Category: Tanagra
0 Metalhead.it – TANAGRA – “Meridiem”
0 UPDATE: Kudelski’s Trademark Dispute Against Power Metal Band TANAGRA Meets Unexpected Resistance
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 4, 2020
For fans of Caladan Brood, Blind Guardian, I.Q., Iced Earth, Visigoth
UPDATE: Kudelski’s Trademark Dispute Against Power Metal Band TANAGRA Meets Unexpected Resistance
L-R: Steven Soderberg: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Christopher Stewart: Drums and Percussion, Tom Socia: Lead and Backing Vocals, Josh Kay: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Erich Ulmer: Bass Guitar
Photo Credit: Kara Pesznecker Reavis
Erich Ulmer from Tanagra talked about the overwhelming support they have received from metal fans around the world.
Erich explained that Foundation Law Group has extended their services pro bono, via the trademark expertise of Sevag Demirjian and the support of the CEO of the firm, Armen Martin.
With a league of fans howling and their ranks bolstered, Tanagra now stands a chance at maintaining their trademarks.
You can find the band’s Bandcamp here:
Links to the dispute:
http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91253546&pty=OPP&eno=1
http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91253546&pty=OPP&eno=2
Track Listing:
1. Meridiem (11:35)
2. Sydria (4:01)
3. Etheric Alchemy (8:49)
4. Silent Chamber (7:52)
5. Hidden Hand (10:14)
6. Across the Ancient Desert (7:39)
7. Witness (14:19)
Album Length: 1:04:31
Facebook.com/tanagraband
Instagram.com/tanagraband
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EPK
About:
Formed out of the love of science fiction, fantasy, and theatrical heavy metal storytelling, TANAGRA hit the Portland, USA metal scene in 2011 with epic, symphonic, progressive power metal with lyrical content about original fantasy/sci-fi settings, Magic: The Gathering, historical tales, and other nerdy themes.
In 2015, they released their debut album, None of This is Real, an energetic collection of American power metal showcasing their love for complex arrangements and lengthy songs which garnered critical acclaim from a multitude of publications around the world.
In the time following their debut release, the members found a deep love for progressive rock/metal and symphonic black metal, and in writing new material found ways to combine the sounds of bands like IQ, Anekdoten, Caladan Brood, and Borknagar into their existing American power metal framework.
In 2016, TANAGRA entered the studio with the fruits of their labors to begin recording their ambitious second album, titled ‘Meridiem’, which was released April 26, 2019.
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“Meridiem is another jewel in the trunk of America’s continually-burgeoning power metal scene… Tanagra is something to be loved by music fans, cherished by power metal fans and salivated over by fans of progressive metal.” – Last Rites
“I’m thoroughly impressed with this sophomore. It’s a complete transformation of this band into a wholly new form and they’ve earned every single little bit of it.” – Toilet ov Hell
“Tanagra’s Meridiem will likely please and intrigue fans of American progressive power metal, thanks to the band’s ambitious and lightly complex songwriting.” – Danger Dog Reviews
“There’s an ethereal, otherworldly feel in parts of Tanagra’s compositions that gives the music real presence, and the epic nature of the material will raise the hairs on the back of your neck a fair few times if you allow yourself to become fully immersed in the grandeur of it all. Highly recommended!” – Sentinel Daily
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0 Science of Noise – Rock Magazine Six Pack: Tanagra, TDT Tylor Dory Trio, Isle of the Cross Rockshots Records and more!
Science of Noise – Rock Magazine Six Pack: Tanagra, TDT Tylor Dory Trio, Isle of the Cross Rockshots Records and more!
0 Via Nocturna – Melhores 2019 – Categoria: Metal – #14 Tanagra
0 Portland’s TANAGRA Forced To Liquidate Merch Following Trademark Dispute From Swiss Speaker Company Nagra
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 23, 2020
For fans of Caladan Brood, Blind Guardian, I.Q., Iced Earth, Visigoth
Portland’s TANAGRA Forced To Liquidate Merch Following Trademark Dispute From Swiss Speaker Company Nagra
L-R: Steven Soderberg: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Christopher Stewart: Drums and Percussion, Tom Socia: Lead and Backing Vocals, Josh Kay: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Erich Ulmer: Bass Guitar
Photo Credit: Kara Pesznecker Reavis
Tanagra (Portland, USA) has had a bittersweet start to 2020 with the revelation that a Swiss company was filling a trademark dispute. This news comes a few weeks after they were voted on Reddit.com as having the best power metal album of the year for their 2019 full length “Meridiem”.
“It’s pretty funny that one week we’re getting AoY on Reddit and the next we’re being nuked from orbit by a company we’ve never heard of. Regardless of what happens with the trademark dispute, we have to assume that when it’s over we’ll get a cease-and-desist and be dead in the water; We’d exist at the behest of a foreign company who obviously couldn’t give a damn about us, and that’s no way to live.” says bassist Erich Ulmer.
The contesting entity, Nagra, is an audio company based in Switzerland, which is opposing the portion of Tanagra’s application to trademark the band name that involves selling branded merchandise and performing live under the moniker.
The proceedings went live as of Monday, January 20, 2020, but the prog/power metal quintet is not looking to fight an uphill legal battle, instead, they are looking to unload as much merch as they can while they still can. As Ulmer explains:
“Rather than sit on our physical albums and shirts we’re changing everything to ‘pay what you want’ plus shipping. We have hundreds of copies ‘Meridiem’ and ‘None of This is Real’ that will be unsellable soon and we’d rather have them in the hands of metalheads around the world. This is a small piece of history and it’s likely we’ll never be able to print under this name again!”
Tanagra merch is available exclusively on their Bandcamp, through which fans will also be able to join the mailing list for updates on the band’s future, member’s side projects and any name changes.
https://tanagraband.bandcamp.com/
Public Links to Fillings:
http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91253546&pty=OPP&eno=1
http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91253546&pty=OPP&eno=2
Track Listing:
1. Meridiem (11:35)
2. Sydria (4:01)
3. Etheric Alchemy (8:49)
4. Silent Chamber (7:52)
5. Hidden Hand (10:14)
6. Across the Ancient Desert (7:39)
7. Witness (14:19)
Album Length: 1:04:31
Facebook.com/tanagraband
Instagram.com/tanagraband
Spotify
EPK
About:
Formed out of the love of science fiction, fantasy, and theatrical heavy metal storytelling, TANAGRA hit the Portland, USA metal scene in 2011 with epic, symphonic, progressive power metal with lyrical content about original fantasy/sci-fi settings, Magic: The Gathering, historical tales, and other nerdy themes.
In 2015, they released their debut album, None of This is Real, an energetic collection of American power metal showcasing their love for complex arrangements and lengthy songs which garnered critical acclaim from a multitude of publications around the world.
In the time following their debut release, the members found a deep love for progressive rock/metal and symphonic black metal, and in writing new material found ways to combine the sounds of bands like IQ, Anekdoten, Caladan Brood, and Borknagar into their existing American power metal framework.
In 2016, TANAGRA entered the studio with the fruits of their labors to begin recording their ambitious second album, titled ‘Meridiem’, which was released April 26, 2019.
– 30 –
“Meridiem is another jewel in the trunk of America’s continually-burgeoning power metal scene… Tanagra is something to be loved by music fans, cherished by power metal fans and salivated over by fans of progressive metal.” – Last Rites
“I’m thoroughly impressed with this sophomore. It’s a complete transformation of this band into a wholly new form and they’ve earned every single little bit of it.” – Toilet ov Hell
“Tanagra’s Meridiem will likely please and intrigue fans of American progressive power metal, thanks to the band’s ambitious and lightly complex songwriting.” – Danger Dog Reviews
“There’s an ethereal, otherworldly feel in parts of Tanagra’s compositions that gives the music real presence, and the epic nature of the material will raise the hairs on the back of your neck a fair few times if you allow yourself to become fully immersed in the grandeur of it all. Highly recommended!” – Sentinel Daily
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0 Your Last Rites – Best Of 2019 – Dan Obstkrieg: This Is A List #1 Tanagra
0 Last Rites Best Of 2019 – Manny-O-War: Tales Of Woe And Abstract Sympathy #14 Tanagra
Last Rites Best Of 2019 – Manny-O-War: Tales Of Woe And Abstract Sympathy #14 Tanagra https://yourlastrites.com/2019/12/16/best-of-2019-manny-o-war/
0 Best Of 2019 – Last Rites Combined Staff Top 25 – Tanagra is on the list!
0 May 2019 – Powerplay Magazine – Album Reviews – Tanagra, Gone Cosmic, West of Hell, Our Dying World, S91 (Rockshots Records), Misshapen – Get your copy now! http://powerplaymagazine.co.uk/issue-219/
0 MASSIVE 148 PAGE FIREWORKS #87, COMPLETE WITH A BONUS PDF AND 100 FREE SONGS, ON SALE NOW! Interview w/ TANAGRA
MASSIVE 148 PAGE FIREWORKS #87, COMPLETE WITH A BONUS PDF AND 100 FREE SONGS, ON SALE NOW!
Gene Simmons adorns the cover of the 148 page issue #87 of Fireworks, and inside he discusses their upcoming world tour, as well as the band coming to the end of the road. Sabaton also make an appearance on the cover, a band who have gone from strength to strength and are headlining Bloodstock this year.
Elsewhere we have interviews with Duff McKagan on his new solo album, Paul Gilbert, Geoff Tate, Jeff Scott Soto, Neal Morse, Alan Parsons, Janet Gardener, Terrorvision, Danny Vaughn, Devin Townsend, Tony Carey, Warrior Soul, Diamond Head, Adalita’s Way, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Steve Overland on his new project Lonerider, The End Machine (which is basically classic Dokken without Don Dokken!), The Rods and many many more!
The Divine Decade moves onto 1982, and features four of my all-time favourite albums: Night Ranger ‘Dawn Patrol’, Scorpions ‘Blackout’, Rainbow ‘Straight Between The Eyes’ and, of course, ‘Number Of The Beast’ by Iron Maiden.
Elsewhere we have more features than you can shake a stick at and over 50 pages of reviews. Add to this a free CD and massive pdf, all for the measly price of £5.99 plus postage!
Hard Copy available here: http://www.rocktopia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_rokquickcart&view=rokquickcart&Itemid=401
Digital Download here: http://www.rocktopia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_digistore&controller=digistoreProducts&task=view&pid=47&cid=2&Itemid=535
