MANES was formed in Trondheim, Norway, in 1992. Their music has gone through many stages of transformation and mutation up until today, but the core of the band has remained unchanged for over 16 years. The band has had a mantra of exploration and experimentation in their approach to songwriting, and is hard to define by limiting genres. Overall it can best be described as a bastardization of rock and electronica with influences from jazz, metal and more. Still, the focus lies on what goes in the ear. The music has been called both atmospheric and cinematic, often with climactic builds and layers of detail. It can be both emotional and oppressive, and more often than not; cloaked in a discomforting darkness.
MANES can in many ways be called somewhat of an artistic collective, not adhering to the traditional band-concept, as collaborations have become a staple of their sound. Often resembling a borderless playground for its members, Manes seek to find some glimpse of magic in what they create outside of their more normal band ambitions. The members of MANES has been, or is, a part of bands like Atrox, The Third and The Mortal, Lethe, Drontheim, Chton, Calmcorder and more.
MANES has chosen to first and foremost focus on studio work and the creative aspects of music, and is selective and eclectic regarding live apperances. Nevertheless, up through the years Manes has played a few concerts with bands like Isis, Katatonia, Theater of Tragedy and more, and has played festivals like Brutal Assault, Inferno, Quart, Dark Bombastic Evening, Blastfest and Pstereo. Manes has also played alternative shows like a semi-accoustic show at an art vernissage and a live collaboration with the noise artists B Revolution, and appreciate the possibility to experiment in a concert setting.
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Slow Motion Death Sequence (Women)
19,99 € Print On DemandWomen T-Shirt Printed on high quality 100% organic "Stanley Stella" black cotton shirts. Medium fit. Check images for size chart. Please note this will be printed on demand and will require approx 15 days for processing. If your order contains other items, all will be shipped in one parcel when everything is available. All print on demand merch orders... -
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Slow Motion Death Sequence (Men)
20,99 € Print On DemandT-Shirt Printed on high quality 100% organic black shirts. Classic fit. Check images for size chart. Please note this will be printed on demand and will require approx 15 days for processing. If your order contains other items, all will be shipped in one parcel when everything is available. All print on demand merch orders are final : returns or... -
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Servants Of Chaos II
9,99 € In StockDigipack 2xCD Debemur Morti Productions mark 15 years of fervent devotion to the dark arts with Servants Of Chaos II, a beautifully-curated compilation featuring 15 exclusive tracks from 14 bands that have contributed to the label’s history. Rooted - as the label has primarily been since inception - in multiple forms and offshoots of Black Metal, this...
