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After much anticipation, the stunning, inaugural solo effort, Praises To The War Machine, from Nevermore vocalist WARREL DANE will finally be released in Europe in April 2008. With this effort one of metals most defining and revolutionary vocalists further hones his craft to perfection.
 
Dane, who first shattered the boundaries of conventionality with the legendary Sanctuary and Nevermore, proves that he is one of metals most diverse frontmen with this solo effort as he unleashes a barrage of introspective and personal lyrics that are heartfelt and extremely powerful. All of this emotion backed with his soaring angelic and dynamic vocals provides all of the necessary elements for a savagely captivating, melodic assault that quickly hooks you in.
 
Before beginning this new venture Dane went out and surrounded himself with some of the best musicians that he could find. This search ultimately resulted in landing the renowned Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork) on guitars and bass, Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork) on drums and Matt Wicklund (ex-Himsa) on guitars. The effort was also recorded and mixed by Wichers (co-producer Soilwork). As guest musicians Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) and James Murphy (Obituary, Testament, etc.) are featured on the album.
 
01. When We Pray 3:38
02. Messenger 3:59 (feat. Jeff Loomis)
03. Obey 3:59
04. Lucretia My Reflection 4:38 (The Sisters Of Mercy-Cover)
05. Let You Down 3:54
06. August 3:48
07. Your Chosen Misery 4:10
08. The Day The Rats Went To War 3:37 (feat. James Murphy)
09. Brother 3:24
10. Patterns 4:01 (Paul Simon-Cover)
11. This Old Man 3:43
12. Equilibrium 3:54
 
Total running time: 45:53
 
Dane further comments as to how this solo effort came about:
Right around the time Nevermore was recording This Godless Endeavour I started talking to Peter Wichers about maybe doing something together. I think we both wanted to do something different and thats ultimately what got the ball rolling. I had always wanted to work with a songwriter that had a more song based approach rather than focusing on technical skills and Peter was exactly that. We collaborated on almost everything and I wrote all the lyrics and melodies. Peter had great ideas at times for harmonies, that's what a good producer does, and I think he's really come into his own as a producer with this record.
 
The purpose of doing this project was to step out of the confines of Nevermore and focus on coming up with memorable songs instead of constructing songs that showcased everyones skills. The material is more straightforward than Nevermore, but I don't know what to call it. I think my influences have really played a part of the sound. I love old school goth and I love thrash metal, and every other kind of metal, there's a little bit of all of that in the record.
 
Praises To The War Machine is an absolute must for all Nevermore fans and will soon be hailed as Danes most ambitious offering yet. Prepare yourself for the sheer beauty and elegance that awaits. The album will be available on the following release dates:
 
GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / BENELUX / ITALY: April 25, 2008.
UK / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: April 28, 2008.
SPAIN / PORTUGAL: April 29, 2008.
SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: April 30, 2008.
USA/CANADA: May 13, 2008.
 
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Mmm, kuulosti hyvältä tuo biisi. Dane on ehdottomasti yksi suosikeistani.

Biisiä en vielä pystynyt kuuntelemaan, mutta muuten projekti vaikuttaa erittäin mielenkiintoiselta. Pitää tsekata biisit, ennen kuin osaa mitään järkevää sanoa.

Danehan on yksi tämän hetken parhaita laulajia. Dramaattista tulkintaa ja erittäin tunnistettava soundi. Kaiken lisäksi Nevermoren lyriikat ovat ihan täyttä neroutta. Messenger oli ihan hyvä biisi, vaikka kuulostikin vähän turhan paljon Soilworkilta. Odotan silti levyä innolla.

Melkoiseksi pettymyksesi osoittautui, mutta nosti onneksi lopulta hieman päätään.
 
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Onpahan susitylsä kokonaisuus. Kun ei kymmenenkään kuuntelun jälkeen ole jäänyt oikein mitään mieleen niin taidanpa heittää levyn nurkkia nuhjuamaan. Peter Wichersin ja
Matt Wicklundin melodiat ja riffit ovat kyllä päässeet harvinaisen hampaattomaan terään.
 
Surullista, ettei Danen debyytistä muodostunut minkään valtakunnan musiikillista elämystä. Herran ääni ja karisma kun olisivat sen ansainneet.