German Neofolk institution ROME return on May 15th

By Promofabrik • Mag 11th, 2009 • Category: Nuove Uscite

News from the orchards of ROME. With their works inspired by expressionist literature and the feeling of departure of the early 20th Century, ROME has made quite a name for itself in the european underground. Within only 3 years ROME have released their debut EP and three full-length albums. ROME’s music is steeped in melancholy, loss and despair and a sacred solitude that is defined by the detachment from all political and religious systems.

As a teaser to the upcoming album ROME now announces the release of the EP „To Die Among Strangers“, limited to 999 copies and sold only via mailorders. The EP features a single from the album, the remixes of two classic ROME tracks „Reversion“ und „Wir Götter der Stadt“ and an exclusive dark ambient track which perfectly evokes the theme of exile so characteristical of the upcoming album.

ROME proves yet again that they have created a unique brand of apocalyptic folk with subtle lyrics, a haunting voice, melodic guitar work and a sound coming from the nebulous depths of European history.

Biography:
After having played in several underground bands in Luxembourg, singer-songwriter Jerome Reuter almost unintentionally founded his solo project ROME in December 2005 by recording a now legendary demo tape at a friend’s studio in Germany. That demo is now known as ROME’s first official release, the Berlin EP and the friend and engineer, Patrick Damiani, has become the second creative force in ROME.

After having released three groundbreaking albums at a breathtaking pace:
Nera – 2006
Confessions d’un Voleur d’Ames – 2007
Masse Mensch Material – 2008

ROME found a home in the German label Trisol and is now releasing its new opus Flowers From Exile in June 2009. As a teaser to the record, a limited edition EP entitled To Die Among Strangers featuring remixes and exclusive tracks was prepared – and sold out long before its actual release.

The music and lyrical world of ROME is genuinely unique and constantly brilliant. Blending excellent songwriting craftsmanship, unusual arrangements and fine poetry into one monstruous and intimate musical output that combines dark ambient, apocalyptic folk, pop, acoustic rock, martial industrial, cold wave – all rolled into one impressive avantgarde package. The lyrical beauty of Reuter’s compositions and the complex arrangements of Damiani make ROME an unusually challenging musical experience. A must for music lovers.

Photos by Achim Webel / Nightshadow.de

Discography:
Berlin (CD – 2006)
Nera (CD – 2006)
Confessions d’un Voleur d’Âmes (CD – 2007)
Masse Mensch Material (CD – 2008)
To Die Among Strangers (MCD – 2009)

Tourdates:
22. Mai. 2009     AMSTELVEEN, P-60
29. Mai. 2009     WGT LEIPZIG
06. Jun. 2009     ABSINTHE FESTIVAL – GREECE
27. Jun. 2009     MANNHEIM – SIEBENER – SPECIAL RELEASE PARTY & CONCERT
05. Sep. 2009     LEIPZIG – NOCTURNAL CULTURE NIGHT IV
06. Nov. 2009     BERLIN – FESTSAAL KREUZBERG
18. Dez. 2009     PHILHARMONIE LUXEMBOURG

Bandmember:
Jerome Reuter (instruments and vocals, songwriting and arrangements)
Patrick Damiani (instruments, arrangements and sound design)
Patrick Y. Kleinbauer (Live-bass)
Genre:
Folk