Cloudscape (band)
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| Origin | Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Genres | Progressive Metal, Power Metal |
| Years active | 2001 - present |
| Labels | Dead End Exit Records (EU, 2012 - present) Nightmare Records (US, 2006 - present) Metal Heaven (EU, 2004 - 2007) Marquee/Avalon (Asia, 2004 - 2005) Goldencore Records (EU, 2008 - 2009) |
| Associated acts | Audiovision, Alyson Avenue, Planet Alliance, Magnus Karlsson's Freefall,Silent Memorial, Fullforce, Leprosy, Second Heat, Supreme Majesty, Marcel Coenen, The Scorned, Dawn Of Oblivion, Cullooden, Star One |
| Website | cloudscape.se |
| Members | Mike Andersson Patrik Svärd Håkan Nyander Fredrik Joakimsson Stefan Rosqvist |
| Past members | Haynes Pherson Roger Landin Björn Eliasson Daniel Pålsson |
Cloudscape is a melodic metal band from Helsingborg, Sweden. They have performed live at festivals such as ProgPower Europe, Sweden Rock Festival, ProgPower UK, and and in 2014 they did a 3½ week long European Tour. As of May 2015[update], Cloudscape have released four full-length albums, six music videos and a limited "Best Of" album (2014).
Cloudscape was formed in Helsingborg, Sweden in 2001 by Mike Andersson (lead vocals), Björn Eliasson (guitar), Patrik Svärd (guitar), Haynes Pherson (bass) and Roger Landin (drums). In 2002, the signed with RoastingHouse Music, and in April 2004 they recorded their debut album Cloudscape in the RoastingHouse Studio One. Danish guitarist Torben Enevoldsen appeared as a guest soloist in the album's opening track, "As the Light Leads the Way." In fall 2004 Cloudscape filmed their first music video (Under Fire) to promote their music on the web and in different media channels. Cloudscape was released in Sweden by RoastingHouse, in Germany by Metal Heaven, and in Asia by Marquee/Avalon. In October, 2005, Cloudscape performed at ProgPower Europe in Baarlo, Netherlands, their first international appearance.
In December 2005 Cloudscape returned to the studio to record their second album entitled Crimson Skies. This album features ex Nightwish singer Anette Olzon (credited as Anette Blyckert) on guest vocals on the song "Will We Remain." The song "Demon Tears" was filmed for a music video by director Rainer Holmgren (who also filmed the video for “Under Fire”). Crimson Skies was released via Metal Heaven in Europe on June 3, 2006, and by U.S. label Nightmare Records. The release of Crimson Skies was celebrated with a 45-minute live show at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 9, 2006. Cloudscape also traveled to the UK to perform at ProgPower UK in 2007.
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