Forty Shades is the solo project of the guitarist and singer of "Crematory" (www.crematory.de/) Tosse Basler.

The band was founded originally in 2007 by the Ex-Xandria singer Manuela Kraller (www.xandria.de/) and Keyboarder Tobias Gut under the name NAGOR MAR. The original inspiration for their music style were bands such as Nightwish and Evanescene with their predominant female vocals in the Symphonic metal band genre. Between 2010 and 2011, the band evolved their musical direction going through lineup changes.

The situation calmed down from 2012 with the cooperation of the singer Tosse Basler (Guitarist and singer for the Cleanvocals by Crematory). The new Line-up orientated itself musically completely anew and appeared from now on under the name FORTY SHADES.

In 2014, the band recorded their debut album ‘Camera Silens’ and published it early 2015 under the label 7hard (7us media). Their first album received great reviews across Europe by such heavyweights as Metal Hammer Italy (9/10 rating), Rock Hard, and Legacy. It has been labeled best newcomer metal album of 2015. This resulted in numerous radio interviews both in German and French such as influential Swiss radio Couleur3 as well as the opportunity to play as supporting act for bands such as Beyond The Black and Masterplan.

The band signed a deal with booking and management agency EAM in early 2016 to capitalize on their early success. The band released their latest work „Blackstar Diamond“ on April 27th 2018.

Formerly known as Middle Earth, Ligaia  is a variation of indie pop and bossa, heartfelt originals and beautifully interpreted covers. Cool tunes flavored with a hint of Scandinavian melancholy, a sense of humor, a soft tropic breeze, and sizzling hotness! The band Middle Earth was born in the Philippines when the three musicians from different parts of the globe: Isa (Philippines), Siri (Sweden) and Thomas (Germany), discovered their musical chemistry during the Summer Peace Festival 2013, while on tour in Asia. This chemistry is something that can certainly be seen and felt on stage. The band is currently based in Berlin.



Ein wunderschöner Mix aus Ost, West und aus dem Herzen: Middle Earth! Eine Variation von Indie Pop, Jazz, Bossa und vieles mehr. Eigenkompositionen mit einer Spur skandinavischer Melancholie, gespickt mit Humor, einer tropischen Prise und knisternder Spannung!

“Middle Earth” wurde auf den Philippienen geboren, als 3 Musiker von verschiedenen Teilen der Erde, Isa (Philippienen), Siri (Schweden), Thomas (Deutschland) ihre gemeinsame musikalische Chemie entdeckten während sie in Asien tourten.
Diese Chemie ist etwas, das man bei ihren Auftritten hören, sehen und auch fühlen kann. Zusammen mit Ihren Freunden Martin und Jens, eine der besten Rhythmus-Section der Berliner Szene, haben sie die 
ideale Besetzung für Ihre Musik gefunden.

Isa Tabasuares – Gesang, Gitarre
Siri Svegler – Gesang, Perkussion
Thomas Walter – Gitarre
Martin Rose – Gesang, Bass
Jens Baumann – Schlagzeug

www.facebook.com/middleearthtrio
www.soundcloud.com/middleearth-band


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