Crystal Viper
Formed: 2003
From:
Katowice,
Poland
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Crystal Viper News
Below is our complete Crystal Viper 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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Crystal Viper Wishes You A Heavy Metal New Year
Polish heavy metal act Crystal Viper has posted a video clip online wishing fans a merry Christmas and a heavy metal new year. You can check out the video below.
Crystal Viper Posts "Legends" Recording Footage
A two part video documentary about Crystal Viper's new album "Legends" has been posted online. The first part can be viewed below and the second can be found after the jump. "Legends" was released on October 22nd via AFM Records
Crystal Viper Issues Album Breakdown
Polish heavy metal act Crystal Viper is set to release the "Legends" album on October 22nd, 2010. Crystal Viper singer Marta has now issued the following track-by-track breakdown:
THE TRUTH (INTRO) The opening intro includes a narration recorded by Rhino, the legendary ex-Manowar drummer, who is currently member of the bands Holyhell and Angels Of Babylon. It is kind of a summary of the message behind the lyrics on "Legends”: evil always returns to its culprit, and greed is blind...
THE GHOST SHIP As the title suggest, the first song on the album tells the story about a ghost ship, which - as they say - can be seen during stormy nights around Slupsk's sea-coast, and which sank because of human greed a few hundreds years ago. This is a typical fast song in typical “German" style, with a rhythm based on triplets. You can hear guys from Wizard - Sven D'Anna & Dano Boland - doing the refrains.
BLOOD OF THE HEROES The next fast song with a double bass drum attack, a catchy main melody, and featuring the next special guest: Mat Sinner of Primal Fear and Sinner, who recorded the refrains and bridge in the second half of the song. This time lyrics are based on a real story, about the defenders of the Castle Hill, who were fighting in the year 1536.More...
Crystal Viper Streaming Two New Songs
"Greed Is Blind" and "Secret Of The Black Water," two new tracks from the Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act Crystal viper, are now available for streaming on the band's official myspace profile. Both tracks come off the band's new album "Legends," which is scheduled for release on October 22nd via AFM Records in Europe and the United States, and on November 17th via Spiritual Beast Records in Japan.
Crystal Viper Posts New Music Video Online
Polish female fronted traditional heavy metal band CRYSTAL VIPER has released a brand new music video for the song "Greed Is Blind." The song comes off the band's forthcoming studio album "Legends", which will be released on October 22 via AFM Records (in Europe) and Spiritual Beast Records (in Japan).
The music video can be viewed below:
As the title suggests, all the lyrics on "Legends" are based on the original Polish legends from the middle ages. The album was recorded and mixed at the MP Studio in Poland, with engineer Mariusz Pietka and producer Bart Gabriel. The album cover artwork, was painted by the French artist Chris Moyen, who has previously worked with SLAYER, TRIVIUM, BEHERIT and BLASPHEMY. "Legends" features additional guest appearances by Rhino (ex-MANOWAR), Stefan Kaufmann (U.D.O., ex-ACCEPT) and Sven D'Anna and Dano Boland (WIZARD).
Crystal Viper Streaming New Song Online
Polish female fronted traditional heavy Metal act Crystal Viper has posted online a new song, taken from the band's forthcoming studio album "Legends," which will hit the streets on October 22nd, 2010 (through AFM Records in Europe and States / Spiritual Beast Records in Japan). The new song, titled "Blood Of The Heroes," includes a guest appearance of Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and can be heard here.
The new was recorded and mixed at the MP Studio in Poland, with engineer Mariusz Pietka and producer Bart Gabriel. "Legends" will feature the following special guests: Rhino ( ex-Manowar drummer), Stefan Kaufmann (U.D.O., ex-Accept), Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and Sven D'Anna & Dano Boland (Wizard). As the title suggest, all the lyrics will be based on the original Polish legends from the middle-ages.
Crystal Viper Uploads "Legends" Album Trailer
Polish female-fronted metallers Crystal Viper have posted a video trailer for their upcoming studio album "Legends" online. "Legends" is the follow up to 2009's "Metal Nation" and was recorded at MP Studios in Poland, with engineer Mariusz Pietka and producer Bart Gabriel. "Legends" is set for release on October 22nd, 2010 through AFR Records.
You can view the album trailer below:
Crystal Viper Unveils New Album Artwork
Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act Crystal Viper has revealed the front cover artwork for forthcoming studio album "Legends," which will hit the streets on October 22nd, 2010. The artwork can be viewed at this location. The artwork was painted by French artist Chris Moyen, who has worked with such acts as Slayer, Trivium, Beherit, and Blasphemy.
The album was recorded and mixed at the MP Studio in Poland, with engineer Mariusz Pietka and producer Bart Gabriel. "Legends" will feature guests spots from Rhino (ex-Manowar drummer), Stefan Kaufmann (U.D.O., ex-Accept), Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and Sven D'Anna & Dano Boland (Wizard).
Crystal Viper Reveals New Album Details
Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act Crystal Viper will release a new studio album titled "Legends" via AFM Records on October 22nd, 2010. The album was recorded and mixed at the MP Studio in Poland, with engineer Mariusz Pietka and producer Bart Gabriel. "Legends' will also feature special guests Rhino (ex-Manowar), Stefan Kaufmann (U.D.O., ex-Accept), Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and Sven D'Anna & Dano Boland (Wizard). You can also check out sample Crystal Viper tracks via the band's MySpace page.
Crystal Viper To Appear On "Metallic Dawning"
Crystal Viper has issued the following update about appearing on the upcoming "Metallic Dawning" compilation album:
"AFM Records will release a double CD compilation titled 'Metallic Dawning,' which will include some of the hottest True, Power and Heavy Metal tracks recorded during last few years. The album will be available for a special price, and except exclusive front cover artwork, painted by Dimitar Nikolov (father of the Keep It True Festival mascot!), it will also include 3 previously unreleased songs. This impressive double release will surely satisfy both old Metal fans, and the new guys that are just starting their adventure with Metal music, and need some guidance.
The "Metallic Dawning" track listing is as follows: More...
Crystal Viper Says Their Goodbyes To Dio
Polish female-fronted act Crystal Viper has issued the following statement regarding the death of Ronnie James Dio:
"This was truly hard time for us. 2 days after the funeral of our friend Janusz Soloma of Stos (who died on stage while performing with the band on May 8, 2010 in Myslowice, Poland, after suffering a heart attack), we heard the terrible news about Ronnie James Dio. What can we say? Of course the family lost its member, lot of people lost great friend, and the world of music lost incredibly talented musician and artist. But Dio was someone else. He was the voice of Heavy Metal, the icon.
"Metal fans who are familiar with the sound of Crystal Viper, with no doubt could hear the huge influence he had on our band - yes, songs like 'Sleeping Swords,' 'Gladiator (Die By The Blade),' or the newest one - 'Secret Of The Black Water,' very actually inspired by such all time classics like 'Holy Diver' or 'Heaven And Hell.' Ronnie James Dio was also one of the biggest influences and one of the favorite vocalists of Marta - and again, people who witnessed the Crystal Viper shows, can only agree with these words.
"We're not afraid to tell these words: if there would be no Dio, then there would be no Crystal Viper in the shape you know. Dio was, no, Dio is - as through his music he is immortal - the voice of heavy metal. Now The Man has returned to the Silver Mountain, the King has returned to his temple. Rest in Peace, dear friend. You were our Rainbow In The Dark."
Crystal Viper Reveals Live Album Details
Polish female-fronted heavy metal act Crystal Viper has revealed the cover artwork of the forthcoming live album, titled "Defenders Of The Magic Circle: Live In Germany." The album will include the band's entire live set recorded in 2009 at the Manowar's Magic Circle Festival, as well as several studio tracks. The track listing is as follows:
1. Breaking The Curse
2. Metal Nation
3. Legions Of Truth
4. The Island Of The Silver Skull
5. Shadows On The Horizon
6. The Last Axeman
7. (Surprise Track!)
Bonus studio tracks:
8. The Wolf And The Witch (first time on CD)
9. Stronghold: Under Siege (taken from the limited edition CD single)
10. Obsession (It Burns For You) (Virgin Steele cover song, previously unreleased)
The album will be released on June 4th, 2010 via AFM Records. Later this year Crystal Viper will also release a new studio album, which is set to be recorded this summer.
Crystal Viper Posts Festival Signing Footage
Poland's Crystal Viper has posted footage online from the band's autograph signing session at the 2010 edition of the Keep It True festival. The video clip can be viewed below.
Crystal Viper also has the following upcoming tour dates:
5/8 2010 MCK Myslowice Myslowice, Poland
7/24 2010 Woodstock Open Air Borkovany, Czech Republic
10/2 2010 Blue Box Hall Sofia, Bulgaria
11/27 2010 Metal Forces Festival Lorrach, Germany
Crystal Viper Comments On Keep It True Festival
Poland's Crystal Viper has issued the following comment about their recent appearance at the Keep It True festival:
"Hello Metal Friends! Crystal Viper is back from the Keep It True festival! It's official now: KIT is the best festival in the whole universe! A loud and proud thank you to all the great metal friends we met there, and especially to: Oliver (you rule man, you know it!), all the bands' hosts, fantastic stage & merchandise crew, Harry & Satan's Host, the Fifth Angel guys, Steelwing guys (thanks for the Crystal Viper beer!) and all the people we met there! It was incredible, KIT is the new home of Crystal VIper! Hail!"
You can also catch Crystal Viper live on the following upcoming dates:
5/8 2010 MCK Myslowice Myslowice, Poland
7/24 2010 Woodstock Open Air Borkovany, Czech Republic
10/2 2010 Blue Box Hall Sofia, Bulgaria
11/27 2010 Metal Forces Festival Lorrach, Germany
Crystal Viper To Appear At Metal Forces Festival
Crystal Viper has issued the following update about appearing at this year's edition of the German Metal Forces festival:
"We are thrilled to announce, that we will share the stage with our NWOBHM heroes Diamond Head and Blitzkrieg, as well with the Swedish Old School headbangers Enorcer and many other great bands at the mighty Metal Forces Festival in Lorrach, Germany! Be there! WE ARE METAL NATION!"
More information at the festival can be found at this location. Crystal Viper's upcoming tour dates are as follows:
4/23 2010 Keep It True Festival Konigshofen, Germany
5/8 2010 MCK Myslowice Myslowice, Poland
7/24 2010 Woodstock Open Air Borkovany, Czech Republic
10/2 2010 Blue Box Hall Sofia, Bulgaria
11/27 2010 Metal Forces Festival Lorrac
Crystal Viper Signs To AFM Records
Polish female fronted traditional heavy metal act Crystal Viper signed a new contract with AFM Records. "Yes, we can say Crystal Viper found new home at AFM Records! We are truly happy, as except being extremely serious, these guys have the same passion as we do: Heavy Metal. And that's what really matters!" stated Crystal Viper vocalist and guitarist Marta Gabriel.
The first Crystal Viper release on AFM will be the live album titled "Defenders Of The Magic Circle: Live In Germany," scheduled for release on June 4th, 2010. This summer the band will also enter recording studio to record their third album.
The upcoming Crystal Viper tour dates are as follows:
23-04-2010 - Keep It True Festival, Lauda-Konigshofen, Germany
08-05-2010 - MCK Myslowice, Silesia, Poland
19-06-2010 - Sofia, Bulgaria (venue t.b.a.)
24-07-2010 - Woodstock Open Air, Borkovany, Czech Republic
Crystal Viper Posts New Song Performance Footage
Crystal Viper has posted performance footage online of the new song "Man Of Stone." The video clip, which was recorded at a recent show in Warsaw, can be viewed below.
The Burning Shield Records Crystal Viper Cover
Singapore metallers The Burning Shield recently recorded a cover version of the song "The Anvil of Hate" by Crystal Viper. The track is off Crystal Viper's album "Metal Nation." A video clip of The Burning Shield preforming the cover can be viewed below. Samples of The Burning Shield's music can also be found at their MySpace page.
Crystal Viper Members Form New Band Born Again
Ex-Stormwitch, Mystic Prophecy, Majesty, and Crystal Viper members have joined together to form a new band titled Born Again. The band has issued the following statement about recording a new single:
"The brand new female fronted international Power Metal act named Born Again, has just recorded its debut single titled 'Neverending Fire' which will be released in early 2010. Songs were produced by Bart Gabriel (Crystal Viper, Lonewolf), and recorded at the MP Studio with Mariusz Pietka (Crystal Viper, Pathfinder). The same team is already working on the debut full length album of Born Again, scheduled for 2010."
Born Again features the following members:
Marta Gabriel - Lead and backing vocals, keyboards
Martin Albrecht - Bass guitar and backing vocals
Björn Daigger - Guitars and backing vocals
Tom "Golem" Danczak - Drums
The song "Neverending Fire" is currently available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
Crystal Viper Announces Polish Show With Lonewolf
Crystal Viper have issued the following statement about an upcoming live show in Poland with Wild Knight and Lonewolf:
"Three traditional heavy metal acts represented by the Hard Rocker Management: Wild Knight (new band feat. ex Running Wild and X-Wild members, playing classic songs from these two bands!), Crystal Viper, and Lonewolf, will play together for a first time, in the Warsaw's Progresja Club (in Poland), at January 30, 2010. This very special and unique package will be supported by 2 local acts. Limited amount of the tickets is on sale now: 70 PLN (pre-order, around 17 EURO), and 85 PLN in the day of the show (around 22 EURO). The show is organized by the Ma-In Agency, in cooperation with the Hard Rocker Magazine. Order your tickets now from this location."
