News from the Distant Past
THE SHOW WILL GO ON 21.07.18 - Posted in News
DISTANT PAST are back and will perform at the Metal Church Event in Niederbipp on September 8th.
It took a long time to get a new lineup togehter, let me introduce to you the new (and old) Members of the Band:
Patrick Sager (Drums): The newest and youngest Member of the Band is an experienced Rock Drummer who played live with Swiss Folk Rockers «Chälly Buebe» in the Past. He is motivated to get into the Metal Groove and show the world his Skills..jpg)
Ben Sollberger (Guitar): Ben and Adriano share many interests and musicals tastes. They collaborate on Ben’s Project «Age of Disclosure» (which also includes JJ) and they play in the Dark Rock Band «Skrylls» together. So he was a obvious choice for Distant Past, as his guitarwork is masterful and he is an very experienced player.
Christof Schafer (guitar): Having left Distant Past in 2015, his inclusion comes as a bit of a surprise. Being a original member of the Band he is also the reason, Distant Past could continue after yet another shake up. In the set we play many of his songs (including the most requested song «Day of Darkness») and we celebrate the return Chris, as we can now hear many of his wonderful solos and licks live!
Jvo «JJ» Julmy (vocals): The former voice of Emerald, is the voice of Distant Past since 2013. Refining the sound of the band with his one-of-a-kind powerful vocals. Having been the only surviving member, apart from Adriano, to go through all the changes, he is happy to scream on top of his lungs for the audience and you!
Adriano Troiano (bass): Having said to quit it after the concert in 2016, he carried on, as band and audience members persuated him. Although some members left in the process, he was determined to try it one more time and is more than happy to announce that the Past ist back! Gearing up to bolt out the songs he worked hard on, so we all can enjoy them onstage.
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Special Thanks to Alain, who had to withdraw from the band, as his new project is a sweet little baby girl named «Valérie» congratulations to him and his wife Conny!
We also would like to thank Julien, Luti, Reto and the countless drummers we tested.
We’re looking forward to the Metalchurch Event (Thanks you, Sam!) and will promise to rock the house!
DISTANT FUTURE 04.01.18 - Posted in News Dear allThere hasn't been much activity on this site or in the band as of lately.
But let me reassure you that we are far from done, but after a few setbacks, soon there will be news coming your way.
Stay alert. Age of Disclosure 17.05.17 - Posted in News
The debut CD of the Swiss Heavy Metal Project founded by Ben Sollberger is finally out:
"To the Universe" - featuring Adriano Troiano and Jvo Julmy of Distant Past
You Tube Channel
You can order you copy here
Tracklist:
1.Rumor (Vocals: Orlando Greco - Skrylls)
2.Peace requires no War (Vocals: Jvo Julmy - Distant Past)
3.Off the Cross (Vocals: Roman Burri - No Reward)
4.Bliss for you and me (Vocals: Jvo Julmy - Distant Past)
5.Beautiful (Vocals: Orlando Greco - Skrylls)
6.I am Forever (Vocals: Orlando Greco - Skrylls)
7.Already there (Vocals: Jvo Julmy - Distant Past)
8.In your Eyes (Vocals: Orlando Greco - Skrylls)
9.Committing a Crime (Vocals: Orlando Greco - Skrylls)
10.Age of Disclosure (Instrumental)
11.Though I Dont' Know You (Vocals: Orlando Greco - Skrylls)
12.Black-Hearted Man (Vocals: Syn Schütz - The Hunt)
13.Love Soulution (Vocals: Jvo Julmy - Distant Past)
Drums: Buddah Craven
Bass: Adriano Troiano
Guitars: Ben Sollberger
Guestsolo on Track 8: Christian Busch