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DARK FUNERAL: Swedish Black Metallers Announce New Vocalist; Band Added To The 70000 Tons Of Metal Lineup

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Swedish black metallers, DARK FUNERAL, have officially announced a replacement for longtime vocalist,
Emperor Magus Caligula. In an official statement from guitarist Lord Ahriman:

“It surely was not an easy task to find a worthy replacement for Emperor Magus Caligula, who has been doing an amazing job for DARK FUNERAL during the past 15 years. He has not only been ‘the vocalist’ for the band, but also a very good friend and he always will be! Anyway, ten months of intense searching worldwide has finally given result and I’m very proud to announce and welcome Nachtgarm to the horde.

I think I can speak for everyone in the band and say that besides completely knocking us down with the strength of his vocals and wide register, what truly blew us away was his presence, energy and the amazing spirit he showed during the final audition. He just came into the rehearsal room and took his rightful spot. And then just set the whole place on hellfire!

It’s really hard to explain ‘that’ certain feeling one is looking for, but once you get it, you just know that you’ve found the right man for the job. And that is something we all got ‘deluxe.’ No doubt about that! Mankind has no idea what is coming upon them. And I can’t wait to bring this maniac on tour for the world to experience DARK FUNERAL in the most intense and hellish way ever!

During the time we’ve been looking for a new vocalist and drummer, we’ve received over 1000 applications. The interest to join DARK FUNERAL has been way over expectation and quite overwhelming to say the least. And I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who applied for the jobs. One thing is for sure: There are a lot of unknown talents out there. And once they’ve found the right band to deliver their goods, I’m sure we all will hear from many of these guys in the future. Good luck!”

Guitarist Chaq Mol comments: “When E.M. Caligula quit the band my first thought was, ‘how the fuck will we be able to find a worthy replacement now?’ In my eyes, he was the best vocalist in the black metal scene. After we had listened to a couple of hundred applicants, there were two guys that really stood out and sounded very promising. The question was, would they nail it on a live audition too, and would their personalities be of the kind we were looking for? Well, after ten months, we finally found the right man for the job! And all my previous doubts and concerns are now a memory forgotten. Nachtgarm, welcome to the horde!”

Adds Nachtgarm: “To me, DARK FUNERAL is the epitome of black metal. To be a member of this institution now, is not only a big honor for me, but is also complementing my work as a lead singer as well as my action at the front of the stage throughout the years. Consequently, I am very glad that DARK FUNERAL put their unholy faith in me and my abilities. As the successor of Emperor Magus Caligula, I am quite aware of the high expectations being directed to my person. However, I can assure every one of you out there that with every breath I take I will live up to these expectations. Hands down. This is the arrival of Satan’s Empire. Now let us set this world aflame!”

In related news, DARK FUNERAL have been added to the 70000 Tons Of Metal bill for 2012. The World’s Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival will sail Monday, January 23, 2012 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty Of The Seas” from Miami, Florida to George Town, Cayman Islands and will return Friday, January 27, 2012. Other bands confirmed for the event include: Amorphis, Coroner, Moonsorrow, My Dying Bride, Nightwish, Pestilence Therion and many others. Ticket prices start at US $666 plus US $289 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic/non-carbonated beverages, all meals at the dining rooms and most on-board restaurants. There’s even 24-hour room service!

What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check out: http://www.70000tons.com for more information and book your cabin NOW!

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DARK FUNERAL Play Their Final Show With Emperor Magus Caligula; B-Force Announces Departure

Monday, August 30th, 2010

In an official message from DARK FUNERAL guitarist Lord Ahriman: “Ave! The dawn of a new dark era has risen, and a new hellish chapter has begun. Despite the circumstances, I must say that the band and I are extremely motivated and excited to start a new chapter in the saga that is DARK FUNERAL. We already have some killer plans for the future. And all I can say at this point is that we’ll be moving forward with full force and without mercy.

Those of you who’ve followed DARK FUNERAL since the beginning in 1993, surely know that this is not the first time we’ve undergone a major lineup change. And whatever some people may have thought or whined about, no one can deny the fact that I/we’ve always succeeded in recruiting new and amazing musicians to move forward and reach new heights with the band. There is absolutely no doubt in our mind that this will again be the case.

On August 21st we performed our last show with Emperor Magus Caligula at the Summer Breeze Festival in Germany. Since this was a very special performance in many ways, we not only put on our biggest pyro show ever, we also captured this gig with 10 cameras (including one crane). So you can be sure to expect a DVD release from this killer show in the near future. More info regarding the DVD will come in due time…

Since parting ways with E.M. Caligula, it come as no surprise to the rest of us, that B-Force would follow the same path and throw in his towel too. So I wish to thank him for the six fantastic years he’d been with us on bass. It’s been a pleasure indeed working together.

Said B-Force of his decision to leave the band: ‘After six awesome and crazy years with DARK FUNERAL, I have decided to leave the band. It’s my own decision to leave one of the best bands/friends in the world, but I feel that I need to move forward in life and do something else music-wise. There are absolutely NO hard feelings between DARK FUNERAL and myself. We are and will continue to be good friends! I want to thank the band and all the fans all over the world. You kick ass everywhere I’ve been playing with the band. I thank you all. May the dark forces be with you.’

We have already found a new and totally amazing bassist; a bassist who lives and breathes DARK FUNERAL in its purest form. And we couldn’t be more honored to have him on board. We will however wait until everything is settled before we present him to all of you, so please be patient.

Since announcing the departure of Caligula, we’ve been overwhelmed with vocal applicants. Among them are a couple of very strong candidates. However, since we feel no hurry to fill the position, we’ll continue the search to make sure that when we eventually hire someone, it be someone who totally blows away everything in his path.

If you do believe that you have what it takes for the job, we are still accepting vocal applications. Send us a brief introduction and some AUDIO/VIDEO files/links of your vocal performance to: vocalist@darkfuneral.se.

From now until we have found and installed a new vocalist, we will keep ourselves busy rehearsing and working on material for a new full-length. Rest assured that as soon as the new lineup is complete, we’ll continue to tour the world in usual DARK FUNERAL manner. More news to come… — Lord Ahriman and DARK FUNERAL”

Check out fan-filmed footage of the band at Summer Breeze with Emperor Magus Caligula here:

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DARK FUNERAL: Fan-filmed Hellfest Footage Posted

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus, the new album from DARK FUNERAL, was released in North America on January 26, 2010 via Regain Records. The CD, which was made available in most European countries between November 18, 2009 and November 27, 2009, was recorded at Abyss Studio in Grangärde, Sweden with famed engineer and legendary producer Peter Tägtgren (Pain, Hypocrisy).

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Lotta People Watched That DARK FUNERAL Video. Did You?

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

DARK FUNERAL’s “My Funeral” video has received over half-a-million views on YouTube since it premiered on October 4, 2009. Go DARK FUNERAL! The video, which was shot in and outside an old, abandoned mental hospital, was produced by Standard Film, Umeå, Sweden. Check it out here:

“My Funeral” comes off band’s latest and critically-acclaimed Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus full-length. And apparently it has taken the world by storm!

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DARK FUNERAL Tour Diary Part I

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

In an official missive from DARK FUNERAL guitarist Lord Ahriman:

“Ave everyone! We have just completed two days of pre-production for the tour at Avenyn, which is a big theatre in the centre of Ludvika, Sweden. It went amazingly well. The set list we have put together this time totally kills. And I’m absolutely sure it’ll please both new and old fans. We have brought in several of our old songs that we haven’t played in ages, even some that we never even played live before. It’s also the longest set we’ve played live so we’re giving it all 666% this time around, which afterall is what our fans expect and deserve from us.

The stage design and setup we have put together is the biggest we’ve ever brought out on tour. And as you can see in the images, it looks phenomenally evil. Last night the tour bus came to pick us up. And once we had loaded all the gear and personal belongings we set the course straight to Skövde, where we’ll kick off the tour. — Lord Ahriman; DARK FUNERAL”

Pre-production setup for A Declaration of Hate – European Tour 2010. March 4, 2010:

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DARK FUNERAL To Kick Off European Tour March 5th

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL, who recently released their long-awaited new full-length Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus in the US on January 26 via Regain Records, are gearing up for a lengthy European tour with Zonaria, Carach Angren, Nefarium and Akercocke (in the UK only). Dubbed “A Declaration Of Hate – European Tour 2010,” the trek will cover 41 shows over 17 countries beginning in Valhall, Sweden on March 5th and closing in the band’s hometown of Stockholm on April 19th. Said guitarist Lord Ahriman, “We have prepared a killer set list. And I’m absolutely sure that it’ll please both old and new fans alike. Since it’s almost five years since we last toured Europe, we’ve planned our biggest production yet. Be prepared for a HELL of a show! Not only will this be the biggest production we have ever brought out on the road, it will also be the longest tour we’ve done since 2001 (Diabolis Interium) and we’re totally looking forward to it!”

DARK FUNERAL
A Declaration Of Hate – European Tour 2010
3/05/2010 Skövde – Valhall, Sweden
3/06/2010 Malmö – KB, Sweden
3/08/2010 Hamburg – Markthalle, Germany
3/09/2010 Hannover – Musikzentrum. Germany
3/10/2010 Bochum – Zeche, Germany
3/11/2010 Dordrecht – Bibelot, Netherlands
3/12/2010 Leeds – Rios, United Kingdom
3/13/2010 North Wales – Hammerfest, United Kingdom
3/14/2010 Nottingham – Rescue Rooms, United Kingdom
3/15/2010 London – Underworld, United Kingdom
3/16/2010 Zwolle – Hedon,Netherlands
3/17/2010 Köln – Essigfabrik, Germany
3/18/2010 Vosselaar – Biebob, Belgium
3/19/2010 Strasbourg – La Laiterie, France
3/20/2010 Pratteln – Z7, Switzerland
3/21/2010 Limoges – CC John Lennon, France
3/23/2010 Madrid – Penelope, Spain
3/24/2010 Murcia – Nuevo Garaje, Spain
3/25/2010 Barcelona – Salamandra 1, Spain
3/26/2010 Marseille – Le Jas Rod, France
3/27/2010 Annecy – Le Brise Glace, France
3/28/2010 Paris – L’Elysee Montmartre, France
3/30/2010 Rome – Alpheus, Italy
3/31/2010 Milan – Magazzini Generali, Italy
4/01/2010 Solkan – Masovna Club, Slovenia
4/02/2010 Zagreb – Bogaloo Club, Croatia
4/03/2010 Bratislava – Randal, Slovakia
4/04/2010 Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe, Czech Republic
4/05/2010 Munich – Backstage, Germany
4/06/2010 Nürnberg – Hirsch, Germany
4/07/2010 Mühltal bei Darmstadt – Steinbruch Theater, Germany
4/09/2010 Jena – F-Haus, Germanys
4/10/2010 Berlin – H.O.F 23, Germany
4/11/2010 Katowice – Mega Club, Poland
4/12/2010 Gdansk – Parlament, Poland
4/13/2010 Vilnius – New York, Lithuania
4/14/2010 Riga – Melna Piektdiena, Latvia
4/15/2010 Helsinki – Tavastia, Finland
4/16/2010 Turku – Klubi, Finland
4/17/2010 Oulu – Club Teatria, Finland
4/19/2010 Stockholm – Klubben, Sweden

Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus was recorded at Abyss Studios in Grangärde, Sweden with Peter Tägtgren (Pain, Hypocrisy) and is the band’s most technical and varied album to date. DARK FUNERAL, while remaining true to their roots, have taken a great step forward in the evolution of their brand of fine Swedish black metal.

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