Anubis Gate
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Anubis Gate is a progressive metal
band from Denmark
. Despite having formed Anubis Gate only in 2003, the members regularly worked together since 1984. They have released five studio albums. Despite two departures since the band's creation, all current members are original members.
Jensen then went on to form a number of different metal acts. Heavy metal band Extreme Feedback was formed in 1987, recruiting Morten Sørensen as vocalist and Kim Olesen as guitarist. In 1989, Jensen went on to form thrash metal band Invocator
, releasing a couple of demos and also a full length album "Excursion Demise" in 1991. In the early 90's Jesper joined Sørensen in rap-metal act Geronimo, and released a EP in 1995 before the group was disbanded. These two musicians kept in contact however, and began to write new material together in a melodic progressive metal style.
After releasing a demo, more band members were recruited for a full album. Torben Askholm (previously in Prophets Of Doom and Northern Empire) joined as vocalist. "Purification" was produced during 2003 and released in 2004. The album aroused a great deal of interest and delight with the press and the audience, and both Kim Olesen and Henrik Fevre (who had guested on their debut) were made permanent members to solidify the line-up for the next album. "A Perfect Forever" was released on September 19, 2005. Later that year Askholm quit the band and Jacob Hansen was chosen to replace him as the vocalist. "Andromeda Unchained", their 3rd album, came out in 2007.
The year 2008 saw Anubis Gate writing their newest work. Their album "The Detached" was released later and it was nominated for three Danish Metal Awards (Best album, Best cover artwork and best production) at the show of 2010. It won for Best Production - made by Kim Olesen & Jacob Hansen. It also marked the end of Anubis Gate’s obligations with label Locomotive Music.
Musically, several groups like Queensryche
, Iron Maiden
, Lord Bane, Tad Morose
, Iced Earth
, Crimson Glory
, Fates Warning
, King Crimson
, Genesis
and Savatage
were once credited by the record label Locomotive as influential sources of inspiration for Anubis Gate.
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band from Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
. Despite having formed Anubis Gate only in 2003, the members regularly worked together since 1984. They have released five studio albums. Despite two departures since the band's creation, all current members are original members.
History
Anubis Gate released their first album in 2004, but their history can be traced back to 1984, with bassist Jesper M. Jensen and Henrik Fevre as guitarist and vocalist forming V-AXE. The group changed their name to Graff Spee. Gaining some reputation in the local circles, Graff Spee released a few demos, but eventually split up in 1986 "due to creative differences".Jensen then went on to form a number of different metal acts. Heavy metal band Extreme Feedback was formed in 1987, recruiting Morten Sørensen as vocalist and Kim Olesen as guitarist. In 1989, Jensen went on to form thrash metal band Invocator
Invocator
Invocator are a Danish technical thrash metal band featuring Esbjerg-based guitarist/singer Jacob Hansen, founder of the band. They are considered influential on the European thrash metal/heavy metal scene, and known for incorporating elements from death metal, thrash metal, groove metal and...
, releasing a couple of demos and also a full length album "Excursion Demise" in 1991. In the early 90's Jesper joined Sørensen in rap-metal act Geronimo, and released a EP in 1995 before the group was disbanded. These two musicians kept in contact however, and began to write new material together in a melodic progressive metal style.
After releasing a demo, more band members were recruited for a full album. Torben Askholm (previously in Prophets Of Doom and Northern Empire) joined as vocalist. "Purification" was produced during 2003 and released in 2004. The album aroused a great deal of interest and delight with the press and the audience, and both Kim Olesen and Henrik Fevre (who had guested on their debut) were made permanent members to solidify the line-up for the next album. "A Perfect Forever" was released on September 19, 2005. Later that year Askholm quit the band and Jacob Hansen was chosen to replace him as the vocalist. "Andromeda Unchained", their 3rd album, came out in 2007.
The year 2008 saw Anubis Gate writing their newest work. Their album "The Detached" was released later and it was nominated for three Danish Metal Awards (Best album, Best cover artwork and best production) at the show of 2010. It won for Best Production - made by Kim Olesen & Jacob Hansen. It also marked the end of Anubis Gate’s obligations with label Locomotive Music.
Fifth Album and Jacob Hansen's Departure
Several other companies showed interest as the band in 2010 embarked on writing material for their fifth album, which was scheduled for release in the spring 2011. In fact most of the songs were already finished when lead singer and producer Jacob Hansen announced his surprising departure from the band. Luckily Anubis Gate had a replacement within the band; bassplayer Henrik Fevre, who had previously done liveshows after Askholm, and who did backing vocals and the occasional lead on recent albums. Demos of the new material, produced by Kim Olesen secured the band a record deal in March 2011 with Minnesota-based Nightmare Records for a fifth album release in the fall of 2011Musically, several groups like Queensryche
Queensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
, Lord Bane, Tad Morose
Tad Morose
Tad Morose is a Swedish progressive / power metal band formed in 1991 and led by guitarist Christer 'Krunt' Andersson.-Biography:Their full-length debut was Leaving the Past Behind, a minor hit that established the band within the continental European heavy metal community. Sender of Thoughts was...
, Iced Earth
Iced Earth
Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. Originally formed under the name "Purgatory" in 1984, Iced Earth has released a total of ten studio albums, one live album, three EP's, two compilations and boxsets...
, Crimson Glory
Crimson Glory
Crimson Glory is an American progressive metal band that formed in 1982. They broke up in 1992, but decided to reform six years later.-Formation and debut album :...
, Fates Warning
Fates Warning
Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band, formed in 1982 by vocalist John Arch, guitarists Jim Matheos and Victor Arduini, bassist Joe DiBiase, and drummer Steve Zimmerman in Hartford, Connecticut. Fates Warning has experienced numerous line-up changes...
, King Crimson
King Crimson
King Crimson are a rock band founded in London, England in 1969. Often categorised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history...
, Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
and Savatage
Savatage
Savatage is an American heavy metal band founded by the brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1978 at Astro Skate in Tarpon Springs, Florida.-Early days :...
were once credited by the record label Locomotive as influential sources of inspiration for Anubis Gate.
Discography
Studio albums| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Purification | Locomotive Music Locomotive Music Locomotive Music or Locomotive Records is an independent record label based in Spain.-Selected artists:* A.O.K.* Adagio* AlogiA* Anthenora* Anubis Gate* Astral Doors* Barón Rojo* Before the Dawn* Benedictum* Blood Stain Child* Crystallion... |
| 2005 | A Perfect Forever | |
| 2007 | Andromeda Unchained | |
| 2009 | The Detached | |
| 2011 | Anubis Gate | Nightmare Records |
Current members
- Jesper M. Jensen - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, keyboards (2003-present), bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2003-2005) - Morten Søresen - drums (2003-present)
- Henrik Fevre - bass (2005-present; additional musician: 2003-2005), lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2010-present), backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2005-2010) - Kim Oleson - keyboards, guitar (2005-present; additional musician: 2003-2005)
Formers members
- Torben Askholm - lead vocals (2003-2005)
- Jacob Hansen - lead vocals (2005-2010)