| Zonaria | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Umeå, Sweden |
| Genres | Melodic death metal, melodic black metal, blackened death metal |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Labels | Pivotal Rockordings Swedmetal Records Century Media Records[1] |
| Website | www.zonaria.com |
| Members | |
| Simon Berglund Emil Nyström Emanuel Isaksson Markus Åkebo |
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Zonaria is a blackened death metal band from Umeå, Sweden, formerly known as Seal Precious. The band is currently signed to Century Media Records.
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Background
Formed in 2001 by Simon Berglund, Christoffer Vikström, and Mikael Hammarberg, the band originally went under the name Seal Precious.[2][3] Initially the band's style was power metal, with clean vocals.[4] Several line-up changes prevented the band from recording, but after 2003, with the addition of second guitarist, Emil Nyström, and the band's name changed to Zonaria, they spent two years playing gigs in and around Umeå before recording and releasing, in 2005, what would be Evolution Overdose.[5]
New material and touring
In the spring of 2006, Zonaria recorded the CD single "Rendered In Vain" (and later shot a video for it). After that, Zonaria toured outside of Sweden, opening for Finnish black metal band Impaled Nazarene on a European tour.[6] In October, Zonaria announced they had signed a record deal with Swedmetal Records to release "Rendered in Vain"[7]; later, the song was included in the video game The Darkness.[8]
Record label and debut album
In November 2006, Pivotal Rockordings signed Zonaria[9], and soon after, the band entered Black Lounge Studios with Per Nilsson and Jonas Kjellgren of Scar Symmetry to begin recording their debut album; Infamy and the Breed was released September 2007.[8] In late July, bassist Jerry Ekman announced his departure and was replaced by Markus Åkebo.[10] The band shot a video for the lead single, "The Armageddon Anthem," then toured much of Europe in the beginning of 2008 opening up for Marduk.[11]
Century Media and beyond
On June 8, 2008, Zonaria announce that they had signed a deal with Century Media Records.[12] They are currently slated to team up with Vader and Septic Flesh throughout November and December as part of Vader's 25th anniversary tour.[13] Their new album, The Cancer Empire, released on 17 October 2008, was produced by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman.[14]
Discography
Demos and singles
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Illusionary Games | 2002 | Independent |
| Evolution Overdose | May 20, 2005 | Independent |
| Rendered In Vain | June 01, 2006 | Swedmetal Records |
Albums
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Infamy and the Breed | September 04, 2007 | Pivotal Rockordings |
| The Cancer Empire | October 17, 2008 | Century Media Records |
Members
Current members
- Simon Berglund – vocals, lead guitar (2001 – present)
- Emil Nyström – rhythm guitar (2003 – present)
- Markus Åkebo - bass (2007 - present)
- Emanuel Isaksson – drums (2005 – present)
Former members
- Christoffer Vikström – bass (2001 – 2003)
- Mikael Hammarberg – vocals (2001 – 2004)
- Claes-Göran Nydahl – drums (2001 – 2003)
- Niklas Lindroth – drums (2003 – 2004)
- Johan Aronsson – keyboards (2003 – 2004)
- Simon Carlén – drums (2004 – 2005)
- Karl Flodin – bass (2003 – 2005)
- Jerry Ekman – bass (2005 – 2007)
Session members
Gustav Svensson – keyboards (2004 – 2005)
References
- ^ Zonaria Sign with Century Media Records: News @ metalstorm.ee
- ^ "Zonaria: 'Rendered in Vain' Audio Samples, Video Clip Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54110. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria biography". Tartarean Desire. http://www.tartareandesire.com/bands/Zonaria/6576/. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria biography". Metal Archives. http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=40208. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria - Evolution Overdose Information". Metal Archives. http://www.metal-archives.com/release.php?id=82439. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria to Support Impaled Magazine in Europe". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51183. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria Signs with Swedmetal Records". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59889. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ a b "Zonaria: Debut Album Pushed Back to September". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66310. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria Signs with Pivotal Rockordings". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=62295. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria Parts Ways with Bassist, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=77557. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "Zonaria Checks in from the Road". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88350. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
- ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100488
- ^ "Vader, Septicflesh, Zonaria to Team up for European Tour". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=93494. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
- ^ http://www2.centurymedia.com/index.aspx?page=detailed_artist&id_artist=208
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