Mnemesis
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Mnemesis is the fifth album by Danish metal band Mnemic. This is the first album to feature new members Simone Bertozzi (bass), Victor-Ray Salomonsen (guitar), and Brian Larsen (drums); guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie is the only original member.
History
In April 2011, longtime bass player Tomas "Obeast" Koefoed announced his departure from the band, stating that his ambitions weren't fulfilled with the band.[2] Later that year, original members drummer Brian "Brylle" Rasmussen and guitarist Rune Stigart also left the group. In October, former members were officially replaced, respectively, by Italian bassist Simone Bertozzi and Danish Tour members drummer Brian Larsen, and guitarist Victor-Ray Salomonsen.[3]
In March 2012, Mnemic announced that their new album would be called "Mnemesis", and would be produced by producer Tue Madsen. The artwork for the album was created by Metastazis.[4] In April, the band announced the track list and that the album was set to release on June 8.[5] In May, Mnemic toured Europe, alongside Raunchy, to promote "Mnemesis".[6]
On May 3, 2012, the band released the first single from the album called "I've Been You" on SoundCloud.[7]
In the first week "Mnemesis" sold 800 copies in the United States only, landing at position #38 on the Heatseekers Album chart.[8]
On September 18, 2012, a music video for the single "I've Been You" was released.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Transcend" | Eftemie/Salomonsen | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Valves" | Eftemie/Bideau/Salomonsen | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Junkies on the Storm" | Salomonsen/Bideau | 3:41 |
| 4. | "I've Been You" | Bideau/Salomonsen | 4:10 |
| 5. | "Pattern Platform" | Bertozzi | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Mnemesis" | Bideau/Eftemie/Salomonsen | 4:40 |
| 7. | "There's No Tomorrow" | Bideau/Salomonsen/Eftemie | 5:57 |
| 8. | "Haven at the End of the World" | Salomonsen/Eftemie | 3:46 |
| 9. | "Ocean of Void" | Salomonsen/Bideau | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Blue Desert in a Black Hole" | Salomonsen/Eftemie/Larsen | 5:21 |
| Total length: | 43:21 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "A Matter of Choice" | Salomonsen/Bideau | 3:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Empty Planet" | Salomonsen/Bideau | 4:44 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Synaesthesia" | Salomonsen/Larsen | 3:25 |
Personnel
- Guillaume Bideau – vocals
- Mircea Gabriel Eftemie – guitar
- Victor-Ray Salomonsen – guitar, keyobards, programming, lead guitar on "There's No Tomorrow" & "Empty Planet"
- Simone Bertozzi – bass
- Brian Larsen – drums
- Production
- Tue Madsen – producer, guitar solo on "A Matter of Choice"
- Metastazis – artwork
References
- ^ Colgan, Chris. "PopMatters Review". PopMatters. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ^ "Bassist Tomas Koefoed Quits Mnemic, Statement Issued". MetalUnderground.com. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ^ "MNEMIC: New Lineup Announced". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "MNEMIC: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "MNEMIC: 'Mnemesis' Track Listing, Release Date Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "MNEMIC To Join Forces With RAUNCHY For 'Electric March Over Europe' Tour". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "MNEMIC: New Single Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ^ "MNEMIC: 'Mnemesis' First-Week Sales Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-23.