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TIAMAT are without a doubt legends in the Gothic Metal genre. With classic albums like »Wildhoney«, they transcended borders and made their way to the Metal Olympus. »The Scarred People« marks the 10th studio effort in the band’s history, which has its beginnings in the early ‘90s. We talked to mastermind and frontman Johan Edlund and spoke about the new recording, playing live, and life in general. “A gob-smacking new, good-sounding album with lots of different atmosphere,“ is what we can expect from the new album, and Johan explains that it will be “more true than ever to the TIAMAT sound.“ Indeed, the songs combine elements from the legendary first albums and the latest long-players, and offer brilliant dark Gothic Metal full of emotion and melody. The new tracks were mainly recorded in the Woodhouse Studios in Germany with producer Siggi Bemm, “with additional recordings being done in my studio in Greece and in Roger‘s studio in Sweden,“ reveals Johan. The Woodhouse Studios have a special place in the history of TIAMAT (for example, the classic »Wildhoney« was recorded in the legendary studio in Hagen/Germany). “It took some time, don‘t know how long…“ responds Edlund, asked for the period of creating the new album. He estimates that it took about a year: a period that comprises of songwriting, demoing, rehearsing, preparing, and recording. The work ethic in the studio was made of discipline and focus and “active 9-5 days, weekends off, five weeks holiday.“ But the creative process behind an album is quite different and not as structured as the recordings: “First, you live the album for a few years, and when you feel that you‘ve lived it enough, you write it down and record it.“ After feeling and living the new ideas of an album, which could be very intense, the process in the studio seems to be a more straight-ahead working flow: “We just do it. It‘s not brain surgery. No masterplan behind it; it‘s easy.“ If there was a kind of a masterplan behind recording »The Scarred People«, it would obviously be the idea of enjoying the work: “I just felt for concentrating on the fun part, the creative process with good friends.“ But what about the creative process itself - is it possible to search for inspiration? “No, it doesn‘t work. It happens when it happens, and when it doesn‘t, I go do something else. Life goes on, planets still orbiting the sun,“ explains Johan. It seems he has kind of a merciless as well as consequent opinion about his artistic work: “If I never ever again find inspiration to write a new song, then so be it.“ Hopefully, this point in time will be far away in future. As I read song titles of the new album, like ‘Winter Dawn‘ or ‘Radiant Star,‘ I become curious about the lyrics itself. Johan offered straightforward and personal lyrics with TIAMAT releases in the past. He shares his opinion about lyrics in general: “Lyrics are as important as anything else when writing and recording an album.“ But what about the personal note of his lyrics? “I tend to stay away from fiction. I have nothing against it - some bands do that in a very clever way - but it‘s just not the right way for TIAMAT. I often write very abstractly, and I like to mix that with more down-toearth expressions, to fit with how we think when we write the music.“ So, lyrics get an important part in the complex interplay of music and words. In talking about the lyrics of »The Scarred People«, Johan admits that the political situation in Europe and especially Greece had some impact: “It has finally come to a point where it‘s no longer possible to leave these events out of the music and lyrics.“ Songs like ‘Love Terrorists‘ or ‘Radiant Star‘ concern itself with this topic. The answer pours out of Johan and he explains that the Greek are portrayed by the European media in an unfair way, making them look rather spoiled and lazy. This is quite the opposite of what he experiences in Greece and that people are struggling to make it through the day. However, being a musician and not a politician he confesses that this is “a complex situation“ and that he doesn’t “have a solution to that.“ After offering this political statement, he clarifies that he can’t explain the lyrics of »The Scarred People« in just a few sentences and that there is no red thread running through this album. “I don‘t want to, either. I don‘t want to Scars and Margaritas steal from the experience of the listener. All I can say is that it‘s not a concept album.“ Once the new album has been released, playing live will become an important part. The live experience is something entirely different than the studio versions as we can see by Johan’s answer. “I never think of performing a song live when writing the song, because we solve that later. Furthermore, I don‘t think it‘s that important to play the song exactly as it is on the album. They might get a bit more rocking, but that‘s okay with me,“ explains Edlund. Any thoughts on the setlist? There are so many great songs in the TIAMAT catalogue. “We do our best to keep ourselves interested by adding songs we haven‘t ever played before and to keep up with what our audience wants to hear. It‘s always very cool to play a song that the audience wants... They‘re making the show, together with us. If we can find that symbiosis, we‘re very happy.“ For the last part of our conversation, we return to the unique sound of TIAMAT, which often offers musical references to dark ‘80s music – for example, THE SISTERS OF MERCY. “Yes, the SISTERS are absolutely great!“ But this doesn’t mean that Johan listens to this stuff nowadays, as well. Quite the contrary, he adds that “silence is top thousand“. Since moving to Greece, the beach has become a very important place for listening to music, as songs are played at the numerous beach bars. “Lots of Bryan Adams, Dire Straits, Chris Rea, Toto, Laidback…along with the latest beach flavor.“ Asked if he can recommend an album to a complete metal newbie, which one would Johan choose? “Our new one.“ Fair enough, and if you could recommend two more? “Our last two ones.“ What’s the daily life of Johan Edlund in Greece? “I‘m either on a sunny beach sipping margaritas, or at home painting or creating abstract sculptures from junk.“ But more important is his wife: “She‘s next to me almost 24 hours.“ That sounds pretty cool: margaritas, the arts, and a lovely wife. Are there any last words to your fans? “Bare with us, brave soldiers.“
GOD SEED CD “I Begin” Ltd Deluxe Ed in a 6 Page Digipack, embossed and with Bonus Tracks. True Norwegian Black Metal feat. Gaahl 17465 18,00 EUR GORGOROTH CD “Under The Sign Of Hell 2011” A Complete Re-Recording of the band’s classic 1997 Album Under The Sign Of Hell 16483 14,00 EUR GOROD CD “A Perfect Absolution” Ltd First Ed Digipack. Progressive, Technical and Crushing Death Metal 16744 15,00 EUR GOSPEL OF THE HORNS MCD “Ceremonial Conjuration” A Thrashing Black Beast in the vein of early Bathory 17245 9,00 EUR GRAND MAGUS CD “The Hunt” Ltd First Ed Slipcase incl. 3 Bonus Tracks and Free Woven Patch. 6th Album from the Swedish Metal Band 17019 16,00 EUR GRAVE CD “Endless Procession Of Souls” Ltd Ed Box incl. Bonus CD, Patch and Poster. Classic GRAVE Death Metal 17299 20,00 EUR GRAVEYARD CD “Lights Out” Ltd Ed Digisleeve in Vinyl-Look incl. 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Extreme Norwegian Thrash Attack 15746 15,50 EUR HARPYIE CD “Blindflug” Debut Album from the German Medieval Rock Band 17098 8,00 EUR HATE SQUAD CD “Katharsis” Ltd Digipack with 2 Exclusive Bonus Tracks. 6th Album from the German Death Metal Pioneers 16374 16,00 EUR HATESPHERE CD “The Great Bludgeoning” The Ultimate Thrash Death Metal Manifestation ! Brutal And Merciless 16002 12,00 EUR HEIMDALLS WACHT CD “Nichtorte - oder die Geistreise des Runenschamanen” Authentic and Nostalgic Pagan Black Metal 15633 13,00 EUR HEIMDALLS WACHT CD “Ut De Graute Olle Tied” ReRelease of the 3rd Album from the German Pagan Black Metal Band 16717 13,00 EUR HEKATE CD “Die Welt Der Dunklen Gärten” Ltd First Ed Digipack. Their Return to Neofolk’s First Division 15738 13,00 EUR HELL CD “Human Remains” Deluxe Digipack + Slipcase incl. Bonus CD with Original Demos 1982 - 1986. UK Occult Metal Legend 15656 19,00 EUR HELL MILITIA CD “Jacob’s Ladder” Ltd First Ed Digipack. 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Three Epic and Haunting Tracks of 70’s Tinged Doom 15973 10,00 EUR KAIN CD “Omega” Pagan Black Metal from Germany for Fans of Varg, Eisregen, Thrudvangar 16937 10,00 EUR KALEVALA CD “Osen’ V Stile Folk” Ltd Ed Digipack Acoustic Live Album. Unique Release with Special Acoustic 18 Songs Programm 16947 14,00 EUR KAMELOT CD “Silverthorn” Ltd Ed Digibook. 10th Album from the Symphonic Metal Band 17462 15,00 EUR KAMPFAR CD “Mare” 5th Album from the Norwegian Pagan Black Metal Band 15597 12,00 EUR KARMA TO BURN CD “V” A Monumental Sound Cosmos ! First Class Stoner Rock 15611 10,00 EUR KARMA TO BURN CD “Karma To Burn - Slight Reprise (Feat. John Garcia)” Instrumental Versions of their first Record. Their Ever-First Album 17341 15,00 EUR KATANA CD “Heads Will Roll” Swedish Classic Heavy Metal ala ENFORCER influenced by Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Accept 15706 12,00 EUR KEEP OF KALESSIN CD “Reclaim” ReIssue of the MCD from 2003 feat. 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Out 02.11. 17444 14,00 EUR Logo-Shirt „Tiamat“ M 17469 L 17470 XL 17471 XLL 17472 10,00 EUR »The Scarred People« Limited to 300 Gatefold Copies in BLACK Vinyl incl. 4 Bonus Tracks 17446 20,00 EUR Napalm Records Mailorder Edition Strictly Limited to 100 Gatefold Copies in CREAM Vinyl incl. 4 Bonus Tracks EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE VIA THE NAPALM RECORDS MAILORDER AND ONLINE STORE 17442 22,00 EUR gET IT! while it`s hot! »The Scarred People« Ltd Ed Deluxe Box Set cont. the Ltd Ed Digipack CD and Tiamat Logo Pendant 17445 25,00 EUR
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