OGEN signs with Kolony Records

Furious George · December 22nd, 2010, 04:36 AM

In case some chaps around here might find this interesting - I'll be doing some guest vocals on this project

"OGEN signs with Kolony Records

Italy’s OGEN has signed a deal with Kolony Records. The band's first EP, entitled "Black Metal Unbound", is scheduled for a Spring 2011 release.
OGEN was born in 2010 as a solo project of mastermind Hartagga, in response to his desire to explore the field of extreme metal, pushing his life-long musical quest further. The path to follow was clear since the beginning: from the early stages of the project, OGEN was meant to contribute its view and compositions to the ever-changing genre of black metal. With this in mind, the songwriting process started to flow easily, revealing OGEN's ability to forge tunes made of both black metal edges and episodes of not-so-obvious harmonic tapestry. An EP was born, set to firstly declare OGEN's will to provide the world of metal with an enchantingly estranging extreme metal outfit, which never lacks perspective and whose wall of sound, easily more relevant than speed for speed's sake, will take listeners on a trip to the deep heart of forgotten landscapes.
Hartagga will enter Elfo Studio in Tavernago, Italy with producer Daniele Mandelli (FORGOTTEN TOMB, DARK HORIZON) in early 2011. Drums sessions will be played by guest musician Mjøllnir (DANIELE VALSERIATI), while all other instruments will be handled by Hartagga himself.

“Black Metal Unbound” will also see the participation of singer George Kosmas (BE’LAKOR) as special guest on the album.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ogen/121482011235448
http://www.myspace.com/ogenblackmetal
http://www.twitter.com/ogenblackmetal
http://www.youtube.com/ogenblackmetal"

lorenzo_kolony · March 1st, 2011, 01:06 PM

Quick update

'Black Metal Unbound' recording / mixing / mastering process was finally finished today. The album master is already on its way to the pressing company. Release date will be scheduled soon.

Song 'Shattered Earth volcano' (the one featuring George Kosmas of BE'LAKOR as guest vocalist) has been chosen to be the album opener track. And btw, George made an amazing performance on this track!!!

So, stay tuned for updates about this release!

gileslol · March 1st, 2011, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorenzo_kolony

'Shattered Earth volcano'

lyrical content sounds like it's even about george, after he has too much protein in the morning, and you have to sit in a car with him with the windows closed

lorenzo_kolony · March 2nd, 2011, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gileslol

lyrical content sounds like it's even about george, after he has too much protein in the morning, and you have to sit in a car with him with the windows closed

Robocop · March 3rd, 2011, 07:05 AM

Better than Bela'Snore

gileslol · March 3rd, 2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robocop

Better than Bela'Snore

Timünd · March 3rd, 2011, 07:18 PM

Furious George · March 4th, 2011, 01:37 AM

gileslol · March 4th, 2011, 01:54 AM

lorenzo_kolony · March 8th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Some spam from Kolony Records ():

Hartagga, mastermind of Italian atmospheric black metal project OGEN, has issued the following update:

"We have completed work in the studio, both the recording and mixing/mastering duties are gone. I think the result is way beyond what I expected sound-wise. Producer Daniele Mandelli [FORGOTTEN TOMB, DARK HORIZON] did an incredible job on this album, and thanks to him we are one step closer to get it out there in record time. If you are looking for some inspired, atmospheric metal, then I guess you won't be disappointed while listening to "Black Metal Unbound"!"

OGEN's debut EP "Black Metal Unbound" is tentatively due in late Spring via Kolony Records.

Below you can see a teaser of the new album including studio shoots:

You Tube

lorenzo_kolony · May 6th, 2011, 07:22 AM

You Tube

fifthwinter · May 6th, 2011, 11:54 PM

I am REALLY enjoying this Ogen stuff. I hear some Enslaved elements. Can't wait to get the full album.

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Furious George Jeremy's Iron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 973	OGEN signs with Kolony Records In case some chaps around here might find this interesting - I'll be doing some guest vocals on this project "OGEN signs with Kolony Records Italy’s OGEN has signed a deal with Kolony Records. The band's first EP, entitled "Black Metal Unbound", is scheduled for a Spring 2011 release. OGEN was born in 2010 as a solo project of mastermind Hartagga, in response to his desire to explore the field of extreme metal, pushing his life-long musical quest further. The path to follow was clear since the beginning: from the early stages of the project, OGEN was meant to contribute its view and compositions to the ever-changing genre of black metal. With this in mind, the songwriting process started to flow easily, revealing OGEN's ability to forge tunes made of both black metal edges and episodes of not-so-obvious harmonic tapestry. An EP was born, set to firstly declare OGEN's will to provide the world of metal with an enchantingly estranging extreme metal outfit, which never lacks perspective and whose wall of sound, easily more relevant than speed for speed's sake, will take listeners on a trip to the deep heart of forgotten landscapes. Hartagga will enter Elfo Studio in Tavernago, Italy with producer Daniele Mandelli (FORGOTTEN TOMB, DARK HORIZON) in early 2011. Drums sessions will be played by guest musician Mjøllnir (DANIELE VALSERIATI), while all other instruments will be handled by Hartagga himself. “Black Metal Unbound” will also see the participation of singer George Kosmas (BE’LAKOR) as special guest on the album. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ogen/121482011235448 http://www.myspace.com/ogenblackmetal http://www.twitter.com/ogenblackmetal http://www.youtube.com/ogenblackmetal" __________________ Be'lakor - Australian Melodic Death Metal

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lorenzo_kolony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brescia, Italy Posts: 704	Quick update 'Black Metal Unbound' recording / mixing / mastering process was finally finished today. The album master is already on its way to the pressing company. Release date will be scheduled soon. Song 'Shattered Earth volcano' (the one featuring George Kosmas of BE'LAKOR as guest vocalist) has been chosen to be the album opener track. And btw, George made an amazing performance on this track!!! So, stay tuned for updates about this release! __________________

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