EVERGREY SIGN WITH STEAMHAMMER/SPV

MetalAges · May 8th, 2008, 08:36 PM

EVERGREY HAVE SIGNED WITH STEAMHAMMER/SPV

New album T O R N out in early September

Following intense and very constructive discussions, Steamhammer/SPV have announced their future collaboration with Swedish dark melodic metal act, Evergrey. The deal includes not only the group's brand-new studio album, Torn, which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September, but also Evergrey's complete back catalogue. Evergrey mastermind Tom S. Englund is looking forward to a productive cooperation with Steamhammer, explaining: "After long and intense negotiations, we feel that we have arrived at optimum conditions for everybody involved. We are confident that Evergrey will continue to grow artistically under the terms of this contract, that SPV will enjoy our cooperation and – this is definitely the most important aspect – that our fans will thoroughly benefit from the new deal."

The first stage of this ambitious target will see the release of Evergrey's new studio album, Torn, at the beginning of September, featuring eleven compositions, described by Englund as a "modern mix of In Search Of Truth and Recreation Day". "The tracks are all guitar-oriented and very atmospheric. They have exactly the sound that our fans expect from us." According to Englund, the slightly more experimental direction of Evergrey's previous release, Monday Morning Apocalypse, has given way again to old strengths and virtues. "Two years ago we needed an album with a slightly different approach and an expensive producer, just to find out how that sort of thing works. It was the right album at the time, but now we have returned to our typical trademarks." This is one of the reasons why the tracks on Torn were self-produced by Englund together with drummer Jonas Ekdahl. In addition, the band has a new bassist, Fredrik Larsson having been replaced by former Stratovarius musician Jari Kainulainen.

Since the band arrived on the scene in 1998, Evergrey have brought out six studio albums and one live cut. All of them made the top 20 in their native Sweden and the last two made the top 10 (no. 6 and 3, respectively). On top of that, their DVD was number 1 for four weeks and nominated for a Grammy in Sweden. The band has toured around the globe several times, together with In Flames, Nevermore, Throwdown, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom and Iced Earth, among others. Along with Torn, their new contract with Steamhammer/SPV includes the band's complete back catalogue, so top-quality reissues featuring a selection of bonus tracks are likely in future. "There is so much additional material for each album that we could theoretically re-release it on an extra DVD. Whatever we manage to do – premium reissues are certainly a possibility."

Evergrey · May 8th, 2008, 09:51 PM

This is great news! It's going to be a tough wait until September. My favorite part of this... "modern mix of In Search Of Truth and Recreation Day". The initial clips definitely confirm this trend. It's great to finally have a confirmed release date. Looking forward to the next album teaser!

symphonyXjapan · May 8th, 2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Evergrey

This is great news! It's going to be a tough wait until September. My favorite part of this... "modern mix of In Search Of Truth and Recreation Day". The initial clips definitely confirm this trend. It's great to finally have a confirmed release date. Looking forward to the next album teaser!

Yep, that is exacty what I have been saying since they started posting clips of the recording. It is definately a good mix betweeon ISoT and RD. It is almost like Tom kept seeing me post that opinion and was brainwashed to say that lol! My only gripe is waiting until Septemeber, no more "Summer" release anymore huh?

The Essence of Conviction · May 8th, 2008, 11:35 PM

Congrats guys, I'm proud of you. Reissues of the back catalog, huh? Looks like I have to spend even MORE money on Evergrey..lol.

Thorn23TX · May 8th, 2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Essence of Conviction

Congrats guys, I'm proud of you. Reissues of the back catalog, huh? Looks like I have to spend even MORE money on Evergrey..lol.

You know, Essense, I actually thought about you when I read that bit about the reissues knowing that you've recently been collecting! I'm sure if there is bonus material included that it will be well worth it... Evergrey has never disappointed in that department. I'll probably have to start my own "I just caved so bad" thread when they come out.

Back OT: I am sooooooo happy to hear that a deal has been inked. As others have said the wait until September will be excruciating, but hopefully the May, June, July and August trailers will help tide us over (hint, hint)

lordcthulhu · May 9th, 2008, 01:28 AM

I KNEW IT!!! It was a toss-up between SPV and Nuclear Blast for me, but I knew they would go with SPV...Fantastic stuff! (Oh...and makes a tour with Kamelot more likely

)

jaimek · May 9th, 2008, 04:22 AM

Woohoo!

Strahd · May 9th, 2008, 04:25 AM

Great news! Congratulations to the band. Looks like I have to rebuy six albums then ;-)

Jokkmokk · May 9th, 2008, 04:31 AM

Great news! Can't wait!

Hopefully I'll have the money to buy all the reissues then, must have the bonus material!

Must find a job.. hehe.

Kuksug! · May 9th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Great news guys!

Hope it works out great for all parts involved!
A re issue of SDT with better sound would be great! And its really good to finally have a release date even though its quite some time away... But hopefully i will have a new song on the setlist in karlstad

The Essence of Conviction · May 9th, 2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorn23TX

You know, Essense, I actually thought about you when I read that bit about the reissues knowing that you've recently been collecting! I'm sure if there is bonus material included that it will be well worth it... Evergrey has never disappointed in that department. I'll probably have to start my own "I just caved so bad" thread when they come out.

Back OT: I am sooooooo happy to hear that a deal has been inked. As others have said the wait until September will be excruciating, but hopefully the May, June, July and August trailers will help tide us over (hint, hint)

Hahaha, I'm glad my expensive exploits have made it into your memories. Yeah, even if they had NO bonus material, I'd have to buy them solely because I just collect everything.

May 8th, 2008, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
MetalAges Ultimate Metal admin Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 77,916	EVERGREY SIGN WITH STEAMHAMMER/SPV EVERGREY HAVE SIGNED WITH STEAMHAMMER/SPV New album T O R N out in early September Following intense and very constructive discussions, Steamhammer/SPV have announced their future collaboration with Swedish dark melodic metal act, Evergrey. The deal includes not only the group's brand-new studio album, Torn, which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September, but also Evergrey's complete back catalogue. Evergrey mastermind Tom S. Englund is looking forward to a productive cooperation with Steamhammer, explaining: "After long and intense negotiations, we feel that we have arrived at optimum conditions for everybody involved. We are confident that Evergrey will continue to grow artistically under the terms of this contract, that SPV will enjoy our cooperation and – this is definitely the most important aspect – that our fans will thoroughly benefit from the new deal." The first stage of this ambitious target will see the release of Evergrey's new studio album, Torn, at the beginning of September, featuring eleven compositions, described by Englund as a "modern mix of In Search Of Truth and Recreation Day". "The tracks are all guitar-oriented and very atmospheric. They have exactly the sound that our fans expect from us." According to Englund, the slightly more experimental direction of Evergrey's previous release, Monday Morning Apocalypse, has given way again to old strengths and virtues. "Two years ago we needed an album with a slightly different approach and an expensive producer, just to find out how that sort of thing works. It was the right album at the time, but now we have returned to our typical trademarks." This is one of the reasons why the tracks on Torn were self-produced by Englund together with drummer Jonas Ekdahl. In addition, the band has a new bassist, Fredrik Larsson having been replaced by former Stratovarius musician Jari Kainulainen. Since the band arrived on the scene in 1998, Evergrey have brought out six studio albums and one live cut. All of them made the top 20 in their native Sweden and the last two made the top 10 (no. 6 and 3, respectively). On top of that, their DVD was number 1 for four weeks and nominated for a Grammy in Sweden. The band has toured around the globe several times, together with In Flames, Nevermore, Throwdown, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom and Iced Earth, among others. Along with Torn, their new contract with Steamhammer/SPV includes the band's complete back catalogue, so top-quality reissues featuring a selection of bonus tracks are likely in future. "There is so much additional material for each album that we could theoretically re-release it on an extra DVD. Whatever we manage to do – premium reissues are certainly a possibility." __________________ Deron :: ultimatemetal.com :: metalages.com :: progpowerusa.com

May 8th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Evergrey Ambassador Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 209	This is great news! It's going to be a tough wait until September. My favorite part of this... "modern mix of In Search Of Truth and Recreation Day". The initial clips definitely confirm this trend. It's great to finally have a confirmed release date. Looking forward to the next album teaser! __________________ "For the next 45 minutes all of your asses are mine" Andy B. Franck

May 8th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Essence of Conviction Evergrey Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 96	Congrats guys, I'm proud of you. Reissues of the back catalog, huh? Looks like I have to spend even MORE money on Evergrey..lol. __________________

May 9th, 2008, 04:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
jaimek incorrigible Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,218	Woohoo! __________________ Xena would probably think Superman is a fruit. she'd distract him with something like "Hey, look at that run in your tights!" then stuff him back into his telephone booth. - Lucy Lawless

May 9th, 2008, 04:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Strahd I am fine Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 185	Great news! Congratulations to the band. Looks like I have to rebuy six albums then ;-) __________________

May 9th, 2008, 01:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
lordcthulhu Melodic metal freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 116	I KNEW IT!!! It was a toss-up between SPV and Nuclear Blast for me, but I knew they would go with SPV...Fantastic stuff! (Oh...and makes a tour with Kamelot more likely )

May 9th, 2008, 04:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jokkmokk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 46	Great news! Can't wait! Hopefully I'll have the money to buy all the reissues then, must have the bonus material! Must find a job.. hehe. __________________ www.myspace.com/allusedmain

May 9th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kuksug! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 152	Great news guys! Hope it works out great for all parts involved! A re issue of SDT with better sound would be great! And its really good to finally have a release date even though its quite some time away... But hopefully i will have a new song on the setlist in karlstad __________________ My every morning is in every way, the beginning of a recreation day...