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Suidakra

Suidakra is a melodic death metal band from Germany with Celtic folk influences.[1] During their fourteen-year career, they have performed over 200 live shows for several European and Russian tours,[1] as well as a current North American tour.[2] They are also known for their use of traditional instruments to augment their sound, such as the bagpipe, banjo, and tin whistle.[1]

Biography

Suidakra was formed in 1994 by guitarist Arkadius Antonik and drummer Stefan Möller under the name Gloryfication. The band recorded two demos with varying lineups, until finally solidifying its line-up with keyboardist Daniela Voigt, guitarist Marcel Schoenen and bassist Christoph Zacharowski. Later in the same year the band's name was changed to Suidakra (Arkadius spelled backwards).

In 1997, the band released their first album, the self-published Lupine Essence. The album attracted the attention of German record company Last Episode. A deal was signed, and the band proceeded to record their second album Auld Lang Syne in 1998. Soon after the release bassist Nils Bross replaced Christoph Zacharowski.

Lays from Afar and The Arcanum were released in 1999 and 2000, respectively. At this point, the sound of the band had developed into melodic death metal reminiscent of many Gothenburg area bands. Further lineup changes took place after the release of The Arcanum, as Daniela Voigt and Stefan Möller left the band and Marcel Schoenen retired his band position to concentrate on song writing.

In 2001, Suidakra signed a deal with Century Media Records. Drummer Lars Wehner and guitarist Germano Sanna joined Antonik and Bross to record the follow-up to The Arcanum, titled Emprise to Avalon, released in 2002. This lineup didn't last long, as Bross left the band soon after recordings were complete. Marcus Riewaldt joined the band to take up the bass spot. A year later Marcel Schoenen returned to replace Sanna.

The new lineup meant a change in the creative responsibilities. For the band's sixth studio album, Signs for the Fallen, all members took part in writing material. While the lineup remained the same for the next album, the band had run into disagreement with their label and eventually split[3]. They went on to finance the next album on their own, and later signed a new recording deal with Armageddon Music. Command to Charge was released in 2005.

Their eighth studio release, titled Caledonia, was released on 2006-11-17[4]. The Scottish themed album included some fairly prominent use of highland bagpipes, contributed by Axel Römer, who also appeared on some of the larger live performances.

From 5–12 August 2007 some old tracks were re-recorded for a Best Of compilation titled 13 Years of Celtic Wartunes[5]. Others tracks were remastered. This was released on the 25th April 2008. [6] together with a live DVD containing registrations of the Wacken 2007 performance as well as the acoustic show at the Kielowatt Festival in 2006. Release dates for other regions were 2008-04-28 (Europe) and 2008-06-10 (USA).

Shortly after their performance on Ultima Ratio 3 in November 2007 the band announced that Marcel Schoenen had left the band for the second time, to concentrate on his job. Consequently a new live guitar player was recruited in the form of Tim Siebrecht, ex-member[7] of the disbanded formation Sleeping Gods.

The band returned to Gernhart recording studios in November 2008 to record their ninth studio album Crógacht. The album featured greater Celtic influences, taking its name from the Gaelic word for bravery.[1] It was released on February 20, 2009 in Germany, February 23 in the rest of Europe, and March 3 in the USA. Suidakra supported this album with a US and European tour throughout 2009.[2]

In May of 2009, Suidakra announced a Chinese tour, as well as informing fans that tour guitarist and backup vocalist, Sebastian Hintz, was promoted to full member.[8][9]

Line-up

Current members

  • Arkadius Antonik - guitars, vocals
  • Marcus Riewaldt - bass
  • Lars Wehner - drums
  • Sebastian Hintz - guitar, vocals

Past members

  • Stefan Möller - drums
  • Daniela Voigt - keyboards, vocals
  • Christoph Zacharowski - bass
  • Nils Bross - bass
  • Germano Sanna - guitar
  • Marcel Schoenen - guitar, vocals

Discography

Albums

Demos

Compilations

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Suidakra: More Video Footage From The Road Posted Online - Mar. 9, 2009". Blabbermouth. 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
  2. ^ a b "Tour News: Suidakra hits the road to support Crógacht". F+W Publications. 2009-03-12. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
  3. ^ Metal Symphony interview with Arkadius
  4. ^ Armageddon Music Caledonia release info
  5. ^ "13 Years of Celtic Wartunes - all the info!". Suidakra. 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  6. ^ "13 Years Of Celtic Wartunes DVD Trailer Available". Blabbermouth.net. 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  7. ^ "Tim Siebrecht past work with Sleeping Gods". Metalglory Magazine. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
  8. ^ "Suidakra in China, Sebastian, a tribute to Running Wild and more!". MySpace. 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
  9. ^ "First-Ever Show In China Cut Short; Video Available". Blabbermouth.net. 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
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