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| name = Omega Lithium
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| origin = [[Umag]], Croatia
| origin = [[Umag]], [[Croatia]]
| genre = [[Industrial metal]], [[gothic metal]]
| genre = [[Neue Deutsche Härte]]
| years_active = 2007–2011
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = [[Drakkar Entertainment]]<br>[[Sony BMG]]<br>[[Artoffact Records]]
| label = [[Drakkar Entertainment]]<br>[[Sony BMG]]<br>[[Artoffact Records]]
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'''Omega Lithium''' is a [[Croatia]]n [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band. Despite its origins, it is classified as a [[Neue Deutsche Härte]] band. The band was formed in 2007 and is signed to [[Drakkar Entertainment]], a part of [[Sony BMG]].<ref>http://drakkar.de/en/index.php?content_band=news&bandid=66</ref> The band's debut album, ''[[Dreams in Formaline]]'', was released on 18 September 2009.
'''Omega Lithium''' was a Croatian [[industrial metal]]/[[gothic metal]] band. It was formed in 2007 and is signed to [[Drakkar Entertainment]], a part of [[Sony BMG]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://drakkar.de/en/index.php?content_band=news&bandid=66 |title=Drakkar Entertainment GmbH &#124; &#124; OMEGA LITHIUM &#124; NEWS &#124; 2011 |publisher=Drakkar.de |date= |accessdate=11 August 2015}}</ref> The band's debut album, ''[[Dreams in Formaline]]'', was released in 2009.


== Career ==
The first single from the debut album was ''Stigmata''. The single was played on the [[MTV]] rock chart <ref>http://mtvadria.com/ladder.php?type=2</ref><ref>http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=230594334&blogId=508240877</ref> and peaked to the 4 place on the [[MTV Adria]] Rock chart, receiving a constant airplay for more than 2 months. The video appeared on other European and worldwide TV stations in their daily charts.
The first single from the debut album was "Stigmata". The single was played on the [[MTV]] rock chart<ref>[http://mtvadria.com/ladder.php?type=2] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228182740/http://mtvadria.com/ladder.php?type=2|date=28 February 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=230594334&blogId=508240877 |title=Featured Content on Myspace |publisher=Blogs.myspace.com |date= |accessdate=11 August 2015 |archive-date=7 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view |url-status=dead }}</ref> and peaked to the 4 place on the [[MTV Adria]] Rock chart, receiving a constant airplay for more than 2 months. The video appeared on other European and worldwide TV stations in their daily charts.
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On [[YouTube]] ''Stigmata'' received more than a quarter of a million views, which is the highest viewing number for a debut song in this genre.
On [[YouTube]] "Stigmata" received more than a quarter of a million views, which is the highest viewing number for a debut song in this genre.


The band toured with the German folk metal band Subway to Sally on their "Kreuzfeuer" tour from 18 to 30 December 2009.
The band toured with the German folk metal band [[Subway to Sally]] on their Kreuzfeuer tour from 18 to 30 December 2009.


They headlined the 2nd stage on Metal Camp 2010, appeared on Wave Gothic Treffen and concluded the Dreams in Formaline tour with a performance on Metal Female Voices Fest 2010.[4]<ref>http://www.metalfemalevoicesfest.be/home.htm</ref>
They headlined the 2nd stage on Metal Camp 2010, appeared on Wave Gothic Treffen and concluded the Dreams in Formaline tour with a performance on Metal Female Voices Fest 2010.<ref>[http://www.metalfemalevoicesfest.be/home.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225080706/http://www.metalfemalevoicesfest.be/home.htm|date=25 February 2011}}</ref> On 26 February 2010, they announced that a North American version of the debut album ''Dreams in Formaline'' will be released by Artoffact Records on 6 April and will include a bonus track.
On 26 February 2010 they announced that a North American version of the debut album Dreams in Formaline will be released by Artoffact Records on 6 April and will include a bonus track.[5]


The band released their second album ''Kinetik'' in 2011 via Drakkar Entertainment/Sony Music. It was recorded in Horus Studio in Hannover and was co-produced by the band's guitarist Malice Rime, and produced by Žare Pak. The band disbanded in 2011. Afterwards Marko Matijević Sekul (Malice Rime) and Zoltan Lečei (Zoltan Harpax) went on to form industrial folk metal band [[Manntra]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.glas-slavonije.hr/321702/12/Nije-lako-dobiti-vlastitu-publiku-i-to-treba-stalno-odrzavati |title=Nije lako dobiti vlastitu publiku i to treba stalno održavati |newspaper=Glas Slavonije |date= |accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> while Teodor Klaj (Torsten Nihill) joined Croatian death/thrash metal band ''Monox''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Torsten_Nihill/392513 |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 September 2017 |archive-date=4 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304145644/https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Teodor_Klaj/392513 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Recent events==

The band announced that a new album will be released in May 2011{{update after|2011|05|31}} via Drakkar Entertainment/Sony Music. It was recorded in Horus Studio in Hannover and was co-produced by the band's guitarist Malice Rime, and produced by Žare Pak.
The new video will be released very soon.


==Awards==
==Awards==
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They were awarded as "Newcomer of the year 2009" by ''[[Zillo]]'' (one of the leading German's alternative music magazines).<ref>[http://omegalithium.com/archive.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100112074445/http://omegalithium.com/archive.htm|date=12 January 2010}}</ref>


They were awarded as "Newcomer of the year 2009" by [[Zillo]] (one of the leading German's alternative music magazines).<ref>http://omegalithium.com/archive.htm</ref>
They were also awarded as "Newcomer of the year 2009" on [[Sonic Seducer]] (Also one of the German's leading alternative music magazines) <ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=230594334&blogId=531480468 |title=Featured Content on Myspace |website=Blogs.myspace.com |date= |accessdate=11 August 2015 |archive-date=7 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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They were also awarded as "Newcomer of the year 2009" on [[Sonic Seducer]] (Also one of the German's leading alternative music magazines) <ref>http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=230594334&blogId=531480468</ref>


==Lineup==
==Lineup==
===Current band members===
===Final lineup===
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* Mya Mortensen – vocals (2008-2011)
* Malice Rime – guitars, synthesizers, backing vocals (2007-2011)
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* Zoltan Harpax – bass, lyrics (2007-2011)
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* Torsten Nihill – drums, percussion (2007-2011)


===Former members===
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* Mya Mortensen – Vocals
* Andrea Zuppani – vocals (2007-2008) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rirock.net/2007/bendovi/omegalithium.html |title=Ri Rock 2007 ::: 29. Ri Rock festival |access-date=30 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208114745/http://www.rirock.net/2007/bendovi/omegalithium.html |archive-date=8 December 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Malice Rime – Guitars, Synthesizers
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* Zoltan Harpax – Bass, Lyrics
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* Torsten Nihill – Drums, Percussions


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
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* ''[[Dreams in Formaline]]'' (2009)
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* Andromeda (EP) (2007)
* [[Dreams in Formaline]] (2009)
* ''[[Kinetik]]'' (2011)
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* Colossus(Digital Single) (2011)
* [[Kinetik]] (2011)


===Music videos===
===Singles & EPs===
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* ''Andromeda'' (2007)
{| class="wikitable"
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* ''Colossus'' (2011)
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* ''Dance With Me'' (2011)
!Year
!Song
!Album
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|2009
|"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRvrs8yDBbo Stigmata]"
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||''[[Dreams in Formaline]]''
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|2011
|"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPC4oirxVbc Dance With Me]"
||''Kinetik''
|}


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.myspace.com/omegalithium Omega Lithium Page] on [[Myspace]]
* [http://www.myspace.com/omegalithium Omega Lithium Page] on [[Myspace]]
* [http://www.vampirefreaks.com/omegalithium Omega Lithium Band Profile on VampireFreaks.com]
* [http://www.vampirefreaks.com/omegalithium Omega Lithium Band Profile on VampireFreaks.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604083208/http://vampirefreaks.com/omegalithium |date=4 June 2011 }}
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Omega-Lithium/19688915145]
* [http://www.reverbnation.com/omegalithium Reverbnation.com article]
* [http://www.reverbnation.com/omegalithium]


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Omega Lithium
Background information
OriginUmag, Croatia
GenresIndustrial metal, gothic metal
Years active2007–2011
LabelsDrakkar Entertainment
Sony BMG
Artoffact Records
MembersMya Mortensen
Malice Rime
Zoltan Harpax
Torsten Nihill

Omega Lithium was a Croatian industrial metal/gothic metal band. It was formed in 2007 and is signed to Drakkar Entertainment, a part of Sony BMG.[1] The band's debut album, Dreams in Formaline, was released in 2009.

Career

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The first single from the debut album was "Stigmata". The single was played on the MTV rock chart[2][3] and peaked to the 4 place on the MTV Adria Rock chart, receiving a constant airplay for more than 2 months. The video appeared on other European and worldwide TV stations in their daily charts.
On YouTube "Stigmata" received more than a quarter of a million views, which is the highest viewing number for a debut song in this genre.

The band toured with the German folk metal band Subway to Sally on their Kreuzfeuer tour from 18 to 30 December 2009.

They headlined the 2nd stage on Metal Camp 2010, appeared on Wave Gothic Treffen and concluded the Dreams in Formaline tour with a performance on Metal Female Voices Fest 2010.[4] On 26 February 2010, they announced that a North American version of the debut album Dreams in Formaline will be released by Artoffact Records on 6 April and will include a bonus track.

The band released their second album Kinetik in 2011 via Drakkar Entertainment/Sony Music. It was recorded in Horus Studio in Hannover and was co-produced by the band's guitarist Malice Rime, and produced by Žare Pak. The band disbanded in 2011. Afterwards Marko Matijević Sekul (Malice Rime) and Zoltan Lečei (Zoltan Harpax) went on to form industrial folk metal band Manntra,[5] while Teodor Klaj (Torsten Nihill) joined Croatian death/thrash metal band Monox.[6]

Awards

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They were awarded as "Newcomer of the year 2009" by Zillo (one of the leading German's alternative music magazines).[7]

They were also awarded as "Newcomer of the year 2009" on Sonic Seducer (Also one of the German's leading alternative music magazines) [8]

Lineup

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Final lineup

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  • Mya Mortensen – vocals (2008-2011)
  • Malice Rime – guitars, synthesizers, backing vocals (2007-2011)
  • Zoltan Harpax – bass, lyrics (2007-2011)
  • Torsten Nihill – drums, percussion (2007-2011)

Former members

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  • Andrea Zuppani – vocals (2007-2008) [9]

Discography

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Albums

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Singles & EPs

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  • Andromeda (2007)
  • Colossus (2011)
  • Dance With Me (2011)

References

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  1. ^ "Drakkar Entertainment GmbH | | OMEGA LITHIUM | NEWS | 2011". Drakkar.de. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  2. ^ [1] Archived 28 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Featured Content on Myspace". Blogs.myspace.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  4. ^ [2] Archived 25 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Nije lako dobiti vlastitu publiku i to treba stalno održavati". Glas Slavonije. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ [3] Archived 12 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Featured Content on Myspace". Blogs.myspace.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Ri Rock 2007 ::: 29. Ri Rock festival". Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
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