Saturday, May 12, 2012
Sunday, February 7, 2010
‘Infinite Gaze to the Sun” Enters DAC Charts at #10
“Infinite Gaze to the Sun,” the newest album from Anders Manga has entered the Top 10 of the Deutsche Alternative Charts (DAC), the primary record chart for Germany’s alternative music scene, also known as TrendCharts (http://www.trendcharts.de).
Exclusive European distribution for the album by the Charlotte-based band is Danse Macabre Records/Alive, whose chairman Bruno Kramm calls it “exciting, charismatic and unique.”
“We just released the album in January and it was a big surprise to see it take off so quickly in Europe,” says Anders. “‘Infinite Gaze to the Sun’ is our sixth album, but it’s the first to really take hold in Europe so we’re more than thrilled.”
DAC charts was founded in 1997 and cover genres ranging from rock music to alternative electronic. The rankings are established in a weekly poll of DJs and trend setters.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
LIVE With Nitzer Ebb, Ego Likeness in Virginia
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Jaxx Nightclub
6355 Rolling Road
West Springfield, Virginia 22152
Monday, September 28, 2009
ANDERS MANGA SIGNS WITH DANSE MACABRE FOR EUROPE
CHARLOTTE, NC — (September 28, 2009) – Anders Manga has signed a contract with Danse Macabre Records for the exclusive European distribution of his next album, "Infinite Gaze to the Sun."
"Anders Manga is the hottest goth-electro-crossover from the USA," said Danse Macabre chairman Bruno Kramm. "His exciting and charismatic visual style is complimented by a unique and charming musical vision. Danse Macabre is proud to add this extraordinary artist to its roster."
"Infinite Gaze to the Sun" is slated to release in early January and is Anders’ 6th full length album.
"It makes sense to be joining the Danse Macabre group in Europe," Anders said. "It is a company for artists run by artists so it’s the perfect situation for me. Bruno has toured the world in Das Ich for many years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all areas. There couldn’t be a better situation for me."
For more information on Anders Manga in Europe e-mail kontakt@dansemacabre.de
Friday, September 25, 2009
“Infinite” is Off to Mastering
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Cy Ghul Reviews "CATASTROPHE" EP
But Anders Manga totally surprised me! On their newest outcome CATASTROPHE are 8 tracks full of perfectly written and performend rock music. Dudes, I tell, if they stop their rock era again, that would be a pity.
The songs are simple, straightforward and kill like a hammer. Don’t expect too complicated stuff. There are several influences you can here. One of the most important, at least for guitar harmonies, is ALICE COOPER. Most of you younger lads probably don’t know about Mr. Cooper, but let me tell you this one is simply the god of (horror) rock. On the other hand there are several other influences, which make the music a bit more modern. Don’t laugh when I tell you that the SISTERS OF MERCY is making the music modern. They actually do, when compared to ALICE COOPER. It is, cause the the drums are so straight that they could have been played from a drumcomputer too. They aren’t, there is too much groove in them.
On this little CD are 8 completly well-balanced, rockin, straightforward rocksongs. They have catchy hook melodies and very great rythms. All the songs are very individual and gives me the feeling, that the composer was there with heart and soul. Yes, I didn’t expect such a good album in 2009. I thought time were over.
Sound is very brilliant. As always, if ANDERS MANGA would tell me they were in the same studios as ALICE COOPER, I would believe. Don’t be confused, we don’t speak from a oldschool 70thies sound. Mr. Cooper recorded in the last years. And so is the sound here: brilliant, crystal clear, powerful. Bassdrums has a good kick, but not too much. Production is slightly compressed, but still contains lots of dynamics. That is important – most records today are totally overcompressed and I really hate them. Not here. Again perfectly balanced. Guitarsounds are very catchy, but not too much. On the whole recording the great voice of Mr. Manga dominates, and that is good. He has very strong and powerful voice which should make some girls weeping for love at night.
This record is now next to my oldschool records which I need to listen right after. Thanks guys, for recording such a great and rocking album. I really hope to see you live around here.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Brian Schiavo taps Anders Manga for “The Shriven”
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Interview with Anders Manga in the October issue of Zillo Magazine
ZILLO: Instead of committing yourself to one musical direction, you combine electro, industrial, dark wave and gothic elements. Most listeners will be glad to see an artist who’s not limiting himself, while club promoters, festival organizers etc. often ask for either “electro”, “industrial” OR “gothic” bands. So far, has this decision been an advantage or disadvantage? Do you think that establishing the band would have been easier if you had limited yourself to one direction from the early days on?
ANDERS MANGA: Good question. Yes I’ve always been a misfit but I have to do what I do. I wouldn’t get any enjoyment out of being an imitator of another artist. I can’t write songs in a box under stipulations like that. It must suck to artists who have to think, “Well I can’t release this song because it sounds too dark” or “I can’t play that because it’s too electro”. Yes, I could pigeonhole myself and probably be more accepted but fuck that. That’s not being an artist, that’s being a tool. It’s a shame that everything has to fit into a label with some of these promoters. The scene would probably have a broader appeal if the business people and promoters would seek out and celebrate the unique. So many bands sound exactly the same now or you can hear their influences very obviously. I’m not saying I’m extremely unique or anything but I do pride myself in not sounding like everyone else.
ZILLO: You’ve been doing your stuff DIY for some years now. What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking care of everything (music, business, booking, distribution, promotion) yourself? I guess you still have a day job to do. How much time do you spend for the band?
Saturday, January 31, 2009
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