Album number 3

Blondino · January 15th, 2011, 08:52 AM

After a much needed break, the band has returned to the rehearsal room with renewed vigour to start work on writing new material for what is destined to be our third full-length album.

After learning many valuable lessons, we're finally in a position (emotionally, financially, technically etc.) where we have the drive, the commitment, the capability and the confidence to do things the way we always wanted to, and so far the writing process is seeing a much greater level of group participation. We're going to take our time over this one, so that the finished product will be something we're all satisfied with. Which means it's going to be the most ambitious offering yet!

Stay tuned.

Tom

Thonolan · January 15th, 2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blondino

After learning many valuable lessons, we're finally in a position (emotionally, financially, technically etc.) where we have the drive, the commitment, the capability and the confidence to do things the way we always wanted to

Glad to know it. Sadly, not every talented band can say something like that, so take advantage of it and go ahead for a killer album!

So I have a guitar question for you, regarding the new album. Have you ever thought about using 8 string guitars in To-Mera? Not that I think it's needed at all (I love those guitars anyway), but I'm curious about it. I've just noticed that Haken are using them for the next release.

Blondino · January 16th, 2011, 05:47 AM

The 8-string question hasn't been ruled out

Thonolan · January 16th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Fine

lordcatfish · January 22nd, 2011, 12:59 PM

Cool news. There's plenty of releases coming out this year to tide me over until the album is ready (assuming it comes out this year) but I know the wait will be somewhat agonising nonetheless. Looking forward to it.

Blondino · January 23rd, 2011, 12:41 PM

Realistically speaking we're probably aiming to record at the tail-end of the summer, which will probably mean a 2012 release, so I hope there are enough decent releases to tide you over till then

Thonolan · January 23rd, 2011, 05:05 PM

Opeth's next masterpiece is scheduled for a fall release and I'm pretty sure it will keep my ears busy until the 3rd To-Mera album comes to life (along with many other highly anticipated releases, but that's #1 for me).

Btw Tom... don't know if you remember it, but I told you after the Murcia gig with Ebony Ark (April 2008 I think) that I had just heard the promo for the then upcoming Opeth album (Watershed) and that there was a song that could have been written by you. The song I was talking about was "The Lotus Eater". Should I change my ears or does it make some sense? I still hear some familiar elements... clean vocals over blast-beats, dark, sometimes "dreamy" atmosphere, an unexpected jazz break and an epic, great ending (I consider you a master of song endings).

Blondino · January 24th, 2011, 04:22 AM

That's very flattering of you, but I'm sure Opeth had a bigger influence on us humble servants of music than we did on them

_Gentleman of_the Snow_ · February 14th, 2011, 09:14 PM

I just picked up your second album (my first To-Mera experience), and I can't stop listening to it! It's so addicting!
I came here to see if a 3rd album was in the works (or already done

), and I am pleasantly surprised. Take your time... I'll be waiting!

Blondino · February 15th, 2011, 07:16 AM

Thank you sir. Your appreciation is appreciated!

Thonolan · June 11th, 2011, 07:08 PM

So it's been 4 months since the latest news. Any small update on the upcoming album would be appreciated

Blondino · June 16th, 2011, 04:00 PM

Most of the themes and ideas have been written. We'll be returning to the rehearsal studio in July to flesh them out

mooDoom · June 24th, 2011, 09:44 PM

Thats nice

Can't wait for the next album, the first two are amazing.

Blondino · September 12th, 2011, 02:54 PM

About time for another album update. The majority of album 3 is now written. There are still a few things to finish off and some bits to rewrite, but, all being well, we should be making a start on the recording in December

lordcatfish · September 23rd, 2011, 02:03 PM

Looking forward to this. For me personally it's been a bit of a poor year for metal, but 2012 is looking to have a promising line up of albums (this included obviously).

kaotic_order · September 25th, 2011, 10:43 AM

Looking forward to this one!

Blondino · January 18th, 2012, 02:39 PM

Recording is just three days away. Studio updates will be posted at http://www.youtube.com/ToMera2008.

Blondino · May 29th, 2012, 07:19 AM

.... is about to be mixed.

Blondino · July 6th, 2012, 09:39 AM

.... now has a name.

And that name is: "Exile".

January 15th, 2011, 08:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	Album number 3 After a much needed break, the band has returned to the rehearsal room with renewed vigour to start work on writing new material for what is destined to be our third full-length album. After learning many valuable lessons, we're finally in a position (emotionally, financially, technically etc.) where we have the drive, the commitment, the capability and the confidence to do things the way we always wanted to, and so far the writing process is seeing a much greater level of group participation. We're going to take our time over this one, so that the finished product will be something we're all satisfied with. Which means it's going to be the most ambitious offering yet! Stay tuned. Tom

January 22nd, 2011, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
lordcatfish Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 191	Cool news. There's plenty of releases coming out this year to tide me over until the album is ready (assuming it comes out this year) but I know the wait will be somewhat agonising nonetheless. Looking forward to it. __________________ Last.fm

September 23rd, 2011, 02:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
lordcatfish Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 191	Looking forward to this. For me personally it's been a bit of a poor year for metal, but 2012 is looking to have a promising line up of albums (this included obviously). __________________ Last.fm

January 18th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	Recording is just three days away. Studio updates will be posted at http://www.youtube.com/ToMera2008. __________________ http://www.to-mera.com http://www.haken.fr

May 29th, 2012, 07:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	.... is about to be mixed. __________________ http://www.to-mera.com http://www.haken.fr

January 16th, 2011, 05:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	The 8-string question hasn't been ruled out

January 16th, 2011, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thonolan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 361	Fine

January 23rd, 2011, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	Realistically speaking we're probably aiming to record at the tail-end of the summer, which will probably mean a 2012 release, so I hope there are enough decent releases to tide you over till then

January 23rd, 2011, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thonolan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 361	Opeth's next masterpiece is scheduled for a fall release and I'm pretty sure it will keep my ears busy until the 3rd To-Mera album comes to life (along with many other highly anticipated releases, but that's #1 for me). Btw Tom... don't know if you remember it, but I told you after the Murcia gig with Ebony Ark (April 2008 I think) that I had just heard the promo for the then upcoming Opeth album (Watershed) and that there was a song that could have been written by you. The song I was talking about was "The Lotus Eater". Should I change my ears or does it make some sense? I still hear some familiar elements... clean vocals over blast-beats, dark, sometimes "dreamy" atmosphere, an unexpected jazz break and an epic, great ending (I consider you a master of song endings).

January 24th, 2011, 04:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	That's very flattering of you, but I'm sure Opeth had a bigger influence on us humble servants of music than we did on them

February 14th, 2011, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
_Gentleman of_the Snow_ Prog' Drummer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,773	I just picked up your second album (my first To-Mera experience), and I can't stop listening to it! It's so addicting! I came here to see if a 3rd album was in the works (or already done ), and I am pleasantly surprised. Take your time... I'll be waiting!

February 15th, 2011, 07:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	Thank you sir. Your appreciation is appreciated!

June 11th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Thonolan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Spain Posts: 361	So it's been 4 months since the latest news. Any small update on the upcoming album would be appreciated

June 16th, 2011, 04:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	Most of the themes and ideas have been written. We'll be returning to the rehearsal studio in July to flesh them out

June 24th, 2011, 09:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
mooDoom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 808	Thats nice Can't wait for the next album, the first two are amazing.

September 12th, 2011, 02:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	About time for another album update. The majority of album 3 is now written. There are still a few things to finish off and some bits to rewrite, but, all being well, we should be making a start on the recording in December

September 25th, 2011, 10:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
kaotic_order Inski Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A little island called Australia Posts: 31	Looking forward to this one!

July 6th, 2012, 09:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
Blondino Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	.... now has a name. And that name is: "Exile". __________________ http://www.to-mera.com http://www.haken.fr