With “Schakal” LACRIMOSA became pioneers of Gothic Metal and the song itself became a groundbreaking model for Symphonic, Dark Metal. In the booklet of this EP we read some of Tilo Wolff’s memories about the creation of “Schakal”:

  «In 1994, I was determined to combine the emotional depth of the heart of Lacrimosa, the lyrics, with the impact and the wideness of an orchestra with the immediate harshness of Metal. (…) I remember the words of a music manager, saying: ‘The song is too hard for Gothic fans and too dark for the Metalheads! Nobody will understand that!’ And he was initially right. The magazines wrote bad about “Schakal” and no DJ played the song. It was the year 1994 – Gothic-Metal was not invented yet!”

For the 30th anniversary, “Schakal 1994 – 2024” is now being released, a collection of all recordings – from the first demo to a previously unreleased, completely re-recorded version that exploits the full potential of this epic work in over eight minutes – as well as all professional Live recordings made from concerts around the world from 1997 to the present.

Anyone who likes «Schakal» will love this EP!

TRACKLIST: 
CD1
01. Schakal (Keyboard Demo)
02. Schakal (Urversion)
03. Schakal (Single Version)
04. Schakal (Piano Version 1994)
05. Schakal (Album Version)
06. Schakal (Piano Version 2020)
07. Schakal 2024 (Anniversary Version) - Previously Unreleased
CD2
01. Schakal (Live 1997)
02. Schakal (Live 2007)
03. Schakal (Live 2013)
04. Schakal (Live 2015)
05. Schakal (Live 2022)
06. Schakal (Live 2023) - Previously Unreleased    

   
To mark the 30th anniversary of “Schakal”, we are offering you a bundle with exclusive merchandising, which will be available for two weeks from today.
You can find more information in the shop and I'm looking forward to seeing one or the other in the "Schakal"-shirt at the next concerts.

LACRIMOSA 'Schakal 1994 - 2024' Bundle

1x 'Schakal 1994 - 2024' EP
1x 'Schakal 1994 - 2024' Cup
1x 'Schakal 1994 - 2024' Shopper
1x 'Schakal 1994 - 2024' Shirt of your choice (100% Cotton)

69,99 € 80,00 €
PRE-ORDER /// RELEASE ON 24th May 2024 /// NO PARTIAL DELIVERY POSSIBLE

-- the Lacrimosa Shop --

Lacrimosa - Schakal 2024 

Lacrimosa - Schakal 2024

Tomorrow “Schakal 2024” is out at all streaming portals!
And of course this recording won't be only streamed, within a double CD it will be released on May 24th to celebrate 30 years of "Schakal".
And there will also be the “Schakal 1994 - 2024” bundle, which will be available for two weeks starting tomorrow.
More on this later tomorrow!

   

Shadow Greetings,

Short and sweet. Unusual and melodic. Lots of guitars + other goodies. Oh yeah... I should probably mention that the main track is labeled E (for Explicit lyrics) on all streaming platforms. So... if you find strong language provoking, you should probably avoid listening to it. Check it out ON SPOTIFY. They Tried To Destroy Beauty They tried to destroy beauty But I will bring it back Everytime that they try it They really tried to destroy beauty For you and me Eternally At first you could not see They tried to destroy beauty But I will bring it back Everytime that those fucking motherfuckers Trying to ruin it And they keep doing it And they seem to love doing it I say, no more They tried to destroy beauty But I will bring it back Everytime that they try it They really tried to destroy beauty For you and me Even the blind could see This atrocity Without spirit, without soul Without heart, they are cold Stone cold But I had enough this time They’re totally out of their minds They crossed the line When they tried to destroy beauty   Written, composed and arranged by Henrik Flyman. Release date: April 3, 2024 DARK MINSTREL MUSIC

Shine on. Henrik PS. Light gently puts darkness to rest.

“Schakal 2024” is ready!
And in just a few days, on Friday, April 12th, the anniversary version of this anthem will go online on all streaming services!
A double CD will follow in May with which we will celebrate 30 years of “Schakal”!

   
For the anniversary of "Schakal" we'll come up with a completely new version that we are currently recording. Not to replace the original, but to complement it - in classical music this is designated as a variation, which we will present to you soon...

   

An unorthodox EP with an unusual release date.

Humanity has probably never been more divided that we are right now. But one thing we can probably agree on, is that something is very wrong.

Long sequences of, seemingly, unrelated misfortunes keep unfolding. Unfortunate coincidences?

Some people choose to deep-dive into the rabbit holes to figure out what’s really going on. Others feel more comfortable outsourcing their concerns to authority appointed experts and ministries of truth.

I wrote a couple of new songs.
Out at midnight on February 29th.

TRACK LIST:

1). This Was Not Supposed To Happen
2). They Tried To Destroy Beauty (theme)

SPOTIFY

MAGIC PORTAl

https://henrikflyman.com/

What did Cradle of Filth say about London after Midnight and Lacrimosa and others. ??



Orkus on Amazon

The 31st Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2024 will take place from 17 May - 20 May 2024 in Leipzig.

Anne Nurmi's ex-band, Two Witches from Finland, will also be performing. Who knows, maybe Anne will be there too.

~ Offizielle Seiten Wave-Gotik-Treffen Leipzig ~

Two Witches on Amazon

It's going to be a musical year!