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QRock and Forge Live Presents
Dark Tranquillity, SOEN, Persefone
CDT Doors: 18:00 pm
$38.70 - $106.45 Buy Tickets

**All reserved seating is along the balcony ledge and is first come first serve for reserved seating tickets within each section. Padded stools with backs are used. Sections A and K are alongside the ceiling PA system and has a semi-obstructed view. GA ticket holders will be standing directly behind this seating, with no barrier separating reserved and GA. Reserved standing is on an elevated riser behind seating, and view obstruction is possible depending on personal height**

  • No smoking of any kind is allowed inside the building, this will result in immediate ejection with no refunds
  • A valid form of Federal or State ID is required as proof of age, NO TICKETS
  • Fake ID’s will be confiscated and you will be escorted out with NO REFUNDS
  • Anyone under 18 years of age must adhere to local curfew laws or be accompanied by someone 18+
  • Ear plugs are suggested for all concerts
  • No weapons, backpacks, umbrellas, strollers or outside food / beverages
  • No crowd surfing
  • No In and Outs, all re-entries will need a new ticket purchase
  • No Photography or Video
  • Hats MUST BE WORN straight forward or straight back
  • No Excessively Baggy Clothing
  • EVERYONE that enters is required to wear a wristband if designated by security
  • No fighting or aggressive behavior will be tolerated
  • The Forge has the right to refuse entry to anyone who cannot provide a valid ID, is intoxicated or appears to be under the influence.
  • Please be respectful of your surroundings and of others around you at all times.
  • The Forge offers ADA accessible seating on the floor level, up front and to the left of the stage. ADA Guests can purchase a GA ticket and request to be escorted to this section at the ticket booth upon arrival.
  • There is no minimum age requirement for ALL AGES shows. Please check out the details for the specific show that you’re interested in attending to find out the most accurate age information about the night. Parents please consider each child’s personality, tolerance for crowds, attention span, and ability to handle loud environments. The Forge encourages proper ear-plugs and protection for all patrons, but especially young children. Each attendee requires a ticket, regardless of age.

  • By Entering The Forge You Agree To Having Read These Rules And To Abide By Them
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SOEN

Initially formed in 2004, it was in May 2010 that the formation of Soen was officially announced. The original lineup consisted of former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve Di Giorgio, Willowtree vocalist Joel Ekelof and guitaris Kim Platbarzdis. The first song “Fraccion” was released on the band’s official website in October 2010.
 
Funding member drummer Martin Lopez, describes Soen’s Music as “melodic, heavy and intricate”.
 
Since Lopez and Joel Ekelof formed the group, Soen have never shied away from exploration and analysis of self or society, both as musicians and expressionists. 2012’s “Cognitive” beat a firmly heavy, progressive metal path, before 2014’s “Tellurian” saw Soen star to to stride freely into their own power and unique visions.
Their third offering, “Lykaia”, was a conceptual journey exploring earthier places.
 
Soen’s fourth album, “Lotus” is another journey using a different set of perspective. The Album was released on February 1st 2019 via Silver Lining Music. Produced by David Castillo and Inaki Marconi at Ghostwards Studio and Studio 6 between July and October 2018.
“Lotus” contains dissertations on modern society such as “Rival”, “Covenant” and “Martyrs” that are the fraught with poetic, finitely designed confusion and chaos. Specific meanings, however, remain at once deeply personal and wholly universal.
 
Produced by Iñaki Marconi and the band, “Imperial” (2021) was mixed and mastered by Kane Churko, who has worked with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Bob Dylan.  Eight crisp, sharp, and supremely constructed songs spanning frustration, reflection and hope, “Imperial” is the most fierce and dynamic release of Soen’s journey, which will engage the listener immediately and sustain long after this crazy time has passed, its rich details destined to make it a classic metal album of this era.
 
IMPERIAL:
#16 German Album Chart
#17 Finnish Album Chart
#9 Swiss Album Chart
 
“‘IMPERIAL’ is emotional and epic, full of hope and frustration – the panopticon of a tough year. It’s an intelligent, yet deeply moving piece of music” – Metal Hammer Germany
 
“Between tracks like the tender ‘Illusion’ and the banging opener ‘Lumerian’ lies all the skillfully exercised scope of the SOEN universe” – Classic Rock Germany
 
“Sharp prog metal delivered with passion and vigour” – PROG

“One of the most solid bands out there” – Ghost Cult
 
“Another killer album by a band who continues their way to the absolute top!” – Aardschok
 
“One of the most remarkable releases so far of 2021!” – HeadBangers LifeStyle
 
“This album contains 8 monster songs and simply doesn't have a weak moment.” – Progwereld
 
“IMPERIAL is an artistically constructed entity - an almost spiritual experience.” – Soundi
 
“Let yourself be carried on this majestic journey and let yourself be flooded by emotions and sensations you never knew music can produce. If the rest of the music to be released in 2021 is up to these standards, we are golden.” – Tuonela Magazine
 
“Each song could be released as a single. Definitely one of the best albums of the beginning of this year for me.” – Kaaoszine
 
“Short, distinguished & well balanced, IMPERIAL is released 2 years after the excellent ‘LOTUS’ and shows again the high-class level of the quintet" – METALLIAN Magazine
“This mix of assassins riff & strong melodies the band propose is without contest, IMPERIAL which is aptly named, is an album where every piece, totally every piece is in place” – Rock Hard Magazine France
“Unique distinctive sound" – Metal Hammer Italy
“Artistic maturity achieved” – Rock Hard Italy
 
SOEN:
Joel Ekelöf – Vocals
Martin Lopez – Drums
Lars Enok Åhlund – Keyboards and Guitar
Cody Ford – Lead Guitar
Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel – Bass