“Elegies in Darkness” is the title of the 11th studio album by Diary of Dreams, and the name speaks for itself – the new work couldn’t have been deeper, darker, more organic or more melancholic. All the time, it feels familiar to be lead through the dark compositions of this apocalyptic epic, and yet there’s always the sense of some kind of hope within the darkness, some positive thought, some sincerity. Lyric-wise, four songs come with German words while the rest are in English, and they lead the way through an incredibly eclectic album, mindfully produced with great care for detail – small wonder that it took the band three years to come up with this spectacular masterpiece! But it definitely has been worth the wait …

You’ll dip into deep and viscous soundscapes strengthened by big choirs and massive orchestras, but also into pounding rhythms, touching ballads, pulsating club hymns and apocalyptic grooves. The album thrives on its variety, diversification, power, dynamics, fragility and last but not least on the experience that defines every single note. Adrian Hates – the charismatic voice and song writer of the band – was particularly keen to make sure that the album he calls EiD wasn’t composed within a higher, conceptual setting: he wanted to create an individual history for every track and provide these singular pieces with a common headline to connect and unify them. This work is emotionally song-orientated, while the compositions of the album have a strong connection to each other.

In contrast to the previous record, guitars have reclaimed the role they typically had with Diary of Dreams before: sometimes you don’t even realize that the unusual sounds you’re hearing are brought forth by guitar strings, sometimes they are responsible for the power and dominance of a track, and sometimes they provide the delicate and tender melodies melting skillfully into the whole soundscape. The overwhelming co-existence of synthetic sounds and classical stylistics has always been the main attraction that provides the unusual and extraordinary characteristics of Diary of Dreams. As, without doubt, this new album proves once again.

The band has played more than 500 concerts in 36 different countries … there are only a few bands who can claim such a history, and Diary of Dreams have every right to do so: They live their dream … as darkly beautiful and melancholy it may be.
Short after release, DIARY OF DREAMS will be on Tour with Special Guest IN STRICT CONFIDENCE! Here are the Dates:

DIARY OF DREAMS & Special Guest IN STRICT CONFIDENCE:
02 April 2014 D NUREMBERG HIRSCH
03 April 2014 D REUTLINGEN KULTURZENTRUM FRANZ K
04 April 2014 D LEIPZIG WERK 2
05 April 2014 D ERFURT HSD GEWERKSCHAFTSHAUS
06 April 2014 D MUNICH BACKSTAGE WERK
08 April 2014 D FRANKFURT BATSCHKAPP
09 April 2014 D BOCHUM ZECHE
10 April 2014 D HANNOVER MUSIKZENTRUM
11 April 2014 D BERLIN C-CLUB
12 April 2014 D HAMBURG MARKTHALLE

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Chicago based Rock band with Metal influences, known for the wide range of styles, going from heavy discordant metal to more delicate instrumentation.  Currently touring Australia/New Zealand.  North America Tour starting November 2011. Recently Completed a 28 date Co-headline European tour with Boris (June/July 2011).  P

Tour Dates:

11/02    Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds #
11/03    Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves #
11/04    Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest - Auditorium Shores
11/05    Austin, TX @ Red 7 - Fun Fun Fun Nights (with Boris)

11/07    New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks #
11/08    Atlanta, GA @ The Earl #
11/09    Newport, KY @ Southgate House #$
11/10    Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room #$
11/11    Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick #$
11/12    Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace #
11/13    Buffalo, NY @ Soundlab #
11/14    New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom #
11/15    Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell's #
11/16    Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church #
11/18    Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop #
11/19    Grand Rapid, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme #
11/25    Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge # +
11/26    Seattle, WA @ Neumos #
11/28    West Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour #
11/29    San Diego, CA @ The Casbah #
12/02    Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club $
12/03    Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall $


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Tutorials is the last track from the upcoming album 'Templates For Mimesis' by The Seven Mile Journey. This song alone contains twenty minutes of intense, dramatic post-rock. This double LP will be released on Oct. 7th, 2016 on dunk!records.

More info: www.dunkfestival.be

Templates For Mimesis

The Seven Mile Journey • Tutorials

Don't you know who is BucketHead!!!! 
Please watch this video then : 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIcyue4k8pk

Dawn Appears

The Pineapple Thief - Far Below. Taken from the second album to feature the King Crimson / Porcupine Tree drummer Gavin Harrison. OUT NOW https://thepineapplethief.lnk.to/Dissolution

'We just want you back
From the life that claimed the life of you'

Songwriter Bruce Soord - “Far Below began life as a bit of a jam session between myself and Gavin. Gavin had this really distinctive 6/8 rhythm going and it didn't take long for me to find the melodies. And so a song was born. Is it my favourite track from the album? Impossible to judge as the album covers so much ground.  But it does showcase what the four of us want The Pineapple Thief to be about and I for one can't wait to play this one live."

Album artwork by Stylorouge

Europe + UK headline tour with support from LizZard. Tickets available from http://www.pineapplethief.com/tour

Pre-order / Pre-save https://thepineapplethief.lnk.to/DissolutionID

The Pineapple Thief online:
http://www.pineapplethief.com
https://www.facebook.com/thepineapplethief
https://www.instagram.com/thepineapplethief
https://twitter.com/pineapplethief
http://www.kscopemusic.com/tpt

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