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VAKA

vakamusic

About Me



VAKA = Karl Daniel Lidén.

Co-formed the band DEMON CLEANER in 1996. Released 2 full length albums, 3 split singles with fellow "brother band" DOZER , and appeared on several compilations before disbanding in 2002.
In 2000, together with Tommi Holappa of DOZER , formed GREENLEAF . Released 1 EP and 2 full length albums (to date).
Joined DOZER 3 years later, did extensive touring and released 1 album,
quit in 2006 due to various personal reasons.

Formed VAKA in 2005, currently completing debut album which is set for release on Murkhouse Recordings summer/fall 2008.

-November '07


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/28/2007
Band Website: vakamusic.net
Band Members: Karl Daniel Liden /// Drums, Piano, Mellotron, Harmonium, Organs, Synths, etc.

Co-conspirators:

Erik Nilsson /// Guitars [ www | myspace ]

Misha Sedini /// Vocals [ www | myspace ]

Johan Rockner /// Bass [ www | myspace ]

Peder Bergstrand /// Bass [ www | myspace ]

Tommi Holappa /// Guitars [ www | myspace ]

Wille Naukkarinen /// Guitars [ www | myspace ]

Manne Ikonen /// Vocals [ www | myspace ]

Stefan Dimle /// Bass [ www | myspace ]

Influences: John Carpenter, Jan Johansson, Philip Glass and countless others
Sounds Like: reverb-drenched post metal doom in 3/4 spiced with all the backward cymbals you can eat.
Record Label: Murkhouse Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

27 . O5 . 2OO8 ||| Album is DONE! // New track posted!

Fina-fucking-lly!The album, entitled KAPPA DELTA PHI, is now mixed, mastered, done, finito, klart som spaghetti, etc etc.John Golden who previously has mastered the likes of Neurosis, Melvins, High On...
Posted by VAKA on Tue, 27 May 2008 11:08:00 PST

21 . O5 . 2OO8 ||| Today is the day

...when the album is mastered. Yaaay!A full length song or two will be posted as soon as the master is delivered.And oh yeah, don't forget to check out my recording diary. I am engineering the new DOZ...
Posted by VAKA on Wed, 21 May 2008 11:52:00 PST

24 . O4 . 2OO8 ||| Vaka signs with Murkhouse Recordings

Okay, label signing - take two.VAKA has now found a new home in Sidney, Ohio based label Murkhouse Recordings.Let's hope it sticks this time. I feel pretty confident it will though.The album is pretty...
Posted by VAKA on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:15:00 PST

27 . O3 . 2OO8 ||| As expected, shit happened.

So, in accordance with Murphy’s Law shit did indeed happen.Arclight Communications - the label who was to release the Vaka debut albumhas decided to call it a day, which means earlier mentions o...
Posted by VAKA on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:24:00 PST

12 . O3 . 2OO8 ||| Album update

YES. All bits o’ instruments & vocals are now finally in place and the album is roughly about 70% mixed (mixed, done, whatever you wanna call it).So, if shit doesn’t happen (yeah, that&rsq...
Posted by VAKA on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:11:00 PST

11 . O1 . 2OO8 ||| Vaka signs with ArcLight Communications

Yes, great news indeed!Vaka has now inked a deal with Toledo, Ohio based label ArcLight Communications to unearth the debut release from Vaka.The album will contain 9-10 tracks and end up around the 5...
Posted by VAKA on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:20:00 PST

O7 . 11 . 2OO7 ||| Update.

Nothing new to report really. Just a small update to show I haven't abandoned ship, for those who are actually interested.Done a few more guitar overdubs over at Version Studio lately, and as far as r...
Posted by VAKA on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:38:00 PST

27 . O7 . 2OO7 ||| New name = New URL

Since a change in name occured, so will the url.A new website will follow shortly.
Posted by VAKA on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:14:00 PST