The Halo Effect - New Album 2023/2024

[eochaid]

Agreed. Also, I cannot see DZ without Jocke. His voice was one of the distinguishable traits of the band.

 

[DE4life]

It definitely wouldn't be the same. Jocke's style is quite distinctive. The only person who could have given a similar vibe, that I can think of, would have been Lindberg before his voice got fucked up. Obviously nowadays he can't produce the same level of performance.

 

[eochaid]

And, if we think in terms of contribution to the band, Jocke's been a more important member than Jesper himself.

 

[Xpyro125]

I have to agree there— It’s why the TJR version of Dead Eternity doesn’t do nearly as much for me. Anders does well, but Jocke simply completes the song. As much as I would love to see what Andy could do in DZ, Jocke is simply on another level.

 

[Moonshield_]

I would have gladly had one new DZ album rather than three Cyhra & two THE albums to be honest

 

[Xpyro125]

No Halos in Hell and The Vertigo trigger can go easy, but I’m not really sure about the other three, much less all together. I will admit though, to me the biggest thing for DZ is the vocals. Everything else is kind of hit and miss, it’s just incredible when it hits.

 

[The Grayfox]

DZ without Jocke would be a pass for me. At that point, just create a new project, imo.

 

[eochaid]

Yes. I like DZ but it's never been a really important band or some with a big impact amongst the metal community. So, reviving it will be just for fun. Also, having in mind that Jesper's contribution was mostly trivial, it makes even less sense.

 

[Cronopio]

Agreed. Also, I cannot see DZ without Jocke. His voice was one of the distinguishable traits of the band.

Agreed. Jocke must be included. Cool that he's so versatile. Sang on one of Marduk's albums too, if I remember correctly.

 

[The Grayfox]

I think he sang on two or three of Marduk's albums. Not sure what he's doing now, but I definitely miss DZ.

 

[Pallbearer]

Then this might be the longest amount of time that any metal musician has put into doing something.

Angel Dust has been trying to make a new album since 2004.

(Or to be more precise, 2004-2011 and 2016- since they disbanded for a few years in 2011.)

I’m not holding out much hope for this album anymore. I think they lost their momentum because of internal conflicts around and after the time of ”Of Human Bondage” (2002) and never really recovered from that. Too bad as ”Enlighten the Darkness” is one my all time favorite albums and the new one was said to be similar in style.

 

[The Grayfox]

I don't know if it's mentioned in here yet, but the Sweden Rock Magazine vinyl edition of March of the Unheard has a bonus track called "Not Yet Broken" on it.
https://swedenrockmagazine.com/the-halo-effect-exklusiv-lp-med-bonuslat/726

Angel Dust has been trying to make a new album since 2004.

(Or to be more precise, 2004-2011 and 2016- since they disbanded for a few years in 2011.)

I’m not holding out much hope for this album anymore. I think they lost their momentum because of internal conflicts around and after the time of ”Of Human Bondage” (2002) and never really recovered from that. Too bad as ”Enlighten the Darkness” is one my all time favorite albums and the new one was said to be similar in style.

I honestly didn't know this was a thing. I saw them in 2001 when they opened for Nevermore and they were supporting Of Human Bondage. I haven't heard much about them in two decades, but I still think Bleed is a kick ass album and I go back to it every now and again.

 

[Pallbearer]

I don't know if it's mentioned in here yet, but the Sweden Rock Magazine vinyl edition of March of the Unheard has a bonus track called "Not Yet Broken" on it.
https://swedenrockmagazine.com/the-halo-effect-exklusiv-lp-med-bonuslat/726



I honestly didn't know this was a thing. I saw them in 2001 when they opened for Nevermore and they were supporting Of Human Bondage. I haven't heard much about them in two decades, but I still think Bleed is a kick ass album and I go back to it every now and again.

Well yeah the band is technically active, but activities seem frustratingly rare. After the 2016 reunion there's been some gigs in Germany and they also played at ProgPower in 2017. Upon reuniting in 2016 they also announced they are writing new songs and the plan is to release a new album in 2017. However, it wasn't until 2020 when they reported the recordings had begun. The last signs of activity from the Angel Dust camp are now from summer 2023 when they played a festival gig, after that there hasn't been any news or updates (at least that I'm aware of) concerning the album or possible new live shows. We shall see...

 

[CladInShadows971]

A video by Jesper and Niklas on the writing process for the new album. Jesper looks to be doing well, and I actually think the short hair suits him.

 

[eochaid]

Short hair is ok. What he should never do, ever again, is to shave his beard.

 

[DE4life]

Yeah I think nowadays short hair suits him better tbh. Sounds like the writing process is extremely similar to how it was between Jesper and Bjorn.

 

[The Grayfox]

I've always been amazed listening to Jesper speak about his work because it comes across as if he thinks its nothing special. He's very indifferent to his own process. And that tracks because most great artists, no matter the medium, feel that way. I hope he knows how appreciated him and his body of work are amongst his fans.

 

[Moonshield_]

The lead guitars during the chorus of Detonate really please me, it brings back a lot of nostalgia because it conveys the exact emotions which led me to love melodic death metal 20 years ago. I can feel it was written by Jesper

(Someone here mentionned a similarity between this song and Free Fall, I couldn't agree more)

 

[DE4life]

I liked Detonate a lot, but I'm holding off on listening to it anymore until the album drops. I don't want to be burned out on it, or any other the other tracks, before the album comes out.

 

[eochaid]

New single coming in 5 days.