After some negotiations CoL finally signed the contract. Discerning listeners instantly appreciated the bands unique approach, trading light and dark to create music that hit the heart and the head in equal measures.Īfter the success of the first album, Earache Records contacted CoL and wanted to sign a record deal. Immediately after the release of the first album, news of the band's mammoth sound worked its way into cult circles and the band received rave reviews. These two songs were recorded at the same time as the self titled full-length on RoA. In these days Hydra Head Records had also shown interest in CoL, and this co-operation resulted in a two-track 7″ colored vinyl on HHR, released March 24th 2002. Pretty soon after that it was agreed that RoA was to release CoL's debut full-length album. Watching a concert at the Trästock Festival, year 2000, UK label Rage of Achilles got in contact with CoL. Tim Bertilsson, head of Trust No One Recordings released a 7″ split vinyl with his own band Switchblade. Another mutual friend helped CoL release their first record. A new bass player was also found, named Axel Stattin. Given that Magnus had handled the drums earlier they needed a new drummer, who they found in the mutual friend Marco Hildén. Since Magnus had both knowledge and equipment, he was self written. After some more rehearsals, the band felt that to fully live out their wet dream of sound experimenting, an additional member was needed to handle the electronics. When practice started to pay off, CoL recorded a two-track demo in January 1999. After a short period of time, Fredrik had to leave due to some personal difficulties. After some member hunting and rehearsals CoL had its first line-up consisting of: Klas Rydberg, Johannes Persson, Magnus Lindberg, Erik Olofsson and Fredrik Renström. They had new ideas on how to explore and develop their music. Julie Christmas) (320 kbps)Ĭult of Luna was formed back in 1998 by guitarist Johannes Persson and vocalist Klas Rydberg. Style:Ětmospheric Sludge Metal, Post-MetalĢ006 - Somewhere Along the Highway (320 kbps)Ģ016 - Mariner (Japanese Version) (320 kbps)Ģ000 - Cult of Luna & Switchblade (Split) (192 Kbps)Ģ017 - Live at La Gaite Lyrique: Paris (320 kbps)Ģ018 - Mariner Live at De Kreun - Belgium (feat.

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