Awake
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Latest Awake News
Below is our complete Awake 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.
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Awake Announces Festival Appearances
U.K. act Awake is currently holed up at Parlour Studios recording new material. The band has now checked in with the following statement about their upcoming festival summer festival appearances:
"Hey there all! Just a reminder of a couple of festivals that you can catch us at this summer. We are headlining at Wisbech rock fest on Sunday 6th June. Also we are playing East ridings rock festival. Tickets for this are selling fast now, so if you have not already got yours, be quick. New dates will be added, so keep checking. Have you checked out our last blog yet? All the latest as recording comes to an end. Thats all for now folks! Stay AWAKE!"
You can also hear Awake tracks through the band's MySpace page.
Awake Checks In From The Studio
U.K. metallers Awake have checked in from the studio with the following recording update:
"‘ello again, things in the studio have been going very well this week and almost at an end! So I have sneaked in again to try and get gossip on what’s been going on. When I caught up with them all they were certainly in the bank holiday spirit! I caught them on the morning after the night before....
I Interrupt a serious battle of male pride, Craig told me 'I’m Very happy with how it is all going and I'm enjoying beating Andy at pool.' Andy can’t help but smirk and reply 'Beating Craig at pool is great, 3-0 so far! No seriously, happy with how this album is panning out...album titles have been discussed but we are not giving anything away just yet!' Steven who is eager to get back on the pool table adds 'All is super with the guitars, solos are down and it's all sounding heavy!' Unable to drag anymore from them, I decide its best to let them battle it out and go and find out what the other have to say. More...
Awake Posts Studio Footage
Awake recently entered the Parlour Studios to record new material. The band has posted a studio video online from the recording sessions, which can be viewed below. Awake also issued the following statement about the footage:
"Hello 'ello. Its been a busy time for us here at Parlour studios. Week one is going even better than we planned. We decided to do a video blog this week, check it out and see what we have been up to. You may even catch a sneaky listen of a song or two! Lots more to come, so keep with us & stay Awake!"
Awake Enters The Studio
U.K. based metallers Awake have checked in with the following update about entering the recording studio:
"Hi there people! We wanted to let you know that we are now in the studio and lots of great things are about to happen in the Awake camp. There will be lots of news and updates coming up, sign up to our blogs for the first to get the news! Gigs are being sorted we could be coming to a town near you! Want to book us? Get in touch. The site is updated through out the week,come and leave us your thoughts. New album coming this summer. Cheers! Keep with us, stay AWAKE!"
Sample Awake tracks can be heard through the band's MySpace page.
Awake Gearing Up To Enter The Studio
U.K. based metallers Awake have announced they will record their new album, as yet still untitled, between April and May, 2010. The recordings will take place at The Parlour Studios in Northampton. Awake's upcoming album will be the first the band has recorded with new guitarists Andrew and Steven Coles. The new album is currently planned for release worldwide in late summer via Lion Music.
In the mean time, you can check out sample Awake tracks that are available for streaming via the band's MySpace page.
Awake Posts Live Performance Footage
U.K. metallers Awake are currently working on a new full-length album to be released in summer 2010. In the mean time the band has posted up live footage of their performance of the song "Illumination," which can be viewed below.
Awake Issues New Album Update
U.K. metallers Awake have issued the following update about the pre-production for their upcoming album:
"Hello, just a quick update. Pre-Production for the new album went very well. We recorded the new songs over two days at Half-ton studios in Cambridge, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.
"The purpose of this was to get an idea of how the songs are sounding before we enter the studio proper. Massive thanks to Bugs (Neil) at Half-ton, sounded better than we all thought possible. If all goes well we should be recording the album for real around March/April time."
Awake Prepares To Record New Album
U.K. metallers Awake have issued the following update about preparing to record a new album:
"Hello! Now then, first things first. We had a great time on our mini-tour with Magnum. We played some great shows around England and got some good responses from the crowds, thanks to all of you who came along and supported us.
"In terms of the album, we are getting closer to recording it. The new material is now pretty much finished, with just a few things to sort out. We will be entering a studio for pre-production (to get an idea of how the songs sound recorded to a decent standard) in January, and if all goes well we should be recording the album proper in the following months. So, we are aiming for a spring/summer release."
Awake Updates Tour Schedule
U.K. metallers Awake have issued the following announcement about upcoming tour dates with Magnum:
"Hello all!
"Just a quick update about some gigs we have coming up. We will be doing 4 dates with Magnum at the start of November:
11/5 Academy Bristol
11/6 Academy London
11/7 The Assembley Leamington Spa
11/8 Waterfront Norwich
"We're looking forward to doing these shows with Magnum, after we had a great time with them on tour last year! This is also a great oppourtunity to play some of new songs that we have been working on for the new album! Keep checking the site for all things Awake, and for updates on other possible gigs in the pipeline!"
Awake Posts Live Video Of "Dream Within"
U.K. metallers Awake have issued the following update about posting a new live video clip online:
"Hey Hey.
"There is a new video on the myspace page - a live performance of 'Dream Within' from the gig at Man on the Moon in Cambridge from 5th March.
"It was done by a friend of the band, and is of very good quality."
The video can be viewed below. More...
Awake Recruits New Guitarist Steven Coles
Awake has issued the following statement about recruiting a new guitar player:
"Good Day!
"Awake has added another new member to it's ranks, STEVEN COLES - the brother of current guitarist Andy Coles. The band now has two guitarists, and is back as a six piece. Pictures of the new lineup will be up soon!
"We are still currently working on our follow up album to Illumination, which we aim to release later this year!"
Awake To Support Magnum On UK Tour Dates
UK metallers Awake have been confirmed as guests on the UK leg of Magnum’s May 2008 European tour - dates below. Awake will also be appearing at the Dokkem Open Air Festival Holland, Cambridge Rock Festival, UK and the East Riding Rock Festival, UK.
Here are the UK tour dates in support of Magnum:
07/5/08 Bristol Academy UK
08/5/08 Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall UK
09/5/08 Newcastle Academy
10/5/08 Oxford Academy
11/5/08 Manchester Academy
12/5/08 Sheffield Academy
Awake Announce Live Gigs
Awake have been confirmed for the Cambridge Rock Festival Sunday 19th August, headlining the third stage. This is on the same night as Thunder and The Night Of Rock festival in Austria on October 6 main support to Bonfire. In addition the band will be playing 2 UK gigs with Sun Caged and Seventh Wonder at The Attic, Rushden on Friday September 14th and The Underworld, London on Saturday 15th September.
Awake Sign With Lion Music
UK prog-metallers AWAKE have just signed a worldwide recording contract with Finnish label Lion Music.
The band's debut album, Illumination, produced by Thomas Englund of EVERGREY, will be released in early summer '07. Awake have also been confirmed on the Metalcamp Festival in Slovenia this July.
Further updates to follow. Visit the band at online at www.awakemusic.net, www.myspace.com/awakeuk.