Ashes

With their debut EP release in 1997, Tristania broke through musical boundaries, combining symphonic metal with gothic and death metal influences. The three full-length albums that followed, Widow's Weeds (1997), Beyond The Veil (1999) and World of Glass (2001) continued to garner praise and critical acclaim worldwide. With the upcoming release of their new studio album Ashes to start off SPV's 2005 release schedule, the promise of yet another (r)evolutionary step shines brightly on the horizon.

With a three pronged vocal attack, Tristania have the ability to induce astmospheres ranging from the brutal (Kjetil Ingebrethsen) to beautiful (Vibeke Stene) and on to melodic (Østen Bergøy). Songwriting mastermind Einar Moen is backed by Kenneth Olsson on drums, Rune Østerhus on bass and Anders Høyvik Hidle on guitar. The combination that Tristania brings both to the studio and the stage is one as yet unmatched in both the gothic and metal genres. They have toured the globe through over 20 countries, including Europe, the United States, Mexico and South America, and are travelling to 11 European countries on tour with Therion to preview their upcoming release.