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Artist Presentation : November-7

November-7 are one of the new contenders for the throne of female vocal fronted metal with gothic influence, and have a good shot at taking the crown. In a genre overrun by clones, the original compositions, freshness and live energy make them a rightful heir of the great few bands that pionneered this blend of music.

November-7 - gothic metal from Switzerland

NOVEMBER-7 COMPETITION

Win one of 10 fan packages including the Alive! DVD, Alive! CD and the Angel EP. All you have to do is to send us the answer to following questions:

What country is the band's leadsinger from?
Which famous swedish metal band did November-7 play together with at the Metal Days festival on May 21st?
How many drumsticks did November-7's drummer break during the 5 first months of 2009?

Question 3 will be the tie breaker for this comptetition, the closer your guess, the better your chance to win one of these packages. Should we receive more than 10 correct replies to all three questions, the first ten people to send in their replies will be picked as winners.

CONTEST HAS ENDED

winners have been notified per email and prizes shipped

Congratulations to the winners: Arnaud, Jeff, Eileen, Patrick, Sheila, Vic, Antoine, Hughues, Adam and Guy

The contest will end on November 7th, or should this happen, as soon as 10 correct replies to all questions have been provided. Participation is free and not bound to any purchase or other requirement. This contest is exempt from legal recourse in concordance with EU law governing this type of contest.

November-7

The early days...

November-7 is a Swiss metal band from the area of Neuchâtel, where it was founded in 2005 by current lead guitarist Stéphane Geiser and singer Annamaria Cozza. Cozza and Geiser, who were collaborating on song ideas in a small studio beneath the local drum shop, were approached by the store owner, Gil Reber, seduced by the musical output both masterminds came up with. This initial approach led to Reber joining the line-up and filling the vacant drum seat for the next years (2006 – 2008). This newly formed trio then proceeded to record their first EP, Mesmerized in 2006, and the same year, expanded their line-up by a second guitarist, Yann Berger.

November-7

Rise to success...

From there on the band has constantly risen to greater international recognition, starting with the release of their 2007 EP Angel and their first homonymous vide clip, widely acknowledged by media all over Europe and even overseas. Specialized press, radios and TV stations in Germany, Switzerland, France and the US gave them much deserved exposure, reaching broader audiences all over the globe. The songs Angel and Parasite were featured on the samplers of reputable magazines like Hard Rock Mag (France, Belgium, Canada), Metal Edge Magazine (USA) or Synthetics Mag (Germany, Austria). The video clip Angel was broadcast in heavy rotation on all major national TV stations (TSR1, SF2, TVM3) in their homecountry of Switzerland.

November-7

Born to perform...

The success of this band is no wonder, it is the result of hard work and relentless touring, earning themselves an outstanding live reputation, the trademark of any great rock or metal band. The essence of this band is their powerful live prowess, which was brilliantly captured on DVD for the live CD and DVD package Alive!, a real gem of a live recording. Clear, brilliant and pristine sound combined with flawless visuals. This recording is also a sort of legacy of Gil Reber, the bands original drummer, who quit and was replaced by Yann Siegenthaler. The band is currently working on their first full length studio album, with currently 5 new songs finalized, and an expected release date beginning 2010.