Tommy Karevik
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Tommy Karevik is a Swedish
metal
vocalist, best known as the singer for progressive metal
band Seventh Wonder
.
He first joined Seventh Wonder prior to the release of their debut album Become
in 2005. Despite the warm reception of the album at the time of its release, the band members have stated that they were generally unhappy with the album due to its poor mixing and vocalist Andi Kravljaca
. After Tommy joined the band, they toured briefly to promote the album.
The band then returned to the studio, eager to produce fresh material with their new singer. The resulting album was Waiting in the Wings
, released in 2006. The album was met with very positive reviews. Ever since then, Karevik's powerful vocals have become a defining trait of the band. In 2008, Seventh Wonder released the critically acclaimed concept album Mercy Falls, and in 2010 they released their latest album, The Great Escape
.
Studio footage from The Great Escape recording sessions were posted on the band's official forum and YouTube account. In these videos, it is explained that Karevik was experiencing problems with his voice during the recording of the album, and had to regularly apply a special spray to his throat in order to record the tracks. After much frustration and many outtakes, Karevik and the rest of the band were pleased with the final vocal tracks.
In 2011, Karevik performed as a guest vocalist for the acclaimed American metal band Kamelot
. Kamelot was forced to tour without their longtime vocalist Roy Khan
, who was unable to perform due to personal problems. Khan was replaced on tour by Italian singer Fabio Lione
(of Rhapsody of Fire
), and during the tour Kamelot announced that Khan had left the band. On the European leg of the tour, Tommy Karevik joined the crew, singing mostly backing vocals, but also performing solo on the songs EdenEcho and Center of the Universe.
Tommy Karevik's influences include Queen
, Russell Allen
, Andrew Lloyd Webber
, Ronnie James Dio
, and Jørn Lande
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
vocalist, best known as the singer for progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band Seventh Wonder
Seventh Wonder
Seventh Wonder is a progressive metal band from Stockholm, Sweden formed in 2000. They are currently on the Lion Music record label.-History:...
.
He first joined Seventh Wonder prior to the release of their debut album Become
Become (Seventh Wonder album)
Become is the first studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder. It consists of nine tracks; however, the ninth track is unlisted and untitled.-Track listing:#"Day By Day" - 3:55#"Like Him" - 5:31#"The Damned" - 4:31...
in 2005. Despite the warm reception of the album at the time of its release, the band members have stated that they were generally unhappy with the album due to its poor mixing and vocalist Andi Kravljaca
Andi Kravljaca
Andi Kravljaca is a Swedish heavy metal singer. His main band is the progressive metal band Silent Call, although he is perhaps best known as vocalist for Swedish progressive metal band, Seventh Wonder, appearing on the band's first album, Become, in 2005....
. After Tommy joined the band, they toured briefly to promote the album.
The band then returned to the studio, eager to produce fresh material with their new singer. The resulting album was Waiting in the Wings
Waiting in the Wings (Seventh Wonder album)
Waiting in the Wings is the second studio album by swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder.-Track listing:#"Star of David" - 5:13#"Taint the Sky" - 6:25#"Waiting In the Wings" - 9:18#"Banish the Wicked" - 5:36#"Not An Angel" - 6:45...
, released in 2006. The album was met with very positive reviews. Ever since then, Karevik's powerful vocals have become a defining trait of the band. In 2008, Seventh Wonder released the critically acclaimed concept album Mercy Falls, and in 2010 they released their latest album, The Great Escape
The Great Escape (Seventh Wonder album)
The Great Escape is the fourth album by Swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder. It was recorded over the Spring and Summer of 2010, and was released on December 3, 2010. It is the first album by the band to feature a track longer than 10 minutes...
.
Studio footage from The Great Escape recording sessions were posted on the band's official forum and YouTube account. In these videos, it is explained that Karevik was experiencing problems with his voice during the recording of the album, and had to regularly apply a special spray to his throat in order to record the tracks. After much frustration and many outtakes, Karevik and the rest of the band were pleased with the final vocal tracks.
In 2011, Karevik performed as a guest vocalist for the acclaimed American metal band Kamelot
Kamelot
Kamelot is an American symphonic power metal band from Tampa, Florida. The band was formed by Thomas Youngblood and Richard Warner in 1991. Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Perilous, and shared song-writing duties with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011.As of 2010,...
. Kamelot was forced to tour without their longtime vocalist Roy Khan
Roy Khan
Roy Sætre Khantatat , is a Norwegian singer. Commonly known as Roy Khan or simply Khan, he is the former vocalist for the symphonic power metal band Kamelot. He co-wrote most of Kamelot's songs with the band's guitarist and founder Thomas Youngblood since he joined the band.-Personal life:Roy began...
, who was unable to perform due to personal problems. Khan was replaced on tour by Italian singer Fabio Lione
Fabio Lione
Fabio Tordiglione is an Italian singer who has sung with many music bands including Rhapsody of Fire, Labyrinth, Ayreon, Vision Divine and Athena, and as a touring lead singer with American band Kamelot...
(of Rhapsody of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire is an Italian symphonic power metal band led by Alex Staropoli. Since forming in 1993, the band has released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and a live DVD...
), and during the tour Kamelot announced that Khan had left the band. On the European leg of the tour, Tommy Karevik joined the crew, singing mostly backing vocals, but also performing solo on the songs EdenEcho and Center of the Universe.
Tommy Karevik's influences include Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
, Russell Allen
Russell Allen
Russell Allen is the singer of the American progressive metal band Symphony X.-Biography:Before working with a rock band, he was a jouster at a Medieval Times Dinner Theater. He was introduced to the band Symphony X by former singer Rod Tyler...
, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of...
, Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio
Ronald James Padavona , better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio, which means God in Italian. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser...
, and Jørn Lande
Jørn Lande
Jørn Lande is a Norwegian hard rock and heavy metal singer who has sold over 2 million records worldwide. He is probably best known for being the lead singer of the power metal band Masterplan.-Biography:...
.
Discography
- Waiting in the WingsWaiting in the Wings (Seventh Wonder album)Waiting in the Wings is the second studio album by swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder.-Track listing:#"Star of David" - 5:13#"Taint the Sky" - 6:25#"Waiting In the Wings" - 9:18#"Banish the Wicked" - 5:36#"Not An Angel" - 6:45...
(2006) - Mercy FallsMercy Falls (album)Mercy Falls is the third studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder. It is a concept album, and tells the story of a victim of a car crash who awakes to find himself in the mysterious town of Mercy Falls, a fictional world he has dreamed up in his comatose state.-Track...
(2008) - 2010: Firecracker - Born of Fire (recorded as a vindictive demo in 2005)
- 2010: PelleK - My Demons (Guestvocalist)
- The Great EscapeThe Great Escape (Seventh Wonder album)The Great Escape is the fourth album by Swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder. It was recorded over the Spring and Summer of 2010, and was released on December 3, 2010. It is the first album by the band to feature a track longer than 10 minutes...
(2010)
Links
- http://www.seventhwonder.nu
- http://www.myspace.com/officialsw
- http://www.myspace.com/karevik