Λοιπον, επειδη εκανα σερτς και δεν βρηκα ενα τοπικ αφιερωμενο σε αυτο το καταπληκτικο συγκροτημα φτιαχνω εγω ενα. Ξεκιναω με ολα τα νεα του Φεβρουαριου ως τωρα. Και εχουμε αρκετα απο αυτα.
Paradise Lost - In Requiem 03rd Feb 2007
We can confirm today that the title for the 11th Paradise Lost album, tentatively due for release in May this year, is to be titled "In Requiem".
The artwork for the new album is to be done by Seth Siro Anton, who was the artwork designer for the last album, "Paradise Lost".
The band recently returned from Canada following completion of recording the new CD, produced by Rhys Fulber. The album has been mixed by Mike Fraser - who is well known for his work with bands such as Metallica, AC/DC, Van Halen etc... You can check out a comprehensive listing of the bands Mike has worked with on his management's site.
The album is due to be mastered soon, and we should have more detailed info about it for you in the near future.
We can also confirm that the gig to be filmed for the new Live DVD will be taking place on Thursday April 12, at the Koko Club in London.
Nick talks about the new album 06th Feb 2007
As the album recording process begins to close , and during a period where people decide if they love or hate something you have just spend a year painstakingly putting together, I have decided to compact some reflections over the past few months.
As this is the bands 11th album, by the time we actually get into the studio, we generally have a pretty good idea how the songs are going to sound. Prior to actually recording, 2 weeks are usually spent intensively rehearsing the songs, and maybe changing parts that didn't work during the demo stages. Which, co-incidentally are written with a guitar, software and the internet. None of us actually live near each other, so it's not always the best recipe for "jamming" besides, who wants to play the same riff for 4 hours in a cold room full of blokes?
Generally I feel we were far more prepared than the last record, particularly Jeff, with the last album he came in towards the last minute - and didn't really get the opportunity to put his "stamp" on the drumming. This time round I think you can really hear the difference, particularly as we have replaced all his drumming with samples! Joke!
Recording and studio wise, it's always a real pleasure to go to Chapel studios. Life goes in slow motion at the Chapel, and you find yourself enjoying doing laundry, having afternoon naps, and sipping tea whilst listening to Radio two, for the 2 weeks you are there. Steve, Aaron and Jeff laid down the rhythm tracks whilst Greg and I did nothing more than arrange a new song, and send each other verbal insults on messenger from our adjacent bedrooms.
The second half of the album was recorded at the awesome Strait sound studios in Gibson's, Vancouver. A beautiful part of the world without question, but with appalling routing and overzealous Customs interrogation. It took 35 hours to get from Leeds to our destination. The highlight of the outgoing trip was in Heathrow Airport when I was lucky enough to sit next to Pat Sharp from the 90's UK kids TV programme "Funhouse"…yes the journey really sucked.
Greg and I worked pretty relentlessly for 2 weeks here, so much so that neither of us got the chance to see a real life" Samquanch" -the only real minor niggle in an otherwise very productive recording experience. As I type, the final tracks are being mixed or "forged" if you like to be cheesy, in the very capable hands of Mike "Fraze" Frazer and they sound pretty bloody good!
In Requiem - UK Release Date Confirmed 07th Feb 2007
The UK release date for Paradise Lost's 11th studio album - "In Requiem" has been confirmed today, and is set to be May 21st.
Release dates for other territories are expected in the near future, so stay tuned!
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