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Korpiklaani
November 5, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
$25
Korpiklaani, w/:
- Arkona
@Bottom Lounge
Monday, November 5
Show = 7:00 pm
Doors = 6:30 pm
Ages = 17+
Tickets = $25
Korpiklaani
Arkona
The beginnings of Arkona date back to 2002, when members of local pagan community “Vyatichi”, Masha “Scream” Arhipova and Alexander “Warlock” Korolyov, decided to form a band that mirrored their individual philosophy and musical tastes. The band, at the time still known as Hyperborea, comprised Masha “Scream” Arhipova (vocals), Eugene Knyazev (guitar), Eugene Borzov (bass), Ilya Bogatyryov (guitar), Alexander “Warlock” Korolyov (drums), and Olga Loginova (keyboard), but it wasn’t until February 2002 that Arkona surfaced from the depths of Russia’s underground scene. Arkona soon decided to record several of their pagan/folk songs for their first demo. The recording took place at CDM-Records Studio in December 2002. The demo included 3 tracks – “Kolyada”, “Solntsevorot” (Solstice)” & “Rus’” (Russia). These tracks were later included as a bonus on the live album “Zhizn’ vo slavu” (Live for the Great) released in 2006.
The members of Arkona have already managed to make a name for themselves within the pagan metal scene that extends way beyond the borders of their native Russia. Their new album “Slovo” acknowledges their well-earned reputation with outstanding tracks. The band revolving around lead warrior Masha Scream has managed to outshine all past efforts. “Slovo” bundles Arkona’s strengths and catapults the band to new musical heights. The foundation of blast beats, double bass attacks, and heavy riffs remain, yet it is the attention to detail that rounds off Arkona’s multi-faceted sound. Folk melodies, complex vocal lines and choruses, clean vocals and growls, orchestral passages, and authentic instruments (violins, flutes, etc.) serve to embellish “Slovo”. The diversified end result features epic ballads and heavy folk-oriented tracks bound for certain glory at upcoming live performances. Masha’s Russian lyrics add a hardened, yet melancholic touch to this latest work. Once again, Arkona has chosen master illustrator Kris Verwimp (Vintersorg, Månegarm, Thyrfing, etc.) to design the album’s artwork. “Slovo” is an album full of highlights destined for yet another impressive victory on the pagan metal battlefield. (Source)
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- Date:
- November 5, 2018
- Time:
-
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Cost:
- $25
- Event Category:
- Concerts
- Event Tags:
- Arkona, bottom lounge, Chicago concerts, Chicago concerts in 2018, Chicago shows, Chicago Shows in 2018, Concerts, concerts in 2018, Heavy Metal, Korpiklaani, Kulkija, metal
- Website:
- http://bit.ly/Korpiklaani-Bottom-2018
Venue
- Bottom Lounge
-
1375 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607 United States + Google Map - Phone:
- (312) 666-6775
- Website:
- http://bottomlounge.com/