After the publication of a single demo tape in 1996, YYRKOON concertized their first steps thanks to their debut album “Oniric Transition” released under the French label (presently disappeared) VMI in 1998. At that time, the singular and surprising composition of the album allured the public quickly, and requests for live performances started to flow.
After a following very dark mini-CD “Forgotten Past”, released in 2000, the Picardy band would surprise even more with their second album “Dying Sun” (Anvil corp.) in 2002. Illustrated in a Heavy-Thrash register, The album took every one by reverse; the effects were bomb like, and all criticisms were unanimous. Distributed in particular in Europe, Japan and Russia, YYRKOON was consequently one of the most credited bands in France.
But eventually it was in 2004 after the release of the explosive “Occult Medicine”, recorded in Hansen Studio-Denmark (Pestilence, Volbeat, Aborted…), that the public and press agreed to recognize YYRKOON as a sure value of the European Metal scene. From then on the band was distributed universally and enjoyed the benefits of an important media coverage thanks to their recent contract with Osmose Production; thus, Frenchies harvested massive ovations all across the globe . Booking requests became increasingly frequent, and the band found themselves crossing several European countries in particular in company of Impaled Nazarene at the time of their 2005 tour.
In March 2006, “Unhealthy Opera” was born. Once again recorded in Hansen studio, the fourth album of YYRKOON confirmed the bands rising power. More inspiring than ever, part of work was made up directly on the spot. Joining the force as well, Andy Laroque (King Diamond) made a memorable appearance on the track “Horror from the sea”. Once again criticisms were generous and unanimous. The heat kept growing in adventures, leaving land marks such as a full scale Europian tour in company of Nile and Psycroptic through all Europe; the band had incredible success in the majority of the venues in which it occurred.
After several shows in countries such as Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, at the end of 2006, a proven lack of motivation became eminent for YYRKOON and eventually pushed the band to put it's career into a stand-by mood. They assembled on scene for the last time on February 17, 2007 in Lille, France.
I am now recording for a new set of releases called the "Persona Series". These cassettes will be commissioned works (not by content, but by payment) for individuals. If John Smith in London, England wants his own Zebulon Kosted album, I will make a 45 minute album (one side of a 90 minute tape), 2 hand drawn mini posters, I will name the album after him (Zebulon Kosted - John Smith), and the fan will retain all rights to the recording (for use of any future release, sampling, or broadcasting rights). One copy of the album will remain in my personal collection, and one will be sent to the customer, so that the only copy that will be in circulation will be John Smiths copy! Each album is available for the ridiculously low price of $10 (not including shipping), and will be shipped in its completed form no later than 6 weeks from the date of purchase!!!
Nouveau son en ligne "Testimony of War (no lirycs)" + Our Existence et Arkham modifiée! et aussi autre chose, delire gore grind:) dite se que vous en penser! a+ Will
Hey les gars !! J'ai remarqué le nouveau design et la réactualisation des membres du groupe sur le myspace ! L'activité serait-elle de retour ??? Oh putain si c'était le cas ça me remotiverait trop à mon projet d'orga de concert ! See ya !
hehe Funny thing is I just got back from washing my car 7 in the freeking morning and blasted some Unhealthy Opera with no one around the car wash, very inspiring if you ask me :)
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