The Samans
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| Chinese name | 萨满 |
| Origin | Changchun, Jilin |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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The Samans (Chinese: 萨满), is a Chinese Industrial metal band that was formed at 2007 in Changchun, Jilin. Currently it has five members, Lifu Wang (Lead Vocal)、Yaxin Gao (Programme/Samples)、Zhichao Ren (Guitar)、Xiaoyu Cui (Guitar)、Ji Qi(Bass). The name of their band is from their five members' (those who from Northeast of China and Inner Mongolia Region) Religion. The member chose to use "The Samans" as their band's English name instead of "Shaman" because they insist it doesn't spell like that in their national language. Most of their songs are in English.
Career
In August 4, 2011, The Samans performed in Ocean Midi Festival, Rizhao, Shandong.
In April 29, 2012, The Samans performed in Beijing Midi Festival, Beijing.
Musical style and influences
At first the band is a two men electric band with Nu-Breakbeat style. At 2007 they officially appeared on the stage, meanwhile their music style change from Nu-Breakbeat and EBM with some metal element to Industrial metal and Alternative metal.
They declared they are saluting the Rammstein at the beginning. But they are also apparently influenced by some Industrial metal band like KMFDM, Deathstars and Neue Deutsche Haerte.
Lyrics
Most of the lyrics of the Samans are from their Lead Vocal Lifu Wang.
Discography
Studio albums
| Date of release | Album | Record company |
|---|---|---|
| June 2011 | Khan[1] | Self-Released |
| 15 September 2012 | Whalesong[2] | Self-Released |
| December 2013 | Lionheart[3] | Self-Released |
Singles
- 2008 "Silent Planet"
- 2008 "Death March"
- 2009 "Moths To The Flame We Are"
- 2009 "Attila"
- "The Marines"
- "Snowblind"
References
- ↑ "Khan (豆瓣)". music.douban.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ↑ "鲸歌 (豆瓣)". music.douban.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ↑ "Lionheart (豆瓣)". music.douban.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2017-03-08.