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Theatre of Tragedy was a Norwegian band from Stavanger, active between 1993 and 2010. They are best known for their earlier albums, which influenced the gothic metal genre.

Biography[link]

Theatre of Tragedy was founded on 2 October 1993. Drummer Hein Frode Hansen had recently quit his former band Phobia and started looking for a new musical project to play in. A friend of his told Hein that a band called Suffering Grief was looking for a new drummer, and after contacting them, he joined the band. At the time, Suffering Grief was composed of vocalist Raymond István Rohonyi and guitarists Pål Bjåstad and Tommy Lindal. No bassist had joined the band yet, but Eirik T. Saltrø had agreed to play with them in live concerts.

After finding a rehearsal place, the band decided to work upon a couple of piano arrangements composed by Lorentz Aspen. The vocals, at the time, were mostly entirely composed by raw death grunts.

After composing their first song, "Lament of the Perishing Roses", the band changed its name to La Reine Noir and then to Theatre of Tragedy. They subsequently invited singer Liv Kristine Espenæs to do female vocals for one song, but quickly invited her to join the band permanently.

In 1994, their first studio demo was recorded, and in 1995, the debut album Theatre of Tragedy was released, followed by Velvet Darkness They Fear in 1996 and the A Rose for the Dead EP in 1997, which contained unreleased material from Velvet Darkness They Fear. Arguably, the band reached the apogee of its career in 1998, with the release of the critically acclaimed album Aégis.

Released in 2000, Musique was a massive departure from the gothic metal sound that Theatre of Tragedy had developed over the previous three albums. The heavy guitars and Early Modern English lyrics were replaced by electropop and industrial-influenced metal. It was met with a very mixed reception, and while some older fans were understandably shocked by the new direction of the band, it did gain them a number of new fans.

With 2002's Assembly, the band continued along the same musical path as on their previous album. It was seen as a more refined and confident electropop record than its predecessor. It was also the first album to feature their long-time session guitarist, Vegard K. Thorsen, as a full member of the band.

Liv Kristine former member of TOT

In August 2003, the band declared in an official statement^[1] on their website, that Liv Kristine was removed from the band's line-up due to "musical differences which could not be bridged".

Female singer Nell Sigland (from The Crest) joined Theatre of Tragedy on the following year. In winter 2004/2005 a short concert tour (together with Pain, Sirenia and Tiamat) with Sigland singing was performed.

The band released their sixth studio album Storm on March 24, 2006 and a European tour followed, with Gothminister as supporting act. The album's title song was released as a single on February 24, 2006. While still keeping on the industrial and electronic roots of the last two albums, the album showed a return to some of the sounds developed in their first albums.

On 2 October 2008, Theatre of Tragedy celebrated their 15th anniversary. In December 2008 the band posted a snippet of new track "Frozen," which was expected to be on the new album, on their MySpace music page:

"Time for some updates. Things are slowly moving forward with the next album. As usual with the Theatre machinery there is many things to take into consideration when doing stuff and recently we were forced to change collaborators for the production of the album, and postpone the recordings. But fear not the heavy responsibility has been entrusted to Alexander Møklebust (Zeromancer, Seigmen, Gåte, Monomen, Delaware etc) and the ToT crew will enter Room 13 in May and June for recordings and general mayhem! Estimated release from AFM is end of September. Rumor has it that there will be a vinyl version for the diehard fans. We will keep you posted."

In June 2009 saw the band reveal Forever Is The World as the title of the new album. Their 7th album, it was released in Europe on 21 September 2009, with the band making a step towards their earlier sound of Aégis. A special Tour Edition of Forever Is The World was issued on March 12, 2010. The Tour Edition contained a bonus CD known as the "Addenda EP" which contains song reworkings and unreleased tracks.

Metal Mind Productions issued a press release in July stating that they were, with the co-operation of the band, re-releasing Musique and Assembly. Both albums have been remastered and will be backed with bonus tracks. New liner notes and artwork are said to be a part of the package. Each album is limited to 2000 numbered copies.^[2]

On 1 March 2010, Theatre of Tragedy issued a statement informing fans of their decision to split on 2 October 2010. The statement cited personal desires to spend more time with family and an inability to juggle their everyday working lives with a "rock and roll" lifestyle.^[3] On 12 March, Theatre of Tragedy kicked off their farewell tour, "Forever is the World Tour". The Norwegian symphonic goth metal band Where Angels Fall played support on the European part of the tour. In September, fans helped the band to secure funds to finish their first and last DVD by making donations when the label pulled out most of the funding for the production.^[4]

Musical style[link]

The band made use of contrasting vocals – male bass vocals (making some use of death grunts) and female soprano singing (commonly referred to as "Beauty and the Beast" vocals) – and on their first three albums, presented lyrics written predominantly in Early Modern English. Starting from the album Musique, however, Theatre of Tragedy made drastic changes to its style, which became significantly inspired by the industrial rock genre, abandoning Early Modern English writing and death grunts in the process.

Members[link]

Final lineup[link]

• Nell Sigland – Vocals (2004–2010)
• Raymond István Rohonyi – Vocals, Programming, Electronics (1993–2010)
• Frank Claussen – Guitars (1997–2010)
• Vegard K. Thorsen – Guitars (1999–2010)
• Lorentz Aspen – Keyboards, Synthesizers (1993–2010)
• Hein Frode Hansen – Drums (1993–2010)

Former members[link]

• Pål Bjåstad – Guitars (1993–1995)
• Tommy Lindal – Guitars (1993–1997)
• Eirik T. Saltrø – Bass (1993–2000)
• Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull – Vocals (1993–2003)
• Geir Flikkeid – Guitars (1995–1997)
• Tommy Olsson – Guitars (1997–1999)

Touring members[link]

• Bjørnar Landa – Guitar (2006)
• Erik Torp – Bass (2010)

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• Theatre of Tragedy (1995)
• Velvet Darkness They Fear (1996)
• Aégis (1998)
• Musique (2000)
• Assembly (2002)
• Storm (2006)
• Forever Is the World (2009)

Live Albums[link]

• closure:live (2001)
• Last Curtain Call (2011)

DVDs[link]

• Last Curtain Call (2011)

EPs[link]

• Theatre of Tragedy (demo, 1994)
• A Rose for the Dead (1997)
• Virago (1999)
• Inperspective (2000)
• Addenda (2010)

Singles[link]

• "Der Tanz Der Schatten" (1996)
• "Cassandra" (1998)
• "Image" (2000)
• "Machine" (2001)
• "Envision" (2002)
• "Let You Down" (2002)
• "Storm" (2006)
• "Deadland" (2009)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Theatre of Tragedy on Myspace
• Theatre of Tragedy discography at Discogs

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Shadmehr Aghili شادمهر عقیلی
Background information
Birth name	Shadmehr Aghili
Born	(1973-01-27) January 27, 1973 (age 39) Tehran,  Iran
Genres	Pop
Occupations	Singer, Musician, Composer, Music Arranger, Actor, Producer and Song-writer
Instruments	Keyboard, Violin, Guitar, Piano, Electric guitar, Santur, Mandolin[1], Trumpet[2], Harmonica[3], Electronic Keyboard, Drum kit, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar,[4], Banjo, Koto[5] and Percussion instrument[citation needed]
Website	http://www.shadmehraghili.net

Shadmehr Aghili (Persian: شادمهر عقیلی, born on January 27, 1973 in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian pop singer, musician, composer, music arranger, producer and song-writer,^[6][7][8] and formerly an actor. He emigrated to Canada first, but currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Shadmehr is known as the "King of Persian Pop" and is one of the most popular Persian musicians and singers.^[9]

Career[link]

Seven single tracks entitled "Sabab" (Reason), "Residi" (You Arrived), "Mashkook" (Doubtful), "Boghz" (Choke of tears), "Bia" (Come), "Tane To" (Your Body) and "Ye Kari Kon" (Do Something) were all released under an unofficial title Sabab and were distributed even in Iran through underground black markets. Four of these tracks, namely "Sabab", "Residi", "Mashkook" and "Ye Kari Kon" in addition to three more tracks "Khial" (Image / Vision), "Shila" and "Tars" (Fear) are on his official album release Taghdir (Destiny) released by Century Records. On a cover of his Taghdir album he mentions that he was inspired by a 2005 Greek song (Bora Ise Tha Peraseis by Thanos Petrelis) for his Mashkook song. He is also the first Iranian musician to popularize the mandolin instrument in Persian music industry through his "Mashkook" and "Yekari Kon" songs from the mentioned album. He has recently released a new single track titled "Halam Avaz Misheh" (I Feel Better) after "Azadi" (Freedom) and "Adat" (Habit) singles. Shadmehr Aghili is the second Iranian -after Asadollah Malek- placed among the list of famous violinists.^[10][11]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• "Bahare Man (My Spring) (Instrumental)" (1997)
• "Mosafer (The Traveler)" (1998)
• "fasle ashenai" (1998)
• "Dehati (The Villager / Countryman)" (1999)
• "mashghe sokot" (1999)
• "Naghmehaye Sharghi (Eastern Melodies / Tunes)" (1999)
• "fariba (fariba)" (2000)
• "Pare Parvaz (Wings to Fly) (Soundtracks of a movie of the same name)" (2001)
• "adam o hava (adam and hava)" (2001)
• "Khiali Nist (Never Mind) (After Migrating to Canada)" (2002)
• "Doori va Pashimani" (2003)
• "Adam Foroush (The Traitor)" (2004)
• "Popcorn" (2005)
• "Taghdir (Destiny)" (2009)

Singles[link]

• Tu Binahayate Shab (Through the Infinity of Night)
• Ghafas (Cage)
• Atr o Shabnam (Scent and Dew)
• Shabe Berahne (The Naked Night)
• Dadashi (Dear Brother)
• Khaneh Kharab (Cross-tie Walker / Tramp / Wanderer)
• Ghame Tanhayi (Sorrow of Loneliness)
• To Ro Injoori Mikham (I Want You This Way)
• Lahzaye Asheghane (Romantic Moment)
• Delshekasteh (Heartbroken)
• Bazicheh (Toy (Plaything))
• Hasrat (Regret)
• Shaame Ghariban (Traditional song in Iran)
• Zemestoon (Winter)
• Khanoom Khanooma (Respected Lady)
• Adat (Habit) (2009)
• Azadi (Freedom) (Liberty) (2010)
• Khial (Image / Vision New Version)
• Halam Avaz Misheh (I Feel Better) (2011)
• Ayandeh (Future)

Halam Avaz Misheh has been unofficially remixed multiple times by his fans. Ayandeh (Future) was released on April 28, 2012 and received huge negative critics by his fans. It is announced that Shadmehr will be releasing a new music video named Entekhab (Choice) soon.

Shadmehr Aghili and The Green Movement[link]

Shadmehr also recorded a short track in 2010 with him talking and a background music playing encouraging Iranian people to riot against their government and use the music as a tool to get to freedom and liberty during the green movement after the 1388 Presidential Election in Iran.

Translation of the track[link]

Hello. This is Shadmehr Aghili, who grew up with the revolution, war and all kinds of violences. Music was a remedy for me. Me, and everyone around me. [Deep breath] Music is a tool in all of people's protests for showing disagreement. Promising tool for days of peace in the future. Now, when is the best time to extend freedom, liberty and democracy formed by the good people of Iran in the streets of Iran, and for the huge crowd of people showing up on the streets, to praise the courage and feeling, music should be used as a weapon against violence. Concerts will be held for green and growing of Iran. Concerts will be held for green and growing of Iran. Not only in this concert, but in the next concerts this will be our motto: I am green and growing, I have a root. So that everyone knows even one day won't be stopped of this green presence.'

As an actor[link]

Shadmehr Aghili tested himself as an actor by portraying in two Iranian-language films: Pare Parvaaz (Wings to Fly) [2000] directed by Khosrow Masoomi costarring with Ziba Boroofe, Marjan Shirmohammadi, Davood Naghoor, Shahlaa Naazerian and in Shabe Berahne (The Naked Night) [2001] directed by Sayid Soheili and featuring Ali Ghorbanzadeh and Akram Mahmoodi.

Filmography[link]

• 2000: Pare Parvaaz (Wings to Fly)
• 2001: Shabe Berahne (The Naked Night)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official Website

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Trebol Clan was a Reggaeton group from Puerto Rico, introduced in the genre by Hector "El Father". Trebol Clan is well known in the genre of Reggaeton. Formed by Berto & Periquito, Trebol Clan has been featured in Don Omar's The Last Don and Los Bandoleros, Luny Tunes's Mas Flow 2 and have released one CD in the genre named Los Bacatranes. Now that they have their own label, they hope to release an even greater production named Los Reyes De La Lenta: The ComeBack.

The group first appeared in the 90's with DJ Joe. DJ Joe and Trebol Clan is the name that was given to this group halfway through 1997. Before that Trebol Clan was composed of four people: DJ Joe, Berto, Hector and Omar. And their first musical appearances were on CDs entitled “DJ Joe, Vol. 3”, “Rican Muffin”, DJ Joe, Vol. 4,5 and 6.” Then, because of the chemistry that they had with DJ Joe, the latter decided in 2000 to be the musical producer of his first record company production entitled, “DJ Joe y Trebol Clan – Los Genios Musicales”. Later, after the success of the CD, Omar entered the religious field and abandoned the group leaving only Hector, Berto and DJ Joe. For Trebol Clan, the success made them reach the production of “Fatal Fantasy” surpassing the 50,000 sold mark. Then the musical career of Trebol Clan continued with great force, thanks to a series of takeovers by various artists’ record companies like “Gargolas (Vol. 2,3,4), “Fatal Fantasy (Vol. 1,2,3)”, “The Godfather”, :Buddhas Family,” “Boricuas NY Vol. 2”, “Playero 42”, “Luny Tunes Mas Flow” (more than 150,000 copies sold) and “Don Omar The Last Don (more than 325,000 copies sold). With melodies like “Tu Cuerpo Me Arrebata” from Don Omar The Last Don, “Bailando Provocas” from the CD Luny Tunes Mas Flow, “Tu Cuerpo Baila Conmigo” from the CD Ranking Stone Censurado and "Agárrala" y "A Ti" from Gargolas 4, Trebol Clan was shown to be one of the hottest groups on the Island. Because of this, they were asked to perform in various productions, like when they participated in Don Omar’s concert, where the Roberto Clemente Coliseum was filled to capacity, and the performance of the song with Don Omar and the song from the CD LunyTunes y Noreiga Mas Flow, being the most acclaimed of the great event. Today, the work continues and Trebol Clan is launching its new Cd on the market entitled Los Reyes De La Lenta: The ComeBack. This new CD features artists like Jowell & Randy, Franco "El Gorila", J-King & Maximan and Tito "El Bambino". With their brand new single, "Wow",produced by their new label "Blow Music Factory", they promise to bring the people their best efforts and a CD that is not going to disappoint. The Comeback was re-launched as a digital release on 2009 by legendary independent label Brutal Noise worldwide on January 15, 2009. Fantasia Musical will hit the streets on June 23, 2009 promising to cementing their new way to stardom. As of March 4, 2010 Trebol Clan have separated and Periquito came to be known as '3Bol'. Both went separate ways perry is now known as 3BOL but recently announced he is trebol clan now on his own Berto has gone solo signing under Millones records.

Members[link]

• Trébol (formely Periquito) (1996–Present)
• Berto (1996–2010)
• Omar (1996–2000)
• DJ Joe (Dr. Joe for 2009-2011) (1996–Present)
• Mr. Frank (2008-2011)

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• Los Genios Musicales (2000)
• Los Bacatranes (2004)
• Salvando Al Género (2008)
• The Comeback (2008)
• Fantasía Musical (2009)
• The Producers (2009)
• Trebol Clan Es Trebol Clan (2010)
• Trebol Clan Es Trebol Clan: Full Edition (2011)
• Yo Soy Trébol: The Mixtape (2012)