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ICS Vortex: : ANNOUNCE TRACK-LISTING AND LAUNCH ARTWORK FOR "STORM SEEKER" DEBUT ALBUM!

Century Media Records — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:47:39 GMT

ICS VORTEX ANNOUNCE TRACK-LISTING AND LAUNCH ARTWORK FOR "STORM SEEKER" DEBUT ALBUM! Norway's ICS VORTEX is soon to release the extremely versatile "Storm Seeker" debut album on August 22nd, 2011 in Europe and August 23rd, 2011 in North America via Century Media Records. The atmospheric album's front cover artwork can now be seen above and the track-listing for the release has been announced as well. It will read as follows: ICS VORTEX "Storm Seeker" Track-Listing: 1. The Blackmobile 2. Odin's Tree 3. Skoal! 4. Dogsmacked 5. Aces 6. Windward 7. When Shuffled Off 8. Oil In Water 9. Storm Seeker 10. Flaskeskipper 11. The Sub Mariner ICS Vortex, former DIMMU BORGIR and current BORKNAGAR/ARCTURUS member, describes "Storm Seeker" to be "a tribute to the fall and rise of my kind. A generation of misfits, born of hippies and raised by Satan." He further comments on the influences for making the album: "Inspiration is usually drawn from the things that are close to me. I always write in code, it's often doom related, but never ever whiny. The power of the elements, obscure beauty, religion, death and junk are a few favorites. Knowing I am drawn to the power of the dark side, I decided to include lighter topics into the mix this time to separate 'Storm Seeker' from 'Sideshow Symphonies': 'The Blackmobile' about Mopar and 'Aces' about gambling are the result. Love songs really." Previously, the album's first promotional song, "The Blackmobile", was launched online and can be heard on . youtube. "Storm Seeker" will be released initially as a limited edition Digipak, 180g. LP version and also as Digital Download in Europe. ICS Vortex's debut album is a havoc of varied metal and takes the musical elements from his +10 years experience with DIMMU BORGIR as well as the legacy of the classic bands with whom he is still active (BORKNAGAR, ARCTURUS, and LAMENTED SOULS), topping things off with his signature clean vocals in order to make "Storm Seeker" become a perfectly balanced axe, whether a song is cutting fast, or dicing slow. "Storm Seeker" features appearances by BORKNAGAR teammate Asgeir Mickelson on drums and also Terje "Cyrus" Andersen (SUSPERIA, ex DIMMU BORGIR) contributing some lead guitars. The album was recorded at Norwegian Toproom Studio (MAYHEM, TRISTANIA, BORKNAGAR, etc.) with engineer B�rge Finstad and mastered in Sweden by Peter in de Betou at Tailor Maid Studio (ARCH ENEMY, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DIMMU BORGIR, etc.). The ICS VORTEX line-up reads as follows: ICS Vortex - Vocals (ex DIMMU BORGIR, BORKNAGAR, ARCTURUS) Asgeir Mickelson - Drums (SARKE, SPIRAL ARCHITECT, ex BORKNAGAR, ex TESTAMENT) Terje "Cyrus" Andersen - Guitar (SUSPERIA, ex SATYRICON, ex DIMMU BORGIR) Jens F. Ryland - Guitar (BORKNAGAR) Steinar "Azarak" Gundersen - Bass (SPIRAL ARCHITECT, SATYRICON)

ICS Vortex: : Launch first promo song "The Blackmobile" off debut album "Storm Seeker" online!

Century Media Records — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:54:15 GMT

ICS Vortex - Launch first promo song "The Blackmobile" off debut album "Storm Seeker" online! Norway's ICS Vortex have launched the first promotional song, "The Blackmobile", taken from their extremely versatile "Storm Seeker" debut album, to be released on August 22nd, 2011 in Europe and August 23rd, 2011 in North America via Century Media Records. To stream the intense opening song of the album, check here ICS Vortex, former Dimmu Borgir and current Borknagar/Arcturus member, comments on track as follows: "This song was written way back when I still felt Black Metal was dangerous. Now, totally untrue to all that, it's a tribute to the only beast I ever loved." ICS Vortex's debut album is a havoc of varied metal and takes the musical elements from his +10 years experience with Dimmu Borgir as well as the legacy of the classic bands with whom he is still active (Borknagar, Arcturus and Lamented Souls), topping things off with his signature clean vocals in order to make "Storm Seeker" become a perfectly balanced axe, whether a song is cutting fast, or dicing slow. "Storm Seeker" features appearances by Borknagar teammate Asgeir Mickelson on drums and also Terje "Cyrus" Andersen (Susperia, ex Dimmu Borgir) contributing some lead guitars. The album was recorded at Norwegian Toproom Studio (Mayhem, Tristania, Borknagar, etc.) with engineer B�rge Finstad and mastered in Sweden by Peter in de Betou at Tailor Maid Studio (Arch Enemy, Dark Tanquillity, Dimmu Borgir, etc.). The ICS Vortex line-up reads as follows: ICS Vortex - Vocals (ex Dimmu Borgir, Borknagar, Arcturus) Asgeir Mickelson - Drums (Sarke, Spiral Architect, ex Borknagar, ex Testament) Terje "Cyrus" Andersen - Guitar (Susperia, ex Satyricon, ex Dimmu Borgir) Jens F. Ryland - Guitar (Borknagar) Steinar "Azarak" Gundersen - Bass (Spiral Architect, Satyricon) More ICS Vortex news to follow in the coming weeks.

ICS Vortex: : ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH CENTURY MEDIA; 'STORM SEEKER' OUT AUGUST 23RD

Century Media Records — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:41:34 GMT

ICS VORTEX ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH CENTURY MEDIA; 'STORM SEEKER' OUT AUGUST 23RD Norway's ICS Vortex have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records for the launch of the versatile "Storm Seeker" debut album, to be released on August 22nd, 2011 in Europe and August 23rd, 2011 in North America. ICS Vortex, former Dimmu Borgir and current Borknagar member, comments on the signing as follows: "Boarding with Century Media, ICS Vortex is ready to weather whatever storm lies ahead. The album, aged like a pirate's favorite drink, is now ready to be shot with fellow mates." ICS Vortex 's debut album is a havoc of varied metal and takes the musical elements from his +10 years experience with Dimmu Borgir as well as the legacy of the classic bands with whom he is still active (Borknagar, Arcturus and Lamented Souls), topping things off with his signature clean vocals in order to make "Storm Seeker" become a perfectly balanced axe, whether a song is cutting fast, or dicing slow. "Storm Seeker" features appearances by Borknagar teammate Asgeir Mickelson on drums and also Terje "Cyrus" Andersen (Susperia, ex Dimmu Borgir) contributing some lead guitars. The extremely versatile debut album was recorded at Norwegian Toproom Studio (Mayhem, Tristania, Borknagar, etc.) with engineer B�rge Finstad and mastered in Sweden by Peter in de Betou at Tailor Maid Studio (Arch Enemy, Dark Tanquillity, Dimmu Borgir, etc.). After recordings, the ICS Vortex project had evolved a lot and actually turned into an ambitioned band, eager to perform live and with a permanent line-up as follows: ICS Vortex - Vocals (Borknagar, Arcturus, ex Dimmu Borgir) Asgeir Mickelson - Drums (Sarke, Spiral Architect, ex Borknagar, ex Testament) Terje "Cyrus" Andersen - Guitar (Susperia, Dimmu Borgir, Sarke, ex Satyricon) Jens F. Ryland - Guitar (Borknagar) Steinar "Azarak" Gundersen - Bass (Spiral Architect, Satyricon, Sarke) More ICS Vortex news and the first sound samples will be launched in the coming weeks... ICS Vortex online: http://www.facebook.com/icsvortexofficial http://www.myspace.com/icsvortex http://twitter.com/icsimen