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And finally, you can register to our Monthly Newsletter !!
If you register to our newsletter now, you'll be informed about all our gigs, reviews, studio-experiences and of course ... Gossip !!
You know you want it !! *wink*
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Of course, you already read about our deal with CCP Records.
That's right ! Angeli Di Pietra signed a record-deal for no less then 3 albums with the Austrian label CCP Records. They will release our debut-full-album "Storm Over Scaldis" worldwide !!

More info on the CCP Website !


Distribution will be in the hands of the following labels :

BIOGRAPHY

What do you get when you mix metal with the terms “power” and “folk”?
Angeli Di Pietra of course! This Belgian band has been tagged all kinds of styles, from melodic over gothic to folk metal, none fitting yet all true.

The bandmembers themselves refer to the style as “powerfolk”: a combination of powerful uptempo riffs, pounding bass, pumping drums, dark grunts and enchanting female vocals in a well-balanced dialogue, with a touch of folk to lighten it up. Technicity versus melody, catchy although not easy listening.
None of the songs are alike, yet they all bear a clear “Angeli Di Pietra”-stamp.
The diversity in the songs reflects the diversity in the band: six members with different influences, all blended into a new sound.

The band was formed in 2002 by guitarists Gaël Sortino and Quevin Smeyers. After a rocky start they found the right musicians to pursuit their common goal of world domination: Sjoera Roggeman (female vocals), Kurt Hermans (bass), Guy Van Campenhout (grunts) and Vincent Pichal (drums).
In 2004 they released their first demo “Songs of Solace”. Successor “Believe in Angels” saw daylight in 2005 and was very well received in both national and international press. Meanwhile, the fanbase grew steadily. With over 50 performances, Angeli Di Pietra became a very convincing live band. In 2008 Angeli Di Pietra won the Paganfest-contest and opened the Belgian edition, supporting a.o.: Eluveitie, Korpiklaani and Ensiferum. Now, anno 2009, Angeli Di Pietra is ready to present you their first full-length album: “Storm Over Scaldis” (recorded August 2008 – Excess Studios Rotterdam - NL). Released on the 8th of May 2009, by CCP Records, distributed by SPV/Steamhammer.

The title of the album refers to their hometown Antwerp, more specifically the river Scheldt (= Scaldis (Lat.)). For the lyrics the band finds inspiration in history, mythology, literature… Anything that speaks to mind: the battle of the Saxons against the Romans (“Ride into Oblivion”), the Celts begging their seagod for a safe journey (“Manannan Mac Lir”) or a warning for the gruesome rituals of the goblins (“Legendary Forest”). And don’t be surprised to hear Spanish prayers (“Torquemada”) or even Arabian traditional music (“Medusa”)!

Submerge yourself in the dark world of Angeli Di Pietra and discover the pearls within.

In short:

POWERFOLK FOR THE MASSES !

DISCOGRAPHY

STORM OVER SCALDIS - 2009 - FULL ALBUM

1. The Tempest - Intro
2. Ride into Oblivion
3. For Us, Fallen Ones
4. Mannánan mac Lir
5. Frost
6. Storm Over Scaldis - Instrumental
7. Lindisfarne
8. Medusa
9. Torquemada
10. Forlorn
11. Legendary Forest

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Excess Studios, Rotterdam (Netherlands), August 2008
All music by Angeli di Pietra,
All lyrics by Guy Van Campenhout & Sjoera Roggeman,
Photography by Aron Bohdanowicz- Artwork by Marijke Vervloet

THE ALMIGHTY MYSPACE EP - 2008 - EP
1. For Us, Fallen Ones
2. Torquemada
3. Dawn of Possession

Nr. 1 and nr. 2: pre-demo recordings for the upcoming full-length album.
Nr. 3 taken from 'Believe In Angels'
All music by Angeli di Pietra,
All lyrics by Guy Van Campenhout & Sjoera Roggeman,
Artwork by Marijke Vervloet

BELIEVE IN ANGELS - 2005 - MCD
1. Dawn Of Possession
2. The Moor
3. Angel Of Fire
4. A Murder Of Crows
5. The Sun In My Heart

Recorded and mixed at Grindhouse Studio, mastered at Midas Studios, September - October 2005
All music by Angeli di Pietra,
All lyrics by Guy Van Campenhout & Sjoera Roggeman,
except 'The Sun In My Heart' by Jan D'Haes & Sjoera Roggeman
Photography by Melissa Milis - Artwork by Jao

BELIEVE IN ANGELS - MATA-EDITION - 2005 - MCD
[strictly limited MATA-edition / 30 pcs]
1. Dawn Of Possession
2. The Moor
3. Angel Of Fire
4. A Murder Of Crows
5. The Sun In My Heart

Recorded and mixed at Grindhouse Studio, mastered at Midas Studios, September - October 2005
All music by Angeli di Pietra,
All lyrics by Guy Van Campenhout & Sjoera Roggeman,
except 'The Sun In My Heart' by Jan D'Haes & Sjoera Roggeman

SONGS OF SOLACE - 2004 - DEMO
1. Carrier Of Faith
2. The Way Of The Ancient
3. Burning Hope
4. Love Lost
5. Angels

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Tin Pan Alley Studio, May 2004
All music by Angeli di Pietra,
All lyrics by Sjoera Roggeman & Jan D'Haes

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