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Ihsahn Reveals New Album "After" Details

posted Oct 29, 2009 at 1:21 PM by xFiruath.  (3 Comments)

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Candlelight Records/Mnemosyne Productions today confirmed that Ihsahn's new album "After" will be released on January 25th in Europe and January 26th in the US. Recorded during the first half of 2009, "After" completes the musician’s planned trilogy of initial recordings. The album also includes appearances by drummer Asgeir Mickelson (Spiral Architect), bassist Lars K. Norberg (Spiral Architect), & saxophonist Jorgen Munkeby (Shining).

"This is my first album written with 8-string guitars as basis which has been both challenging and inspiring,” commented Ihsahn. “I also decided early on that I wanted to mix this album with Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia) and recorded the album with that in mind. Asgeir and Lars have again delivered superb performances. I've always wanted to implement the saxophone in my music; Jorgen’s contributions truly added a silver lining to the album."

"After" was recorded at Ihsahn's own Symphonique Studio, with additional work at Toproom Studio (co-engineered by Borge Finstad). “I have felt more confident and more at ease with the material,” relays Ihsahn. “In letting the songs themselves lead the way I just followed the natural impulses." Early discussions in regards to "After" are indicating more live activities but where and when currently remains a secret.

The track listing for "After" is as follows:

1. The Barren Lands
2. A Grave Inversed
3. After
4. Frozen Lakes on Mars
5. Undercurrent
6. Austere
7. Heavens Black Sea
8. On the Shores

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1. vindicated hazelnut writes:

Ahh... Can't wait for this album. The man's a compositional genius. And with the inclusion of the saxophone, an instrument rare enough in metal that it's very usage could be considered experimental, I think this will a unique and brilliant album. Ihsahn is one of very few artists who never ceases to amaze me.

sh**, that was really long winded.

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2. psythe writes:

Can. Not. Wait.

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3. tokenchoke420 writes:

Sweet. Last album ruled

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