BIO: The Last Embrace was formed in 1998. In 2000, the band seemed to have found its style, which could be best categorized as atmospheric metal. This was also the year they played their first gigs. In 2001, with the help of Stephan May they recorded their debut single featuring their first singer, Nathalie. In early 2003, their first 5-track cd became available to the public. This year was also filled with live performances such as The Rotonde Festival at Hirson, France (along with Paradise Lost, Saxon, and After Forever) and The First Metal Female Voices Festival in Brussels, Belgium (along with Epica, Anthemon and Autumn). Additionally the band played several gigs in Paris throughout the year. In 2004 The Last Embrace played several concerts with bands like Vanden Plas, Asrai and Eve of Destiny and had th eplesure of opening for the Parisian performance of The Gathering. The later part of 2004 was a tumultuous time for the band which ultimately resulted in 3 members deciding to leave the band. Nevertheless in June 2005, The Last Embrace was ready to record their first full length album entitled « Inside » with a new lineup and singer named Cindy. Once again Stephan May worked for the recording sessions and the mix. Goran Finnberg mastered the album. In the fall of 2007, their bass player Vik decided to leave The Last Embrace. In 2008 a second album was recorded and mixed in two different studios by both guitarist Laurent (Delicat’son) and Emmanuel Rousseau (White Wasteland Studio). « Aerial » is definitively a progressive rock and melodic album. It was released in 2009. This album marks a major artistic evolution for the band which naturally turned towards a richer and atmospheric musical style. It included a live string quartet, more vintage tone, and several famous guests (most notably Mick Moss from the band Antimatter on the song « Alone »). This more intimate and personal album was welcomed by the critics. Subsequantly the band played several performances with Antimatter (with their new bass player Anthony) as well as festivals such as Raimesfest, Crescendo… 2011 brought some more lineup changes but eventually the band discovered and welcomed their new drummer, Chris, who’s technique and powerful style of playing fit in perfectly. The album in process at the moment is composed of totally rearranged songs from « Inside » and « Aerial » as well as two new songs. Recordings are taking place at White Waste Land Studio under the supervision of Emmanuel Rousseau. Some of the reworked songs should be embelished by a string quartet and/or a transverse flute. (www.longfellowdeeds.com/)
RATING: 7.25 / 10
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