Midnattsol
Formed: 2003
From:
Germany
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Midnattsol News
Below is our complete Midnattsol news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Liv Kristine Joins Midnattsol As Second Singer
Liv Kristine has joined Midnattsol as their official second singer - right next to her very talented sister Carmen Elise Espenæs.
The band is extremely excited about the news: More...
Midnattsol Posts European Tour Music Video
German symphonic folk metal band Midnattsol posted a new video featuring a variety of tour footage from the recent European Tour with the title track of "The Metamorphosis Melody" as the background.
Check out the video here:
Midnattsol Posts Tour Video
Midnattsol has posted a video clip online from the band's "The Metamorphosis Melody" European tour, which is available in the player below. To hear more Midnattsol music, head over to the band's official Facebook profile.
Heilig's Blechle Festival Changes Venues
Leaves' Eyes has issued the following announcement about the upcoming Heilig's Blechle 2011 festival changing venues:
"Because of developments concerning the festival location, the organization had to move the festival. Heilig's Blechle will now take place at the Arena Ludwigsburg!
"Also the festival has some awesome updates: 5 extra bands added to the bill, 2 full day festival, Aftershow Party at the RockFabrik in Ludwigsburg (with all bands). The stage will be double the size! Same ticket price! All previous sold tickets will stay valid for both days!"
Additional details on the festival are available here, and the bill is shaping up as follows:
Atrocity
Leaves' Eyes
Midnattsol
Disbelief
Elis
Undertow
Morphosys
Necroid
Watch Me Bleed
Satanic Syndrome
Legio Mortis
Unbound
Midnattsol Posts "Kong Valemons Kamp" Clip
Midnattsol has posted a video clip online for "Kong Valemons Kamp," which is off the band's new album "The Metamorphosis Melody." The clip can be viewed below, and the new album will be released on April 22nd (May 5th in North America).
Midnattsol Announces Album International Releases
Midnattsol has announced the following international release dates for "The Metamorphosis Melody:"
20/04/2011 - Spain | Finland | Sweden
22/04/2011 - Germany | Austria | Switzerland | Belgium | Netherlands | Luxembourg | Italy
25/04/2011 - Europe
03/05/2011 - USA | Canada
25/05/2011 - Japan
You can also check out the second teaser trailer for the album below.
My Black Light To Open For Midnattsol
Italian act My Black Light has announced it will be supporting Midnattsol and Leaves' Eyes in Italy on April 30th. The upcoming My Black Light shows are as follows:
Apr 2 MARATONA ROCK SANTHIA', VC, ITALY
Apr 15 INFERNOCAFE' VIA CALVO 3B Turin, Italy
Apr 30 Rock n roll Arena Romagnano Sesia - Novara, ITALY
May 15 UNDERGROUND - RADIO AZZURRA NOVARA, ITALY
You can also check out the band's music by heading over to the My Black Light MySpace profile.
Midnattsol Posts New Album Trailer Online
European metal act Midnattsol has posted a new video trailer online to promote its forthcoming full length album "The Metamorphosis Melody." "The Metamorphosis Melody" is due for release on on March 25, 2011. The trailer can be viewed below.
Leaves' Eyes Announces "Meredead" Release Show
Leaves' Eyes recently announced a series of upcoming tour dates with Midnattsol and Tarja. Details on those shows can be found here. The band has now issued the following update about adding on a release show with both Serenity and Midnattsol:
"New special release show in Nürnberg added! Austria's leading symphonic metal band Serenity will join the shows! At Nachtleben in Frankfurt and at Z-Bau in Nürnberg the official release parties of the new album 'Meredead' will take place with some specials for the fans.
"Leaves' Eyes will play together with special guests Midnattsol and Serenity! More details will follow!"
Leaves' Eyes Announces New Tour Dates
German/Norwegian metal act Leaves' Eyes has announced the following European tour dates:
W/ MIDNATTSOL:
Apr. 22 - Sneek, Netherlands - Bolwerk
Apr. 23 - Enschede, Netherlands - Atak
Apr. 24 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Baroeg
Apr. 25 - Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
Apr. 28 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Apr. 29 - Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Sound Club
Apr. 30 - Romagnano Sesia, Italy - Rock N Roll Arena
Supporting TARJA
May 03 - Stuttgart, Germany - Longhorn
May 04 - Erlangen, Germany - E-Werk
May 06 - München, Germany - Backstage
May 07 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Festhalle Durlach
May 10 - Bonn, Germany - Brückenforum
May 11 - Osnabrück, Germany - Rosenhof
May 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Große Freiheit
May 14 - Bomal-sur-Ourthe, Belgium - Durbuy Rock Festival (no TARJA)
May 16 - Leipzig, Germany - Haus Auensee
May 17 - Neu Isenburg, Germany - Hugenottenhalle
May 19 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
May 20 - Hannover, Germany - Capitol
Operatika To Make Festival Appearance
New Jersey symphonic metal act Operatika has announced that it will perform at this year's edition of the Metal Female Voices Fest, set to take place between October 21-23, 2011 at the Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium.
The confirmed line-up now inludes:
AMARANTHE
BENEDICTUM
DEADLOCK
DIABULUS IN MUSICA
DORO
ECHOTERRA
HANGING DOLL
LEAVES' EYES
MIDNATTSOL
NEMHAIN
OPERATIKA
STREAM OF PASSION
SYSTEM DIVIDE
THERION
TRAIL OF TEARS
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS
Midnattsol Announces New Album Release
Midnattsol has issued the following update about the release of a new album:
"Many of you have been wondering lately when our third album will be released. Fortunately we are now happy to announce that the release date of 'The Metamorphosis Melody' is the 25th of March 2011. In addition to 11 brand new songs with almost an hour playtime, we have made a Limited Edition for you as well, this time with both a Bonus DVD and a Bonus track, sung by Daniel Droste. The exact content of the DVD and the titles of the new songs will be revealed in our next news. You can already preorder the Limited Edtion - and the Normal Edition on Amazon.de.
"We have some good news regarding live activities as well: Midnattsol is going to play a great deal live in 2011; you can watch us on concerts, festivals and tours. We can`t wait to show you the new songs and party with you. Watch out for more information!
"But unfortunately there is also some bad news for you: our guitarist Daniel Droste has recently left the band due to the fact that he wanted to concentrate on his band AHAB. We want to thank Daniel from the bottom of our heart for all the awesome and funny moments together with him in the rehearsal room, studio, tour bus and of course on stage and wish him all the best for the future, both regarding his musical career and private life.
"In order to be a complete band again, we are now in search of a new guitarist. We will keep you informed! Horns Up & Metal On."
More Bands Confirmed For Metal Female Voices
Leaves' Eyes has checked in with the following update about playing at the 2011 edition of Belgium's Metal Female Voices festival:
"Leaves' Eyes will return to MFVF in 2011! We are happy to announce that Leaves' Eyes is confirmed to play on saturday 22nd at MFVF in Wieze/Belgium. The set list will include also material from the upcoming record."
The currently confirmed acts include: Amaranthe, Leaves' Eyes, Therion, Draconian, Hanging Doll, Visions of Atlantis, Midnattsol, Echoterra, Benedictum, Nemhain, Deadlock, Trail of Tears, and Stream of Passion.
Midnattsol Completes New Album
Midnattsol has issued the following studio update:
"We've done it! Our third album is recorded, including mixing and mastering. And we are really proud of the result – we think it´s amazing. Our feeling is, that everyone of us has developed as well as the band together. Nevertheless we are still Midnattsol. We had an awesome time in Studio E and want to thank Markus Stock for his great work – also as a producer for us."
"But there are still thousands of things to do, until the CD will be released. In the next time, we will work on the cover and artwork for the CD. Of course we will keep you informed about the process. And to shorten the time you have to wait, here is a small video of Carmen's recordings for you."
Midnattsol Issues Studio Update
German metal band Midnattsol has issued the following studio update:
"After four days drum-, 6 days guitar-, two days bass- and three days keyboard recordings as well as five bottles of Jim Beam, three of Jack Daniels, a few beers, a little Uzo, some wine and a lot of sweat and effort, as well as joy and fun, we finally made it – the instruments are all recorded and a raw mix is already done."
"We are absolutely excited about the sound of our songs even now and we are looking forward to work on the vocals with Carmen in the coming weeks." More...
Midnattsol Issues Studio Updates
German metal band Midnattsol may experience the band in the studio through their exclusive studio diary at this location. The band will post the latest news, updates, and exclusive details on a regular basis. In addition, Midnattsol produced a short video teaser, which can be seen below:
Midnattsol Parts With Gutiarist Fabian Pospiech
Female fronted metallers Midnattsol have issued the following announcement about seeking a new guitarist:
"Recently we told you the happy news, that our guitarist Fabz became father of a little son. Such events always also bring some changes in life, thus Fabz decided to concentrate increasingly on his family and his new job. Unfortunately this also means that Fabz won’t be able to play at Midnattsol any longer. We can understand his decision very well and wish him all the best and good luck for the future!
"Thus it also means for us now: Midnattsol search for a new guitarist!
"To complete the line-up and blast off again we are searching for a band experienced and creative guitarist. Do you already have live experience, are you motivated and ready for headbanging? Then please write to newguitarist@midnattsol.com and give us a short description about yourself (if possible with a picture) and what you have musically done so far.
"What you can expect at us? A record deal, a rehearsal room at Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart, festivals and tours and of course us, a bunch of Midnattsols that like to party. We are currently writing songs for our third album and would be happy if you immediately join us with this and at the forthcoming Metal Female Voices Fest in Belgium. Musicians from Ludwigsburg / Stuttgart and the greater region will be preferred.
"Metal on!"
More Bands Confirmed For Metal Female Voices Fest
The 2009 Metal Female Voices Festival will take place on October 17th in Wieze, Belgium. The current bands confirmed for the festival are as follows:
Autumn
Amberian Dawn
Flowing Tears
Manic Movement
Midnattsol
Unsun
Whyzdom
Kivimetsan Druidi
Midnattsol To Play At Metal Female Voices Festival
Female fronted Nordic folk metal band Midnattsol has issued the following statement about playing at the 2009 Metal Female Voices Festival:
"We want to thank all the new and old fans for the great support in Lübeck (Treibsand), Osnabrück (Winternoise) and Kerkrade (Rock Temple). This way it is fun to rock the place!!! Especially we want to thank also the great staff of the fabulous clubs Treibsand and Rock Temple, who really did a great job to let us feel absolutely well. And „Wow“ for the Kerkrade Crew – the club is now so amazing and we wish you all the best for the future!
"Also we are really happy that we will performance this year again on the Metal Female Voices Fest on 10/17/2009."
Initial Bands, Dates Announced For Ragnarok Fest
The 2009 RAGNARÖK VI FESTIVAL is set to take place on Aril 17 and 18 in Stadthalle Lichtenfels (Oberfranken), Germany. The band announced so far are:
ADORNED BROOD
ALESTORM (UK)
ALKONOST (RUS)
ANDRAS
COR SCORPII (NOR)
DARK FORTRESS
DORNENREICH (AUT) – "Metal Show"
DRAUGNIM (FIN)
EINHERJER (NOR) – Reunion
FALCHION (FIN)
FEJD (SWE)
FINSTERFORST
FJOERGYN – "Jahreszeiten"-Release-Show
IRRBLOSS (SWE)
KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI (FIN)
KORPIKLAANI (FIN)
MANEGARM (SWE)
MELECHESH (NL)
METSATÖLL (EST)
MIDNATTSOL
SARKOM (NOR)
THYRFING (SWE)
TYR (FO)
YGGDRASIL (SWE)
For more information about the festival, check out their website at ragnaroek-festival.com.