TRISTANIA - Year of the Rat (Official)

http://www.tinyurl.com/tristaniarubicon
With "Rubicon", a mature and confident band proves that it is indeed possible to sustain a highly creative standard for over 12 years and continually deliver sweeping music laden with emotion. Far removed from the mediocrity of the genre, these Norwegian gothic metal pioneers remain true to their art form, while embracing both progress and variety. In this way, the band strikes the perfect balance between heavy riffs and catchy melodies and keyboard lines. The experience is centered around Mariangela Demurtas, whose unique voice majestically conquers both moving ballads ("Exile") and engrossing metal tracks ("Patriot Games"). Not unlike previous Tristania releases, special attention should be paid to the well thought out and sophisticated vocal harmonies between the male and female counterparts, which leave any would-be contender in the dust. Such attention to detail creates an album that is much more than a mere collection of songs, but rather a holistic work of art complete with an intense and tangible atmosphere. The band also counts with a very special guest musician. The highly gifted violinist Pete Johansen embellishes a Tristania release for the first time since "World of Glass". Likewise, Waldemar Sorychta's (Therion, Moonspell, The Gathering) contributions as consultant and co-producer will allow him to add yet another gothic classic jewel to his credits. "Rubicon" is a remarkable and breathtaking emotional journey, which will not only spellbind the gothic metal fan.

Directed and Produced by Jakob Arevärn I www.arevärn.se


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[Aromuzd]

RIP Tristania with vibeke.

[Crazybanana2007]

found this by mistake.......WOW! its pretty damn awesome! never heard of these before



[ThyRequiem]

@Aromuzd The loss of Vibeke is the fatal blow of Tristania... I hate to say, each album has gotten further and further from the sound and feel I fell in love with them for. They've fallen from raw Goth Metal to having a painful Power Metal feel...

[Methusellah666]

Is this Tristania? Oo Oh God... -.- Miss you Vibeke...

[Arcanerain8362]

The bands standard has really plummeted since widows weeds and beyond the veil

[blaqwynterable]

I miss the old singer, but I like her just as much! She reminds me of a Gypsie. Fucking hot tho!

[DarkniaTheLastGrief]

@valercius666 And something more-the past has showed that sometimes a member chainges ALL

[DarkniaTheLastGrief]

@valercius666 It's NOT an excuse. I'm just sick and tired of pop singers and "modern"sound of metal.Go and listen to your neo and new metal stuff if you like them (sure you do).Well I don't and miss the gothic VOICE of Tristania.Cannot find the old feeling like being in a church and listening to the women singin' there, contrasted by male vocals and so on.You will never get the FEELING I get, listening to that band...Simply piece of my heart is missing now. RIP Tristania

[Aehere]

This song is fantastic! Even if the video is moreorless and I still miss Vibeke...

[Xaositec]

@Xaositec no wait... bubblegum goth!

[Xaositec]

what is this? teen-pop-goth? -__-

[waachoz]

super banda