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Mark Kelson

Musician / Songwriter

About Me

Over the past ten years I have played guitar and performed vocals on six full length albums with various bands. The majority of albums I’ve been involved with I have been the main songwriter. I have received international recognitions for my song writing in various rock magazines around the world, most notably for the album ‘Sleep Of Reason’ by The Eternal on Finnish record label Firebox Records. This album spawned 3 video clips, an international tour and DVD.
I have made guest appearances on various albums internationally including my most recent, contributing vocals on the album ‘Madre, Protégenos’ by renowned English songwriter Duncan Patterson. I have also recently recorded a vocal duet with Russian based singer songwriter Emily A. Saaen.
I Have been involved in extensive touring throughout Australia, Hong Kong, Europe & America. In Australia my band The Eternal has supported international acts such as Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and Finnish rock band HIM.
In April 2006 I was given an endorsement deal with ESP guitars & Dean Markley Strings.
As of late, I have become more involved in the production side of things and I am well versed in the audio program Logic on the Apple Macintosh platform. I have been recording independent albums for local artists at my home studio.
Currently I am working on several projects; The new The Eternal album is well under way and should see a release next year. InSomnius Dei will see our debut album hit the stores in October 2007 through Firebox Records. I am also working on my first solo project, it is very early stages but I hope this will also see the light of day in 2008.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/25/2005
Band Website: www.insomniusdei.com"the-eternal.com
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Influences: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Porcupine Tree, Anathema, Antimatter, Blackfield, Candlemass, Dead Can Dance, The Tea Party, Miranda Sex Garden, Nick Cave and more.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

guitars!

oweeee i got a new acoustic guitar today, its a Tanglewood from the UK and its a lovely guitar, I got it with the new The Eternal album in mind as I cant afford a Maton and these still sound big becau...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:59:00 PST

BUY ’INSOMNIUS DEI - ILLUSIONS OF SILENCE’ NOW!

Buy InSomnius Dei 'Illusions Of Silence' now! Just go to our myspace page:http://www.myspace.com/insomniusdeiCheers!MarkReview @ Lords of Metal (Netherlands):http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showreview.php?...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:32:00 PST

What Now?

Well Im hope from 3 months of touring in Europe/America/Canada & Mexico, and what a three months it has been, ups and downs and everything inbetween! So to all those great people I met along the way, ...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:01:00 PST

Mexico!

Well what can I say, the shows in Mexico were great, all the people and the fans we met are amazing! It was a really interesting experience to say the least, I only wish that we had more time to see t...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:13:00 PST

Canada

We spent the last 5 days in Canada, and what can I say, I loved it very much! First we made our way to Montreal, and I must say this is an extremely beautiful city with many lovely people! I really ca...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:16:00 PST

New York

Well I've been in New York for about a week now, quite different than I expected. yet the same! What can I say, American's are larger than life, well in this city anyway. Been staying in Bro...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:42:00 PST

leaving europe..hello new york!!!

well all the gigs where great!! ajattara was awesome! and it was of course a boozey night! then friday Swallow the sun kicked some arse and as usual ened up boozing with alexi but kept my self togethe...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:19:00 PST

Finland... Belgium... USA...

OK folks, I've been in Finland for a week or so relaxing now, but its all about to get on the move again, tomorrow I see 'Ajattara', Friday 'Swallow The Sun' and then I'll head to Belgium to get my co...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Wed, 30 May 2007 03:37:00 PST

Belgium, Hungary & Finland...

Well The Eternal tour is over!! so let me bring you up to date, We had our second show in Belgium in Antwerp at a place called De Rots, this show actually turned out great! Crowd was very responsive a...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Wed, 23 May 2007 07:09:00 PST

Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium

Well, well...here i am in Belgium, its been a buzy week, we had five show in row this week, it might not sound like much but with all the travel, late nights and being in a small place together can be...
Posted by Mark Kelson on Tue, 15 May 2007 02:16:00 PST