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DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
have announced a 10-year anniversary tour in March and April 2019. On
this special occasion, the band will perform their self titled debut album in
its entirety. Special guests on this tour are AU-DESSUS (28.3. – 6.4), CELESTE
(7. – 12.4) and THE DEVIL’S TRADE (all dates). A full list of tour dates can be
found below. Vocalist Nikita Kamprad comments: “2019 will be a special year for us! It marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of our first album “Der Weg einer Freiheit” and therewith the start of a long and exciting journey in our lives. In tribute to this album and everyone ever involved in this band, as a member or in the background, we’re playing it from start to finish each day on this special tour. The only time for the next… maybe 100 years? Don’t miss it, we’re bringing some great guests with us, namely CELESTE, AU-DESSUS and THE DEVIL’S TRADE! On top we will celebrate the release of our upcoming live album on this run and will be equipped with a limited tour edition that will only be available on live shows during 2019. Get your tickets and see you soon!” |
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DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
tour with AU-DESSUS and CELESTE and THE DEVIL’S TRADE 28 Mar 19 Paris (FR) Le Petit Bain * 30 Mar 19 Toulouse (FR) Le Metronum * 31 Mar 19 Barcelona (ES) Bóveda * 01 Apr 19 Lyon (FR) Rock n Eat * 02 Apr 19 Esch/Alzette (LU) Kulturfabrik * 03 Apr 19 Cologne (DE) Luxor * 04 Apr 19 Tilburg (NL) Little Devil * 05 Apr 19 Dresden (DE) Beatclub * 06 Apr 19 Hamburg (DE) Knust * 07 Apr 19 Nuremburg (DE) Hirsch ** 08 Apr 19 Prague (CZ) Futurum ** 09 Apr 19 Vienna (AT) Arena ** 10 Apr 19 Munich (DE) Backstage ** 11 Apr 19 Stuttgart (DE) Universum ** 12 Apr 19 Berlin (DE) Lido ** 13 Apr 19 Wiesbaden (DE) Schlachthof ** CELESTE (7. – 12.4.) * AU-DESSUS (28.3. – 6.4.) ** THE DEVIL’S TRADE (all dates) DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT festivals 28 Apr 19 Oslo (NO) Inferno Metal Festival |
| The cover artwork and track-list of ‘Finisterre’ can be found below. |
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1. Aufbruch (9:49) 2. Ein letzter Tanz (13:49) 3. Skepsis Part I (5:05) 4. Skepsis Part II (5:36) 5. Finisterre (11:13) |
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The musical puzzle that adds up
to become DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turns into something more
complex – yet also clearer defined on the band’s fourth studio album,
‘Finisterre’. The original pieces are still in play: the aggressive German
directness akin to ENDSTILLE and a penchant for brooding melancholy as embodied
by IMPERIUM DEKADENZ. Spiralling psychedelic moments comparable to DEAFHEAVEN
and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM also find their place – as well as a knack for
majestic melodies that shows parallels in Swedish black metal spearheaded by
MARDUK and DARK FUNERAL. Yet while DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are clearly progressing along the lines laid out by their previous acclaimed effort, ‘Stellar’, the band has found a way to make these pieces fit more seamlessly. ‘Finisterre’ flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages. Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut ‘Der Weg einer Freiheit’ (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the ‘Agonie’ EP (2011), their second album ‘Unstille’ (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties. The frontman was first heard on third full-length ‘Stellar’ (2015), which saw DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision. ‘Finisterre’ clearly stands at the apex (for now) of the steep climb that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have taken. This German star is finally shining in full black. www.derwegeinerfreiheit.de www.facebook.com/derwegeinerfreiheit Current line-up Nikita Kamprad: guitars, vocals Tobias Schuler: drums Nico Rausch: guitars Nico Ziska: bass Recording line-up Nikita Kamprad: guitars, bass, vocals Tobias Schuler: drums |
