(Fresno) My Dying Bride are commemorating two decades of doom and gloom with a special project to re-work familiar melodies and themes from its extensive catalogue into long, flowing symphonic compositions, incorporating new vocals and passages from vocalist, Aaron Stainthorpe. These arrangements have been brought to life in co-operation with keyboard maestro, Johnny Maudling (of Bal Sagoth fame), as well as a clutch of talented classical musicians, and shared vocals courtesy of professional opera singer, Lucie Roche.
The collection – titled Evinta - will be released on May 31st on Peaceville Records as a two-disc set and deluxe three-disc edition with 64-page book inspired by My Dying Bride's illustrious recordings of the past two decades.
"Evinta. A project almost 15 years in the making. An idea that has sat smoldering and never really had a reason to burn alive until now. Nine albums worth of darkness recreated anew to mark 20 years of MDB. Music arranged to the soundscapes of sorrows past. Finally the 20th anniversary allows us to release this music in a form it has been desperately, woefully waiting for. Enjoy the Darkness." - My Dying Bride
The band's 20 year celebrations continue with a string of shows, entitled the "Albion In Ruin" tour, coming in May…
May 18 2011 The Electric Ballroom - London, England
May 19 2011 Manchester Academy – Manchester, England
May 20 2011 Wulfren Hall – Wolverhampton, England
May 21 2011 Button Factory – Dublin, Ireland
May 22 2011 The Spring & Airbrake – Belfast, N. Ireland
Stay tuned for more info on My Dying Bride and Evinta.
