In a restless world which demands permanent innovation and at the same time the preservation of tried and tested ideals, Evergrey are among the few bands who have succeeded in performing this difficult balancing act in artistic terms. Their intelligent dark melodic metal is marked by high compositional skill, their very own signature and a diversity which never ceases to amaze their audience. The songs by the band from Sweden are never one-dimensional or indeed predictable, but always accessible and based on clear concepts. As confident as we have known Evergrey for more than ten years, as convincing do the band present themselves on their latest album, Torn dynamic, powerful, and always haunting.
Their new album sees Englund & Co. continue a career which has been on the ascent for more than ten years. 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. 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.”
New Evergrey video "Broken Wings" is up NOW on Headbanger's Blog and will debut on Headbanger's Ball this Saturday (Oct 11th) - Make sure to check out the Headbanger's Blog immediadely and leave your comments about the video there!
New video to debut on Headbanger’s Blog/Ball
The brand new video for the song “Broken Wings” is debuting NOW Headbanger’s Blog, and will be broadcast on Headbanger’s Ball this Saturday night (Oct. 11th). Make sure to check out the Headbanger’s Blog, please leave your comments there on the blog and tune in to the broadcast this week and show your support for Evergrey (as you always do, thank you!).
Torn is now available worldwide!
First magazine reviews for Torn are out!
METAL HAMMER Hungary Oct 08: 9 out of 10 points, 1st in the soundcheck
ROCK HARD Oct 08: 9 out of 10 points, 5th in the soundcheck, 10 x Dynamite
HEAVY Oct 08: 10 out of 12 points, 2th in the soundcheck
METALIZED Oct 08: 9 out of 10 points
BAROMETERN: 5 out of 5 points, "Torn is the best thing Evergrey ever made - A masterpiece!"
ROCKS 5/2008 (Sept/Oct): 5 out of 6 points
BREAKOUT 5/2008: "Evergrey's music on Torn is diverse and multifaced - it's fascinating, full of ideas and intoxicating memorable!"
SWEDISHMETALZONE.COM: 5 out of 5 points, "Torn could be the best thing a Swedish band produced, EVER!"
Hallowed Mag: 5 out of 6 points
YTSEJAM: 4,5 out of 5 points, "It sees Evergrey continuing on a path of their own, in solidarity with their technical might and metallic glory, for fierceness is endured front to back!"
AARDSCHOK Oct 08: 79 out of 100 points, 8th in the soundcheck
ECLIPSED Oct 08: 8 out of 10 points
METAL HAMMER Oct 08: 5 out of 7 points, 7th in the soundcheck
SOUNDI Oct 08: 4 out of 5 points, "Torn is great album which works on multiple levels. Behind it's fine-grained ferocity there are plenty of small details to be picked out so there are things to listen for a long time."
IMPERIUMI.NET: 9 out of 10 points, "The album's long lasting staying power is guaranteed by the top quality production, interesting hooks both playingwise and arrangementwise, and of course the most important thing: melodies, which won't leave your head easily at all."
Tracklist for Torn:
01. Broken wings (4:42) 02. Soaked (4:58) 03. Fear (4:15) 04. When kingdoms fall (5:32) 05. In confidence (4:03) 06. Fail (4:50) 07. Numb (5:17) 08. Torn (4:43) 09. Nothing is erased (4:40) 10. Still walk alone (4:43) 11. These scars (5:51) 12. Caught in a lie (only available on the limited Digipak version, first 20000 copies)
HAIL EVERGODS Read at our site: www. heavymetalcosmos. gr a review for your "TORN" masterpiece done by Jim "Mutilator" (founding member of Greek band Rotting Christ)
Hey guys! Comin back to Västerås, SE. Awesome! After listened to your latest album I believe that you're on the right track, even though I want even more keyboard! Regards/Walkmountain
thanks very much for the add. wonderful songs and sound. i like you work. i hope you find my page intersting. you can let me a comment if you want. thanks again and congratulation . Greetings from Italy!!! STAY METAL !!!
I love the new cd. It would be a great treat to have you play the McDonald theater in Eugene Oregon USA again. I would love to see you there as the headliner this time, and get to enjoy more than the 30 minutes you got to play opening for In Flames.
081001 - Even more dates on the Live And Dangeravenues-tour!...
Sticky Fingers december 3 will also be a stop for the boys on their upcomin' tour that also will take them to Arvika i february. More info furter on.
....And the EP has been to the printer and it looks great! We can't wait to get it out there to all of you. More info on where to buy it and more later.
