THE SOUNDBYTE: To Release "Solitary IV."
May 6, 2017
THE SOUNDBYTE: Norwegian progressive metallers and former The 3rd and The Mortal members to release Solitary IV album this June. Solitary IV by The Soundbyte is released on 30th June 2017 via ToT Records Check out the trailer for new single 'Descending' here '
Led by visionary musician Trond Engum, composer and guitarist for Norwegian experimental band The 3rd and The Mortal, The Soundbyte is a solo venture intended to pierce the dark heart of avant-garde and experimental metal.
Since their formation in 1998 in Trondheim, Norway, The Soundbyte has become an unstoppable vehicle for creative exploration and one that has found Engum drawing on a myriad of outsider influences ranging from Norwegian folk, electro-acoustic and ambient forms of progressive and post-rock. In collaboration with fellow The 3rd and The Mortal member and accomplished drummer Rune Hoemsnes, in addition to the central line up for Solitary IV ' their fourth full-length album and first for new label Temple of Torturous Records ' the album also consists of contributions from several excellent guest musicians, including amongst others the expressive vocal styling of singers Tone Åse and Kirsti Huke.
Built almost entirely around Engum's unique guitar and electronic sound, Hoemsnes' signature rhythms and haunting and ethereal vocal work The Soundbyte has created what is undoubtedly their finest work to date and 2017's most progressively breathtaking record. Solidifying the duo's off-kilter vision for sonic expression and paying painstaking attention to every detail, it is a multifaceted endeavor designed for constant re-visitation and one that will reward listeners time and time again.
Recorded by Engum himself, co-mixed with Michael Tibes (Helloween, Kamelot) and mastered by Neil Pickles (Piano Interrupted, Fernandez 4), Solitary IV by The Soundbyte will be released on 30th June via ToT Records as a deluxe digipack with a limited LP release to follow this Autumn.
The Soundbyte:
Trond Engum ' Guitars
Rune Hoemsnes ' Drums
Guest musicians in alphabetical order:
Daniel Buner (Formo Organ), Kirsti Huke (Vocals), Sturla Hauge Nilsen (Trumpet), Sigurd Saue (Trombone), Amund Ulvestad (Cello), Carl Haakon Waadeland (Percussion), Tone Åse (Vocals/Electronics)
Solitary IV by The Soundbyte is released on 30th June on ToT Records
Recorded at Fuzz Factory Berlin and MeltingWorks Studio by Trond Engum
Mixed by Michael Tibes and Trond Engum
Mastered by Neil Pickles
Cover artwork Ole Kristian Øye
Press photo Sondre Hovdal
Track Listing:
1. Fanfare
2. Descending
3. North
4. Lamentations
5. Floating
6. Estranged
7. Solitary
Artist: The Soundbyte
Album: Solitary IV
Genre: Experimental Metal, Dark Folk
Label: ToT Records
Catalogue No.: ToT039
Release Date: 30th June 2017
Format: CD/Digital/LP
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