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Shakra
Metal / Rock / Classic Rock

"Hardrock from Switzerland"


Switzerland

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Member Since5/9/2007
Band Websiteshakra.ch
Band MembersMark Fox - vocals
Thom Blunier - lead guitars
Thomas Muster - guitars
Oliver Linder - bass
Roger Tanner - drums

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Record LabelAFM Records
Type of LabelIndie





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Jun 27 2008 8:00P
Braderie Biel CH
Jul 25 2008 10:00A
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Aug 2 2008 8:00P
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Aug 14 2008 7:00P
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   About Shakra
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We've all been waiting for it haven‘t we really, the new record from Swiss Hard Rock powerhouse Shakra? But just 19 months after their critically acclaimed “Fall” album, this band now returns with “Infected” and off we go again. After their ass-kicking performances on the extensive HAMMERFALL / STRATOVARIUS tour, it's now for real: one listen and you're indeed “Infected”!

The band, of course, knows exactly what they need to do to satisfy their fans. Stunning Hard Rock anthems full of power and passion, neither sounding old-fashioned nor denying their traditional roots – that’s “Infected”.

The band's goals were definitely higher than in previous years though. “We had very clear and definite aims,” says spokesman Mark Fox. “Infected” had to be the best album in the history of SHAKRA. Not only did we want to write the best songs but also to create the best sound possible with the best cover artwork and the coolest band pictures”. In addition to this, Fox has written really good lyrics this time and it seems that the title “Infected” now perfectly sums up just what keeps SHAKRA still going strong: all members have a “virus” you just can't shift!

With their first releases “Shakra” (1998), and “Moving Force” (1999), and by touring with GREAT WHITE and URIAH HEEP, the early career of this Swiss band was a steep learning curve with dramatic success but the real breakthrough came with their third record “Power Ride” (2001) when singer Pete Wiedmer was forced to leave the band because of ill health and his replacement, the young Mark Fox, stepped into his impressive shoes. Mark immediately put his stamp on the following album “Rising” (2003), which saw SHAKRA rise higher on the career ladder than ever before and even hit the German and Swiss album charts! But it was out on the live circuit that Fox really delivered. The band played several concerts and festivals, one of which was the prestigious “Bang Your Head” event and all doubters were silenced. Critics in the press were further silenced in 2005 as the band then released the album “Fall” which also charted in Switzerland. With the controversial video clip for the song “Chains Of Temptation” showing singer Fox giving himself a heroine injection, this band was the talk of the Metal scene.

And, after supporting IRON MAIDEN at the Swiss “Spirit Of Rock” festival, SHAKRA then took the now famous decision to tour through 12 countries with HAMMERFALL and STRATOVARIUS.... A new star was born.

Every night, SHAKRA showed their incredible power on stage before huge audiences and gained a lot of new fans. Further highs were still to come. The band played a huge show in Zurich with GUNS ..N..ROSES in 2006.... ! But, now it's time for "Infected" which was recorded in Thom Blunier..s Power Ride Studios. You'd better be ready - SHAKRA are back and hungry again!

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Jul 7 2008 12:39 AM

24/7 Rock Radio! Hope you can tune in on Monday from 4 to 7pm EST for an all request show for the troops! Make sure you get registered on our official site!

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Jul 5 2008 10:52 AM

Hallo!
Wir hatten Euch vor einigen Tagen bereits angeschrieben. Nun www.Metalmagazin.com, ein neues Online Magazin seit dem 1. Juli 2008 mit News, Reviews und Interviews rund um Rock-,Metal- und Gothic-Mucke am Start ist. Sollte Eure Webseite noch nicht in unseren Links zu finden, sein, dann würden wir uns freuen, wenn Ihr Eure Seite bei uns im Linkverzeichnis eintragen würdet: http://forum.metalmagazin.com/showthread.php?p=70#post70
Diejenigen, die uns bereits ein Interview gegeben haben oder ein Demo geschickt haben, finden die Berichte bereits online. Wer Interesse an einem Review hat, findet die Adresse hier: http://www.metalmagazin.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=33
Wir freuen uns auf Euren Eintrag und Euren Besuch.
Euer Metalmagazin.com Team
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We contacted you few days ago. Now www.metalmagazin.com is online since 1st of July. We offer news, reviews and interviews round about Rock, Metal and Gothic. If you can´t find your band on our links, please add to our database: http://forum.metalmagazin.com/showthread.php?p=70#post70
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Corned Beef





Jul 5 2008 10:02 AM

Merci fürs adde!!
Rock On!

Corned Beef
Dirty Label





Jul 4 2008 12:44 AM

"INFECTED" is a relly powerful album! Songs hit strong and loud! Keep on rockin' guys!
Sabry
DerZander





Jul 3 2008 11:48 AM

hallo jungs
danke fürs annehmen.
hoffe ihr kommt bald wieder in den pott
gruss
Dirty Label





Jul 2 2008 1:25 PM

HI,THANKS FOR THE ADD!!
LONG LIVE ROCK'N'ROLL
SEE YA!! CIAOOOOOO!!
HeavyLaden (In Italy today, but not for long)





Jun 30 2008 2:07 PM

hey guys, killer show in Biel last saturday!
~♥~ Butterfly Heart ~♥~





Jun 30 2008 1:55 PM

Thanks for the accepting my add request!! Are you planning a trip to the US? If so please keep me informed I would love to see ya'll in concert. Greetings and Love from the US. Keep on rockin'!! Peace
GANSAN





Jun 30 2008 8:30 AM

Hey;
Thanks for visit my site and add me.
Glad to be your friend.
Good luck on the road.
Have a great new week.
A greeting from Spain.

-GANSAN-
Geli





Jun 28 2008 9:29 AM

Hallo Freunde!
Klasse Mucke, weiter so!
Wünsche Euch ein super tolles WE!
L.G. in die Schweiz, Geli*
Stéphane





Jun 28 2008 9:26 AM

Salut !

Voici mes dernières photos de Shakra à Bienne

http://concerts-live.carnetdevoyages.ch

A bientôt
=Bєятi=





Jun 23 2008 2:28 PM

Danke für die Freundschafft! Ihr seit einfach Spitze!!! Viele Grüße in die schweiz!
michael





Jun 23 2008 7:02 AM

Hi Shakra !
Ein paar Rockige Grüße in die Schweiz !
Michael
METAL INFERNO Support





Jun 21 2008 1:40 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!
Marisa





Jun 20 2008 12:28 PM

Thanks for Your request,very nice to meet You!
Stay Rock!!!
Kisses from Belgium.
Violet





Jun 20 2008 5:00 AM

Hey Shakra
Wünsche Euch mega Spass als Hauptact beim Rock Away in Wohlen!
Keep on Rockin'
Geli





Jun 19 2008 10:55 AM

Klasse Sound von Euch, weiter so!
L.G. in die Schweiz, Geli;-)
Nina Driver





Jun 19 2008 1:02 AM

ehj merciiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!! bin stutgart am KISS konzert gsi=)
DELAROCA





Jun 17 2008 11:56 PM

Thanks so much for your add !!!
See you and best regards - Daniel !

....its a very Great Sound and Music, I like it !!!
SOUL CAGES





Jun 17 2008 1:31 AM

Hey Leute !!

Danke fürs annähmen ,....ist ja echt gute Musik was ihr macht, wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Erfolg!!!

- Alles gute - SOUL CAGES !!!!!!!!
Feuerteufel





Jun 16 2008 9:44 AM

hey sit super xii am rocksound festival. beschti bärner.. schwizer.. band überhoupt =D
Scorpion





Jun 16 2008 9:23 AM

Dankeschön fürs adden.
Man sieht sich evtl. in wohlen
Cuero y Metal