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Edenbridge to re-release first 5 albums with a bonus CD each

Posted in News with tags Edenbridge, orient symphonic metal, re-release, SPV, Steamhammer on 3rd November 2013 by Pieni

After trading Massacre Records for SPV/Steamhammer, Austrian symphonic metal act Edenbridge is proud to announce the re-release of their first 5 studio albums… as double CDs! With new booklets and in deluxe digipak cases, here are the full tracklistings of these re-releases:

“Sunrise In Eden”:
CD1:

CHEYENNE SPIRIT
SUNRISE IN EDEN
FOREVER SHINE ON
HOLY FIRE
WINGS OF THE WIND
IN THE RAIN
MIDNIGHT AT NOON
TAKE ME BACK
MY LAST STEP BEYOND

CD2 (original version of the album mixed by Gandalf, previously unreleased):

CHEYENNE SPIRIT
SUNRISE IN EDEN
FOREVER SHINE ON
HOLY FIRE
WINGS OF THE WIND
IN THE RAIN
MIDNIGHT AT NOON
TAKE ME BACK
MY LAST STEP BEYOND

“Aphelion”
CD1:

THE UNDISCOVERED LAND
SKYWARD
THE FINAL CURTAIN
PERENNIAL DREAMS
FLY AT HIGHER GAME
AS FAR AS EYES CAN SEE
THE WHISPERING GALLERY
ON THE VERGE OF INFINITY
DEADEND FIRE
FARPOINT ANYWHERE
WHERE SILENCE HAS LEASE
RED BALL IN BLUE SKY

CD2 (A Livetime In Eden):

ASCENDING
THE UNDISCOVERED LAND
SKYWARD
HOLY FIRE
FLY ON A RAINBOW DREAM
STARLIGHT REVERIE
PERENNIAL DREAMS
THE FINAL CURTAIN
SUSPIRIA
ARCANA
SUNRISE IN EDEN/MY LAST STEP BEYOND
CHEYENNE SPIRIT

“Arcana”
CD1:

ASCENDING
STARLIGHT REVERIE
THE PALACE
A MOMENT IN TIME
FLY ON A RAINBOW DREAM
COLOR MY SKY
VELVET EYES OF DAWN
THE WHISPER OF THE AGES
INTO THE LIGHT
SUSPIRIA
WINTER WINDS
ARCANA

CD2 (instrumental version, previously unreleased):

ASCENDING
STARLIGHT REVERIE
THE PALACE
A MOMENT IN TIME
FLY ON A RAINBOW DREAM
COLOR MY SKY
VELVET EYES OF DAWN
THE WHISPER OF THE AGES
INTO THE LIGHT
SUSPIRIA
WINTER WINDS
ARCANA

“Shine”
CD1:

SHINE
MOVE ALONG HOME
CENTENNIAL LEGEND
WILD CHASE
AND THE ROAD GOES ON
WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND
ELSEWHERE
OCTOBER SKY
THE CANTERVILLE PROPHECY
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
ON SACRED GROUND
ANTHEM
SHINE (Single Version)

CD2 (instrumental karaoke versions and live songs):

HINE (instr.)
MOVE ALONG HOME (instr)
CENTENNIAL LEGEND (instr)
WILD CHASE (instr)
AND THE ROAD GOES ON (instr)
WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND (instr)
ELSEWHERE (instr)
OCTOBER SKY (instr)
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST (instr)
ON SACRED GROUND (instr)
WILD CHASE (live)
MOVE ALONG HOME (live)

“The Grand Design”
CD1:

TERRA NOVA
FLAME OF PASSION
EVERMORE
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE
SEE YOU FADING AFAR
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
TAKEN AWAY
THE GRAND DESIGN
EMPIRE OF THE SUN
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
THE GRAND DESIGN (Edit Version)
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (Acoustic Version)
THIN RED LINE
IMAGES IN THE SAND
THE SILENT WAKE

CD2 (instrumental karaoke versions and live songs):

TERRA NOVA (instr)
FLAME OF PASSION (instr)
EVERMORE (instr)
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE (instr)
SEE YOU FADING AFAR (instr)
ON TOP OF THE WORLD (instr)
TAKEN AWAY (instr)
THE GRAND DESIGN (instr)
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (instr)
THIN RED LINE (instr)
THE SILENT WAKE (instr)
TERRA NOVA (live)
EVERMORE (live)

Germany will have these on November 22nd, while the rest of Europe has to wait until the 25th. US and Canada need a little bit more patience, as the release date for them is schedule only for the 21st of January.

Edenbridge have also announced the first dates for 2014, which include a 6-show tour in the UK:
11.2.UK-London/The Garage
12.2.UK-Ipswich/The Railway
13.2.UK-York/Fibbers
14.2.UK-Wakefield/Warehouse
15.2.UK-Newcastle/The Blyth & Tyne
16.2.UK-Bilston/The Robin 2

2.4. A-Traun (Linz)/Spinnerei
3.4. A-Vienna/Szene
4.4. A-Innsbruck/pmk
5.4. CH-Pratteln/Z7 (Masters of Symphonic Metal Festival)

http://www.edenbridge.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edenbridge/65841432999
http://www.myspace.com/edenbridge

Taiwanese metal band and activists Chthonic release illustrated book based on their songs

Posted in News with tags activists, asian culture, asian metal, Black Metal, bu-tik, Chthonic, Dan Mullins, Death Metal, defenders of bu-tik, Download Festival, Freddy Lim, Metal, Mirror of Retribution, orient symphonic metal, republic of china, Seediq Bale, Taiwan, taiwanese metal, Takasago Army on 27th June 2013 by Contra Mundi

Those familiar with Chthonic will know that their songs incorporate all matters political and historical and promote them to people who otherwise may not have had a clue about the rich and diverse culture the band come from. By getting the events depicted in their songs made into fine works of art emphasises the unique outlook that Chthonic have on the world, but also provides a visual aid to what can sometimes be complex themes and fascinating pieces of history and folklore. They’ve incorporated the talents of the famous Taiwanese arts group Yamyoukan to bring the songs to life, and the result is the truly stunning book Unsealing the Bú-Tik.

Included in the 32 pages of illustrations is the headhunt from Seediq Bale(2005), the departure of the Takasago Army from the album Takasago Army (2011), the final battle at Sing Ling Temple from Takasago Army (2011) & Mirror Of Retribution (2009); all of which are brought to vivid and visceral life and will enchant any fan of their music, but also fine art enthusiasts. The book also features artwork from Chthonic’s new album Bú-Tik(2013) which is available now for purchase. Fans can purchase the book at this location.

Chthonic’s bassist Doris Yeh and singer Freddy Lim have made contributions to the book in the form of their own drawings, which will feature side by side with the other pieces.

Doris had this to say about the art book:

It has always been our dream to turn the stories behind our music into images; I feel so moved as I hold this illustrated book in my hand…

Chthonic’s drummer Dani also commented:

I’m really grateful that Yamyoukan invited us to take part in the drawing process, so that I could pick up the drawing pen again. It’s always been a passion of mine…

Chthonic appeared for the second time at Download festival this year and have played at Bloodstock in 2012 where Dan Mullins [My Dying Bride] came in as guest drummer and the whole crowd were informed by Freddy Lim of the lack of a Taiwanese team in the Olympics; who instead had to be called Chinese Taipei. The Bloodstock crowd responded in force to chanting ‘Taiwan’ to the band and showing their support for the political battle still on-going between China and Taiwan.

At Download 2013 Chthonic played with a six-piece Taiwanese orchestra which would have been an astounding spectacle to behold and would have brought energy to their material that has never been witnessed on these shores.

A full UK tour is currently being planned for autumn 2013.