Ahab
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Latest Ahab News
Below is our complete Ahab 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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Ahab Streaming New Album Title Track
Ahab will be releasing new album "The Giant" through Napalm Records on May 25th, 2012. The band has now checked in with the following update about streaming the title track online:
"The title track of the forthcoming record 'The Giant' is now exclusively for you on soundcloud! Featuring guest appearance of Enslaveds Herbrand Larsen. Enjoy it and spread the word!"
Listen to "The Giant" in the player below, or check out recently posted footage from the album's recording sessions at this location. More...
More Bands Announced For Summer Breeze Fest
The 2012 edition of the Summer Breeze festival will be taking place from August 16th - 18th, with full details available here. The organizers of the festival have now announced the following bands being added to the bill:
Eluveitie
Within Temptation
Immortal
Behemoth
Paradise Lost
Iced Earth
Katatonia
Lacuna Coil
Architects
Crowbar
Terror
Norma jean
Vallenfyre
Tankard
Shining
Nifelheim
Heidevolk
Menhir
Born from pain
Ahab
Desaster
Helheim
Night in gales
Roterfeld
While she sleeps
The festival's lineup is now as follows: More...
Ahab Posts More "The Giant" Studio Footage
Ahab has posted a second studio teaser online for the band's new album "The Giant," which can be viewed below. "The Giant" is currently scheduled for a May, 2012 release. You can also watch the previously posted first studio video at this location.
Ahab Unveils New Album Title and Cover Art
German funeral doom band Ahab has announced that the band's forthcoming third LP will be entitled "The Giant," and is scheduled for a May 2012 release month through Napalm Records. Enslaved keyboardist/vocalist Herbrand Larsen will make a guest appearance on the album. The vinyl edition of the release will contain two bonus tracks.
Check out the album artwork here:
Ahab Posts New Album Studio Teaser
Ahab has been busy recording the follow-up album to "The Divinity of Oceans," and the band has now posted the first video teaser for the upcoming album "The Giant." Check out the clip below. The new album "The Giant" will be available this coming May 2012.
Ahab Checks In With Album Update
Ahab has been busy recording the follow-up album to "The Divinity of Oceans" (reviewed here). The band has now checked in with the following recording update:
"We can gladly announce that the guitar and vocal recordings are finished, too. Also, mix and mastering has been completed and it sounds great!
"We can hardly wait to share our new baby with you. We will surely post some small teasers in the next weeks."
Ahab will also be headed out on tour with Esoteric in May and June, with full details on the run of shows at this location.
Ahab Announces European Tour
Ahab has announced the "Doowmwards Let Us Row" European tour, featuring Esoteric and Ophis. The dates for the run are as follows:
30.05.12 (GER) Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik
31.05.12 (CH) Geneva – L´usine
01.06.12 (CH) Zürich – Dynamo
02.06.12 (A) Vienna – Escape Metal Corner
03.06.12 (SLO) Ljubljana – Klub Gromka
04.06.12 (CZ) Prag – tba
05.06.12 (GER) Munich – Feierwerk
06.06.12 (GER) tba
07.06.12 (GER) Jena – Rosenkeller
08.06.12 (NL) Rotterdam – Baroeg
09.06.12 (GER) Oberhausen – Kult Tempel
Ahab also recently released an update on the band's progress recording a new album, which can be found at this location.
Ahab Issues Recording Update
Ahab has entered the Überwälder Klangdressur studio to begin recording the as-yet-untitled follow-up album to "The Divinity of Oceans" (reviewed here). The band has now checked in from the recording process with the following brief update:
"We´ve finished the drum recording and the bass recordings and it sounds outstanding. Today Heci will follow with the guitar recording. There will be some pics later this week."
Ahab also posted this update about upcoming tour plans: "We are excited to announce that Ahab will be hitting the road again in 2012 for a European tour. The tour will begin on May 30 and end on June 9. We are very happy that the mighty Esoteric will join us on our trip. We will announce the final tour dates asap."
Further details on the new album will be announced as they are made available. In the mean time, check out the latest on Ahab via the band's Facebook profile.
Ahab To Record New Album
Ahab presents all sailors and whalers with the following update regarding an upcoming new album:
"At the end of January, we'll enter studio to record the yet untitled follow-up to 'The Divinity of Oceans'. These days we're in the final phase of the songwriting process and are eager to finish the compositions.
"We promise to keep you informed about the ongoing process. Make sure to visit us on facebook and our website on a regular basis. Cheers, AHAB."
For more details on Ahab and to stay up to date with the recording process, head over to this location.
Three More Bands Confirmed For Brutal Assault 2011
The organisers of the Czech Republic's Brutal Assault festival has announced a further three confirmations for this year's event. Newly added to the bill are Scottish hardcore punk/crossover thrash legends The Exploited, Bay Area thrash veterans Forbidden and American mathcore outfit The Dillinger Escape Plan. The festival will take place from August 11th-13th in Josefov, Czech Republic.
The lineup is as follows: More...
Brutal Assault Festival Confirms Two More Bands
The organisers of the Czech Republics Brutal Assault festival has announced two more bands for this years edition of the event. New York hardcore legends Agnostic Front will now be performing at the festival, along with other new confirmation, Swedish black metal artists Watain. The festival takes place in the town of Josefov from August 12th-14th.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Pantheon I Confirmed For Summer Breeze
Norwegian metallers Pantheon I have been confirmed for the Summer Breeze 2010 festival, which will take place from August 19th - 21st in Dinkelsbuehl, Germany. More information about the festival can be found at this location. The currently confirmed line-up is as follows:
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Ahab
Anathema
Asphyx
Barren earth
Behemoth
Callisto
Cannibal Corpse
Children of Bodom
Cumulo Nimbus
Dark Funeral
Dark Tranquillity
Despised Icon
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Dying Fetus
Eisbrecher
Eisregen
Ensiferum
Fiddler's Green
Frei.Wild
Feuerschwanz
Gorgoroth
Gwar
Hail of Bullets
Hypocrisy
Ill Nino
Insomnium
Korpiklaani
Kylesa
Leaves' Eyes
Letzte Instanz
Long Distance Calling
Maroon
Mono Inc.
My Dying Bride
Necrophagist
Obituary
Origin
Orphaned Land
Pantheon I
Poisonblack
Rebellion
Sepultura
Solstafir
Subway to Sally
Swallow the Sun
The Crown
The Devil's Blood
Tracedawn
War From a Harlots Mouth
We Butter the Bread with Butter
Gorgoroth Confirmed For Summer Breeze Fest
Norwegian black metallers Gorgoroth have been confirmed for the Summer Breeze Festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. The festival will take place on August 19th - 21st, 2010. More information about the festival can be found here.
Other confirmed bands for the festival include: 1340, Ahab, Anathema, Barren Earth, Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, Dark Funeral, Dark Tranquillity, Despised Icon, Dying Fetus, Gwar, Kylesa, Pantheon I, Obituary, Sepultura, Solstafir, The Crown, and more.
Leaves' Eyes Confirmed For Summer Breeze
Leaves' Eyes are the latest band to be confirmed for the Summer Breeze Open Air 2010 festival. The festival will take place from August 19th - 21st in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. More information about the festival can be found at this location.
The other confirmed bands for the festival include: More...
Line-Up Announced For Kolony Metal Fest
The first annual Kolony Metal Fest will take place on November 28th, 2009 in Lonato del Garda, Italy. The currently confirmed line-up is as follows:
The Cold Existence
Ahab
In Mourning
Grinning Shadows
Sunpocrisy
Dominance
For information on ticket reservations, send an email to: festival@kolonyrecords.com.
Ahab Announces Release Dates For New Album
German doom metal band, Ahab, has announced the release dates for their upcoming album, "The Divinity Of Oceans." The dates are as follows:
July 22nd: Spain and Finland
July 24th: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Sweden
July 27th: Rest Of Europe
July 28th: Canada and USA
The album will be released via Napalm Records.
Ahab Announces Tour Dates With Dornenreich
Ahab has issued the following statement about a string of September tour dates alongside Dornenreich:
"Ahoi Seamen,
"Once again I'm proud to announce:
"Austrian Black Metal-legends DORNENREICH invited AHAB to join their Nachtreisen-Tour. The captain decided to change his course with the Pequod and follow the trails of Dornenreich.
"So you'll be able to see THE CALL OF THE WRETCHED SEA and the live-permiere of THE DIVINITY OF OCEANS at once. AHAB's finally back in german waters! Be sure to get your tickets, soon! There'll be only limited amounts."
The currently confirmed dates are as follows: More...
Ahab Announces New Album Title
Ahab has issued the following statement about completing the recording and announcing the title of their upcoming album:
"Ahoi seamen,
"I'm proud to announce: The new AHAB-album is finished. Markus Stock and Daniel Droste mixed and mastered the album in Klangschmiede Studio E at Mellrichstadt until last friday. Everything went fine and Markus (The Vision Bleak) seems to like the music of AHAB a lot. His favourite song is "O Father Sea".
In the meantime the band also found a suitable name for the album. It's called "The Divinity Of Oceans". It seems to be the best title concerning the music and the lyrics. The records is due to be released approximately late july 2009.
"I'll keep you informed! This was the Captain speaking!"
Ahab Announces New Album Track Listing
Ahab have issued the following announcement about the track listing for their upcoming album:
"Ahoi fellow seamen,
"At the Moment Daniel is at Klangschmiede Studio E of The Vision Bleak-Mastermind Markus Stock. They already mixed two songs of the second AHAB-album today.
"Find here the final tracklist:
1. Yet Another Raft of The Medusa (Pollard's Weakness)
2. The Divinity Of Oceans
3. O Father Sea
4. Redemption Lost
5. Tombstone Carousal
6. Gnawing Bones (Coffin's Lot)
7. Nickerson's Theme
Ahab Nearly Finished New Album
German funeral doom metal band Ahab have announced that they are nearly finished their next full-length release. In the next couple of weeks, the artwork, mixing and mastering will be completed.
