Finally the world best (personal opinion) epic music composer got a reasonable website. You can find here interesting information about vocalists, etc..

"“Illusions” has taken me three years to complete and has been a long journey that has required more patience than I thought I had in me. I spent so much time searching around the world for new unique ideas, musical instruments and most importantly inspiration, but little did I know that it was the truly incredible vocalists that I would encounter in my venture that would shape the musical outcome. To everyone of you, I am proud, blessed and eternally grateful for your amazing musical contributions. I could not have done this without you."

Here it is a preview composition from Sun, Thomas Bergersen's second album (if you do not know, the first one is Illusions). This album will be released mid 2012 and " it will be a much more mellow album than Illusions ". By the way, the track reminds me of "Itineris Spiritus".

Thomas promised Illusions by the end of summer. However, summer just started, Illusions is already there. And im not kidding! Its available WORLDWIDE (so not for US resident only) through CDBaby. Trust me, just tested :). 

UPDATE:  Now on iTunes, too.

As promised, because TSFH's FB page reached 20 000 likes, Invincible has been released in physical form! You can buy it at CDbaby. I do remember the speech of people like "Oh, i dont buy it digital, i would buy it if it was physical". Dear fans, the time has come. Its only 17.98 $ :) .

Thomas Bergersen recently shared two preview tracks that he has composed for the upcoming album Nero, which will be released by Two Steps From Hell. One of the tracks is "Starfall", the other one is "Strength of a Thousand Men".  Both are excellent! You can find these tracks in the BandPage section of Thomas Bergersen's Facebook page. 

For the curious ones, here are the lyrics of "Femme Fatale" (from the Illusions album): 

"Femme Fatale" translated lyrics (from Illusions)
* vocal performance by Vladislava Vasileva

"Nedo,Nedo beautiful Nedo
Hey Golden Girl
Golden coins and Golden adornments
All those Nedo, are for you
For you Gold and Gilt

Go Nedo beautiful Nedo
In a wide plain field
To meet your dearest 
To show him the gifts
Your Gifts, Gold and Gilt"

Two Steps From Hell has also released a sound design album, called Faction. 

The day we are waiting for is coming.. One more step closer to the release, which is set to end of summer 2011. What is your fav part? Mine is form 0:00 to 21:13 :) .

p.s. I think the cover refers to the The Little Prince (Beauty and the Beast)

• a HD video interview with Jeff Rona from Liquid Cinema was published on Facebook. He talks about the Cinematic Action Thriller album.

• Chris Haigh's new site is now online, and new tracks have been added. They are in a Epic Euphoric Rock/Orchestra/Choral style. Don't forget to like his new page on Facebook. His former group will be deleted. Here are some of the new tracks, "Epic Courage" and "The Fate of Worlds":

• Cavendish has shared a promo video for the four latest trailer music albums (Epic Choral Trailers, Rock Hybrid Trailers, Drummers of God and Death Metal Trailers) on Youtube:

• From Globus, via Facebook: "Played the 3rd mastering pass of the album in my car tonight -loud! Sounds great, Doug Sax and the Mastering Lab did a stellar job. Its my hope that listeners take the 70+ min. to listen to the album in its entirety. It really is a throwback to the concept album of decades past.....Wish I can share now with everyone, but you'll appreciate the surprise on date of release:-)"

• From Thomas Bergersen, via Facebook "Tune in here tomorrow for an extended 20 minute long "Illusions" promo track that has excerpts of many of the songs included on the album." 

(epic) Easter eggs have been distributed for this occasion! 

• City of the Fallen released one more track from Divine Power to the public (via Facebook) - it's called "Consuming Fire" and it's very beautiful. 

• Thomas Bergersen shared "My Freedom": "Happy Easter! "My Freedom" was a track I wrote a year ago which I decided to not put on my "Illusions" album. It features vocalist Merethe Soltvedt. Best wishes, Thomas"

• The biggest Easter egg of 2011 is probably Future World Music's first public release! "It wasn't supposed to happen until tomorrow. But, it's finally here! Our public release album "Reign of Vengeance" is officially on iTunes! Happy Easter!". The album should also be available digitally and physically on Amazon very soon: " Amazon now has a feature "Amazon CD On Demand" where you can order an actual physical CD with artwork. Our album should be available on Amazon in approx. a week." Visit our store for more details.

The TMN staff also wishes you a happy Easter!

That is right folks, the day we wait for is gettin closer. The track listing was made public by TJB on his FB page.

"Illusions" (2011) track listing:

01. Starvation
02. Dreammaker
03. Hurt
04. Ocean Princess
05. Gift of Life
06. Rada
07. A Place In Heaven
08. Merchant Prince
09. Promise
10. Femme Fatale
11. Homecoming
12. Immortal
13. Remember Me
14. Sonera
15. Reborn
16. Age of Gods
17. Illusions
18. Bonus Track (?)

Total running time (01:07:54)

*so excited*

Update: It is available for purchase.

Japan needs our help, our love, our support. I have written a piece of music from the western hemisphere to our friends in the east who desperately need our help. From the sounds of a bulgarian folk choir, to Irish uilleann pipes, Armenian duduk and our universally appreciated grand piano, "Heart" is my way of showing compassion, and to reach out and hopefully inspire people to give to helping organizations, or perhaps contribute actively in the field. All the proceeds of the sales of this music will go directly to Red Cross, who is actively helping the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan/Asia-Pacific. The music will be available in full on iTunes and Amazon.com in a few days.

Yours sincerely,
Thomas Bergersen

<3 <3 <3

Also, from his blog:

All proceeds from the sales of the 4 pre-release tracks from Thomas Bergersen’s upcoming album “Illusions” for the next 3 months including all of March will go to Red Cross, and their relief efforts in Japan/Asia-Pacific. Please note that there’s a 2 week money flow delay. For immediate aid, please donate directly to the helping organizations.