For those who may have come across the Universum forum randomly, here's a bit about the band:
Based in Adelaide - Australia and formed in early 2007, Universum fuses Scandinavian melodic death metal, new wave American metal, old school metal and progressive rock elements to create their own distinct brand of Modern Australian Heavy Melodic Metal.
In mid 2008 Universum released their debut full length 'Leto Destinatus'. The album was mixed and mastered in Sweden by Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Soilwork, Opeth, Amon Amarth) and features artwork by Gustavo Sazes of Abstrata (Nightrage, Firewind, Sonic Syndicate). Since the release of the album the band have been signed by Australia's major force in metal - Riot Entertainment.
In the last quarter of 2008 the band resurfaced on the live scene playing key shows to promote the album in South Australia and interstate, the highlight of which was supporting UK powermetal giants 'Dragonforce' on their October 2008 Australian national tour, the opportunity they gained as a result of being hand picked by Dragonforce lead guitar wizard Herman Li.
Universum have also attracted the attention of premier musical instrument and accessories companies Ibanez Guitars, Tama Drums, ENGL Amplification, Ashdown Amplification, D'Addario Strings and Planet Waves who have secured them as endorsees of their products.
Universum are now looking forward to 2009 with the plan to further tour nationally and internationally.
Feel free to ask questions, post comments or say g'day as we look forward to meeting you.
Cheers
UNIVERSUM
www.universum.com.au
www.myspace.com/universumband
Based in Adelaide - Australia and formed in early 2007, Universum fuses Scandinavian melodic death metal, new wave American metal, old school metal and progressive rock elements to create their own distinct brand of Modern Australian Heavy Melodic Metal.
In mid 2008 Universum released their debut full length 'Leto Destinatus'. The album was mixed and mastered in Sweden by Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Soilwork, Opeth, Amon Amarth) and features artwork by Gustavo Sazes of Abstrata (Nightrage, Firewind, Sonic Syndicate). Since the release of the album the band have been signed by Australia's major force in metal - Riot Entertainment.
In the last quarter of 2008 the band resurfaced on the live scene playing key shows to promote the album in South Australia and interstate, the highlight of which was supporting UK powermetal giants 'Dragonforce' on their October 2008 Australian national tour, the opportunity they gained as a result of being hand picked by Dragonforce lead guitar wizard Herman Li.
Universum have also attracted the attention of premier musical instrument and accessories companies Ibanez Guitars, Tama Drums, ENGL Amplification, Ashdown Amplification, D'Addario Strings and Planet Waves who have secured them as endorsees of their products.
Universum are now looking forward to 2009 with the plan to further tour nationally and internationally.
Feel free to ask questions, post comments or say g'day as we look forward to meeting you.
Cheers
UNIVERSUM
www.universum.com.au
www.myspace.com/universumband
