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Ark
OriginToten, Norway
GenresProgressive metal, progressive rock
Years active1999–2003, 2009-2011
LabelsLaser's Edge/Sensory, Favored Nations, InsideOut
MembersJørn Lande
Tore Østby
John Macaluso
Randy Coven
Mats Olausson
Websitemyspace.com/arkburnthesun

Ark is a progressive metal band from Norway resulting from the friendship and musical collaboration of guitarist Tore Østby (Conception, DC Cooper, Frankie's Playground, Redrum) and drummer John Macaluso (TNT, Riot, Spread Eagle, Alex Masi, Yngwie Malmsteen, Powermad), who later joined up with singer Jørn Lande to record two acclaimed albums.

Lande, Østby and Macaluso were joined by Randy Coven (Steve Vai, Steve Morse) on bass and Mats Olausson (Yngwie Malmsteen) on keyboards for their second effort.

Biography

Ark's self-titled debut album was released in 1999. Musically, the band explored many distinct themes and sounds such as flamenco inspired guitars to bass n' drums driven songs, with vocalist Lande proving popular with the audience. ARK quickly developed a strong cult following. The band's follow-up album, Burn the Sun, is considered to be an underground progressive metal landmark. Drawing from a variety of influences, from Dream Theater to Dio to Bjork, the band utilized its previous musical relationships with temperamental guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen as a springboard for this opus. After touring to support Burn the Sun, Ark went on hiatus and eventually broke up, with Jørn Lande joining Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch in the classic power metal band Masterplan, as well as pushing his own solo career.

Reunion and disband

John Macaluso updated his discography to include a new Ark album, called Aradiokaos.[1] Very little has been heard thus far, but when the news broke on Metal Storm, screenshots confirming the project were posted. It has been confirmed that all original members other than Jorn will be on the new album, however his successor has yet to be revealed.[2]

Macaluso has stated several times on his personal Facebook profile that Ark was working with the new album and a new line-up. But his last post concerning the subject has put an end on the band's history, with his confirmation of the cancellation of the production and the beginning of a new band.[3] The band officially disbanded in 2011.

Discography

Ark (1999)

  1. Burning Down - 5:26
  2. Where The Winds Blow - 5:06
  3. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame - 8:53
  4. Singers At The World's Dawn - 6:56
  5. Mother Love - 8:43
  6. Center Avenue - 5:54
  7. Can't Let Go - 9:44

Burn the Sun (2001)

  1. Heal The Waters - 6:37
  2. Torn - 3:51
  3. Burn The Sun - 4:34
  4. Resurrection - 5:31
  5. Absolute Zero - 5:06
  6. Just A Little - 4:36
  7. Waking Hour - 4:15
  8. Noose - 5:03
  9. Feed The Fire - 3:56
  10. I Bleed - 4:03
  11. Missing You - 9:04
  12. Silent is the Rain - 2:46 (Japanese bonus track)

References

  1. ^ Drummer's MySpace
  2. ^ The Metal Storm news story.
  3. ^ https://www.facebook.com/johnmacalusodrums/posts/2160359977975


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