Ark (Norwegian band)

Ark was a progressive metal band from Norway founded by guitarist Tore Østby (Conception, DC Cooper, Frankie's Playground, Redrum) and drummer John Macaluso (TNT, Riot, Spread Eagle, Alex Masi, Yngwie Malmsteen, Powermad), who later joined up with singer Jørn Lande to record two albums. Lande, Østby and Macaluso were joined by Randy Coven (Steve Vai, Steve Morse) on bass and Mats Olausson (Yngwie Malmsteen) on keyboards for their second effort.

Biography

Ark's self-titled debut album was released in 1999. After touring to support the follow-up album Burn the Sun, Ark went on hiatus and eventually broke up, with Jørn Lande joining Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch in the classic power metal band Masterplan, as well as pushing his own solo career.

Reunion and disbandment

John Macaluso updated his discography to include a new Ark album, called Aradiokaos.^[1] Very little has been heard thus far, but when the news broke on Metal Storm, screenshots confirming the project were posted. It has been confirmed that all original members other than Jorn will be on the new album, however his successor has yet to be revealed.^[2]

Macaluso has stated several times on his personal Facebook profile that Ark was working with the new album and a new line-up. But his last post concerning the subject has put an end on the band's history, with his confirmation of the cancellation of the production and the beginning of a new band.^[3] The band officially disbanded in 2011.

On 2014, bassist Randy Coven's death was announced on the 20th of May.^[4] and keyboard player Mats Olausson's death was announced a year later.

Timeline

Former members

• Jørn Lande - vocals (1990-2002)
• Tore Østby - guitar (1990-2002, 2009-2011)
• Randy Coven − bass guitar (2000−2002, 2009-2011) (died in 2014)
• Mats Olausson − keyboards (2000-2002, 2009-2011) (died in 2015)
• John Macaluso − drums (1990-2002, 2009-2011)

Timeline

Discography

Ark (1999)

1. "Burning Down" - 5:26
2. "Where The Winds Blow" - 5:06
3. "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" - 8:53
4. "Singers At The World's Dawn" - 6:56
5. "Mother Love" - 8:43
6. "Center Avenue" - 5:54
7. "Can't Let Go" - 9:44

Burn the Sun (2001)

1. "Heal The Waters" - 6:37
2. "Torn" - 3:51
3. "Burn The Sun" - 4:34
4. "Resurrection" - 5:31
5. "Absolute Zero" - 5:06
6. "Just A Little" - 4:36
7. "Waking Hour" - 4:15
8. "Noose" - 5:03
9. "Feed The Fire" - 3:56
10. "I Bleed" - 4:03
11. "Missing You" - 9:04
12. "Silent is the Rain" - 2:46 (Japanese bonus track)

References

1. ↑ Drummer's MySpace
2. ↑ The Metal Storm news story.
3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/johnmacalusodrums/posts/2160359977975
4. ↑

External links

• Official Ark webpage (archived)
• Ark discography at Discogs