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After Forever. That is simply the title of the fifth album from Dutch metal band, After Forever. Why ? Because all their musical ingredients have been consolidated on this record. This makes After Forever, their debut for German/American label Nuclear Blast, a Seminole album in their catalog.With After Forever, the band revisits all the styles they have showcased on their previous work while simultaneously hinting at things to come. “This album is a great summation of everything we have done,” says guitarist Sander Gommans. “You can hear the energy of Prison of Desire, the melancholy of Decipher, the progressive approach of Invisible Circles and the more catchy elements of Remagine. You can’t get more After Forever than that.” Gommans is also referring here to their patented metal sound which incorporates a real orchestra. There are also some prominent guest appearances on the record - Jeff Waters (Annihilator) and singer Doro Pesch (ex-Warlock). “We asked Doro to participate partially to show people that in the 80’s there were already female artists making this style of music.”
Whereas the music from this sextet is loosely based on these influences - with Floor Jansen, After Forever have their own shining front-woman – the band has never pinned itself strictly on any given style. They have the obvious combination of metal and classical themes, but can just as easily implement rock, pop, industrial and progressive styles into their songs.That these genres naturally flow together on the album is a coincidence according to Gommas. “Yet at the same time very typical for a band like us. After Forever is the perfect document of who we are. From 1995 on we have created a style that we color in different ways. Not very different than you would expect from a metal band. Floor adds her unique flavor to the mix, but the rhythm section is also critical to our specific sound.” .. Forever, this sound is again very recognizable. This is mainly due to the fact that the recording process was similar to the previous albums, with one exception – the role of producer Gordon Groothedde. Gommans calls Groothedde “an a-typical metal producer”, who met each other through fellow band member Joost van den Broek.The collaboration proved to be magical. “Gordon was our seventh band member for a while,” Gommans adds. “We never release a song that we are not happy with, but on this album I am also in love with the production as well as the order of the songs. The challenge is often to make an album that is better than before, while also keeping certain style characteristics in tact. In that we have succeeded.”Having said all that, the record also provides a hint of things to come. That their future will be promising is already evident by their rigorous tour schedule that will take them through Latin America, USA, France, England, Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium and of course their home Holland. They are hereby following the successful road paved by their previous album, Remagine, where new musical boundaries were explored. While the production of that record had its speed bumps – drummer Andre Borgmans was operated on to remove a tumor – 2005 turned out to be their most successful year to date. Especially in South America, they turned on a whole new group of rabid fans. They played sold out shows in Chili, Colombia, Brazil and Mexico. Gommans looks for an explanation for this: “People experience music slightly diffently there, “ he speculates. “In general they have less there, and I suppose they are able to find added comfort with bands and their music.” Although he will not become jaded by these Beatle like events. “It’s great to be received like that, but we also enjoy it when its time to go home to Holland.” It was there that they had another highlight – performing with a philharmonic orchestra in the famous 013 club in Tilburg. After that, another successful European tour rounded out 2006.At their inception in 1995, After Forever made waves with their mix of death metal and classical music. With the inclusion of Floor Jansen 2 years later, the music took on a more diverse theme without ever losing its roots in the classical influences. After 2 demos the band released Prison of Desire in 2000, followed by Decipher (2001). Along with their mini album Exordium, the full-lengths Invisible Circles and Remagine, all these records were released world-wide. Fueled by the raving reviews from many press pundits, the band dared to evolve more, while laying the groundwork by touring Europe and South America. In Holland, the band has played every stage there is, also together with the Finnish bands Nightwish and Charon. Meanwhile they were showcased at many major festivals, including Pinkpop, Lowlands, Dynamo and Ozzfest.Now, in 2007, After Forever is ready to make their latest breakthrough. A new album, new production team, new label and a world-wide tour will make their upcoming 10 year anniversary a true milestone.- March 2007 (taken from the official homepage www.afterforever.com)I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4Band members: Contact Tables Generator Contact Tables Games Contact Table MySpace Layouts Contact Tables Generator

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USA Tourreport and concert videos

Here is some fresh material of the first AF Northamerican Tour!!! Follow the link to see the tour report: On tour And here are some concert videos: Transistory, Springfield (VA) Monolith of Doubt, Sp...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:11:00 GMT

Concert Review by Sheila, Houston 9.Oct. 2007

AFTER FOREVER/Sonata Arctica, October 9     I had been counting down the days to Tuesday, October 9 almost all year.  I can't believe that it's already over, and I still don't feel ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:10:00 GMT

After Forever american CD review

After Forever - Self- titled (After Forever)            8.5/10 By Mike Maher After Forever are a Dutch metal band currently signed with Nuclear Blast records. ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:35:00 GMT

Floor Interview Lowlands

Here is a new interview with Floor.... Follow the link and enjoy: Floor Interview Lowlands
Posted by on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:24:00 GMT

NEW SINGLE RELEASE

NEW SINGLE RELEASE  21 SEPTEMBER 2007 After Forever  "Equally Destructive" LIMITED EDITION DVD SINGLE Containing the following videos: - Equally Destructive - Discord - Exclusive bonus material fro...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:56:00 GMT

Luuk got endorsed by Warwick

Proudly I would like to announce that Warwick offered me an endorsement. I've been playing Warwick basses since 2002, when I bought a 4-string Thumb bass. Its crystal-clear sound in combination with t...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:40:00 GMT

You and After Forever!!

Hey guys,we would like make our page more personal. Our goal is to create a page for fans from fans!!!!That is why we are searching for the following things:* pictures which show you and After Forever...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:45:00 GMT

Video acoustic performance @ 3FM

For those who missed the acoustic performance of After Forever at 3FM, we got a link of the video of the band performing "Equally Destructive" Just go to AF @ Giel 3FM
Posted by on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:36:00 GMT

Sander is back!

Here is Sander´s statement: Hi everybody, First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who supported me the past months! Just chatting with you, receiving gifts or cards and your very cool emails surel...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:18:00 GMT

Do you want to become a member of the street team??

WHAT IS A STREET TEAM? Who's qualified to be part of a street team? Anyone who can show enthusiasm and passion is qualified. You only need to have access to the internet and a camera to document y...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:06:00 GMT