This Is Now Farewell

Manuel - The Old Dead Tree

Singer The Old Dead Tree
Aug 28, 2007
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www.theolddeadtree.com
The Old Dead Tree is no more.


I wish I never had to write those words, but nothing is forever. These last few months, some disagreements started to grow within the band, regarding commitment and musical direction in the making of our fourth album. Those differences of opinions soon turned out to be a dead-end problem and led me to make the decision of ending the band’s activities.


In twelve years of existence, The Old Dead Tree had its share of line-up changes. Of course, each of them has been an improvement, but they were also painful losses. And I don’t want to face that kind of loss again.



Be that as it may, I am still extremely proud of the work we have achieved and I want to thank all the people without whom nothing would have been possible: past and present band members with whom I learnt so much and had amazing times, our wonderful crew, our label Season of Mist, our tour booker K Productions, and especially the fans who supported us and encouraged us to go forwards. I wish them all the best in their future endeavours.


This is now farewell.

Manuel
 
This is a very sad message. I would have like to see you all on stage again.
All the best to all four of you for the future!
 
Nooooooo :(
This is the worst news i ever read... i.. i can't believe it. I could cry...

Since i first heard Todt it is one of my favorit bands (just watch: http://www.lastfm.de/user/y_bertel ). I'm loving your music.. every single song without any exception. I was so happy, when i read the news about the new album.. and now...

But.. so it's going to end. Manuel you have always been a big idol for me. Yes.. i admired you :D Your music, your voice.. your style :)

Even if Todt is gone.. your music will keep you alive...
Good luck in every of your future projects.. maybe todt will rise again one day.. i hope so.


I have just opened my eyes
I slowly start to realise...

It can't be!
 
Hey Manuel,

thats a very sad news, im still listening to your great music for years now. Maybe you remember me, me and my best friend looked forward to see your gig in Wilhelmshaven / Germany, u supported Subway to Sally there. And you even played our songs, we wanted to hear so badly :). It was a great show, ill never forget it, damn that i never had a chance to see you again.

Here is a picture :) from 20.04.2008

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But i still got one Question left, will you go on playing music ? Plz tell us when u got a new project, would be very nice. well dont know what else to say, i can just wish you all the best and good luck for the future

greetings

markus
 
Dear All!

Thank you for your support... This is indeed the end of a beautiful story which will definitely remain in our hearts and souls... but we can already tell that other books will be written... We will keep you informed about our future activities & projects very soon!

Dark greetings,

Vincent
 
Communiqué : PRETENCE IS BORN!

"I will always love playing, listening to, and living music...", Nicolas said after parting ways from The Old Dead Tree. As guitarist and songwriter having highly contributed to the artistic orientation of the band, he rapidly felt the needs to pursue his own dreams again with a new project. He naturally found that his long-time friend and bass player Vincent could share his vision. Things became more serious after the split-up of The Old Dead Tree and the duo knew they would need a fuller line-up to move the band up and forward. So Olivier (also involved in thrash metal act Sinn) was rapidly enlisted to their ranks as drummer. Then they asked guitarist Gilles (now also responsible for death core riffing with Jarell) to bring his talent, as his playing style is a perfect match. When it came down to finding a vocalist, the name of Guillaume popped up. The band knew that his skills in singing with Dustbowl (heavy cold rock) were what the new composings screamed for... Luckily, he agreed to join, and PRETENCE has found its final form in February, 2010.
The music of PRETENCE can be described as some kind of dark melodic metal with wide influences like Paradise Lost, Katatonia, Slayer, Tool...
After only 7 months of writing and rehearsing together, the band is now ready to enter the studio! The recording process of the debut Album will be achieved by the end of the year...

Of course, we will keep you up to date on everything, so keep on checking our website & Myspace (both under construction) @ http://www.pretence.org & http://www.myspace.com/pretence-band

And last but not least, we would like to thank you again for your support! We just can't wait for sharing some good times all together again...

Heavy Greetings!

Nicolas, Guillaume, Gilles, Olivier, Vincent

http://www.pretence.org
http://www.myspace.com/pretence-band