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talanas | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Progressive metal Death metal |
| Years active | 2008 - present |
| Labels | Eulogy Media |
| Members | Hal Sinden Joe Butterworth Ewan Parry Mark 'Duff' Duffy |
| Past members | Josiah Lutton Paul May Rik Scott Rob Archibald |
| Website | talanas.org |
talanas is an English progressive metal band from London, England formed by ex-members of industrial metal band, interlock.
Biography
editFormation
editThe band formed in 2008 as a two-piece by singer / guitarist Hal Sinden and drummer Joe Butterworth of interlock "... with the express intention of writing some face value, no-nonsense metal that might challenge us in some way." and to "... move away from the restrictions of playing to strictly programmed electronic backing & arrangements." [1]. When Interlock (band) split in September 2008, talanas became a full-time band and recruited further members.
Death Metal Rooster
editIn January 2010, guitarist Ewan Parry re-posted an existent video on YouTube of a rooster with an extremely long call, but adding material by talanas. The video has since had over 3 million views [2] and has featured internationally on blogs, webcasts [3] & TV shows, including Daniel Tosh on Comedy Central who (ignoring the band's published interviews, MySpace and YouTube content) commented on the band's apparent lack of presence, saying: "... Talanas could also make the claim that they might be the most awesome band in history" [4].
Musical Style
editThe band have been described as having a "newfound, progressive death metal style" [5] which singer Hal Sinden has been quoted to explain: "... Ewan Parry (our guitarist) has certainly cemented his role as a major writer, he's come in and totally re-awakened my love of Akercocke and more prog-based acts", adding also in reference to the vocal style: "I’ve been listening to an obscene amount of David Sylvian at the moment, he’s a huge influence on me vocally.". [6]
Lyrical Themes
editCurrent songs by talanas feature lyrics revolving around sadistic relationships, death & disease. The band's lyrcist, Hal Sinden, has confirmed recent influences for talanas songs as including the works of the Marquis de Sade, Aleister Crowley & Aeschylus.
Discography
editReason & Abstract (EP)
editThe band's debut release is set to feature 3 original tracks.
Delays
editDespite forming in September 2008, talanas have yet to release any music officially. The band have commented on this in their MySpace blog, citing delays with production and problems with data loss. [7]
Band members
editMembers
edit- Hal Sinden - Singer / Guitarist (2008 - present)
- Ewan Parry - Guitarist (2009 – present)
- Mark 'Duff' Duffy - Bassist (2008 – present)
- Josiah Lutton - Keyboardist (2009 – present)
- Joe Butterworth - Drummer (2008 - present)
Previous members
edit- Rik Scott - Keyboardist (2008)
- Paul May - Guitarist (2008)
- Josiah Lutton - Keyboardist (2009 – 2010)
References
edit- ^ http://www.underground-industries.uk.com/interviews/whole-bands/207-hal-sinden-talanas-a-ex-interlock
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A43JOxLa5MM
- ^ http://revision3.com/diggnation/buckyballs
- ^ http://www.comedycentral.com/tosh.0/2010/01/12/everyone-loves-death-metal-rooster/
- ^ http://www.terrorizer.com/content/talanas-debut-ep-set-digital-release
- ^ http://www.underground-industries.uk.com/interviews/whole-bands/207-hal-sinden-talanas-a-ex-interlock
- ^ http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=415037939&blogId=522475784
External links
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