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“We are really excited about our second album coming out and are looking forward to finally getting some BLACK TRIP dates in Europe under our belt!” – Peter Stjärnvind
“Making this album was a real trip and to take it out on the road and finally play for our fans will be a blast” – Joseph Tholl
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BLACK TRIP are back and they are on a mission! Their first all-killer-no-filler album Goin’ Under released in 2014 (2013 in Scandinavia) was soaked in the true spirit of the NWOBHM and showed that great heavy metal music still can be made. With bands like Iron Maiden, Saxon, Thin Lizzy and 70’s era Scorpions amongst their influences BLACK TRIP really paid both homage and respect to the classic metal sound that runs through the veins of every metal head, and yet they have their own distinct sound and direction.
Now, two years on from that critically acclaimed debut they are about to release their second album Shadowline, which vocalist Joseph Tholl describes as “a bigger, more diverse and more personal album, but still dark, heavy metal rock”. Guitarist Peter Stjärnvind adds “the album whilst heavy is also groovy and catchy and just makes you feel happy in a really good way”.
Joseph – “When Goin’ Under was being shaped it was basically just me and Peter. But during that time we got offered gigs here in Sweden before we even had a band, so very quickly we had to get the other guys on board so we could play these gigs and record the album. Me and Jonas (Wikstrand – Drums) didn’t know the other guys that well so we’ve all been on this journey, getting to know each other and growing together as a band. We all love heavy metal, that’s the common bond that binds us, but we all have our different tastes and different musical backgrounds because me and Jonas are from a different musical generation than Peter, Sebastian and Johan. With the writing and recording of Shadowline we have grown together and it really feels like we have become a band now. We’ve influenced each other and we’ve begun to understand what our potential is, what we can do and what we can’t do. Every band member has contributed in one way or another to the shaping of this album and following on from what we did on Goin’ Under this was a very natural step for us. With the first album we were establishing the foundations of our sound, now with Shadowline we have started to build the framework of the band.”
Speaking about the influences for Shadowline it’s clear the whole process isn’t an exact science for BLACK TRIP. Peter doesn’t plan the songs, he just lets the mood take him and whatever comes out comes out. Two bands he has listened to constantly during this time are Geordie, particularly the album “Don’t Be Fooled by the Name”and Blue Öyster Cult. “It’s all about those little details and feelings that just blow you away!” says Peter enthusiastically.
Shadowlinewas recorded and mixed by Nicke Andersson (Entombed, Hellacopters, Imperial State Electric) at his studio The Honk Palace in February/March 2015. All being fans of his bands and his musical taste and approach to sound, they felt he was someone they could trust to get the very best in the studio. The recording went really smoothly and Andersson has definitely captured the sound and feel of the essence of what Black Trip are all about. Joseph – “Nicke was totally on our wave-length from the start and during the recording process it felt like he was more or less one of us.” Peter –“His all round input was just great. He would suggest simple things like going from a 4/4 time to double time on the hi-hat to give that extra drive. He really brings the best out of you in the studio and recording guitar solos with him was a delight. He is always encouraging you to do your best”.
The new album Shadowline will be released through SPV/Steamhammer in North America on September 4th as Digipak CD & Colored Vinyl LP and Digital Download.
Track Listing Digipak:
1. Die With Me 04:12 2. Danger 04:56 3. Shadowline 03:57 4. Berlin Model 32 04:09 5. Over The Worldly Walls 03:52 6. Clockworks 03:54 7. Rooms 00:46 8. Subvisual Sleep 03:04 9. Sceneries 03:28 10. The Storm 05:23 11. Coming Home 03:30
Track Listing Vinyl Version
Side 1 1. Die With Me 04:12 2. Danger 04:56 3. Shadowline 03:57 4. Berlin Model 32 04:09 5. Over The Worldly Walls 03:52
Side 2 1. Clockworks 03:54 2. Rooms 00:46 3. Subvisual Sleep 03:04 4. Sceneries 03:28 5. The Storm 05:23 6. Coming Home 03:30
To coincide with the release of the new album BLACK TRIP will finally hit the road for their first European tour dates outside of Sweden, something the band are hugely excited about.
Deaf Forever and Rocks present BLACK TRIP live 2015
18.09. D-Flensburg – Roxy 19.09. D-Hamburg – Knust 20.09. D-Berlin – K17 22.09. D-Munich – Garage Deluxe 23.09. D-Tannheim – Schwarzer Adler 24.09. D-Mannheim – 7er Club 25.09. D-Rheine – Hypothalamus 26.09. D-Bochum – Matrix/Rockpalast 27.09. B-Vorselaar – Secrets Of Metal Festival 28.09. D-Cologne – Underground |
