As you might have noticed, the official Anathema site has long awaited new layout. It is quite different than the previous one or compared to the "traditional" layouts you see on bandpages. This also applies to the colors used on the page. I just felt it would be about a time to do something a bit different just like what the band did with "A Fine Day to Exit"... I have tried to create simple and minimalistic site that is easy and fast to access and use. I didn't want to create a complete guide to Anathema type of site anymore so some stuff will be dropped most likely like most of the photos, all TABs etc but these might be made available in some other way than thru the official page.
There are quite a few new small things that didn't exist on previous version of the page like chance to use IRC and visit channel #anathemausing your browser, a simple background music "jukebox" (I might put some rare stuff on this every now and then), this discussion forum etc and there is more to come believe me. I am also planning to create a brand new AFDtE screensaver whenever I just have more time and find proper tools for it.
Anyway some parts like bio and albums section are still under construction but I hope I can finish them within next few weeks or so.
I would also like to point out now, that even the official site might not always have tour dates etc first, everything comes directly from the band/closely related sources and is thus 100% reliable info. No bullshit rumours/crap can be found. You have to keep in mind that not all members have even computers/regular access to net (in fact only one member has) so updates might not come every week. I have run the site for years now and I do it for the love of music and the band - I am a similar fan than most of you guys are. I am not a professional web designer nor do I work for such company. I have never got paid for running the site and probably never will but I am not doing this for the money or fame.
Now I would like to hear your comments and feedback concerning the new site. All ideas are also welcome. The site represents the band in the net and serves you the fans, not me, so here is your chance to affect on it. Post your ideas and/or comments to this forum or me personally.
- Mega
There are quite a few new small things that didn't exist on previous version of the page like chance to use IRC and visit channel #anathemausing your browser, a simple background music "jukebox" (I might put some rare stuff on this every now and then), this discussion forum etc and there is more to come believe me. I am also planning to create a brand new AFDtE screensaver whenever I just have more time and find proper tools for it.
Anyway some parts like bio and albums section are still under construction but I hope I can finish them within next few weeks or so.
I would also like to point out now, that even the official site might not always have tour dates etc first, everything comes directly from the band/closely related sources and is thus 100% reliable info. No bullshit rumours/crap can be found. You have to keep in mind that not all members have even computers/regular access to net (in fact only one member has) so updates might not come every week. I have run the site for years now and I do it for the love of music and the band - I am a similar fan than most of you guys are. I am not a professional web designer nor do I work for such company. I have never got paid for running the site and probably never will but I am not doing this for the money or fame.
Now I would like to hear your comments and feedback concerning the new site. All ideas are also welcome. The site represents the band in the net and serves you the fans, not me, so here is your chance to affect on it. Post your ideas and/or comments to this forum or me personally.
- Mega
