Mnemesis

Mnemesis
Studio album by Mnemic
Released	June 8, 2012
Recorded	2012, at Antfarm studios in Aabyhøj, Denmark
Genre	Industrial metal, metalcore, groove metal, alternative metal
Length	43:21
Label	Nuclear Blast
Producer	Tue Madsen
Mnemic chronology
Sons of the System (2010) Mnemesis (2012)
Singles from Mnemesis
"I've Been You" Released: 2012

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
PopMatters	[1]

Mnemesis is the fifth album by Danish metal band Mnemic. This is the first album to feature new members Simone Bertozzi (bass), Victor-Ray Salomonsen (guitar), and Brian Larsen (drums); guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie is the only original member.

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.^[2] 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.^[3]

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.^[4] In April, the band announced the track list and that the album was set to release on June 8.^[5] In May, Mnemic toured Europe, alongside Raunchy, to promote "Mnemesis".^[6]

On May 3, 2012, the band released the first single from the album called "I've Been You" on SoundCloud.^[7]

In the first week "Mnemesis" sold 800 copies in the United States only, landing at position #38 on the Heatseekers Album chart.^[8]

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

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Transcend"	Eftemie/Salomonsen	4:06
2.	"Valves"	Eftemie/Bideau/Salomonsen	4:04
3.	"Junkies on the Storm"	Salomonsen/Bideau	3:41
4.	"I've Been You"	Bideau/Salomonsen	4:10
5.	"Pattern Platform"	Bertozzi	3:48
6.	"Mnemesis"	Bideau/Eftemie/Salomonsen	4:40
7.	"There's No Tomorrow"	Bideau/Salomonsen/Eftemie	5:57
8.	"Haven at the End of the World"	Salomonsen/Eftemie	3:46
9.	"Ocean of Void"	Salomonsen/Bideau	3:48
10.	"Blue Desert in a Black Hole"	Salomonsen/Eftemie/Larsen	5:21
Total length:			43:21

US bonus track
Track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"A Matter of Choice"	Salomonsen/Bideau	3:54

European bonus track
Track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"Empty Planet"	Salomonsen/Bideau	4:44

iTunes bonus track
Track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"Synaesthesia"	Salomonsen/Larsen	3:25

Personnel

• Guillaume Bideau – vocals
• Mircea Gabriel Eftemie – guitar
• Victor-Ray Salomonsen – guitar, keyobards, programming, lead guitar on "There's No Tomorrow" & "Empty Planet"
• Simone Bertozzi – bass
• Brian Larsen – drums

Production

• Tue Madsen – producer, guitar solo on "A Matter of Choice"
• Metastazis – artwork

References

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