Mnemesis Explained

Mnemesis
Type:Album
Artist:Mnemic
Cover:MnemesisCover.jpg
Recorded:2012
Studio:Antfarm Studios in Aabyhøj, Denmark
Length:43:21
Label:Nuclear Blast
Producer:Tue Madsen
Prev Title:Sons of the System
Prev Year:2010

Mnemesis is the fifth and final studio album by Danish metal band Mnemic. It is the first album to feature members Simone Bertozzi, Victor-Ray Salomonsen, and Brian Larsen and the last album to feature their lead singer at the time Guillaume Bideau who had died in 2022 due to as yet unknown reasons.

History

In April 2011, longtime bass player Tomas "Obeast" Koefoed announced his departure from the band, stating that his ambitions weren't fulfilled with the band.[1] Later that year, original members drummer Brian "Brylle" Rasmussen and guitarist Rune Stigart also left the group. In October, former members were officially replaced, respectively, by Italian bassist Simone Bertozzi and Danish Tour members drummer Brian Larsen, and guitarist Victor-Ray Salomonsen.[2]

In March 2012, Mnemic announced that their new album would be called Mnemesis, and would be produced by producer Tue Madsen. The artwork for the album was created by Metastazis.[3] In April, the band announced the track list and that the album was set to release on June 8.[4] In May, Mnemic toured Europe, alongside Raunchy, to promote Mnemesis.[5]

On 3 May 2012, the band released the first single from the album called "I've Been You" on SoundCloud.[6]

In the first week Mnemesis sold 800 copies in the United States only, landing at position No. 38 on the Heatseekers Album chart.[7]

On 18 September 2012, a music video for the single "I've Been You" was released.

Track listing

All music written by Mnemic.

Personnel

Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bassist Tomas Koefoed Quits Mnemic, Statement Issued . 2013-09-23 . MetalUnderground.com .
  2. Web site: MNEMIC: New Lineup Announced . 2013-09-23 . .
  3. Web site: MNEMIC: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Unveiled . 2013-09-23 . .
  4. Web site: MNEMIC: 'Mnemesis' Track Listing, Release Date Revealed . 2013-09-23 . .
  5. Web site: MNEMIC To Join Forces With RAUNCHY For 'Electric March Over Europe' Tour . 2013-09-23 . .
  6. Web site: MNEMIC: New Single Available For Streaming . 2013-09-23 . .
  7. Web site: MNEMIC: 'Mnemesis' First-Week Sales Revealed . 2013-09-23 . .