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Post by Carole on Dec 27, 2002 23:19:40 GMT -5
Well, well... I think I've finally found a band I like! Does anyone know of a band named Soilwork? (yeah, I'm probably the only one not knowing about them...) Just got a copy of their latest (2002) album entitled "Natural Born Chaos" and it is excellent! Very intricate, original metal, heavy and melodic, with lots of tempo changes and off-beat rhythms, vocals which at times sound very close to Ron's (although much more varied,) AND guitar solos (with a guitar sound that reminds me of Tommy's)! Now what else can you ask for?  I've read that this latest Soilwork album is actually very different from their older albums, which were more speed metalish. Anyway, the new direction they're taking is very much to the taste of this Coroner fan! |
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Post by Son of Lilith on Jan 17, 2003 1:56:11 GMT -5
Yes, they're great! Also, if you haven't heard the band 'In Flames', check them out for sure. Start off with their 'Clayman' CD...
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Post by Carole on Jan 26, 2003 2:47:23 GMT -5
I've heard a few songs from In Flames and like them. Can't remember which ones or from what album though.
Can't wait for the next Soil Work album! Hope it's in the vein of "Natural Born Chaos"!
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Post by RiffGod on Feb 6, 2003 8:04:44 GMT -5
I'll have to check them out...
There is "life after Grip Inc." after all!
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Post by Carole on Feb 7, 2003 2:06:37 GMT -5
I'll have to check them out... There is "life after Grip Inc." after all! Yes, Kalle, you have to! I'm pretty sure you're going to like them a lot. Make sure to get the "Natural Born Kaos" album! (I've listened to another of their albums since then and it was not the same at all -- much faster and less melodic. I didn't like it much.) Not to say that the latest album isn't fast and heavy, because it is. Their songs are pretty long, with a lot of changes and melodies that tend to stick easily in my head (like Grip Inc.'s) Definitely the best band I've listened to since you introduced me to Grip! Now I just hope they won't break up next year! |
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Post by RiffGod on Feb 11, 2003 7:56:35 GMT -5
Yes, Kalle, you have to! I'm pretty sure you're going to like them a lot. Make sure to get the "Natural Born Kaos" album! (I've listened to another of their albums since then and it was not the same at all -- much faster and less melodic. I didn't like it much.) Not to say that the latest album isn't fast and heavy, because it is. Their songs are pretty long, with a lot of changes and melodies that tend to stick easily in my head (like Grip Inc.'s) Definitely the best band I've listened to since you introduced me to Grip! Now I just hope they won't break up next year! Just found out Soilwork are from Sweden...like me ;D My god we've got good bands coming out of Sweden these days! 2 name a few:
MESHUGGAH
IN FLAMES
THE HAUNTED
SOILWORK
ENTOMBED
ARCH ENEMY
the list goes on... Pretty impressive, huh!?  Here's a fresh quote from BLABBERMOUTH on Soilwork: SOILWORK: New Album Pushed Back To May - Feb. 8, 2003
Sweden's SOILWORK have pushed back the release date to early May for their much-anticipated follow-up to last year's "Natural Born Chaos".
The as-yet-untitled album, which will be issued through Nuclear Blast Records, will include the following cuts, among others:
01. Downfall 24
02. Brickwalker
03. Cranking the Sirens
04. Departure Plan
05. Overload
06. Rejection Role
The band will also have the song "Natural Born Chaos" included on the upcoming PlayStation 2 and XBOX Jet Ski racing game, Splashdown 2, due from THQ in June. |
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Post by RiffGod on Feb 17, 2003 7:04:32 GMT -5
More on Soilwork:
SOILWORK To Release 'Figure Number Five' In May - Feb. 14, 2003
Sweden's SOILWORK have set "Figure Number Five" as the title for their follow-up to last year's acclaimed "Natural Born Chaos" CD, due in North America on May 5 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album will surface in Europe on April 21.
The complete track listing for "Figure Number Five" is as follows:
01. Rejection Role
02. Overload
03. Figure Number Five
04. Strangler
05. Light the Torch
06. Departure Plan
07. Cranking the Sirens
08. Brickwalker
09. The Mindmaker
10. Distortion Sleep
11. Downfall 24
Recording began last December at Queenstreet Recording (THE DEFACED) in SOILWORK's hometown of Helsingborg with Fredrik Nordström (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY), while drums were tracked at Dug-Out Studio (MESHUGGAH, IN FLAMES) with Daniel Bergstrand (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARKANE, STUCK MOJO) in Uppsala. Production later moved to Studio Fredman in Gothenburg (AT THE GATES, DIMMU BORGIR) where vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid tracked vocals. Mixing and mastering were finished February 9 by Nordström at Studio Fredman.
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Post by RiffGod on Feb 24, 2003 7:02:55 GMT -5
Hey, I bought NBC and I must say: I LOVE IT! Soilwork is now my favorite band. Thank you, Carole, now I owe you one.  As a matter of fact, I already know of a great band you're gonna dig. I was just recently introduced to them, and their name is... You're gonna have to check out my new main thread! /Kalle |
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Post by Carole on Feb 28, 2003 0:06:05 GMT -5
Hey, I bought NBC and I must say: I LOVE IT! Soilwork is now my favorite band. Thank you, Carole, now I owe you one. Haha! I knew it I knew it! ;D How could any metal fan with a sane brain and ears not love Soilwork anyway? Can't wait to listen to their upcoming album! Thanks for the info about the release date! At least now I know I'll have to wait a while before I start foaming at the mouth. |
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Post by RiffGod on Feb 20, 2004 19:18:55 GMT -5
Finally I've seen 'em live!! Carole, you are so right about the vocalist..he is really as good as on the albums!! It is awesome the way he can vary his voice, and he was very good handling the crowd also..great stage-presence! To me & my buddies joy, they played lots of songs off NBC. Also, watching & hearing guitarist Wichers is just like if it had been Tommy Vetterli..their playing-style as well as the sound is VERY much alike..indeed real nice solos & licks!! My favorite lick I saw him play was during Bastard Chain - ultra cool! I will definitely see them again, no Q about it. ;D /Kalle |
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Post by Carole on Aug 15, 2004 23:25:34 GMT -5
*shamefully replying to this thread 6 months later...  * Aren't they great, Kalle?! ;D I was so amazed when I saw them live! Such complex music played just as on the albums!  I was glad too that they played so many songs from NBC! I drove 2 and a half hours to go see them and, since they were one of the two opening bands, they only played about 45 minutes, but that was well worth the trip! Can't wait to see them again! |
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Post by RiffGod on Jan 1, 2005 8:25:28 GMT -5
I heard from a friend who downloaded the promo-version of their new album, Stabbing the Drama, that it is an awesome album..! Out in February..yeeeehaaaa! |
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Post by Carole on Jan 1, 2005 22:01:50 GMT -5
Yay!! I CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on it!!  I hope they will come to Columbus in April, as planned in their tour schedule (they're supposed to play in the now infamous Alrosa Villa club...  ) |
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Post by RiffGod on Jan 2, 2005 5:01:36 GMT -5
Did I say their web-site suck..?  I was actually looking at the old link (soilworkers.com)..!  www.soilwork.org/ is of course the right one! ;D |
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Post by Carole on Jan 7, 2005 0:48:18 GMT -5
Yeah, and I always look at the wrong Soilwork web site... But even on the right one, they don't even mention the next tour!! I got the dates from that other site you gave me -- www.pollstar.com/I just checked and they're still listed to play here on 4/22/05! Woohoo!  These are the current dates listed at Pollstar, for those interested: Tue 04/05/05 Buffalo, NY Icon Wed 04/06/05 Chicago, IL House Of Blues Thu 04/07/05 Milwaukee, WI The Rave / Eagles Club Fri 04/08/05 Lawrence, KS Granada Theatre Sat 04/09/05 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre Sun 04/10/05 Salt Lake City, UT Lo-Fi Cafe Tue 04/12/05 Seattle, WA Graceland Thu 04/14/05 San Francisco, CA The Pound SF Fri 04/15/05 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues Sat 04/16/05 West Hollywood, CA Key Club Sun 04/17/05 Scottsdale, AZ The Venue Of Scottsdale Tue 04/19/05 Austin, TX The Backroom Wed 04/20/05 Houston, TX Engine Room Fri 04/22/05 Columbus, OH Al Rosa Villa Sat 04/23/05 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero / Balcony Bar Tue 04/26/05 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade Wed 04/27/05 Orlando, FL The Social Fri 04/29/05 Springfield, VA Jaxx Sat 04/30/05 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre / Underground Sun 05/01/05 New York, NY B.B. King's Blues Club Tue 05/03/05 Quebec City, QC Capitol Theatre / Cabaret Wed 05/04/05 Montreal, QC Le Medley Thu 05/05/05 Toronto, ON Opera House Fri 05/06/05 Cleveland, OH Odeon Concert Club Sat 05/07/05 Detroit, MI Harpo's Really worth seeing them!! |
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I was glad too that they played so many songs from NBC!
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