#Jørgen Munkeby (Shining)

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LUNAR Announces Progressive New Album “The Illusionist” And Single “Juggling Chainsaws” Ft. Obscura's Christian Münzner

ft. members from Witherfall, Helion Prime, Planeswalker, Novareign. Mokili, Nordic Frost, Outloud, Double Vision Album Guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est),Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse), Ben Karas (Thank You Scientist), Gleb Kanasevich, Patrick Corona Top – L- R – Ryan Price – Bass, Alex Nasla – Keyboards &…

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Zopp - Dominion - epic prog rock, now with (some) vocals

ZOPP RETURNS! British progressive rock act, ZOPP, return with their sophomore album ‘DOMINION’, the follow up to their award-winning* self titled album, released in 2020. ‘Dominion’ showcases a clear progression in the sound of Zopp resulting in an epic 42 minute journey spanning avant-garde, jazz, ambient, folk, psychedelic rock and endless heaps of PROG. Ryan W Stevenson, the man behind Zopp (composer, mixer, producer, performer… heck, basically everything but the drums which have once again been masterfully performed by Leviathan’s Andrea Moneta) recorded the album at his home studio located in the suburbs of Nottingham, UK, over the past 3 years. To those who have been following Zopp from its inception, there’s one major difference you will notice this time round - there are vocals! Moving on from the instrumental Canterbury Scene infused neo-prog of the first album, Zopp now evolves into a form more reminiscent of Marillion or Yes and yet creates a new, unique and instantly identifiable sound that sets them apart from the rest of the progressive music scene. Purists, do not worry! Zopp’s fuzzed organ and technical playing style remains present, yet matured. ‘I think it’s more bombastic than the first album.’ States Ryan, ‘Writing a 14 minute progressive piece like ‘Toxicity’ where the song continuously flows was a challenge, but a successful experiment nevertheless. It’s important for me to throw all sorts of elements into the mix, from varied sources of music that are inspiring to me. I’ve really been into bands like King Gizzard and Tame Impala the last few years; not only their psychedelic sound, but also their DIY, independent approach to making music.’ Ryan W Stevenson: Hammond organ, mellotron, Hohner pianet, piano, electric pianos, acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, vocals, Korg ms20, synthesizers, percussion, flute, field recordings, sound design. Andrea Moneta: Drums and cymbals. Sally Minnear: Voice (1). Caroline Joy Clarke: Voice (1,2,7). Jørgen Munkeby (Shining NO): Tenor sax and flute (7). Mike Benson: Tenor sax (2). Rob Milne: Tenor sax and flute (7). Tomás Figueiredo: French horn (1). Joe Burns: Gong and additional cymbals (7). Cover art direction: Ryan W Stevenson. Cover art originally by Tom Adams

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HYPERSPACE METALFEST Announces 2025 Lineup

w/ ENFORCER, PLANESWALKER, GLYPH, LUNAR, SOLARUS, TYLOR DORY TRIO and More!

April 10th - 12th - Vancouver

HMF 2025 Lineup Spotify Playlist

Canada's premier melodic and power metal festival HYPERSPACE Metal Fest returns for its 6th edition after another year of crowd-pleasing epic fun in Vancouver, BC. Being hosted at The Cobalt (April 10 &11th) and The Rickshaw Theatre (April 12th), the 2025 lineup will feature headliners ENFORCER, PLANESWALKER, GLYPH along with Lunar, Solarus, Tower Hill, Luminator, Tylor Dory Trio, Heyoka's Mirror with more to be announced.

Festival organizer Joey Hockin of Journeyman Productions adds:

"It's finally time to reveal Hyperspace Metal Festival VI! We were a little later announcing this year because we want to make sure we're bringing you the same quality you've come to expect. And on that, I think we've delivered! The full lineup will be announced in the fall. Hope to see you next April!"

Headlining Saturday, April 12th at The Rickshaw Theatre, Sweden's ENFORCER have proved themselves both live and on record, they stake their place amongst the world’s most renowned heavy metal bands since first forming in 2005. They have toured the world over, playing the biggest festivals and garnering a global fanbase. Their latest sixth studio album Nostalgia (released May 2023 - Nuclear Blast), features 13 heavy metal anthems and throws ENFORCER back to their speed metal roots. Fusing extreme guitar riffing with catchy stadium choruses, ENFORCER is out to conquer the world.

Music Video - Nostalgia

Headlining Friday, April 11th, and returning for their second time at HMF, the duo known as PLANESWALKER features Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and Sozos Michael (Gloryhammer, ex-Helion Prime) present Magic the Gathering-inspired Power Metal. They recently released their latest single "Compleated" and were joined by Carlos Alvarez (ex-Power Theory, Behölder, Shadowdance) on bass and Stefanos Meletiou (The Zilla Project, Private Garden).

Music Video - "Compleated"

Headlining Thursday, April 10th, the Pacific Northwest's Glyph, is not just a heavy metal band, they are a crew of intergalactic mercenaries escaping a dying planet in their spaceship, the VSS Dragonlord. Clearly, Glyph isn’t just writing songs, they’re building worlds and they bring it forth in their latest album "Honor, Power, Glory" released this past March.

Music Video - Volarad

Also featured on this year's 2025 lineup and making their first HMF appearance and performing for the first time ever, Lunar is a progressive metal project from California that features members from Witherfall, Helion Prime, Planeswalker, Novareign, Mokili Wa, Nordic Frost, Outloud, Double Vision. Their fourth and latest album “The Illusionist” features guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est), Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula's Horse), Ben Karas (Thank You Scientist), Gleb Kanasevich, and Patrick Corona.

Meant to perform on the 2024 lineup, but forced to cancel, Tylor Dory Trio returns for 2025, they are a monstrous progressive metal unit and beloved by many in Western Canada. This live performance will be their first following a nearly seven-year layoff.

Hailing from London, ON, Solarus, simply put, is a musical vision and ambition to bring musicians together through their shared love for music. They bring forth impressive female-fronted melodic power metal.

Traveling from Edmonton, AB, Tower Hill delivers premium old-school heavy metal inspired by bands like Running Wild, Riot, Judas Priest, early Blind Guardian, and Helloween. Forging the best of the late 80s and early 90s German, British, and US metal scenes into a new blend of shimmering steel, Tower Hill’s riff-driven, hook-laden traditional metal will have you banging your head and singing along.

Luminator is a fantasy power metal band from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma, WA) and will be supporting their latest EP "On The Clouds".

From Calgary, AB, Heyoka's Mirror is a progressive rock/metal band with international roots that was brought to life in the summer of 2015 by founding members Andrew Balboa and Omar Sultan. Their first music video “Asylum” (directed by Seth Williams), was nominated as Best Music Video by the 2020 YYC Music Awards and was released in support of their debut full-length "The Uninvited King".

Hyperspace Metal Festival VI - April 10th - 12th.

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Over the five editions of Hyperspace Metal Festival, bands from all over the world have come to play power, prog, melodic death, and speed metal on the Canadian West Coast. The festival has presented lineups that have included performances by Týr, Flotsam and Jetsam, Skelator, Trollfest, Aether Realm, Exmortus, Striker, Riot City, Into Eternity, Witherfall, Planeswalker, Iron Kingdom, Helion Prime, Ravenous, Crimson Shadows, West of Hell, Judicator, Odinfist, Tanagra, Scythia, Greyhawk, The Order of Chaos, Red Cain, and many more.

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LUNAR Announces Progressive New Album “The Illusionist” And Single “Juggling Chainsaws” Ft. Obscura’s Christian Münzner

LUNAR Announces Progressive New Album “The Illusionist” And Single “Juggling Chainsaws” Ft. Obscura’s Christian Münzner ft. members from Witherfall, Helion Prime, Planeswalker, Novareign. Mokili Wa, Nordic Frost, Outloud, Double Vision Album Guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est), Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse),…

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HERR NOX Releases Video Featuring Lindsay Schoolcraft

HERR NOX Releases Video Featuring Lindsay Schoolcraft

On February 26th, gothic metal artist Herr Nox will unleash his new album Where Shadows Fade on vinyl. The album is out now digitally on all streaming platforms and features guest appearances from Lindsay Schoolcraft and Jørgen Munkeby of Norway’s Shining. Watch the video for the album’s single “Black Butterfly” below: Herr commented about the video: “I’m really excited to release this new video…

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Marty Friedman announces new album Wall Of Sound, premieres new track "Self Pollution"

Official press release: Marty Friedman‘s new album, Wall Of Sound, which will be released on August 4, 2017, expands and destroys any conventional notions of instrumental music. It was produced by Friedman, engineered by Paul Fig (Ghost, Rush, Alice In Chains) and mixed by Jens Bogren (Lamb of God, Opeth). Legendary Queen producer, Mack, came on board to handle the mixing on two tracks,…

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Me And That Man Perkenalkan ‘Mestwo’ Dengan Nuansa Melankolis Yang Kelam

Me And That Man, project dari frontman Behemoth, Adam “Nergal” Darski, terlihat nampak serius untuk meneruskan karyanya karena baru saja melepas klip video bertajuk “Mestwo”. Di tahun 2017 project ini telah melahirkan debut albumnya Songs of Love And Death, dan kini di tahun 2020 melanjutkan album penuh keduanya yang dibaptis dengan nama New Man, New Songs, Same Shit, Vol 1.

Nergal sedikit menjelaskan bahwa Mestwo adalah bagian dasar dari apa yang ada di album ini, dimana membawa pendengar akan lebih merasakan perjalanan yang menyedihkan. Menunjukkan dunia bahwa Iblis pun bisa terperangkap oleh perasaan ragu dan melankolis.

Akan ada banyak kolaborasi bersama para musisi cadas ternama dalam album barunya nanti seperti Jørgen Munkeby dan Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING), Siver Høyem (MADRUGADA), Mat McNerney (GRAVE PLEASURES), Ihsahn (EMPEROR), Anders Landelius (DEAD SOUL), Nicke Anderson (ENTOMBED), Johanna Sadonis (LUCIFER), Jerome Reuter (ROME), Matt Heafy (TRIVIUM),  Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT & STONE SOUR), dan Brent Hinds (MASTODON). Total berisikan 11 track yang masih bernuansa Blues/Rock/Folk yang punya sajian gelap.

Link klip video “Mestwo” : https://youtu.be/DFJxseghhU0

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Blue Hour Ghosts & Shining's Jørgen Munkeby Honour Freddie Mercury w/ QUEEN Cover "I'm Going...

Blue Hour Ghosts & Shining’s Jørgen Munkeby Honour Freddie Mercury w/ QUEEN Cover “I’m Going…

After their successful second album “Due” (Dynamit! on Rock Hard, 12/15 on Legacy magazine, Hot album on Metalitalia.com in Feb. ‘21)Blue Hour Ghosts return with a powerful and classy cover of the dark and experimental Queen masterpiece “I’m Going Slightly Mad”. The track is once again produced by Giuseppe “Dualized” Bassi (Fear Factory) and features a guest appearance of the talented…

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NERGAL’s ME AND THAT MAN Releases New Single And Official Video, 'Run With The Devil'

NERGAL’s ME AND THAT MAN Releases New Single And Official Video, ‘Run With The Devil’

Photo Credit: Grzegorz-Gołębiowski

Immerse yourself in the obscure world of ME AND THAT MAN and enter the black church through their newest rite of passage. After just having signed with Napalm Records, Nergal’s dark blues/folk project has released their new single, “Run With The Devil,” featuring Jørgen Munkeby of Norwegian Blackjazz collective SHINING.

The song is accompanied by an…

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Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN Releases New Single And Official Video, “Run With The Devil” Featuring Jørgen Munkeby Of Shining Watch The Cinematic New Video!

Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN Releases New Single And Official Video, “Run With The Devil” Featuring Jørgen Munkeby Of Shining Watch The Cinematic New Video!

Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN Releases New Single And Official Video, “Run With The Devil”

Featuring Jørgen Munkeby Of Shining

Watch The Cinematic New Video HERE!

[Photo Credit: Grzegorz-Gołębiowski] Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN return in a new guise.

Immerse yourself in the obscure world of ME AND THAT MAN and enter the black church through their newest rite of…

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Nergal's ME AND THAT MAN releases new single & video

Immerse yourself in the obscure world of Nergal's ME AND THAT MAN and enter the black church through their newest rite of passage.

Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN Releases New Single and Official Video, “Run With The Devil” Featuring Jørgen Munkeby of Shining

Watch the Cinematic New Video HERE

[Photo Credit: Grzegorz-Gołębiowski]

Nergal’s ME AND THAT MAN return in a new guise.

Immerse yourself in the obscure world of ME AND THAT MAN and…

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IATT Share Visualizer Video 'Ouroboros', New Album Out Now

IATT Share Visualizer Video ‘Ouroboros’, New Album Out Now

Philadelphia based extreme metallers IATT have released their brand new album “Magnum Opus“, out today on Black Lion Records. In support of the new album and to celebrate the release in style, IATT have unleashed a brand new visualizer video for the track “Ouroboros”, which features Jørgen Munkeby of Emperor / Shining on saxophone. IATT comments: “Round the wheel goes – An inexorable assault…

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Freqs TV – Think YOUR BAND is Progressive? Meet SHINING // Into the Machine Jørgen Munkeby talks playing a show on a cliff in Norway, how he created the perfect saxophone tone for Metal and the unusual evolution of Shining's music. Progressive with a capital P.

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NOCTIFERIA Sign With Blood Blast, Announce New Full Length

NOCTIFERIA Sign With Blood Blast, Announce New Full Length

Slovene metal legends, Noctiferia, have signed with Blood Blast Distribution for the digital release of their newly announced Reforma album, set to be unleashed on May 28th, 2021. This effort will also feature a couple of well-known guest appearances: Attila Csihar (Mayhem, etc.), Jørgen Munkeby from Shining (NOR) and David Vincent (VLTIMAS, ex-Morbid Angel). The first single, “Now You Will Pay”…

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Fractal Universe detail new album Engram Of Decline

Official press release: French Progressive Death Metal act Fractal Universe, has unveiled the cover artwork and the tracklist of upcoming debut full-length album, Engram Of Decline. The artwork was designed by local artist Shad, whose idea for this painting was “to layer multiple parts of pictures to make them rise in a full blown intricate design”. Shad already collaborated with the band for the…

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Music News: Dark Folk Act ROME Announce New Split 7” Ahead Of New Album

Music News: Dark Folk Act ROME Announce New Split 7” Ahead Of New Album

Jerome Reuter, frontman for Luxembourgish folk noir outfit ROME has had a busy twelve months. Following on from last year’s duel releases, “The Dublin Sessions” and “Hinter den Mauern der Stadt” he appeared on the new Me And That Man record “New Man, New Songs, Same Shit, Vol.1” alongside Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy and Shining (NO) frontman Jørgen Munkeby.

Despit…