The New Dominion was founded in March 2006 and the first line-up consisted out of 4 members. The original idea was to write fast and brutal Gothenburg-thrash metal inspired by bands like At the gates and The Haunted. Within a month it became clear that in order to deliver first-class quality thrash songs that offered enough variety, the recruitment of a second guitar player was inevitable. After a six-month quest this musician was found in the person of Michiel. Not only with his unique playing skills, but also with his personality he proved to be the right man for the job. It took TND just 6 more weeks to prepare themselves for the first gig in this new line up, which turned out to be a great success.
Strengthened with this knowledge and more confident than before, the band participated in a national metal contest in which they competed with 45 other bands. Spread over a period of 2 months and 3 rounds, the final was reached. Meanwhile the recordings for their first demo-CD “…and black gleams the eye” had commenced. Eventually the final of the “Metal-battle” had been won with absolute superiority by TND. As for their demo: friend and foe received it with great enthusiasm and it triggered the curiosity of many, questioning what the future was going to bring for TND.
The next step was a package deal with their musical colleagues of Magnacult and Spoil Engine. The band used these shows to establish a convincing on-stage reputation and once again the public only responded with sincere positive criticism. Recently there hard work to achieve the status of killer life-act has been paying of, and the band has been rewarded with the honour to perform as the opening act for US death metal gods NILE and Six Feet Under on the main stage in “013”.
At this very moment TND is finalising the recordings of their debut-album “…and kindling deadly slumber”.
The result of these recordings will prove the great progress they have made. The style no longer can be defined as “just” Gothenburg-thrash. However its roots can still be found in this particular style, it has more and more developed towards a unique blend of thrash and death metal with influences varying from Hypocrisy to Tool, from the Haunted to Cannibal Corpse and from Gojira to Slayer. Song structures have become increasingly more interesting and challenging for the listener, whereas the vocal parts have become more brutal and aggressive on one side and more intense and tantalising on the other.
Let them take your last breath away…welcome to their dominion
For a higher quality of the songs, we made the songs available for download. Click 'Download' underneath the song titels
Update 05 May '08 - The New Dominion: Signed to Neurotic Records
Hello there! We are proud to announce that our coming debut album will be released by Neurotic Records! We are confident that this is the best step for us to proceed to world domination! I've added the official statement from neurotic, which is:
"Considering the history of Neurotic Records, our latest signing The New Dominion, is probably one of the most remarkable ones to this date. This band performs fluently executed death/thrash metal, incorporating a wide array of influences from various genres. In the past year The New Dominon stormed over the dutch club scene in an insane tempo, leaving a trail of ashes and dust behind everywhere they went. Now with the debut album recorded, (to be entitled: "..and kindling deadly slumber") the band is ready to take their music up to extreme heights in cooperation with Neurotic Records. The New Dominion, has been added to this years Neurotic Deathfest line-up."
cheers Tom.
Update 25 March '08 - Wacken Metalbattle 2008
Hail metalheads, we're sure you've all heard of Wacken Open Air. They are organising a worldwide metalband contest. This year the Metal-Battle will take place in 17 countries. All winner bands will compete against each other at the great final on the W:O:A WET STAGE. The Dutch finale takes place at Weert in a venue called 'de Bosuil'. We will be there! We hope to see you too!
cheers Tom.
Update 11 Jan. '08 - update recordings
First and foremost the best wishes and a good new year to you all! Hope you've had a blasting beginning of 2008.
After two months of hard work the process of recording is almost done. Next weekend, the vocal parts will all be finished. And if i may say, the results are devastating and will blow you away!! As we speak our producer is busy with the mix, and we will be rehearsing for the coming live shows. More news coming soon! cheers Tom.
This video was taken at the small hall in 013 popcentre Tilburg. We were playing that day at the Thrash Tilburg Fest, with Dead Head + Onslaught, Evile and Flesh Made Sin. This video is recorded and edited by Erik (aka Fey Metallica).
Below a preview of a new song that will be on our upcoming album!
This video was taken at the Big hall in 013 popcentre Tilburg. We were supporting act for the Metalfest Tour there. The Line-up that day; Six Feet Under, Nile, Finntroll, Belphegor and The New Dominion. Thanks for this live registration goes out to Erik. Take a look at his site Fey Metallica Myspace
hello!! how are you?? we hope all its ok!! one more song for our debut album is uploaded in our space!! Now our first debut album is available now !! you can order with a message in our space (and we will send you) or in www. noiseheadrecords. com, also in Metalzone (EUROPE) and in Relapse Records (USA)!! We hope you like it and you can tell us your opinion about our music!! greetz from Madrid,Spain!! INBRED.
Kijk, en dan eindelijk de rematch, na onze afzegging voor de metal battle finale 2007.... Zien jullie op de Wacken Battle 2008 de 6e april in Weert!!!!
Cheerz and Horns'up!
WALE
ennuh damn dat zijn smakelijke liedjes hier op jullie space!
