ARDOURS Release Debut Studio Album ‘Last Place On Earth’
August 9th, 2019
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European alternative gothic metal duo Ardours issued debut full-length studio album Last Place On Earth on August 9th, 2019 through Frontiers Music Srl.
“When I joined Tristania the band already had a strong identity and so I had to fit with their style while also bringing something new and fresh to the sound,” frontwoman Mariangela Demurtas commented. “I think that worked out very well and I am very proud of the two albums we released together. Tristania is more of an introspective and articulated sound in comparison to Ardours. I feel very grateful and thankful to the band for what I have learned throughout these years, but on the other hand I needed to do something different, something where I could be the main singer and could sing the words with passion and with the warmth of my voice.
“Ardours has more rock and 80s influences in comparison to Tristania, including a bit of a new wave sound which is something that Kris and I love. When I chose to be part of this project, I knew I wanted to sound expressive without being technical so that I could give a more nostalgic sound to the words. This is the way I saw Ardours sounding and I can’t wait for people to hear it!”
Lyrical content as well as drums for Last Place On Earth were handled by Tristania drummer Tarald Lie. Bass on the track ‘Design’ was recorded by Nico Etelavuori, meanwhile.
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The track listing is as follows:
01. ‘What Else Is There’
02. ‘Catabolic’
03. ‘Last Place On Earth’
04. ‘Design’
05. ‘Last Moment’
06. ‘The Mist’
07. ‘Therefore I Am’
08. ‘Truths’
09. ‘No One Is Listening’
10. ‘Totally’
Ardours’ recording line-up was as follows:
Mariangela Demurtas (vocals, Tristania)
Kris Laurent (guitars, bass and synth)
Tarald Lie (session drums)
Nico Etelavuori (session bass on the song ‘Design’)
Acoustic versions of ‘Last Moment’ and ‘The Mist’ can be streamed below.
A release concert for Last Place On Earth, and Ardours’ first live show, took place on September 7th, 2019 at La Cueva Rock in Quartucciu, Cagliari, Italy.
A music video was filmed for the track ‘Last Moment’. In addition, official lyric videos were created for the songs ‘The Mist’ and ‘Therefore I Am’. All three clips can be viewed below.
Promotional photograph by Mara D’Eleán.
