May, 2010

Karuna are pleased to announce the addition of a new member to the bands ranks; Ivan Coleman. Ivan will play all keyboards and additional acoustic guitars for live shows, as well as provide backing vocals live and in the studio. Ivan is also the main person behind the band Vancole - http://www.myspace.com/vancolemusic

Here are some comments from Colin:
"It's really cool that we've finally found the right man to play keyboards! Ivan is a fantastic songwriter, singer, guitar player, fiddle player and will be a mighty addition on the keyboards. He's got the right attitude for Karuna, and has his own  distinct style of composition and playing. All of the band are really enthusiastic about working with him in the rehearsal room for upcoming live shows and also in the studio. Stay tuned for some new band photos!!"

You will be able to check out the new Karuna lineup in live shows which the band are hoping to secure during this summer and autumn.

March, 2010

"Neitherworld" has been getting rave reviews in many important webzines across Europe and has also been getting airplay on many web-radio stations worldwide! The band is really pleasantly surprised and absolutely thrilled with the fantastic response to "Neitherworld"! With very little promotion, word has spread all over the internet about this release and even already, there is only one box of CDs left to sell!

Here are some more reviews:
http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showreview.php?id=15017&lang=en
http://users.telenet.be/mettal/ThoughtsOfMetal/reviews/reviews_cd2009.htm#karuna-neitherworld
http://strutterzine.angelfire.com/HOTNEWREVIEWS155.htm
http://users.telenet.be/metaltoinfinity/KarunacdreviewNeitherworld.htm

January, 2010

september, 2009

The 3-track CD "Neitherworld" is now set for release on the 29th of September. The CD was produced by Colin, with vocal recording and production handled by Threshold producer/guitarist Karl Groom at Thin Ice studios in the UK. The new artwork and logo was created by Markus Sigfridsson, and the CD package includes a booklet with lyrics/liner notes. Here are some artwork samples:

We would like to thanks all Dark Crystal fans for waiting patiently over the years for a follow up to "In the arms of the mountains", and thanks for all the mails and for keeping the flame burning for our past releases.

"Neitherworld" can be ordered now using Paypal, and the price is €5 including free postage worldwide :)

july, 2009
 

The band are proud to announce that guitar shredder Stefano Droetto of Italian Power Metallers Highlord will be guesting on a track called "The Lost". "Highlord is one of Italy’s finest and most respected melodic metal bands, which provides powerful guitars, fast drum beats and great melodies since 1996. Following the country’s melodic tradition of bands such as Labyrynth, Vision Divine, Eldritch, DGM." Scarlet.

May, 2009

Karuna has completed work on the new CD, and it will be entitled "Neitherworld". Karuna features Colin Callanan on guitar/vocals, Eanan Murphy on bass and Chris Carton on drums, as well as a special guest who will be announced soon! The band is now awaiting artwork completion, and also mastering completion. "Neitherworld" will be mastered by Peter van 't Riet at Finetune studios.

February, 2009

Ireland only Power Metal band, Dark Crystal, has been resurrected! Colin is currently putting the finishing touches to a new 3-track CD, and it will be released in the coming months. For various reasons, the decision has been made to change the name of the band to Karuna. More information will be revealed later on...