION calls home. Founded by vocalist Elisa Scarpeccio, guitarist Cristiano Tiberi and keyboardist Claudio Feliziani in 2007, the band — originally known as BLAZING ICE — embarked on their journey in the pursuit of sharing their thoughts and feelings about life, and ultimately their art, with the world. With the assistance of professional session bassists and drummers, the trio established themselves on the Italian scene with a string of shows that helped them evolve and refine their craft.
LAST UNION live line-up:
Elisa Scarpeccio – vocals
Cristiano Tiberi – guitars
Alessandro Binotti – guitars
Matteo Brillarelli – bass
Alessandro Vagnoni- drums
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While currently on an extensive tour in the US, DELAIN are working on the follow up to their chart hitting record Moonbathers, due 2019.
Bridging the gap between studio records is their first ever live DVD “A Decade of Delain – Live at Paradiso” released October 2017, and – proving themselves to one of the most productive bands in the game – Delain are now announcing an exciting new EP due fall 2018! To celebrate the EP release, DELAIN will perform two intimate headline shows on the 11th and 12th of October 2018, during which fans will get a taste of the new DELAIN!
11th October Live Music Hall Cologne
TICKET LINK https://bit.ly/2vONYmt
Ticket hotline +49 4827 999 666 66
12th October Patronaat Haarlem
TICKETLINK – https://bit.ly/2HTwGte
Aside European festivals and a South American Tour with NIGHTWISH, these will be the only DELAIN club shows for 2018. Details of the upcoming EP are yet to be disclosed. Keep an eye on the bands socials and website to be the first to know!
DELAIN are currently on tour in the US
– 16/04/2018 Louisville – Mercury Ballroom
– 17/04/2018 Charlotte – Filmore Underground
– 18/04/2018 Silver Springs – The Filmore
– 20/04/2018 New York – Irving Plaza
– 22/04/2018 Montreal – Metropolis
– 23/04/2018 Toronto – The Opera House
– 25/04/2018 Albany – Upstate Concert Hall
– 26/04/2018 Pittsburgh – Carnegie Music Hall
– 27/04/2018 Chicago – Concord Music Hall
– 28/04/2018 Minneapolis – The Caboose
– 29/04/2018 Des Moines – Wooly’s
– 01/05-2018 Denver – Ogden Theater
– 02/05/2018 Salt Lake City – Complex
– 04/05/2018 San Jose – City National Civic
– 05/05/2018 Anaheim – Grove Anaheim
– 06/05/2018 Phoenix – Marquee Theater
– 08/05/2081 Dallas – House of Blues
– 09/05/2018 Houston – House of Blues
– 11/05/2018 Atlanta – Center Stage
– 12/05/2018 Orlando – House of Blues
– 13/05/2018 Ft. Lauderdale – Revolution
EUROPEAN Festivals
– 23/06/2018 Ciudad de Alameda – CAMOROCK
– 10/08/2018 Leeuwarden – INTO THE GRAVE
– 16-17-18/08/2018 – CZAD Poland
DELAIN on tour with NIGHTWISH
– 28/10/2018 Sao Paulo with NIGHTWISH
– 30/10/2018 Buenos Aires with NIGHTWISH
– 2/10/2018 Santiago with NIGHTWISH
– 4/10/2018 Bogota with NIGHTWISH
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L-R – Frank van Leeuwen – Bass, J.D. Kaye - Vocals, Merel Bechtold – Guitars, Michael van Eck – Guitars, Joey de Boer – Drums
Combining Scandinavian metal influences with groove, ambiance, tone and melody, PUREST OF PAIN is a force to be reckoned with. Featuring lead guitarist and main songwriter Merel Bechtold (DELAIN, MaYaN and The Gentle Storm, Anneke van Giersbergen) with bassist Frank van Leeuwen, vocalist J.D. Kaye, guitarist Michael van Eckis along with DELAIN drummer Joey de Boer recently joining their ranks, the Dutch melodic death metal band is proud to unleash their debut album “Solipsis” out now as of March 1st, 2018 to follow their 2013 single “Momentum” and 2011 EP “Revelations In Obscurity”. “Solipsis” is 14 tracks of brutality blended with groove and emotion produced by Merel Bechtold with recording done at Mantis Audio Studio (Delain) and mastering by Jens Borgen (Opeth, Arch Enemy, Soilwork).
“Solipsis” has been seven years in the making for the band, from the writing process up to the final mastering to launching a successful online crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo that raised over 18,000 Euros (thank you video here). In addition, over the years PUREST OF PAIN increased their recording funds through live performances, opening for such bands as Opeth, Textures, Suicide Silence, Unearth and Attack Attack! plus an unforgettable slot at Wacken in 2014.
Guitarist Merel Bechtold comments:
“‘Solipsis’ is a guitar oriented record, is has been recorded as organic as possible: partly at home, partly at Mantis Audio Studio. The song ‘E.M.D.R.’ is written by fellow guitarist Michael van Eck. All the other songs were summoned by myself. The lyrics are written by vocalist J.D. Kaye. And even though the music is at times technical and challenging, it’s undeniably driven by relentless groove, enhanced by hugely melodic passages, wonderful tone and moments of ambient clarity.”
“Solipsis” is now available on CD, Vinyl plus digital release on Big Cartel here, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer. The CD and Vinyl versions have slightly altered artwork. Merel Bechtold was responsible for its concept and bass player Frank van Leeuwen designed and finalized the covers.
Videos:
Terra Nil – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFzvvYOdM8
The Solipsist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8L8ZplJBGc
Guitar Playthrough – The Solipsist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJrnihMij0s
Track Listing:
1. The Pragmatic (1:19)
2. Truth–seeker (2:09)
3. Vessels (2:59)
4. Crown of Worms (3:42)
5. Momentum (5:05)
6. The Sleep of Reason (1:33)
7. Tidebreaker (4:16)
8. Trial & Error (4:49)
9. Terra Nil (6:05)
10. Noctambulist (3:38)
11. E.M.D.R. (4:21)
12. Phantom Limb (4:09)
13. The Solipsist (3:52)
14. The End (2:25)
Album Length: 50:21
Band Members:
J.D. Kaye - Vocals
Merel Bechtold – Guitars
Michael van Eck – Guitars
Frank van Leeuwen – Bass
Joey de Boer – Drums