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Wuthering Heights - Salt 2010

WUTHERING HEIGHTS was formed in Copenhagen in the early 90's and started out as a speed metal band.They went through some name changes (MINAS TIRITH,VERGELMIR) and numerous line-up changes(the only founding member left is Erik Ravn).1996/97 was a pivotal year for the band,as they were one of the bands featured on a compilation CD made by Serious Entertainment titled "Extremity Rising Volume 2".Their song "Sorrow in Memoriam" was used and WUTHERING HEIGHTS was signed to a German label who wanted the band to play Gothic/epic metal.The result was 1997's demo "Within",which saw the band heading in a more progressive metal direction and led to a break up with the label.In 1998 the band worked out an album by album deal with The Lasers Edge/Sensory Records and recorded their debut album "Within",the first in a conceptual trilogy of albums.They also started playing some gigs in and around Copenhagen,and some good buzz started to develop about the band.More personnel problems plagued WUTHERING HEIGHTS in 2000,and the band replaced their drummer and bassist.In 2002 WUTHERING HEIGHTS unleashed their sophomore effort "To Travel For Evermore".The album is extremely epic and was a step up for the band technically,featuring better melodies and production.Heavy promotion followed,but no tour.Erik Ravn continued to write and soon WUTHERING HEIGHTS recorded their third album "Far From The Maddening Crowd",which featured new singer Nils Patrik Johansson(ASTRAL DOORS,SPACE ODYSSEY).This album is more melodic than the previous album,and the band injected more folk music influences into the songs."Far From The Maddening Crowd" is also the last album in their trilogy about the Lonely Wanderer.More line-up changes ensued in 2004,with many members in the band being replaced.WUTHERING HEIGHTS played their first gig outside of Europe in 2004 as part of the Prog Power Festival in the US.

Line-up / Musicians

Erik Ravn/guitar,bass,keyboards,mandolin,vocals
Nils Patrik Johansson/vocals
Martin Arendal/guitars
Teddy Moller/bass
Andreas Lindahl/keyboards
Morten Gade Sorensen/drums

Discography(Album)

Salt 2010