Year : 2023
Style : Alternative Rock , Gothic Rock
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 121 mb
Bio:
Mono Inc. rose from the ashes of several band projects, the frustrations of being forced into unwelcome directions by major record labels and the fervent wish to make uncompromising music. Founder members were Martin Engler, mastermind and songwriter, Carl Fornia and Miky Mono. In 2003 Manuel Antoni joined the band on bass guitar and also as a sound designer.It was made clear from the start that Mono Inc. would never sell their souls for a major record label deal and they decided to sign with the independent label NoCut. Their debut album Head Under Water was released in 2004 and was critically acclaimed as a new sound called ‘MONOROCK’. Two singles from the album made appearances in the most important German trend charts for rock, metal and gothic music such as DAC, MRC30 and Native25. The release was followed by extensive touring throughout Germany and Europe.At the end of 2006, as the band gathered in the studio to prepare the material for the 2nd album, they were witness to a totally unexpected event: the break-up between the band and their front man; after endless discussions and the odd flying instrument the tensions between Martin and Miky had run so high that the band asked Miky to leave and decreed that Martin should take over the microphone.Strangely this was not a spectacular change in sound for the band, as they were so used to Martin’s voice from his many demos, and he has been lead vocalist ever since. The free seat behind the drums was soon occupied by Katha Mia, probably Germany’s best-looking female drummer.Martin and Katha first met backstage at a Depeche Mode concert in Aarhus, Denmark, in the summer of 2006. Katha knew of Mono Inc. and half-jokingly offered her percussive services in the event of Martin ever breaking a hand during the drum solo. He remembered this kind, misguided offer and decided to take a chance and invite her to the studio. On that fateful day the band was immediately, jaw-droppingly impressed by this sweet, enchanting beauty who sat behind the drumkit and packed such an unbelievable punch. The decision to grab her was made in seconds. With this exciting new line-up complete, the band relished recording their 2nd longplayer Temple Of The Torn, which was released worldwide in June 2007.The Hit-Single of this album (In My Heart) was the key for Mono Inc. to becoming a constant component of every Rock-DJ’s program and was changing the bands status of being an insiders’ tip into being resounded throughout the land. The 2nd half of the year 2007 the band enjoyed their new born harmony on the road and played all over the country and entered the next level when their song Burn Me was picked to become theme music of a new serial by a big German TV station. This serial started in September 2007 and still continues…And now, in May 2008, Mono Inc. is back with a vengeance! The 3rd album CD Pain, Love and Poetry is steamrollering the gothic-scenery only 11 months after their last full length album. And it’s once again full of unbelievably good compositions. Musically the new album has everything we’ve come to expect from this band: breathtaking drum patterns, soaring bass lines, rich guitar walls, gorgeous keyboard pads and empathetic vocals create an evocative soundscape that captures the listener immediately. That’s what we expected… but Martin is singing his new songs with more confidence and authority than ever and you feel and believe every single word and note.Lyrically the focus is (as the title already implies) intensely personal throughout, and anyone who has experienced the ups and downs (especially the downs) of love will find himself poetically echoed here. The first single Teach Me to Love, which comes as a duet with Lisa Middelhauve (female ex-vocalist of Goth-Metal-Band Xandria).Not to be slowed down Mono inc released the EP Comedown in 2010, and the EP Revenge in 2011. Full Length albums poured out in the shape of Viva Hades in 2011 and freshly released After The War full length and EP. Listen now and fall deeply and lastingly in love with Germanys Dark-Rockers…
Album:
Ravenblack - the eagerly awaited 12th studio album by German dark rock band MONO INC. marks another milestone in the band's history. After its predecessor catapulted them to the top of the German charts for the first time in their career, for the upcoming album they found yet another gear. Ravenblack is quintessentially MONO INC., a driving album with a total of 11 titles, propelled forward by distinctive metal riffs, anthemic melodies, and deep lyrics in true MONO INC. fashion – as per the Raven Community’s demand, finally including two German titles once again.A truly timeless album, as virtually every song would have made for an outstanding single. As one of the few if not only silver linings of the otherwise stifling pandemic, after a much needed break and the outrageous European tour with over 30 shows and more than 40,000 excited fans in the spring this year, singer and mastermind Martin Engler was bursting at the seams with ideas.On Ravenblack, the MONOs are lent a hand by label mates Storm Seeker and SANZ, who each have been brought in for a feature track. These collaborations are scheduled to be performed live together in 2023 as part of the Ravenblack Tour. Stay tuned!
Line Up:
Bass, Vocals – Val Perun
Cello – Ilja Lappin
Guitar – Marko Purišić
Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Martin Engler
Guitar, Vocals – Carl Fornia
Drums, Vocals – Katha Mia
Additional Musicians:
Backing Vocals – Marko Purišić, Sandro Geißler, Timo Bornfleth
Production:
Mastered By – Benjamin Lawrenz, Chris Harms
Producer – Martin Engler
Recorded At – The Rimshot
Recorded At – Molly Studios
Recorded At – Areia Studios
Recorded At – Mixberlin Studios & Production
Mastered At – Chameleon Recording Studios Hamburg
Artwork By, Photography By – VDPictures
Tracklist:
01. At The End Of The Rainbow 4:28
02. Empire 4:13
03. Princess Of The Night 4:25
04. Angels Never Die Featuring – SANZ 4:47
05. Heartbeat Of The Dead 4:12
06. Ravenblack 4:37
07. Lieb' Mich 4:10
08. Never Alone 6:11
09. After Dark Featuring – Storm Seeker 4:27
10. Day Of Reckoning 4:08
11. Wiedersehen Woanders 4:28
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