Andre Andersen

Thu
09
Mar

ROYAL HUNT Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Live CD/DVD '2016'

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Friday, May 12, 2017
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Frontiers Music Srl celebrates Royal Hunt’s 25th Anniversary with the release of a brand new live 2CD/DVD, Blu-Ray, and MP3 set entitled “2016” on May 12.
 
Following a tradition established after two successful anniversary long form video releases - “1996” and “2006” - it is time for a third one: “2016”. Recorded with 9 HD cameras and top-notch audio equipment in Moscow's “Izvestiya Hall” during last year's world tour, the video shows “all-fab-things-Royal”: a high energy show in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, an excellent set list, the band in top form, and a stunning stage production. Add a stellar audio recording and this package, celebrating Royal Hunt´s 25th Anniversary, is any hard rock fan's delight.
 
In keyboardist André Andersen’s own words: “25 years later Royal Hunt's still going strong-who ccould have imagined that? Not me, that's for sure-a quarter of a cenntury?! Absolutely unreal. 13 studio albums, lots of special EPs and compilations, 5 live albums, literally countless shows/tours, and now the 4th DVD release. Lots of ups and downs along the way, yet we're still around, still able to do what we love doing the most - making music. I always feelt that if you do it from your heart, if you stay true to yourself and work hard you´ll be granted this sort of staying power-and yes, wee´re all extremely grateful to our fans for giving us an opportunity to create, to improve and to continue our musical journey. So, once again, push that “play” button, enjoy this video and rest assured, the best is yet to come!”
 
“2016” full tracklisting includes:
 
CD1:
1. Medley: So Right So Wrong / Martial Arts; River Of Pain
2. One Minute Left To Live
3. Army Of Slaves
4. Lies
5. Wasted Time
6. Heart On A Platter
7. Flight
 
CD2:
1. May You Never (Walk Alone)
2. Until The Day
3. Half Past Loneliness
4. Message To God
5. Stranded
6. Medley: A Life To Die For / Epilogue
 
DVD / Blu Ray:
Medley: So Right So Wrong / Martial Arts
River Of Pain
One Minute Left To Live
Army Of Slaves
Lies
Wasted Time
Heart On A Platter
Flight
May You Never (Walk Alone)
Until The Day
Half Past Loneliness
Message To God
Stranded
Medley: A Life To Die For / Epilogue
 
ROYAL HUNT:
André Andersen - keyboards
DC Cooper - vocals
Andreas Passmark - bass
JJonas Larsen - guitar
Andreas Johhansson - drums
 
 
 
 
Fri
21
Aug

ROYAL HUNT - Devil's Dozen (Review)

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content: 
90%
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Andre Andersen
Running Time: 
49
Release Date: 
2015
Released: 
Europe
Musical Style: 
Melodic Metal
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Frontiers
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Score: 
90
Release Year: 
2015
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It must be symphonic rock month, as Denmark’s symph-rock legends Royal Hunt keep their momentum going with album number 13, fittingly titled Devil’s Dozen.
 
You always know what to expect with the Hunt. So after an expected over the top bombastic intro, the opening track So Right So Wrong delivers everything fans were expecting.
With the exception perhaps of the tone in DC Cooper’s vocals. Not sure why he is using a nasally tone for some of the vocals? Either way, it’s a very fine classic Royal Hunt tune.
 
May You Never (Walk Alone) has a nicely balanced orchestral piano intro, high on sentiment before exploding into a double kick drum epic.
There’s only 8 new tunes on the album (similar to the last release), but with 5 of those near or over 7 minutes, there is still good value on offer.
 
50 minutes of bombastic, classic Royal Hunt material, with DC in fine voice and the writing and production talents of Andre Andersen in good form.
 
In many ways this album typifies the sound of the band over the previous 12 albums. They probably won’t top my favourite The Mission, but this is very consistent and nothing short of massive in sound.
I can’t separate the songs into favourites – there are only 8 – so no fillers thankfully.
 
Thu
18
Jun

Baroque Danish Metal Stars ROYAL HUNT Return With 'Devil’s Dozen'

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2015
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Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of the brand new studio album from ROYAL HUNT entitled “Devil’s Dozen” on August 21st in Europe and North America.
 
With keyboardist and songwriter André Andersen still at the helm, ROYAL HUNT have once again created an album that combines the basic sound and core values of classic rock with progressive rock and more current musical elements. After selling approximately 1.7 million albums globally and touring the world numerous times, the band’s still going strong…and now gets to release their 13th studio album entitled “The Devil´s Dozen”. 
 
André Andersen says: “We´re very pleased to be able to present our new, thirteenth studio album. While staying on course with all traditional Royal Hunt´s  musical values this one contains quite a bit of variety – from an up-tempo, double kick driven “May You Never (Walk Alone)” to the bluesy “Heart On A Platter” and probably our best ballad to date – “Until The Day”.  Counting in Royal Hunt´s usual attention to details – playing wise as well as production wise – I´m sure that any fan of symphonic/melodic yet hard rocking music will be pleased with our latest offering.”
 
The new recording stays true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound, with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet, the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern day production elements move to twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette. The album is chock full of carefully crafted songs, recorded and mixed by a team who combined crystal clear sonics with a weighty punch.
 
Featuring once again the talents of the awesome US singer DC Cooper – who, after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide decided to reunite with the band in 2011 – Royal Hunt features – besides André Andersen on keyboards - long time member Andreas Passmark on bass, Jonas Larsen on guitar and new drummer Andreas Habo Johansson (ex Narnia). Royal Rock… no substitutes!
 
“Devil’s Dozen” tracklisting: So Right So Wrong; May You Never (Walk Alone); Heart On A Platter; A Tear In The Rain; Until The Day; Riches To Rags; Way Too Late; How Do You Know (bonus track).
 
ROYAL HUNT
DC Cooper: vocals
Andre Andersen: keyboards
Andreas Passmark: bass
Jonas Larsen: guitars
Andreas Habo Johansson: drums
 
 
Tue
16
Jun

ROYAL HUNT 'Devil's Dozen' Artwork Revealed

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Release Year: 
2015
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Royal Hunt's 13th studio album, Devil´s Dozenstays very true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound: with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern day production elements twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette.

The band holds tight to the format which defined rock - an album chockfull of careefully crafted songs, recorded and mixed by a team of professionals who know how to combine crystal clear sonics with a weighty punch. More details at http://royalhunt.com/devils-dozen/ Royal Rock... no substitutes! 

André Andersen: “We´re very pleased to be able to present our new, thirteenth studio album. While staying on course with all traditional Royal Hunt´s  musical values this one contains quite a bit of variety - from an up-tempo, double kick driven “May You Never (Walk Alone)” to the bluesy “Heart On A Platter” and probably our best ballad to date - “Until The Day”.  Counting in Royal Hunt´s usual attention to details - playing wise as welll as production wise - I´m sure that any fan of symphonic/melodic yet hard roccking music will be pleased with our latest offering”.
 
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