PORTRAIT looking for new lead singer.

Post by **DaN** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:00 pm

More shitty news:

www.myspace.com/portraitmetal wrote:"Portrait and vocalist Philip Svennefelt have parted ways, due to musical and personal differences. This means that the band is now looking for a lead singer. Interested parties are hereby urged to get in touch at portrait_metal@hotmail.com."

Any further info on this? Lindell?

Lindell · Post by **Lindell** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:24 pm

Well, let's just say that the line-up that included Philip was a timebomb and something really had to be done. The bad thing is that we really have to find a replacement soon as we have some gigs to do in October/November. So, we first and foremost need someone to sing live with us in a couple of months, then we will try to find a permanent singer, if it doesn't work out perfectly with the soon-to-be(/if-there-will-be-one) live singer.

Post by **DaN** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:11 pm

Crap. I just realized I never got to see PORTRAIT w/ "The Legendary Original Line-Up", i.e. at all. No bragging rights for DaNny BoY

A logical, momentary candidate would perhaps be Pelle from IN SOLITUDE, but I they might be busy with album-releasing-biz at the moment..

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:26 pm

Lindell wrote:So, we first and foremost need someone to sing live with us in a couple of months, then we will try to find a permanent singer, if it doesn't work out perfectly with the soon-to-be(/if-there-will-be-one) live singer.

Ask King Diamond if he can fill in for those shows.

BlackStele · Post by **BlackStele** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:28 pm

Black Axe wrote:
Lindell wrote:So, we first and foremost need someone to sing live with us in a couple of months, then we will try to find a permanent singer, if it doesn't work out perfectly with the soon-to-be(/if-there-will-be-one) live singer.
Ask King Diamond if he can fill in for those shows.

Noisenik · Post by **Noisenik** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:52 pm

Black Axe wrote:
Lindell wrote:So, we first and foremost need someone to sing live with us in a couple of months, then we will try to find a permanent singer, if it doesn't work out perfectly with the soon-to-be(/if-there-will-be-one) live singer.
Ask King Diamond if he can fill in for those shows.

Shame I'm not from Sweden, otherwise I would try. should new vocalist copy the original one?

@DaN yup, a legend is already born!

Metalipeiklo · Post by **Metalipeiklo** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:35 am

I managed to see the band's first gig at least... when they were all friends.

Anyway, let's be constructive now.

There should be plenty of singers in Sweden, Denmark or even Norway or northern Germany who have become tired of their current bands.

anthares · Post by **anthares** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:47 am

Shit! I just got this first album and immediately knew this is the one of the best shit ever! BUT the thing is that now Portrait have a possibility to get rid of the image of "Mercyful King" out of their shoulder. Because the music itself is fucking amazing! And thinking that in Sweden there is many bad ass singers that could do some great work with this. Dont surreneder!!!

MEXDefenderOfSteel · Post by **MEXDefenderOfSteel** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:12 am

DaN wrote:Crap. I just realized I never got to see PORTRAIT w/ "The Legendary Original Line-Up", i.e. at all. No bragging rights for DaNny BoY

A logical, momentary candidate would perhaps be Pelle from IN SOLITUDE, but I they might be busy with album-releasing-biz at the moment..

that boy would be my perfect candidate...but im not sure if he can hit the high notes like former Portrait one...i stick to the King Diamond option

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:59 pm

I think this is a great opportunity for the band. I was never totally comfortable with the vocals, but everything else is in place. Hopefully they can get someone good, because this band is one of those that proves it's still possible to make great metal albums in the 21st century.

JonahQuizz · Post by **JonahQuizz** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:38 pm

Force Olof to do the job

Lindell · Post by **Lindell** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:29 pm

It's agreed now that Philip will do the shows with us, then we'll see.
Feels good that there are no worries about those gigs anymore at least...