Benea Reach

Benea Reach
Origin Oslo, Norway
Genres Metalcore,[1][2][3] mathcore,[1][3] extreme metal,[1] industrial metal[4]
Years active 2003 - 2014
Labels Tabu Recordings
Candlelight Records
Associated acts Selfmindead
Absurd²
Extol
Serena Maneesh
Shining
Maria Solheim
Loch Ness Mouse
Royal
Mold
The Middle End
Brigata
Cold In July
Website Official Site
Members Ilkka Volume
Mikael Wildén
Martin Sivertsen
Andreas Berglihn
Marco Storm
Thomas Wang
Past members Christer Espevoll
Håkon Nakken
Tor Magne Glidje
Anders Lidal
Tor Erik Drangsland
Morten Holmquist
Håkon Sagen
Alwin Nedrum

Benea Reach was an extreme metalcore/mathcore band from Oslo, Norway. The band was nominated for a Spellemannsprisen Award in the metal category,[5] and at one time included noted guitarist Christer Espevoll of progressive metal band Extol.[1]

Biography

Benea Reach was formed on March 22, 2003 by drummer Marco Storm of Selfmindead notoriety along with former band mate and vocalist Ilkka Volume. They were joined by Morten (bass guitar), Tor (guitar), Erik (guitar), and Anders (Digital Audio). This original incarnation of the band only lasted for a year and disbanded. During this time a live demo EP had been recorded. In 2004 the pair gathered four new members, most notably Christer Espevoll, formerly of Extol. The band recorded a demo of the song "Pandemonium", which was distributed among different record labels. After receiving good responses the band signed a deal with Tabu Recordings and released their first full length Monument Bineothan which got the band nominated in the 35th Annual Spellemannsprisen for the metal category against Enslaved, Gorgoroth, and Keep of Kalessin.[5] In August 2007 the band announced on their website that they would soon be recording their follow-up to "Monument" with acclaimed Danish producer Tue Madsen.[6]

On December 26, 2007 via the band's official Myspace, Benea Reach announced their forthcoming album Alleviat, which was released in Scandinavia February, 2008.[7]

On January 22, Benea Reach officially confirmed the departure of Christer Espevoll and Håkon Nakken from the band and announced the addition of Mikael Wildén on bass guitar.

On April 1, 2008 Alwin Nedrum made his first appearance onstage with Benea Reach, he was later on announced as a permanent member of the group.[8]

On May 14, 2009 the band confirmed via their official Myspace the departure of guitarist Håkon Sagen, earlier that year.[8]

Benea Reach at "Xhileration", Thomso '09 Cultural Festival of IIT Roorkee

On October, 2009 the band toured India, with concerts at The Great Indian Rock Festival in Pune, Delhi and Bangalore from 23–26 October and at Thomso '09 Cultural Festival of IIT Roorkee on 31 October.[9]

On January 11, 2014, Benea Reach announced that they would be disbanding after their last scheduled shows in March.

Influences

Marco Storm, primary spokesperson for the band, has mentioned in multiple interviews bands such as Meshuggah, Neurosis, and Botch as primary influences for their sound. More specifically the Meshuggah ep None.[10] Other influences include The Dillinger Escape Plan,[1] My Bloody Valentine, Cult of Luna, Tool,[1] and Mastodon.[1]

Final Lineup

Past band members

Discography

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Henderson, Alex. "Monument Bineothan". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
  2. ↑ Jonsson, Johannes (2004). "Bobfest - 2004". HM Magazine. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bower, Chad. "Benea Reach - Monument Bineothan". About.com. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
  4. ↑ "Benea Reach". MusicMight. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Award nomination". Retrieved 2007-11-16.
  6. ↑ "Producer Tue Madsen".
  7. ↑ "Alleviat announcement". Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Benea Reach Myspace". Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  9. ↑ "Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs". Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  10. ↑ "Influence". Retrieved 2007-11-16.

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