Some ppl made me aware of thos band in another thread I started, so I have checked them out. They are quite good. you should check them out.

http://www.tristania.com/

Yay!!! :D

I picked up World of Glass some time ago and pretty much picked up Midwinters Tears/ Angina, Widows Weeds and Beyond the Veil immediately after I finished listening to it. I absolutely love Deadlocked , Wormwood and A Sequel of Decay.

As I've said before, Mortan Veland, the former lead singer has a new band called Sirenia. I havent heard them though. :?

Woah. That's kinda weird. I just discovered them a few days ago. I only had time to listen to one song on their site, and I think I remember it being pretty cool. I can't get it to play now, though! :x

So you actually got them
They really rock, very good norwegian band!!
Sirenia is also quite good, although I haven´t heard many songs from them...

Tristania = r0x0r. My brother got me into them, so far I haven't heard a ton of their stuff, but what I have, I really really like.

So you actually got them
They really rock, very good norwegian band!!
Sirenia is also quite good, although I haven´t heard many songs from them...

Yeah, it wasnt that difficult, the store I frequent has a very nice selection of metal cds. They had all of theirs right there calling for me to purchase them....OoooOOOoo....

Their are great. My fave album is Beyond the Veil. Just great :P

Guess whether I like them or not. *Points at avatar... and username... and location.*

If anyone hasn't heard any of their music, download "Wormwood." :D

Guess whether I like them or not. *Points at avatar... and username... and location.*

If anyone hasn't heard any of their music, download "Wormwood." :D

I guess you don't like Tristania :D :P

Guess whether I like them or not. *Points at avatar... and username... and location.*

If anyone hasn't heard any of their music, download "Wormwood." :D

I guess you don't like Tristania :D :P

That was my guess too..lol

Well, I scoped out their website, I think I might have to check them out. . .for some reason my comp wouldn't play the mp3's and stuff (maybe it's just stupid. . .I don't know) but if Deus13 likes em, there's a good chance I will too!!!

Well, I scoped out their website, I think I might have to check them out. . .for some reason my comp wouldn't play the mp3's and stuff (maybe it's just stupid. . .I don't know) but if Deus13 likes em, there's a good chance I will too!!!

Yeah you will!!!.....maybe. :D

Hit me up on the IM later and I'll send you a song. If anyone else wants me to do the same thing, just give me holler on AIM. Please have a good connection as well. :D

w00t! I was just about to start a thread about Tristania, but I searched about found this one. I hope more people discover their music!

w00t! I was just about to start a thread about Tristania, but I searched about found this one. I hope more people discover their music!

woot, I must have missed this when you first posted. You rule. And everyone need to check them out.

I'm getting to know Tristania. I listen to this band about 2-3 months. My friend said me a lot of Tristania, and i had to know it. But i must admit this music is very good. I like these styles. I think i'll listen to this band very loooong =)

Tristania is an awesome band, but I'm afraid of their forthcoming album... they said thay have created a new atmosphere(?) to the gothic metal and usually I don't like the albuns with these experimentations... at least I have the Sirenia albuns to confort me... by the way, their second albun "An Elixir for Existence" is just perfect and you HAVE to listen to it...

I only just heard them gotta say I see a very good future for them.

I only know Facade of Reality and Seif al Di.

I only know Facade of Reality and Seif al Di.

Thats Epica.... not Tristania

Reviving this thread! I thought it was lost...

TRISTANIA!!!!!!!! WOOT

they were on the radio last night and i was like yeah! \m/
very rare for sydney

Hey, it seems like a lot of these bands are getting airplay over there! Lucky you!

Hey, it seems like a lot of these bands are getting airplay over there! Lucky you!
Not really. Not on normal radio. Only on this one show which plays only metal.

European metal is not very popular over here, unfortunately. :(

At least you're getting some. (;))
I'm still being polluted with all this crap (all the Hilary Duff, all the.. um.. other stuff.. lol I try to stay away from it).

At least you're getting some. (;))
I'm still being polluted with all this crap (all the Hilary Duff, all the.. um.. other stuff.. lol I try to stay away from it).
Ouch, yeah I agree.

Normally that's pretty much ALL that gets played over here. Ah well, iPods and CD players are good for one thing - not having to listen to crap on radio! :D

I loove Tristania.

My girlfriend gave me Widow's Weeds awhile ago, and just recently World of Glass for my birthday. Those are my two favourite Tristania albums, yep.

I introducted one of my freinds to 'Wormwood' today actually. I was expecting him to hate it, like most people from here. But he says he actually likes the song, and was asking about the band! :o

Normally that's pretty much ALL that gets played over here. Ah well, iPods and CD players are good for one thing - not having to listen to crap on radio! :D

And people wonder why I always have my diskman (heh, too poor for an ipod or mp3!) with me wherever I go.

My girlfriend gave me Widow's Weeds awhile ago, and just recently World of Glass for my birthday. Those are my two favourite Tristania albums, yep.

That's nice! :) I'm waiting for some sort of occasion (my birthday is too far away) to ask for CDs. I just had to find out all the good stuff after my birthday... :rolleyes:

I introducted one of my freinds to 'Wormwood' today actually. I was expecting him to hate it, like most people from here. But he says he actually likes the song, and was asking about the band! :o

Cool! I've introduced Tristania to three people so far. One liked them (in a weird way.. she said that they've got an allure she can't quite explain.. it was new to her, she doesn't normally listen to this kind of stuff), another only liked "The Modern End" and the last didn't like them at all. Well, their loss. ;)

Can someone explain to me what the video for Heretique is all about.

Maybe I'm really stupid, but I don't understand *anything* that happens in it. Okay I have a fair idea about some of it, but the video is kinda wierd. And dark, dim and black-and-white.

What the hell is up with the typewriter, and the guy attached to those hoses or whatever.

That video actually freaked me out a bit. How it's kind of broken up (and black and white.. and creepy) reminded me of "The Ring", and after I saw that movie I couldn't sleep for a week. Haha! I read that it was just a hobby video for that director. I don't know if there's an actual plot to it.

That same director's doing the video for Libre. Which I hope comes out soon! I think it is. I remember reading news about maybe a release in July or something... :/

Blah. I've only seen the video for Equilibrium. I'm excited for the Libre video, though...I love that song. The more stuff I hear from them, the more I like. :D

That video actually freaked me out a bit. How it's kind of broken up (and black and white.. and creepy) reminded me of "The Ring", and after I saw that movie I couldn't sleep for a week. Haha! I read that it was just a hobby video for that director. I don't know if there's an actual plot to it.

That same director's doing the video for Libre. Which I hope comes out soon! I think it is. I remember reading news about maybe a release in July or something... :/
Nice, then the video should be good. Even though I don't understand the Heretique video it certainly is cool! And freaky! :p What is all the people in black masks about though

I couldn't tell you, man! I haven't watched the video since, and it's been quite a while. But I am excited for the video! Hell, I'm excited for anything Tristania!

I read that for this current tour, Einar (the keyboard player) won't be joining them on tour. :( I know it could really make of a difference for ME because I'm never going to see them live, but I think the more live stuff, the better. But they said that he'll be working on the next album, which is really OK with me. :D

NICE! So their working on the new album already, or atleast getting ready to start work on it? That's awesome!

But they only just released Ashes (well, only a short while ago) but anything new from Tristania is good!

I went to buy one of their other albums today, but when I got there, there were about 4 other albums.

Someone please recommend an album for me! My favourite track from Ashes is the Wretched, if that helps.

I saw them live in February, and I loved them so much!! Vibeke looked like she was being slain on stage the way she was moving to the music, it was cool...

amy

I just bought Ashes a few days ago, my first Tristania CD. I'm really quite impressed, I like it a lot. :p I love The Wretched and Libre.

What other songs would you guys recommend, from other albums?

Hmm.. I think most of Ashes is quite agressive, so if you're into that and don't wanna buy Ashes, I'd suggest Beyond the Veil. :)

I would suggest WOrld of Glass, or Widow's Weed. WOrld of glass is my personal favourite. Mainly because of the song Wormwood though \m/

Add one more to Tristania!!:D
I bought a few days before Ashes and I really like some tracks!
My fav is Endogenisis though I haven't listened the whole album yet!

Add one more to Tristania!!:D
I bought a few days before Ashes and I really like some tracks!
My fav is Endogenisis though I haven't listened the whole album yet!
COol!
BUt definately check out their other albums. While I do love Ashes, in my opinion it is nothing compared to their other stuff. My favourite album is world of glass, with that awesome track called wormwood.

COol!
BUt definately check out their other albums. While I do love Ashes, in my opinion it is nothing compared to their other stuff. My favourite album is world of glass, with that awesome track called wormwood.

I'll definately try to find it1
While I wassearching for Tristania's stuff I found a limited edition box set called Wintertears(or something) which had Angina,Widow's Weed and a DVD!!
Does anyone has it?Does it worth buying?

I've heard of it but don't have it or know much about it sorry.

Wow did you know that Tristania is a plant from Australia? I wonder if the band was named after it...unlikely.

Tristania is a genus of a few species of plants in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, native to New South Wales, Australia, closely related to Callistemon.

They are shrubs or small trees, with dense branching. The leaves are evergreen, opposite, simple, lanceolate, from 5-9 cm long and 1 cm broad. The flowers are produced in dense clusters of 3-15 together; each flower is 1-1.5 cm diameter, with five small yellow petals and numerous conspicuous stamens.

I've heard of it but don't have it or know much about it sorry.

Wow did you know that Tristania is a plant from Australia? I wonder if the band was named after it...unlikely.

That's cool....and odd :D !!
Where do they come from?

I'll definately try to find it1
While I wassearching for Tristania's stuff I found a limited edition box set called Wintertears(or something) which had Angina,Widow's Weed and a DVD!!
Does anyone has it?Does it worth buying?

Get it! Get it! lol! I've heard of that DVD (from their very first tour) but I have never come across it. And if it comes withi Angina and Widow's Weeds... Get it! :p

Any news on the video for Libre yet?

For those who own Ashes:
How many tracks does your copy have?
Mine has 9 but their names are mixed up!For example the 8th track is supposed to be Endogenisis but its Bird and Bird in my computer come out to be an untitled track!!Its really odd!!!:confused:

Haha, that happened to me too. I found the bonus track under "Unknown"...

Where do they come from?
They're from Norway

Wow I never knew about that bonus track on Ashes. It's a short album though.

Can someone recomend me a song or two by Tristania? A lot of people have told me I'd like them, but the 1 or 2 songs I've heard...I just can't get into them.

Can someone recomend me a song or two by Tristania? A lot of people have told me I'd like them, but the 1 or 2 songs I've heard...I just can't get into them.
Depends. I personally like the older Tristania when Morten was in charge. I'd recommend A Sequel of Decay, Evenfall, and Angellore.

I have all the discography of Tristania but not yet I have myself placed to listen it, ¿you would be able me to recommend some song of the band?

I have all the discography of Tristania but not yet I have myself placed to listen it, ¿you would be able me to recommend some song of the band?

From the only one I have (Ashes) I'd recommend Equilibrium, The Wretched and Shadowman!

Wormwood is easily their best song. Off World of Glass.

Most of their earlier songs are fantastic. Their new CD is not as good though.

You guys have to listen to "The Modern End" - the only cover song they ever did. I think it's just awesome!

I know I've said this so many times, but though many people didn't like "World of Glass", I'd recommend to just listen to that album if you want to get into them. That album is like a bolder (yet somewhat simpler) Beyond the Veil. Or something like that. Umm.. easiest to swallow out of all the albums? Haha. Just ignore me. ><;;

And you must listen to "Evenfall". And if you have the chance, try and d/l the video. I'm not sure if it's an official video, but it's pretty cool!

I agree I love every song of World Of Glass, even though some people don't like it at all. The Heretique video is kinda cool. When is the new video coming out?

Even though I only own two of their albums, I consider myself a fan of this band. World of Glass is far superior to Ashes, in my opinion. I can happily listen to all of World of Glass, but there are songs on Ashes which have had me press the skip button more times than I care to remember. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad album (5 okay songs out of 9 "ain't bad I s'pose"), but World of Glass is much better. Tender Trip on Earth, Deadlocked, The Shining Path, Crushed Dreams.. all great.

And you must listen to "Evenfall". And if you have the chance, try and d/l the video. I'm not sure if it's an official video, but it's pretty cool!
My absolute favorite Tristania song. The video is pretty cool. If anyone wants it, I have it and can upload to yousendit.com

My absolute favorite Tristania song. The video is pretty cool. If anyone wants it, I have it and can upload to yousendit.com
That would be good if you could!

Hey the new Libre video is up for download already, and I didn't even know.

head here to download it (plus their others): http://www.tristania.com/

Hmm.. from that banner, it looks scary. Hahaha! :p

Off to check it out now! Thanks for bringing that to our attention, Smytho!

ETA: I just watched it (after waiting forever for it to load), and man that was some crazy shit going on. That guy has a real penchant for fast moving videos. At one point, I was dizzy. ><;; But yeah, that video was really.. like... I dunno, fucked up... compared to the video for Equilibrium. Creepy, but cool. :) That's my verdict. :p

Hmm.. from that banner, it looks scary. Hahaha! :p

Off to check it out now! Thanks for bringing that to our attention, Smytho!

ETA: I just watched it (after waiting forever for it to load), and man that was some crazy shit going on. That guy has a real penchant for fast moving videos. At one point, I was dizzy. ><;; But yeah, that video was really.. like... I dunno, fucked up... compared to the video for Equilibrium. Creepy, but cool. :) That's my verdict. :p
I agree. His videos are crazy! But they suit the style of song, which is pretty crazy as it is. And yes their pretty creepy too, but once again lol the music is kinda creepy so...

Which of their previous albums has more of the extreme vocals in songs?

Which of their previous albums has more of the extreme vocals in songs?
I dunno...their all pretty crazy vocals.

Just random though. I prefer the Heretique video rather than Libre. Libre I dunno just doesn't looks as professional or something.

OMG! I saw the Libre vid and again OMG it brought back the dizziness from Blair Witch Project,lol!!Its a good vid,I must say!

Where can i get to see Tristania videos?

They're all up at their official site (http://www.tristania.com/)! :)

For albums with more extreme vocals, I'd go with Beyond the Veil and Ashes. I think Widow's Weeds and World Of Glass has more of the grunting than the extreme stuff...

Thanks for that i was thinking of getting Beyond The Veil next so i definately will now i think.

*goes to watch videos*

NP. :)

Of all the videos, I think Equilibrium is the easiest to watch. I mean, no dizzy "I'm in the Blair Witch Project" (hehe, Frozen!) feeling. But, I like Libre better because it features the band. Albeit creepy, but still cool. :D Yes, I like repeating myself! ><;;

I mean, no dizzy "I'm in the Blair Witch Project" (hehe, Frozen!) feeling.
That's where freeze-framing comes in handy, so you can pause the video and actually see what the hell is going on! :p

I found Equilibriam the easiest to watch becaus ethe other two wouldn't play for some reason lol.I must've missed that whole part of their site before because i didn't know there were soundbites as well :rolleyes:

Yeah, they're really great! Love their sound. One of the best Norwegian bands ever that's for sure!

I'm totally addicted to the Ashes album at the moment, especially Libre and the Gate.

I'm so glad they were supporting Nightwish at the gig I went to, or I'd probably still never have heard of them!!!!!!!

amy

Are they working on a new album or something? I sorta remember reading a couple of weeks ago that the keyboardist was off writing new material.

^ I haven't heard anything..... they didn't release Ashes that long ago so I expect it'll be a little while before we hear anything new.

Ashes was in the "new releases" in my country so I think not too!
I'm totally addicted to it!The Wretched and Libre are my fav by far!!

Are they working on a new album or something? I sorta remember reading a couple of weeks ago that the keyboardist was off writing new material.

Yeah, I read that at the official forum.
There's only so much Einar can do by himself though, so I guess they'll start with the new album once their tour's done.

I've become addicted to Tristania again. I'm finding out my Tristania/Sirenia obsession is getting bigger than my Epica/After Forever one. I don't know which band I like more out of those four.

Tristania is still better than Sirenia :p.

Sirenia have heaps of really catchy songs though. And Sirenia's music is better than Tristania's latest album.

do I like Tristania or not? what do u think? check out my avatar!!!

Tristania is still better than Sirenia :p.

Sirenia have heaps of really catchy songs though. And Sirenia's music is better than Tristania's latest album.

Depends on what album for me.

World of Glass, Widow's Weeds > At Sixes and Sevens > Ashes

Depends on what album for me.

World of Glass, Widow's Weeds > At Sixes and Sevens > Ashes
Exactly, plus Beyond the Veil too! Ashes just had none of the awesome songs that earlier albums did.

Does anyone think its likely that they will do a headline tour in the UK anytime in the next year or so?

Does anyone think its likely that they will do a headline tour in the UK anytime in the next year or so?

Sorry, I don't know. Have you tried seeing if there's anything at the official site?

Today, I bought "Midwintertears" -- the one that Frozen was talking about with the DVD. I'm kind of disappointed because I have half of those videos. lol! But it's good to have... I guess.

I was listening to music last night in bed half asleep, and I was listening to Midwintertears. I must have fallen asleep during the quieter part of it, and then it was really scary because I awoke with the growling and heavy part, and jumped up and was scared :p So lesson learned: Don’t fall asleep listening to Tristania :D

I *cough* downloaded *cough* Wormwood yesterday and OMG!!!!
I totally love it!!It so different from Ashes!!

I *cough* downloaded *cough* Wormwood yesterday and OMG!!!!
I totally love it!!It so different from Ashes!!
That song pwns. :D

If you listen to all Tristania's older albums you will see how much Ashes sucks in comparison. Ashes is just too commercial. Listen to World of Glass.

That song pwns. :D

If you listen to all Tristania's older albums you will see how much Ashes sucks in comparison. Ashes is just too commercial. Listen to World of Glass.

I'll download as many songs as I can until I get back to Athens and buy the album!
Older stuff seems better!!

Ashes commercial? Not Really! None of Tristania´s albuns are commercial. The easiest one to listen to is World of Glass. As the band said, Ashes is their most experimental album.

Ashes is my least favourite. I love World of Glass and Widow's Weeds.

Can I ask what everyone's top 5 favourite Tristania songs are?

I like
1. Tender Trip on Earth
2. Wastedland's Caress
3. Selling Out
4. My Lost Lenore
5. World of Glass

Ashes commercial? Not Really! None of Tristania´s albuns are commercial. The easiest one to listen to is World of Glass. As the band said, Ashes is their most experimental album.
I agree none of the older albums are anywhere near commercial, but Ashes certainly is more commercial. I think that was one of the main reason's why Morten left Tristania, because he wanted to do more of the same or similar style, and the rest of the band wanted to do slightly more commercial stuff. Also he wasn't happy in the band or something.
Then he left and created Sirenia. That band is freaking awesome! Not as good as the old Tristania, but much better than Ashes. Tristania are nothing without Morten Veland.

I don't find Ashes commercial at all. To me, it was the hardest CD to warm up to though. Now I appreciate the type of songs they have on there. The songs on Ashes seem darker to me than anything on WoG and maybe BtV. It's hard to say which album I like the least, but I can tell you that I like WoG the best. :D

Top 10 songs (hah, couldn't do it in 5)? Not in order:

10. Cease to Exist (I find this song so soothing...)
9. The Shining Path
8. Deadlocked
7. Lethean River
6. Evenfall
5. The Modern End
4. December Elegy
3. Cure
2. Shadowman
1. Lethean River

My favs (in some kind of order) are:

1. Wormwood
2. A Sequel of Decay
3. World of Glass
4. Midwintertears
5. Heretique
6. Beyond the Veil
7. Pale Enchantress
8. Deadlocked
9. Preludium/Evenfall <------- first song of Tris that I ever heard! :eek:
10. Cease to Exist

My top 5

1.Wormwood
2.The Wretched
3.Shadowman
4.Deadlocked
5.Libre

I don't have many older songs :rolleyes:

I was freeze-framing the Libre video today, and its freaking insane! Almost every 'scene' is only about 1 or 2 frames long! There is just so many things in that video that you would never see if you just watched it normally. Crazy video... but fitting for the song.

My top 5

1.Wormwood
2.The Wretched
3.Shadowman
4.Deadlocked
5.Libre

I don't have many older songs :rolleyes:

1.The Wretched
2.Wormwood
3.Shadowman
4.Deadlocked
5.Libre

:p

It was Vibeke's birthday yesterday *random fact* :p

And you people seriously need to listen to their older stuff, then you will change your list of favourite Tristania songs a lot ;)

It was Vibeke's birthday yesterday *random fact* :p
Do you know how old she was?

Do you know how old she was?
Well she was born on the 17th of August 1978, so I guess that makes her...27 years old or something?

Well she was born on the 17th of August 1978, so I guess that makes her...27 years old or something?

She doesn't show 27 a bit!!!!:eek: :eek:
It seems metal make them look younger(see Tarja,Cristina)

She doesn't show 27 a bit!!!!:eek: :eek:
It seems metal make them look younger(see Tarja,Cristina)
Hehehe yeah metal keeps 'em young, and somehow makes them look hot! ;)

She doesn't show 27 a bit!!!!:eek: :eek:
It seems metal make them look younger(see Tarja,Cristina)
*writes down the secret of eternal youth* lol

Vibeke seems soo much younger!!

Hehehe yeah metal keeps 'em young, and somehow makes them look hot! ;)
I noticed that too, Cristina's like, 30something!

Wow, she's 27 already? I must REALLY suck at math. Haha! Or maybe I just want to believe she's still 24 or 25. :D

Today,I found World of Glass and I wanted to buy it!But for the first time I didn't hold it till i pay it(meaning I left it there until I was ready to go and pay)and when i went to take it it was GONE!!!!

Aww now that's bad luck.

Aww, that sucks! Maybe it'll be there the next time you go in.

I would have said Vibeke was no more than 24 just gfoes to show. How old are Tarja and Cristina then?

I would have said Vibeke was no more than 24 just gfoes to show. How old are Tarja and Cristina then?
Cristina is 33 ( :eek: ) and Tarja 28 yo.

*sigh* Our little girls are growing...

This is a little irrelevant but I wanted to add something!

Simone(Epica's singer) is 20!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek:

This is a little irrelevant but I wanted to add something!

Simone(Epica's singer) is 20!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek:

Oh you didn't know? She started at the age of 16.

Oh you didn't know? She started at the age of 16.

I learned that today,after watching the We Will Take You With Us DVD!
Floor also started at 16 (you know I'm obsessed:p )

I guess they like to nab them while they're still young! lol!

The only thing is there's not many decent new bands for this genre. What happens when all the bands (tristania, epica etc) finish/get too old, there will be no more of this genre! OMG scary thoughts

how am i going to survive!

The only thing is there's not many decent new bands for this genre. What happens when all the bands (tristania, epica etc) finish/get too old, there will be no more of this genre! OMG scary thoughts

how am i going to survive!
We'll have to create one, that's it! :cool:

Nah, I think there will be many new bands soon, this genre is slowly getting to more people so some of them will have the idea to form a similar band.
I hope.. I don't want to get old without good music!! :p lol

We'll have to create one, that's it! :cool:


Hahaha I told Poppy yesterday that we can't form a band together because she can't sing soprano!!!:cool:

Omg LC's musical life looks shorter now!!

Hahaha I told Poppy yesterday that we can't form a band together because she can't sing soprano!!!:cool:

BLAME TEH CHOCOLATEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! :p I can still sing just don't ask me to go high pitched otherwise all you'll get is -

Poppy singing high- "squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeak!!!!"

lol! Imagine if you guys did form a band! It'd be kind of multi-cultural... :D
If you need an alto or mezzo-soprano, give me a ring. ;) Or, I can play the bells! Hahaha! :P

I was just wondering, does everyone in this thread not really like the album, Ashes?

lol! Imagine if you guys did form a band! It'd be kind of multi-cultural... :D
If you need an alto or mezzo-soprano, give me a ring. ;) Or, I can play the bells! Hahaha! :P

I'll get my tamborine! ;)

I think there definately will be and probably already are a lot of new bands in this genre or similar ones just most of them are very small fan bases at the moment

I think there definately will be and probably already are a lot of new bands in this genre or similar ones just most of them are very small fan bases at the moment
Well sorta I guess, but not so many that have the huge choirs and orchestra's happening etc. More just rock/metal with guitars and grunting only.

Yesterday I bought Beyond the Veil and I must admit its much bettter than Ashes!You can hear Vibeke more and the music is nearer to my taste!

Yesterday I bought Beyond the Veil and I must admit its much bettter than Ashes!You can hear Vibeke more and the music is nearer to my taste!
I told you Ashes was nothing compared to their older stuff!

Glad you like it, now you'll just have to go and listen to all they're older stuff. How great is "A Sequel of Decay"? I LOVE the choirs in that!

I don't know why, but I just looooove Lethean River. And I think Angina was the first "real" song I heard from them that made me like them. It's a very trippy song, imo. Trippy in a good way!

Heh it seems like i'm the only one here that likes the metal growls. Am i? And aside from Ashes which of their albums are best to get for that?

Heh it seems like i'm the only one here that likes the metal growls. Am i? And aside from Ashes which of their albums are best to get for that?
Lol of course you're not the only one. Pretty much everyone who loves Tristania would have to like the grunts, seeings as almost all their songs have the grunts in them :D I love them.

Well, all their albums really have the growling stuff in it. Maybe World of Glass has slightly less though.

Lol of course you're not the only one. Pretty much everyone who loves Tristania would have to like the grunts, seeings as almost all their songs have the grunts in them :D I love them.

Well, all their albums really have the growling stuff in it. Maybe World of Glass has slightly less though.

Ah glad to see i'm not alone.

Before today ive only seen Ashes and Beyond The Veil in any record shops but today neither of those were there but World Of Glass and Widows Weeds were there £9.99 each. I brought Widows Weeds :D

Ah glad to see i'm not alone.

Before today ive only seen Ashes and Beyond The Veil in any record shops but today neither of those were there but World Of Glass and Widows Weeds were there £9.99 each. I brought Widows Weeds :D
Good work that album is great. First I heard of Tristania, and got me addicted :D

Widow's Weeds was also the first I heard but it was Ashes which got me addicted!

Ive been listening to it often now and its absolutely brilliant. Its still to early to say if i like it better than Ashes yet but i really like it so far. Favourite tracks are Angelore and Midwinterstears

OMG!Tristania made it to the finals!!!!
I didn't know Tristania had so many fans!

OMG!Tristania made it to the finals!!!!
I didn't know Tristania had so many fans!
Tristania are awesome. Definately one of my favourite bands. Glad they made it through.

If you havn't already you should check out Sirenia. If you like Tristania you should like Sirenia.

Tristania are awesome. Definately one of my favourite bands. Glad they made it through.

If you havn't already you should check out Sirenia. If you like Tristania you should like Sirenia.

I have already told my mum what i would like for christmas is At Sixes and Sevens and And Elixer For Existence :p

I was playing Widow's Weeds the other day while playing my dad on ps2. He actually said he liked them which suprised me but pleased me as well :D

Hmm. I've seen many negative reviews of Ashes recently, so I went back and re-listened to the album. I don't see where the negativity is coming from. It may not be as good as some of their past work, but its not the worst thing I've ever heard. In fact, I find it darkly romantic, and strangely powerful in a lot of songs, such as "Libre", "The Wretched", "Shadowman" and "Equilibrium". And "Cure" is such a beautiful song. I think the band put a lot of effort into the compositions, and I think some people have written it off without letting the album grow on them. I've been listening to Ashes non-stop since Tuesday, and it certainly does grow on you.

Hmm. I've seen many negative reviews of Ashes recently, so I went back and re-listened to the album. I don't see where the negativity is coming from. It may not be as good as some of their past work, but its not the worst thing I've ever heard. In fact, I find it darkly romantic, and strangely powerful in a lot of songs, such as "Libre", "The Wretched", "Shadowman" and "Equilibrium". And "Cure" is such a beautiful song. I think the band put a lot of effort into the compositions, and I think some people have written it off without letting the album grow on them. I've been listening to Ashes non-stop since Tuesday, and it certainly does grow on you.

I haven't read many bad reviews from magazines and such. It's mainly bad stuff from the fans. But I totally understand what you mean. I didn't fully appreciate this album until I listened to it more closely (and many times over). I find this album darker than all the others, which is something I just love. :)

I don't know why I don't like Ashes as much, probably because it's much different from their older stuff. It doesn't sound as musical to me.

I like Ashes a lot but i can see why older fans are not so keen on it because it is a different sounding album certainly to Widow's Weeds and a few of their other earlier songs

I like Ashes a lot but i can see why older fans are not so keen on it because it is a different sounding album certainly to Widow's Weeds and a few of their other earlier songs

Though I am not an old fan,I like their older stuff too!
I find their old music more original, its more complex and it creates me weird feelings and I can hear Vibeke's singing more!

Though I am not an old fan,I like their older stuff too!
I find their old music more original, its more complex and it creates me weird feelings and I can hear Vibeke's singing more!
Their older stuff is more creative, more interesting, different. Less commercial than Ashes.

The older stuff is kinda of wierder too :p but that's why I love it ;)

*dances*
So, I went CD hunting today (those of you in the AF thread will know what I'm about to say, hehe) and I looked under Tristania, and they had Ashes! I've been thinking about getting it for awhile, but I haven't seen it anywhere. So I bought it...my first Tristania CD. I'm so happy. :D

I listened to the album, and I liked it, which is good, because I had only heard Libre and Equilibrium before. Although, I think I do like their older stuff better. Time to start hunting for older albums... ;)

OMFG!!!!!!!
Tristania won!!!!
Its unbelievable!!!Yay!!
Let's throw a party lol!

:D :D :D :D :D Fuck Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Go Tristania :D

OMFG!!!!!!!
Tristania won!!!!
Its unbelievable!!!Yay!!
Let's throw a party lol!

Sweet! :D I didn't know so many people liked them! They should come and post here.

Sweet! :D I didn't know so many people liked them! They should come and post here.
You mean the band come and post here? Lol I don't like our chances :p

You mean the band come and post here? Lol I don't like our chances :p

LMAO!No,she doesn't mean band members!
She means evboarders who voted for Tristania should come here and post!

LMAO!No,she doesn't mean band members!
She means evboarders who voted for Tristania should come here and post!
lol of course. Well I voted for them, and here I am! Tristania rule.

What's everyone's favourite album? I can't choose between Beyond The Veil, Widows Weeds, or World of Glass. :rolleyes:

What's everyone's favourite album? I can't choose between Beyond The Veil, Widows Weeds, or World of Glass. :rolleyes:

My vote goes to Beyond The Veil!
*goes and listens Wormwood*

My vote goes to Beyond The Veil!
*goes and listens Wormwood*
Well Wormwood is definately my favourite song (you do know it's off world of glass, not beyond the veil right?)

But I'm thinking possibly Beyond the Veil might be my favourite album, too.

Well Wormwood is definately my favourite song (you do know it's off world of glass, not beyond the veil right?)

But I'm thinking possibly Beyond the Veil might be my favourite album, too.

Yeah I know but I only have World of Glass and Ashes in my pc,I haven't burn Beyond the Veil yet cause my hard disc is dying :(

Yeah I know but I only have World of Glass and Ashes in my pc,I haven't burn Beyond the Veil yet cause my hard disc is dying :(
A Sequel of Decay. Best song off Beyond The Veil.

It's between World of Glass and Beyond the Veil.

But, I think I'm going to say WoG because I can understand more words on that album then BtV. :p

Widow's Weeds is fantastic so i pick that one atm. Don't have Beyond The Veil yet though

from blabbermouth.net (man, the people that post there are so irritating :rolleyes: )

TRISTANIA To Record New Album In February - Oct. 3, 2005

Norwegian symphonic metal band TRISTANIA have posted the following message on their official web site:

"First of all we would like thank the ones that showed up and supported us on Wave Gotik Treffen, Summer Breeze and Wacken Open Air. We had a great time.

"As most of you know by now; we're currently in writing mode. Østen [Bergoy, vocals] has been writing quite some of the lyrics, and both Anders [H. Hidle, guitar] and Einar [Moen, keyboards/programming] are working busily with pre-production of the songs. Right now we are starting to jam on the new material as a complete band in the rehearsal room. We learned with 'Ashes' [2005] how fruitful this can turn out; especially considering the vocals. The whole band is shaping the material together during this process, and each member adds a personal touch to his/her lines. Usually new ideas also is born through this process, and to a certain degree we are composing music from scratch this way. This time around we also have a 'new' creative force in Svein Terje [Solvang, guitar] .

"Not doing too many gigs at the moment, as we want to focus on the song writing. One of the few concerts we will do this period is in Norway: We will play the Karmøygeddon Arctic Festival, in Haugesund on November 12th — together with TÖMMERMENN (some of us are huge fans of their music) and EVERGREY, among others.

"We were earlier hoping to do a full U.S. tour during this autumn. Although a couple of offers came up, the right offer to support a headliner that somehow fits our sound didn't come up this time. The reason for this was mainly that a possible U.S. tour would need to take place within a quite short time frame (after the summer festivals, before pre-production of the upcoming album). As U.S. is a new territory to tour for us (Metalfest, L.A. in 2000 is our only U.S. gig so far) we need to support a bigger band in order to tour the States. Of course, no one can control who is touring at a given time, but we're confident that the first proper U.S. tour will happen after the release of next year's album. We know from all the fan mail we have got during the years that a lot of people want us to come to U.S. Well, soon you will get this opportunity — we hope you'll use it!

"Everything goes really well concerning writing the new material. Einar has built a home studio in the basement of his house, and we work there almost every weekend with pre-production of the new songs — using Nuendo. Quite soon we will also have ready a recording room for vocals connected to the studio. Other than that we are e-mailing ideas back and forth to each other and it slowly the songs are developed.

We are extremely eager about the new stuff, and we feel that we have the basis for some very solid songs at the moment. In the spirit of TRISTANIA the new material is quite diverse. A couple of the tracks will include some doomy stuff, and we are working on an industrial piece. A couple of the songs can be described as dark atmospheric stuff. There will be some heavy guitar based tracks, which at least we find very catchy. In the end it is too early to tell which songs that will make it to the album, still we're confident that we will end up with an album we will be proud of.

"Concerning producer and choice of studio, this decision has already been made. We will wait a little bit with publishing these details, because we first want everything to be 100% confirmed. We will come together with the producer in December, and work on the songs together. If it works out like we think it will do, we will go for this choice — and we will record the album in February, with a planned release before the summer. After the release we will be ready for heavy touring again.

"Looking forward to see you guys again then!"

WOW that's early! They only just released their last album! But it's all good news. Sounds like they're going to experiment with new sounds, which is good. Industrial, doom, atmospheric. Should be interesting, as long as they don't stuff it up of course :rolleyes: Certainly hope it's more epic and dark atmospheric like their older stuff.

Lucky people in the US who are going to get shows...SO, so jealous.

*tries to rep, but can't*

On their newest album, Ashes, the female vocals are used kind of the way a rapper would incorporate a female singer on his track. lol! Bad analogy? XD But yeah, Vibeke doesn't sing too much on Ashes. I think she sings the most on "World Of Glass".

Since I'm in a Tristania mood, I'll upload my favourite songs from Widow's Weeds and Ashes (because those are the only ones I downloaded before I bought the albums).

I just realized that my favourite song from WW isn't even on my computer. So to hell with it. I hope you don't mind wma files because now I'm uploading stuff from all their albums.

Go listen to Wormwood!!! It's just fantastic! In my opinion, this is the best Tristania song so far. My other favorites are The Shining Path, World of Glass, Evenfall and Equilibrium.

Katya the growling male vocals are very prominant in Tristania. They're style is sometimes referred to as the "Beauty and the Beast" style. Tristania is usually about half growling, half female singing.

They're older albums are a lot better than Ashes, and more epic. Try Wormwood, A sequel of decay or World of Glass.

For songs that don't have the male grunts, try: "deadlocked", and err....well they all sorta have the growling. But yeah World of Glass has more of the female singing in it.

While a lot of the songs on Ashes don't have the growling, not many of them have the female vocals, and Ashes is not as good as they're older albums so I don't recommend listening to that album first.

Assorted Tristania goodness. (http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3W0NM64Y11KNE2GO8EROKW5COI)

Hope you like the songs! :)

When I first heard about Tristania, I found their albums in a store, freaked out and bought them both. lol! So, I basically bought BtV and WoG without hearing more than a couple of songs by them. :D And I wasn't disappointed. It did take me a while to get used to the growly vocals, but it's all cool now.

I found that once I knew the lyrics, I liked the growling much much more:D

lol! It's weird, but I was kind of like that too. Just being able to understand the lyrics made me appreciate the music more. Especially with the older stuff, Morten wrote some really complex lyrics.. sometimes I wonder if he knew what he was writing! But I find that with a lot of these bands... they use long and hard words that I have either never seen or will never use... lol! :p

Thats great news about the new album. I hope they do a headline tour here to support it

Cool!!!New album YAY!!
And I still haven't enjoyed fully the other records!!
I hope they go back to their roots!
But whatever they do it will be awesome!

Whoo! New album. So if its being recorded in February, perhaps a summer release? I'm anxious to hear how it will turn out, what with the development of Ashes.

Wow! I really like these songs! I'm still not too big on the growling, but because of the balance between those vocals and the high vocals, it works the same way Nightwish works :)

I'm not wildly in love with these guys, but I really like what I've heard so far :) Thanks so much, crimson_angel :D *listens to them loudly since her roommate isn't here*

No problem Katya. :D Just spreading the Tristania love. ;) If you want to hear other tracks, just let me know.

Hey guys, you did your job. I am now listening to the 12 songs crimson_angel gave me nonstop and I love them to pieces now LOL.

Now if only I knew the lyrics...*goes to look them up* ;)

Anyway, thanks again :)

YAY! I love it when we spread the Tristania love :D

Hey guys, you did your job. I am now listening to the 12 songs crimson_angel gave me nonstop and I love them to pieces now LOL.

Now if only I knew the lyrics...*goes to look them up* ;)

Anyway, thanks again :)

Ooh you need this (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0NA4OIO0PQOOI1I9MYMMRTIG3C) song. Tender Trip on Earth, it's my favourite Tristania song.

Thanks Dana. :p I wanted to hear this song as I've heard lots of good comments about it. :D

Ooh you need this (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0NA4OIO0PQOOI1I9MYMMRTIG3C) song. Tender Trip on Earth, it's my favourite Tristania song.

I was debating whether to include that song or not... but the file (of all the songs zipped up) was really big. ><;; But yes, it's an awesome song. ^^

i got Beyond the veil today, its pretty good but i havent listened to it much yet. i like the girls voice

Heheh yeah the female vocals do balance out the overpowering male vocals. Beyond the Veil is definately an awesome album. You heard any of their other stuff?

Heheh yeah the female vocals do balance out the overpowering male vocals. Beyond the Veil is definately an awesome album. You heard any of their other stuff?i havent. i didnt hear any of their music before i bought Beyond the Veil, i was just buying a random cd :D

i havent. i didnt hear any of their music before i bought Beyond the Veil, i was just buying a random cd :D
Good choice then! :D

Next random CD should be one by After Forever. They're like a cross between Tristania and Nightwish.

they are not the best band to listen to before you go to sleep though:D like i did last night

they are not the best band to listen to before you go to sleep though:D like i did last night
Yeah I've done that before. And I woke up with the headphones still in, and the growling scared the hell out of me! I seriously jumped up! Didn't know what it was... :p

Yeah I've done that before. And I woke up with the headphones still in, and the growling scared the hell out of me! I seriously jumped up! Didn't know what it was... :pi have done that with other bands :D i did that with evanescence. i had weird dreams after i listened to tristania last night

Have you picked a favourite song yet? lol!
*cough*Lethean River*cough*

:D

Beyond The Veil is my next Tristania purchase. Tazzy Devil you should get Widow's Weeds next no question its brilliant

I forget the names of the songs, but i like the 2nd and 3rd songs on Beyond the veil. i like the beginning of the 3rd one with the violin :D . i will get their other albums when i go back to JB hi fi next week :D

I forget the names of the songs, but i like the 2nd and 3rd songs on Beyond the veil. i like the beginning of the 3rd one with the violin :D . i will get their other albums when i go back to JB hi fi next week :D
Track 3 is A Sequel of Decay, and it is awesome. The choirs at the beginning are so perrrrrrrrrfect.

i got widow weeds yesterday :D i like Evenfall (i think thats what its called) and the fourth song the best so far. its funny how they have the band contact on the albums...like the booking phone number, i might book them for my birthday party next year :D what is IRC? if you write them a letter you just have to write IRC on it?

My Beyond The Veil album finally arrived from Amazon 2day *is a very happy bunny* Hehe Yay !

*stops grinning and dancing around before people start to think shes strange.....*

Happy Bunny x x :)

Vibeke made it in both Metal Edge's Women Who Rock issue and Revolver's Hottest Chicks in Metal. :D And I have scaans!

x Revolver Scan (http://membres.lycos.fr/kawaiisugarplum/RevolverVibeke01.jpg)
x Metal Edge Scan (http://membres.lycos.fr/kawaiisugarplum/MetalEdgeTristania.jpg)

Enjoy!

I love Tristania :D
I've been looking for this thread for a while.
I went to Tristania's concert in here, together with Kreator... it was amazing.
I just loved it.

(:

Tristania Press Release

We are eager to announce that the new album is completely finished. We are all delighted with our latest creation, which has been named Illumination. The planned release is in September.

Some titles from the album are Sanguine Sky, Open Ground, Lotus, Down and Mercyside, to mention a few. All titles will be revealed at a later date.

True to tradition, we have made an album with a definite and unmistakably Tristanian sound, but which also brings a lot of new and fresh material. The album is another evolutionary step and lets us explore new areas while staying true to our roots.

On every track, the moods and elements are plentiful; ranging from doom to industrial, from soothing synthesizer passages to technical metal riffs, from dark ballads to classic goth rock – it's all there. We've used a string quartet on several tracks, which attributed yet another dimension to those songs.

The collaboration with producer Waldemar Sorychta worked really great; we all worked well together as a team. We are delighted with the production, which is exceedingly powerful. Waldemar also came to Norway, prior to going into studio, for two pre-production sessions. This was a very rewarding process which left us better prepared than ever going into the studio.

It is hard to describe the individual songs, but as ever, the material is very diverse. In a few weeks time, we will post samples from the album online, to give you an impression of the release. We will also post a video collage from recordings made in Woodhouse Studios, where we have spent quite some time this spring.

Illumination sports some of the strongest vocal performances from both Vibeke and Østen. The extreme vocals are less frequent, but the parts appearing on the album are truly great. We wanted to get someone special to do these parts, and were lucky to get one of our personal favourites in the field to make a guest appearance on the album; namely Vorph from Samael. His performance is truly of the highest standard.

The music is written by Anders & Einar, with a couple of tracks co-written with producer Waldemar during the pre-production in Norway. Østen is the main lyricist, although Einar has written words for a few songs. Kjartan Hermansen has also once again shared with us his skills as a lyricist.

Those of you who will see us on the Evolution Fest in Italy and Mera Luna in Germany this summer will get to listen to some of the new material – that's a promise. A lot of the new tracks will be killer live material.

Yay. :p Looking forward to this.

Ya beat me to the punch :) I can't wait but at least it's not to far away...

Yey! :D That rocks! (I know it's an 'old' new but...) Thanks for that. :D
I'm a Tristania's huuuge fan. I kind of have a tristania's cover band going... hope I can really make it happen. :D:D:D

My second favourite band after Nightwish. God I love them. I just wish I saw them when Morten was still with them. Anyway when I did see them live, it was an amazing experience.

Oldish news, but Kjetil has left the band.

From Kjetil:
After 4 amazing years, I have decided to leave Tristania. There is no bad blood between us at all, and we are still good friends.

This is a choice I had to make, just for my own part, and it was the right time to do it now - before the new album

I just want to take the opportunity to thank all the fans I have met, and bands I have shared stage with, during tours and festivals. It's been a blast - you will truly be remembered!

To the Tristania "family"; Einar, Vibeke, Kenneth, Anders, Rune, Svein Terje, Østen and Carlo - It's been fantastic to be a part of you these years, thank you so much for everything.

Many greetings from Kjetil.


From Tristania
It has been apparent for some time, within the ranks of Tristania, that Kjetil does not want to continue to pursue a musical career at this level, but we have decided to focus on the new record and wait to announce this.

The growling vocals will henceforth be performed by other members of the band, and on the new album we're delighted to have the help of a special guest (whose name will be announced at a later time).

We understand, and respect, Kjetil's decision, and thank him for the time he has been with Tristania. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours, musical and otherwise.

I can't wait til this new album comes out! September isn't so bad. :D

Kjetils growls I felt were too harsh. I liked the Ashes album, as a metal album. But as a Tristania album it just wasnt them. Hopefully the new album will bring with it a return to the chorals and latin chanting, and also a return to Vibekes more operatic vocals.
On another forum we were pondering on who the mystery guest growler could be...so what do you guys think?

Less growls on the new album apparently :( But the ones they have are said to be great :D I'll most likely lie it anyway :cool:

I love tristania. Some growlng is better than others...
*waves at Errant Soul*

s'gonna be awesome I reckon :)

I love tristania. Some growlng is better than others...
*waves at Errant Soul*
ahoy there!

The growling on Beyond The Veil and Widows Weeds is better than Ashes because of Morten Veland.

Morten For Pope!

They had a concert in here a few months ago (ok... almost a year now) and it was on a really really really REALLY (did I say REALLY? :p ) small place in here... there were no blockers to the stage, you could TOUCH them if you want to :eek: . And man... I couldn't go! I regret myself 'till today for that. Can you imagine... you touching them, talking to them, singing with them on there??? :( I really desirve to die for that. *jumps off the window*

Atleast they don't take months and months to write an album...unlike some bands *cough* evanescence..

although there WAS a huge gap between WoG and ashes i guess...nothing comapred to fallen/the open door :D

although it sounds like they are moving even further away from their style like on BtV...i prefered that to ashes so much.

Kjetils growls I felt were too harsh.
Sometimes I felt like that. Especially when I first started listening to Ashes, I always felt like my ears were being torn apart. XD But I don't mind them now.. He actually suited Ashes well. :)

As for who they'll get.. Didn't they already say?
If not, I really liked that guy they used in WoG. :D

Tristania Press Release

We are eager to announce that the new album is completely finished. We are all delighted with our latest creation, which has been named Illumination. The planned release is in September.

Some titles from the album are Sanguine Sky, Open Ground, Lotus, Down and Mercyside, to mention a few. All titles will be revealed at a later date.

True to tradition, we have made an album with a definite and unmistakably Tristanian sound, but which also brings a lot of new and fresh material. The album is another evolutionary step and lets us explore new areas while staying true to our roots.

On every track, the moods and elements are plentiful; ranging from doom to industrial, from soothing synthesizer passages to technical metal riffs, from dark ballads to classic goth rock – it's all there. We've used a string quartet on several tracks, which attributed yet another dimension to those songs.

The collaboration with producer Waldemar Sorychta worked really great; we all worked well together as a team. We are delighted with the production, which is exceedingly powerful. Waldemar also came to Norway, prior to going into studio, for two pre-production sessions. This was a very rewarding process which left us better prepared than ever going into the studio.

It is hard to describe the individual songs, but as ever, the material is very diverse. In a few weeks time, we will post samples from the album online, to give you an impression of the release. We will also post a video collage from recordings made in Woodhouse Studios, where we have spent quite some time this spring.

Illumination sports some of the strongest vocal performances from both Vibeke and Østen. The extreme vocals are less frequent, but the parts appearing on the album are truly great. We wanted to get someone special to do these parts, and were lucky to get one of our personal favourites in the field to make a guest appearance on the album; namely Vorph from Samael. His performance is truly of the highest standard.

The music is written by Anders & Einar, with a couple of tracks co-written with producer Waldemar during the pre-production in Norway. Østen is the main lyricist, although Einar has written words for a few songs. Kjartan Hermansen has also once again shared with us his skills as a lyricist.

Those of you who will see us on the Evolution Fest in Italy and Mera Luna in Germany this summer will get to listen to some of the new material – that's a promise. A lot of the new tracks will be killer live material.

ok so that answers that! Pity about the lack of growls and the absence of the latin choral parts though.

No latin choral parts. :(

Maybe they're trying to stray away from the Morten influence.
The way I look at it, World of Glass was their try at Morten's style. With the "larger than life" orchestrations, latin chants...
I expect this new album to be more like Ashes than BtV or WW. That's not a bad thing. I like their new sound. If I missed their old sound, I'd listen to Sirenia.. :p

Maybe they're trying to stray away from the Morten influence.
The way I look at it, World of Glass was their try at Morten's style. With the "larger than life" orchestrations, latin chants...
I expect this new album to be more like Ashes than BtV or WW. That's not a bad thing. I like their new sound. If I missed their old sound, I'd listen to Sirenia.. :p
I really prefer the musics in the Morten's way. It was so deep and perfect... anyway... I like it now...but with Morten before I think it was pretty much cooler.

I like both styles of music, but I'm not going to sit around for the rest of my life dreaming about Tristania being this or that. They're exploring, and evolving, and trying new things, which is brave, and great, and WAY much better than sitting on their asses and releasing album after album of the same stuff. It would get boring.

And if I want to listen to Morten music, I'll listen to Sirenia (who've just found a new singer, btw, whoo!). Tristania is now TRISTANIA, not MORTEN - which is another evolution, and one that I refuse to see as a bad thing.

As to the new album, I'll wait to listen to it before I give any kind of judgement on it. The name is kind of cool though, almost an opposite to "Ashes"...

They're exploring, and evolving, and trying new things, which is brave, and great, and WAY much better than sitting on their asses and releasing album after album of the same stuff. It would get boring.


ITA! If bands didn't, I dunno, "reinvent" themselves, I'd get really bored. Who the hell wants 5 of the same kind of album? I love it when they spice things up. Sometimes it works for them, sometimes it doesn't. At least they're trying new things. =)

And plus, I'm really liking that Vibeke and Osten get more parts! *drools*

I wonder where the Sirenia thread went. :/ Probably got eaten or something.. XD

The "old" Tristania sound, to me differs from Sirenia. Sirenia is just Morten but the old Tristania was Morten, Anders and Einar, and those they were a great combination. BTV, IMO, is their finest album and if you look at the credits, Morten only wrote 3 of the songs on it. I would really love to hear a return to that sound.

Does anybody know the lyrics for "The Modern End" there not in my cd.... Thanks:)

Camera angles
decadence of a dying world
Matchsticks
Long dark corridors
They've got the urge to die young

Deepbluelettering

Carousels and fireworks
Ferris wheels
are spinning in the arc-lite city
Do they know
They have slept for so long
Do they know
The taste of their tongue
Do they know
They are trapped

Let's celebrate the modern end
Let the world begin again
Celebrate the renaissance man

:)

Camera angles
decadence of a dying world
Matchsticks
Long dark corridors
They've got the urge to die young

Deepbluelettering

Carousels and fireworks
Ferris wheels
are spinning in the arc-lite city
Do they know
They have slept for so long
Do they know
The taste of their tongue
Do they know
They are trapped

Let's celebrate the modern end
Let the world begin again
Celebrate the renaissance man

:)
Much appreciated:) :)

No problem. Spread the Tristania love!

I called them Tristiana for so long.

this group is my life.I havent seen this topic before sorry.I love them so much.I always listen to their songs before sit down to study.it is motivation.yeah I have never seen a group like that except evanescence and lacuna coil.and also glad to hear thie new album name called Illumination and release date

I just heard some songs by Tristania. I haven't been able to find any of their albums in stores and it sucks cause I don't shop online. Oh well maybe I'll be able to find them. I've downloaded some songs but I'd like to buy their albums. I really like Crushed Dreams and Equilibrium.

Is there a Hastings around anywhere near you live, Source? If they don't have Tristania, I know they can order their stuff. :cool: ;)

I <3 Tristania esp. Equilibrium. And Vibeke Stene is sooo hot! :D

Oh yes, Vibeke is teh Sex. :D

I'm so excited for their new album. I'm actually wondering if I'll be more excited for their album or Ev's! :eek: :p

Nah, just kidding. It'll be equal anticipation. ;)

Is there a Hastings around anywhere near you live, Source? If they don't have Tristania, I know they can order their stuff. :cool: ;)

No, but I haven't had much time to look in the stores, I tried Best Buy because they usually have Lacuna Coil and Nightwish and other bands from around the world.

Tristania is the best band ever.

have to say more?:D

Tristania is the best band ever.

have to say more?:D

I concur entirely!;)

My Lost Lenore is my FAVORITE song!!! OMG, it's so good!!!! I don't really like all of their songs but I have about 10. Pale Enchantress is also really good. But I could listen to My Lost Lenore over and over again and never get sick of it.

my favorite song is december elegy .it is great.And also I love world of glass album .D

Does anybody know where I can find the song "The Modern End"? Yea, I heard it on myspace and I really like it...

I know it's on the World of Glass album. As for downloading it online, I dunno, but I'm sure it's probably out there. Good luck :)

When I first bought "World of Glass", I totally flipped out because I thought I had got the version with The Modern End included. It kind of bugs me that it says The Modern End instead of Crushed Dreams. lol I know, I can change it, but the change doesn't seem to want to happen on my mp3 player.. >_>

my favorite song is december elegy .it is great.And also I love world of glass album .D

OMG!!! That's my favorite song now... I freakin LOVE it!! Especially the second part. But the whole thing is just... ahhh.....

I like December Elegy too. If you haven't heard Postludium which is the short instrumental ending of Widow's Weeds, I recommend it. It has a really beautiful latin choir singing.

I honestly can not pick a fav song. I love them all and love every album.

I am dying for their new album i wish they would hurry up and tell us the new release date already!
I really can't wait!

Man I'm really starting to love the song Hatred Grows. I just got it a few days ago but it's really good!! And I'm still looking for The Modern End. AND I wanna order the CD Widow's Weeds, since stores don't seem to carry it. Damn them and their bad taste of music.. haha jk... but man, this band is freakin awesome.

I love the old tristania, before the departure of Veland, My favorite album is 'beyond the veil'. I love the whole album, choirs are amazing, and i love the voice of Vibeke.
First I heard their last CD 'ashes' , and I didn't liked it all , not my style. So I forgot the band, and one day , I heard on a compliation the song 'Sequel of Decay'. And I was like 'OMG , is this really Tristania? damn This is so good!!!'. And I searched their CD 'Beyond the veil' And I love it.

I think my favorite album is 'Beyond the Veil'. It is the perfect representation of what gothic metal truly is.

World of Glass is one of my favourite albums ever. <3 Though I really like Widow's Weeds too.

I can easily say my favourite song is Tender Trip on Earth, I love that one. & Wasteland's Caress, My Lost Lenore and Selling Out.

Ashes has yet to grow on me though. =/

It should grow on you!! XP It took one day of nothing else to listen to, to finally realize how cool it is. It's not their best work, but it's a great effort, imo. But of course, it's not like a written rule that it has to grow on you. :p I don't think many people give it a chance, is all...

I seriously can't understand why people don't like Ashes. Who can resist the power of Vibeke and Osten's voices together? And there is still plenty of grunts in it. I think there is only like 2 songs that doesn't have any grunts.

I love all Tristania, the old and the new. Though i have to agree that 'Beyound the Veil' is deffinatly their best, though it needed more of Vibeke's voice in it i think.

I seriously can't understand why people don't like Ashes. Who can resist the power of Vibeke and Osten's voices together? And there is still plenty of grunts in it. I think there is only like 2 songs that doesn't have any grunts.

Yeah, I agree with you. It's not my favourite, but I do love Ashes.

I have 4 songs of them and I love them. And I downloaded another one last night and I love it too.... I want a full album of them, but I've not yet found any.

I'm using Endogenesis as the song for a variety performance dance production. I've been improvising and choreographing today, and I have the song stuck in my head. :p

Who else has heard the new album?

I adore it, it's much better than Ashes.

Who else has heard the new album?

I adore it, it's much better than Ashes.

hell yes!! I love it!
what a pity Vibeke left. :(

I really like Tristania. I've got a few of their albums, World of Glass and Ashes.


what a pity Vibeke left. :(

I know, I can't believe she left. :(

I don't have the new album yet. I have 2 albums by them: World of Glass and Widow's Weed..... World of Glass is my favorite. I love it :p

I wonder when we're gonna hear something about a new singer.

I don't have the new album yet. I have 2 albums by them: World of Glass and Widow's Weed..... World of Glass is my favorite. I love it :p

I wonder when we're gonna hear something about a new singer.

I guess in one or two years. it takes long to find a new singer and stuff.
nightwish needed two years. and the new girl isnt even good. imho

I wonder when we're gonna hear something about a new singer.


Probably next year :rolleyes: They dont tell us anything..Vibeke is irreplacable in my opinion

I didn't like the last album too much, but it's a shame Vibeke left.

Tristania has a new singer! her name is Mariangela "Mary" Demurtas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSAlMjqiwiU
http://tristania.com/

Tristania has a new singer! her name is Mariangela "Mary" Demurtas.

Wow that was quick. The new girl isn't too bad!

It's hard to tell properly from the clips but I think I like her :)

Tristania is a band from norway,and also with a female voice,but also with a male singer.Vibeke stene was the singer for years,but in 2007 she left the band for musical differences;she wasn't agreed with the new sound ,that everytime was farther from the gothic sound,that sound the band was typically known.TRISTANIA is :GOTHIC METAL,DOOM METAL,but with the album "illuminations" doesn't seems to be there right now(in those genres).Now the new singer:MARIANGELA,(25) gave to the band a sound more agressive,on the live performances,she is not a soprano like vibeke,but i think that is still Tristania,one of my favourite bands.:mrgreen:

http://www.evboard.com/tristania-1498.html

Honey, you really have to try to look and see if something already has a thread before you make a new one. :)

Who else likes this band? I love their album "World of Glass"

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