Sweden's BELOW To Issue Across The Dark River In April; Debut Album Artwork Revealed, 'Portal' Single Streaming
February 27, 2014, 10 years ago
Epic doom metal band BELOW spent the end of 2013 at Sonic Train Studios in Sweden with none other than Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) recording their debut full-length album. Across The Dark River will be released on April 15th in North America, and April 14th/11th in UK/Europe.
Below offers a brief quote about the first single, 'Portal': "It's a song about being in the presence of spirits, entering another dimension, a portal to the dead."
'Portal', can be heard below:
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Below, hails from Sweden and music has influences from late BLACK SABBATH, CANDLEMASS, and King Diamond, so going with Andy La Rocque as the producer was a clear choice for the group.
Not much is known about the Swedish quintet, however they are working with Tobias Rosén - bass player of fellow Metal Blade Records artists NOCTUM - of Howlin' Owl Productions. Below started writing songs and in November of 2012 and a 4-track EP was recorded at Deep Blue Studios in Sweden. By this time, Tobias of Howlin' Owl Productions heard them and asked to act as manager for the band.
Below is:
Zeb - Vox
Hedman - Bass
Paud - Guitar
Berg - Guitar
Doc - Drums
