Klone - 'Here Comes The Sun' (Album Review)

Type: Full-length 

Date Released: 6/04/2015

Label: Pelagic Records

‘Here Comes The Sun’ CD//DD//LP track List:

1.Immersion

2.Fog

3.Gone Up In Flames

4.The Drifter

5.Nebulous

6.Gleaming

7.Grim Dance

8.Come Undone

9.The Last Experience

10.Summertime (cover)

Klone is:

Guillaume Bernard | Guitars

Matthieu Metzger | Samples, keyboards, saxophone

Yann Ligner | Vocals

Jean-Etienne Maillard | Bass

Florent Marcadet | Drums

Aldrick Guadagnino | Guitars

Review:

This French progressive metal power house has a very unique sound, and it shines through in spades on their new record ‘Here Comes The Sun’.  Active since 1995 this is their tenth release. Most of their records could easily stand up next to releases from other bands such as Deftones, Tool, or Isis, as there is always an atmospheric feel with a heavier foundation. On this new record however, there is more focus on atmosphere and texture, which really makes it an easy record to enjoy.

This isn't your typical straight forward drums, guitar, bass, and vocals... there are lots of other dynamic sounds as well. Keyboards, winds, and textural effects play a huge part on this record. One characteristic that really stood out to me was the production quality. This record has a very distinct shimmer, and in my opinion is superbly mixed. Being a drummer I also noticed the crisp, deep, and warm snare tone immediately. Most bands don't seem to realize the drum sound is what makes or breaks a record....but Klone certainly does. 

Normally I'm not a huge fan of this genre, but these guys seem to have a fresh perspective on not only this style of metal, but on themselves. It sounds like Klone has gone through a sort of transformation from a progressive, almost nu-metal sound...to an atmospheric groove metal approach. If either of those terms doesn’t appeal to you, I would not listen to this record. But, if you enjoy spacial yet earthy soundscapes layered with haunting vocals and driving riffs, you should find a place in your catalog for this record. As a whole, this record is on the somber side and came across as fairly reflective as well. Not something I would put on if you're feeling extremely happy....but not a bad choice if you're in thinking mode and getting some serious work done. This is a must have for fans of progressive, alternative, and groove metal!

Words by: Joel Willis

‘Here Comes the Sun’ is available here

For more information:

Official: http://klonosphere.com/klone/ | Like: http://fr-fr.facebook.com/KLONEBAND

The Sludgelord News: KLONE SIGN TO PELAGIC RECORDS / ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'HERE COMES THE SUN’

Released 27^th April through Pelagic Records.

12 years after their debut release, KLONE, hailing from France, are back with their 6^th studio album: “Here Comes The Sun”.

“Here Comes The Sun”, reveals a mature rock band whose musical universe has expanded and developed over the years. When taking a look at the band’s discography, their progress appears like a logical evolution: each album unique, and each served to make the follow-up less predictable.

The band's metal roots have slowly but confidently given way to an ethereal rock sound, vintage but modern, delivered by heavy riffs, delay-soaked guitar-reverb and soft vocal melodies. Nowadays while melancholy is the defining paradigm of the band's sound, KLONE go on to exploit a much broader emotional spectrum.

2012's The Dreamer’s Hideaway already showed more progressive outlines. This time, the band gives each melody time to unfold... and this is where the strength of this album lies: coherence, patience, and continuity. The transitions between riffs and songs never feel rushed or forced -- everything is happening at the right time, and for a reason. The music, the lyrics and the artwork reflect upon one another, and suck the listener into a universe revolving around the sun, which is the central theme of the album.

KLONE have opened for bands like Gojira, King’s X and Orphaned Land, and have played the main stage at Hellfest. With "Here Comes The Sun", the band's song writing, led by the charismatic voice of Yann Ligner, has reached the next level. All of this combined "Here Comes The Sun" is the album that will see KLONE thrust into the limelight. 

Stream 2 tracks from the album in full:

Nebulous  - http://youtu.be/hwb-CbSfRiU

Immersion - http://youtu.be/4w7VxCWLBsE

Press:

“Monster riffs crush down throughout like hulking slabs of concrete and a thunderous rhythm section with lightning forks of melody melds well with the angry yet highly accessible vocals from Yann Ligner.” – Terrorizer

“The intelligent construction of those ambient walls of noise and the way the band makes playing progressively arranged songs sound positively loose and carefree.” – Metal Hammer 

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The Sludgelord News: Lizzard Release New Music Video Announce New European Tour with Soen

Today, French progressive rock trio LizZard have released a music video for the song “Vigilent”, taken off their second full-length album “Majestic”, which was released last October via via Klonosphere Records (Klone, Trepalium, Hypno5e, Erlen Meyer).

Written and directed by Armel Aglaée and guitarist/vocalist Mathieu Ricou, the video is now streaming via YouTube here: http://youtu.be/bZ8diVIBuhY

Meanwhile, the band have recently announced a new European tour supporting Finnish progressive metal band Soen. Check out the full dates below.

12.03.2015    GER, Oberhausen - Kulttempel
13.03.2015    BEL, Mons - Alhambra
15.03.2015    NED, Tilburg - 013
16.03.2015    GER, Frankfurt - Das Bett
17.03.2015 GER, Munich - Backstage
19.03.2015    ITA, Rome - Traffic Club
20.03.2015    ITA, Mezzago - Bloom
21.03.2015    ITA, Bologna – Alchemia Club
22.03.2015    SLO, Ljubljana – Channel Zero
23.03.2015    AUT, Graz - PPC
24.03.2015    GER, Nurenberg - Rockfabrik
25.03.2015    GER, Berlin - Magnet
26.03.2015    GER, Hamburg – Rock Cafe
27.03.2015    DEN, Copenhagen – Lygten Station

Following the release of 2012's Rhys Fulber-produced album "Out Of Reach", which garnered some highly positive reviews, Lizzard are now prepared to issue their second full-length “Majestic”, without a single doubt their most focused and accomplished effort to date.

Produced by the band, mixed by Sylvain Biguet (Klone, Trepalium), “Majestic” sees them taking the approach of their debut album, offering ten tracks of dark and strident alternative rock that will surely surprise fans of Tool, Karnivool, Deftones and other artists of that ilk.

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The Sludgelord News: Klone: Second Single From New Album “Here Comes The Sun” Now Playing Online

French progressive rock group Klone are proud to announce that their crowdfunding campaign to help fund the recordings and release of their fifth full-length album “Here Comes The Sun” was an absolute success and raised a total of 7.500€.

Initially planned for release on March 9^th via Klonosphere Records, “Here Comes the Sun” is now postponed for April 6^th and will be co-released by Verycords/Warner.

Meanwhile, the Poitiers five-piece have recently revealed the second single extracted from the new album. Listen to this new track entitled “Nebulous” here.

Further details will be announced soon, including a new European tour, stay tuned to their Facebook page for updates.

Check out the album cover created by Joel Robison Photography below along with the complete track-list.

1. Immersion

2. Fog

3. Gone Up In Flames

4. The Drifter

5. Nebulous

6. Gleaming

7. Grim Dance

8. Come Undone

9. The Last Experience

10. Summertime  

 

Nearly two years following the release of their critically acclaimed fourth album “The Dreamers Hideaway” and two European tours with Gojira and Orphaned Land, Klone now return with their most ambitious and inspired work to date. Produced by the band, mixed and mastered by Francis Castes at Studio Sainte-Marthe in Paris, “Here Comes The Sun” sees the five-piece determined to push their songwriting to the next level, masterfully blending modern progressive overtones close to Porcupine Tree with 70’s elements reminiscent of classic artists such as Pink Floyd and King Crimson. “Here Comes The Sun” proves that Klone are one of the best and most daring bands operating today and is another shining star in a career already full of them.

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