 Dear friends, due to Corona restrictions, Walter's funeral took place yesterday, in a smaller circle. So many who would've attended couldn't be there. But I tried to write an eye witness account of his last moments on earth, I'd like to share with you. So you can have an idea. And to honour him. Thank you for your countless reactions on my previous post. Much appreciated. WALTER’S FUNERAL (24/03/2021) Dear friends, a sincere THANK YOU for the countless condolences and heart-warming messages we received regarding our deceased Brother in Arms Walter. His funeral took place this morning. It was an intimate ceremony for family and colleagues , limited because of Corona measures. To share the experience with you, I will try to describe, in a few words, his last moments on earth. This past week has been difficult. Twice I went to the funeral home to greet Walter. One time with my wife and the classic band line up + old crew , the second time with our current band line-up and a friend. I must confess it was a shock to actually see our companion on his deathbed. After spending an hour by his side, I felt guilty when we left. To leave him behind, laying there alone, with sad classical music playing on the background, felt “”. Irrational, I know. But you see, for 30 years, we always looked out for each other, on the road.wrong We arrived and left together. When leaving, I had to go back in and put my hand on his shoulder. As if to comfort him but also myself. I noticed my wife Maria also went back upon leaving, to look at him for a last time. During my 2nd and last visit, I noticed Erik responded in a similar way, by placing his hand on Walter’s shoulder ,when we left. After all, 30 years is a Life Time. It’s hard to walk out, especially when the bond always has been strong. Not only being friends but working and travelling the world as a unit, facing obstacles together. As a band, we stood for an hour around his deathbed. A friend who had accompanied us, said she suddenly realised she was witnessing a special, awkward moment: the last time we were together as a band. My wife and I received an invitation to attend the funeral. I had one day to order and pick up two funeral wreaths. One in the name of my wife and myself, the other with our band name. My father, who knew him very well too, as he always has been part of the A.R. crew, taking care of the merchandise, went along and took us there. When we arrived at the church, I was moved when I saw Walter’s coffin. Someone had draped a Kiss scarf over it. As a child, Walter discovered Hard Rock, when he saw early Kiss perform on TV. This was long before their mainstream hit single. That moment, he decided that one day, he’d play in a band. But what moved me the most, was our Ancient Rites logo, central on his coffin. I felt that strange kind of “dust in the eye”, when noticing that symbolic statement. Later, a small white teddy bear was added, from his daughter Arina, I presume. During the Funeral Service, I was approached by the Funeral Home’s “Master of Ceremonies”. He whispered that Walter’s wife Iana had sent him to inquire, if I was willing to ask the people for a final applause, at the end of the ceremony. When his coffin would be carried out to the hearse, music of Ancient Rites would be playing on the background. Since it would be Walter’s final appearance in public, it seemed appropriate, a last applause, as if he had played a final gig. Of course I agreed. When the time had come, I was given a sign and went to the front and took my place behind the microphone. I apologized in case my unprepared words wouldn’t come fluent. But they came naturally. I let the heart speak. I didn’t ask for the applause yet. I thought he deserved a few words. I described to his family and colleagues what a talented musician he had been, respected for his work in our music scene. What a loyal friend he had been, honest, always standing our ground, even when no one else believed in us. His determination in difficult times, how many band and crew members we had to bury, as if our band always had been cursed. The external and internal troubles we had faced. How we had traveled the world and kept on smiling, even when ending sometimes on the road without a roof over our heads. I didn’t even tell them how sometimes things had gone terribly wrong. When corrupt tour agencies hadn’t paid for the tour bus and we were left behind, abroad on the streets, in winter. We toured on, by public transport, with what we could carry, meanwhile earning just enough money to buy tickets to get back home, after the shows. Telephoning concert promoters, with our last money, if they could order tickets for the train or bus in advance, so we could get to their clubs. We toured/traveled on, without money to buy food, sleeping on floors, finding shelter for the rain in telephone boots. I did tell though, how hard it had been to say farewell to him at the Funeral Home, to leave him behind “just like that”. Because we always had looked out for each other. For a moment, I couldn’t speak, during this trip down our shared memory lane, emotions became too big, when I visualized everything in my mind. Throat shut down. But I managed to regain control and…I talked about you all. I thought his family and colleagues should know about your thousands of messages, public and in private. From all over the world, that had reached us, expressing your respect and affection for Walter, the memories you shared, the sadness you felt. How you were praising his achievements. I noticed I controlled my voice so I could speak steady and clear but somehow without realizing, I had lost control over that damn dust in my eyes. I am not a crying type. Never have been. As a child at primary school, in prehistoric times, I didn’t even shed a tear when teachers were hitting me for bad tests. Or were banging my head on a sports bench because I wasn’t good at sports. They were not worthy of my tears, no room for self-pity, either. Now I thought I had everything under control but streams of tears were rolling down my cheeks. This was different. This was not about me, this was about Walter. However, when I looked up at the people, I saw I wasn’t alone being troubled by the metaphorical “dust in the eye”. It was time to ask for Walter’s last applause. But I felt the hand clapping should symbolize more than a final applause after a concert. He deserved one for his LIFE and everything he did and was. History always played an important part in our band’s concept. I mentioned the last words of the Roman Emperor Augustus. It is written in ancient sources, that on his deathbed, he reflected on his life and spoke the following final words: "The play is over. Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit." I addressed the crowd and said “Perhaps the Emperor didn’t receive one but I think we can safely say Walter’s life was a success and certainly worth an applause”. I heard the clapping hands but when I looked up, I saw that everyone also had risen to their feet and gave Walter a standing ovation. Heart-warming. I stepped down, quickly touched his coffin as a last brotherly gesture, as I walked to my back seat. The staff of the Funeral Home lifted his coffin and while the Ancient Rites intro “Golden Path to Samarkand” played, Walter was taken away. On his last journey, to his final destination, under applause. Normally, after this intro we would start playing, now there was only silence. I wish all of you could have been there. He surely deserved a bigger farewell. Strange times we live in, Corona and all. But because of this eyewitness report, now you know how it all went. And I try to compensate with the means I have, to share it with you all and give Walter the attention he deserved. That’s all I can do, unfortunately. The last I saw of Walter, in the back of the hearse, was his coffin with the logo of Ancient Rites. Literally taking our bond and one of his life works with him to the grave. So typical him. Until the Last Breath and Beyond. One of a kind. His wife and daughter cried during their last moments together, standing at the back of the hearse, realizing that when the back door of the car closed, husband and father would be gone forever. His brother and mother were in tears too. I felt so sorry for them. Only a few weeks ago, Walter’s father had died, too. Heavy blows to their family. “Finished! The end!” my wife said, almost in anger, when the hearse drove away with Walter. Voicing her grief that Walter’s time on earth, with us, had so suddenly come to an end. Expressing how unfair it was that “this was it”. How soon life can be over. His mother told me how often he mentioned our friendship and band. And how glad he would have been, if only he knew I’d been there. I wanted to put my hand on her shoulder but couldn’t because of the Corona situation. Distances had to be kept. I answered he would have done the same for me. “Certainly” she said “How often he mentioned you, Gunther here, Gunther there. Always…” and she lowered her head breaking into tears. I felt pain in my chest upon hearing that. Because aren’t the most beautiful signs of pure friendship those positive words that are said to others, when you can’t hear them? It reminded me of the beautiful words I read in our guitarist Philip’s diary after his death. Those who talk good behind your back, who praise or defend you when you’re not around, are the best friends one can dream of and must be cherished forever. Like family. For they are rare, exceptional souls in this selfish and shallow world of today. His cousin, who knows and appreciates our work said “Keep going with the group. That’s what Walter would’ve wanted”. He made a fist and hit his chest, aiming at the heart. An older man, speaking with interruptions as he was feeling emotional , asked for the title of the A.R. song that had just been played, he wanted to search for it. “Samarkand” I answered. Walter’s cousin added he had all the albums and would help him out. A few days ago, I saw a short clip that Walter’s colleagues, of the Stella Artois factory, had made. At the office, overlooking the brew kettles Walter was responsible for, they had put up an AR poster and a print of the memorial card, I had made for Facebook. Beautiful gesture. His colleagues wished us strength. We expressed our condolences to Iana and Arina, our eyes crossed but what could one say more, his daughter was staring at the ground. From a distance I waved one last time to his old mother, who waved back. Losing husband and child, within a few weeks, how hard life can be. Walter was dedicated and successful on so many fronts, not only the band. As a beloved father and husband, also as an appreciated colleague at work. Always giving a 100% in whatever he did. I recall how he told me, 20 years ago, that he hoped he’d still be able to play his intensive drum parts at the age of 50. “Perhaps I’m forced to play slow Devilish Rock, style Danzig. I can live with that” he used to joke. Fact is he still could play as fast as ever. Even taking technical and speed levels higher along the way. I used to tease him, saying he had the easy part in the band because he was sitting down on a drum stool on stage. And that he should be ashamed for not hiding his laziness. That made him laugh, while sweat was pouring down from him, after a show. Of course he knew I was joking. We teased each other all the time. Often we used to burst out in laughter, at work or being alone, suddenly remembering inside jokes and situations that were difficult to explain to people who hadn’t lived it. I could write a book of funny stories. Ironic, as a young guy, he worried about his future condition. It was better than ever. Who could have taught, out of the blue, it would be his heart, giving in. Perhaps because he put his heart so completely in all that he did, never settling for less…Walter was a silent but steady rock one could build on with an old school mentality and morals that are of a rare quality nowadays. Never put his ego first, he went for the collective, always having the best for the band in mind. He was offered to play in bigger bands than us, he refused the money and position. “Ancient Rites is what I am, it is our life work. Money and fame can’t buy that”. How many would not have deserted? Not Walter. Showing backbone, loyalty and dedication, facing all storms without a blink of an eye. We never complained when things were going bad or found ourselves in deep “sh*t”. Even when the world and everything worked against us, we simply soldiered on and even laughed about it, trying to outsmart fate, prove the world wrong without caring about their opinion. A real trooper. He was so eager to continue the saga of our band: “We must continue, more powerful than ever” he said, last time I saw him, a few weeks ago (for which I am grateful now). He was busy building a rehearsal room for us, in his new house. “We’ll write and record this new album, even more away from the mainstream and without compromise, harder than ever. And go out and play, keeping that old school spirit/flame alive! So people will remember us for who and what we were!” and you clenched your fist, giving a symbolic blow. What a Giant he was… The honor of knowing him and having him as a close friend, was completely mine. Nothing will be the same again. Rest assured, he will be remembered. Rest in Power, Walter brother. The hardest part for me, apart from everything else? The little things that suddenly seem to be important. Isn’t it always so, when you lose a beloved person? The loss hits you with “small” things, details that were no details after all. A word, an expression, a look of understanding, a hug, a joke, typical manners. Now I must laugh alone about our old jokes because there’s no one left to remember them. And that feels damn lonely. But this isn’t about me. One can’t be selfish in times like this. I feel so sad for you and your beloved ones, Walter. One last fun anecdote: Once I told Walter I had started drumming. And had learnt some things he never did. “You can show me” he said. So I went behind his drum kit and started hitting the cymbal stands, not the cymbals themselves, I played his drums upside down, hitting the bottoms of the skins from underneath, and did a rick tick rhythm on the screws. “ You’re a pioneer” he laughed “You only use those parts of a drum kit you’re not supposed to use!”. “It is more avant-garde. Total Crap. But arty and differently modern!” I answered. I used to make him laugh on stage too, when the crowd didn’t notice. When he was playing highly technical things, I faced him and made a hidden hand move, saying it was not that good, only “so and so”. But when he played a simple thing, like a rhythm to indicate the countdown to start a song, I put on an expression of amazement, pointing with open mouth at how fantastic it was what he just did. He then had to look away, I saw him nodding his head trying to hide his laughter. I will miss our nonsense, my dear comrade. I must confess to you that now I laugh and weep at the same time, remembering those details. Farewell Walter brother. I hope you like the new card I made. Gunther on behalf of Ancient Rites.
 With a heavy heart Ancient Rites has to inform you about the passing…I can’t do it like this. Walter. I…You know, brother. We never needed any words to understand. You were the only one left from the very beginning of this turbulent Ancient Rites adventure, dating back to the 80’s. You were there as our drum roadie, during the first rehearsals. When our drummer Stefan died, soon after the recordings of our demo, we asked you to step in his shoes. You were wondering if you could do it. I remember your smile of disbelief but feeling welcomed, when our guitarist Philip encouraged you with humour, saying you played so powerful, that he could feel a shift in the air. Soon after you joined, Philip died, too. But he was right. We all knew it was an exaggeration but you got the picture, we believed in you. And what a fantastic drummer you became. Actually you never made any mistakes, like a machine following the click track. Sooner prepared than any of us when it came to performing new material, like clockwork. No hesitation. Spot on. Always. Once you took your place in the band, you never left, until your last breath (alas literally!) loyal to Ancient Rites. Good times, bad times, good press, hate press, glorification or boycotts, no matter the obstacles, you never stopped the fight. It never crossed your mind to give in. Also a loyal ally when it came to keep the old school flame burning, to keep the legacy alive, without compromise preserving our identity. You enjoyed playing the old school set again, a tribute to the early band years and indirectly our youth. Much to our surprise, both gigs sold out within hours and the response at both shows were intense and heart-warming. Despite Corona, you came to our house several weeks ago, to pick up a shirt for your daughter, who recently got into Metal. You were thrilled about the re-releases of our first two albums. Also about the good news that we were offered a new record deal. Immediately, you had the same idea I was playing with: “Now we should record an album, even more raw and furious than our first recordings. In your face material”. Also the rest of the band agreed on the plan. You wanted to go out and play, not performing a weak “soulless” copy of “what was”, but as fierce as ever, giving it a 100%, making clear the fire within hadn’t faded yet. To go out with a blast, as it were, to complete the circle. Gigs were offered or scheduled throughout Europe. Also proposals to play Asia, North, South and Central America. Corona intervened but we’d be ready if the tide would turn. Two days before you suddenly passed away because of an unexpected heart attack, I said in an interview we would give it all we’ve got. But that life is unpredictable and over before you know it. That nothing can be taken for granted. We have seen too many people in and surrounding our band vanish, due to car accidents, health issues, suicide. We have learnt to expect the unexpected. But still. My words weren’t cold yet and I received the devastating news that now you were gone, too. Another person on the unfortunate list of A.R. casualties. Surreal. I always believed you would be the one in the future talking in a past tense about me. Today, I will phone the Funerarium and make an appointment, hoping they’ll find a moment for us to come and say farewell, with my wife and some of the old crew. Nothing will be the same again. Our heart goes out to your wife Iana and young daughter Arina, what a tragedy came upon them. Rest assured, that all of your friends and worldwide supporters of the band, will always cherish your memory. For who you were and for your talent. I am glad that last year, I actually told you what a fantastic drummer I always thought you were. That my father and I had been talking about that. You reacted a bit surprised like “what has suddenly come over him?” But you smiled your typical smile and looked content “Allee jong?!” you said, which is hard to translate, “really, man?” could come close. We never needed words but somehow I felt the urge to say it out loud, after decades. Glad I did. Also that I expressed how much I valued our personal bond. Isn’t it often so that people often regret things they never said to someone dear, when it’s too late? Perhaps it sounds overly dramatic but playing in a band like Ancient Rites always implicated more than just making music together. One had to stand firm without support of business men and the negative reactions one encountered from those outside of the underground scene, ruling the mainstream. Walter always stood our ground, withstanding pressure, without blinking an eye, as well. That is why I feel like an old trooper in the trenches, who at the final days of the war, looks to his right side, and suddenly notices an empty spot that never was there before. Who watches down in disbelief and see that his comrade, the only one left from day one, has fallen. Feeling flabbergasted, shocked, not knowing what to say or do. Feeling lonely, now the only one left remembering it all. And pretend for the sake of the other troopers, that the mud and dirt of the trenches, caused an irritation of the eyes, this happens, dust in the eyes. But you would know better, Walter. Farewell my brother in Arms. I cannot believe I am writing this. Thank you for all, not only for your talent and everlasting support but also for your brotherhood, that went far beyond music. Words are never enough and all seem superficial to describe feelings that go back for decades, a lifetime, actually. I think I feel that same dust down my throat, as I am typing this…Spread the word my friends, an Ancient One has fallen, way too young, once again. Honour his memory, the press probably won’t but you can. Remember him Ancient Hordes, from the depths of the real underground. Gunther, on behalf of Ancient Rites.
Gunther on behalf of AR. 
Back in the 80's, when the band was founded and no soul on this planet cared for our work, we would
never have believed that one day we would be asked to perform on an exotic Cruise from the USA to the Carribean. That seemed rather Alien to us. All we knew
were dark cellars. Miracles do happen and it seems we'll be on board of 70000 Tons of Metal, the biggest Metal Cruise
ever! Hope we can play in the shadow, that the pirates entering the ship will share their rhum and that the sharks won't bite too hard as we sink
The merchandise section has been updated! A new T-shirt design "Soul Invictus" and the comic
"Van Roy en Sid - Devil's Charm *The Ancient Curse* created by Gunther are added to our Merchandise
Today, March 31st, our album "Laguz" is officially released in the USA/Canada and easier available to the Hordes across the Atlantic.
Stream and get your copy of Ancient Rites' new album Laguz here: Streaming Spotify Deezer WiMP Music* Digital iTunes Google Play Music Physical Amazon (CD) Amazon (Digipak) Massacre Records Mailorder Massacre Records eBay Shop MASSACRE RECORDS Amazon Shop EMP SCR Metal Mailorder Nuclear Blast EUROPE Online Shop *WiMP only available in DK, DE, NO, PL, SE
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Ancient Hordes/Leg. I - XVIII, exactly a month from now our new album "Laguz" will be released. Prepare to
enter the portals to long forgotten worlds, obscure histories, philosophies and the darker side. The countdown begins. The universe of Ancient Rites awaits.
 26 October 2014
The new A.R. album has been recorded. Midst the production now. Those who appreciate the style will relate.
3 August 2014
Ancient Rites has been working hard on the pre-production of a brand new album.
The band will enter the German SPACELAB studios in October which is their steady haven since the "Fatherland" album.
One can expect a combination of fierce Metal combined with filmic orchestration and a lyrical journey into long forgotten worlds true to Ancient Rites style. Limits will be pushed.
A new Chapter is being written. An Ancient Journey continued.
30 October 2013
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30 June 2013
A gig has been confirmed! Ancient Rites will perform at Occultfest, Hoogeveen in The Netherlands on Saturday the 7th of September.
9 June 2013
The section Articles has been updated
6 May 2013
Unfortunately, we have to mention that our gig at the Hell Indoor Fest in Hellendoorn
which was supposed to take place at the 25th of May has been cancelled (again). It's needless to say that we are disappointed, and we know that
AR troopers were also looking forward to see us again.
17 April 2013
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In the Live section you'll find 36 photos from Dokk'em Open Air, Barnwird Thanks to Elsabijn for providing those. Also the section Links has been updated 3 October 2012
Unfortunately, we have to mention that our gig at the Hell Indoor Fest in Hellendoorn
which was supposed to take place at the 20th of October is cancelled, due to circumstances beyond our control.
In the Live section you'll find 32 photos from Stadsfeestzaal, Aarschot Thanks to Elsabijn for providing those. 05 January 2012
Finally after some hiatus, we will hit the stage again, on May the 12th at De Stadsfeestzaal in Aarschot. Since it's quite some time ago that we played live, we'd like to do something special for you.
E-mail your 10 favourite Ancient Rites songs to favourites@ancientrites.be and we will select the most popular songs to feature in our setlist for the upcoming show.
19 April 2009
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21 photos from Parochiezaal, De Klinge
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30 December 2008
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11 photos from AVV Fest in Diksmuide (B)
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18 photos from Aaltjsrock in Lelystad (NL)
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13 photos from Heathen Crusade 3 Festival in St. Paul, MN (USA)
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16 photos from JH Tentakel, Wippelgem
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1 December 2008
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12 September 2008
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18 photos from Elsrock, Rijssen
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3 September 2008
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27 July 2008
17 May 2008
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4 May 2008
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25 photos from the Balcanic Tour
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1 May 2008
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21 photos from Dynamo, Eindhoven
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Thanks to Elsabijn for providing those. 9 December 2007
Another gig in The Netherlands is confirmed. Ancient Rites will play in Dynamo, Eindhoven
again on Friday the 18th of April.
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31 October 2007
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31 May 2007
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UPDATE:
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5 photos from Sjelter, Leiderdorp 1998
Keep an eye on this site, there are still more "Ancient" photos which will be uploaded soon!
30 May 2007
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29 May 2007
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20 May 2007
5 May 2007
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25 April 2007 WEBSITE UPDATE: New photos have been added:
In the Live section you'll find 8 photos from Nepherex Fest 2007 Thanks to Evelien, Rebecca and Bert for providing those.
25 March 2007 WEBSITE UPDATE: New photos have been added:
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20 March 2007 WEBSITE UPDATE: New photos have been added:
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from autumn 1996
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June 1999
11 November 2006
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his photo collection and has provided us with some great photos from the
earlier years:
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from
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autumn of 1996.
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two photos from 1996.
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Troopers section, you'll find
Raf and two Troopers from 1996.
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Live section you'll also find a new
section of "Life on the Road"
photos from Ancient Rites in Spain from August 2006.
7 November 2006
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October 21, 2006 have been added to the Live section. Click
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23 October 2006
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UPDATE:
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17 October 2006
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new photos.
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you'll find photos from:
Axion Hall, Geel, Belgium
August 6, 2000
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the appropriate section or follow the links above to take you there
directly:
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Live at Pavilh�o Carlos Lopes, Lisbon, Portugal January 15, 1994
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UPDATE : Live photos from the Ancient Rites gig at the Staddijk in
Nijmegen, Netherlands from Saturday, September 16 are now online in the
Live Section. To go directly to those photos, click
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Troopers,
Related and
Live sections. More Trooper
and Live photos are always welcomed, so feel free to send your photos to
Gunther and he'll see to it
that they are forwarded to the relevant webmaster/s.
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For
those who are interested in Gunther's lyrics, you can find them all in
the Textual section as well as the
Discography. The liner notes in the Rubicon cd were trimmed down due to
limited space, but here and only here on the AR website, you can find the extended version
of Gunther's liner notes and lyrics, straight from Gunther's pc to you!
1 September 2006
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UPDATE : The
Rubicon CD as well as new Rubicon t-shirts/girlies are now available
through the Ancient Rites website. See
Merchandise for more info. Also, stop by the
Visual section, where you'll see
that all of the photo links have also been updated. 21 August 2006 19 May 2006 15 May 2006 4 May 2006 29 March 2006 20 February 2006 14 February 2006 13 February 2006 8 January 2006 Some site news : because
of several cases of abuse for purposes which have nothing to do with
the band as well as the recent spamming wave, the band has unanimously
decided to terminate the band forum. While they regret having to act
this way, they feel it's for the best interest of everyone. And they
are not intent on leaving you, the Troopers, out in the cold. From now
on, there will be a page, entirely dedicated to comments and emails
you send in about Ancient Rites. So send your comments and questions
to troopermail@ancientrites.be.
The mails will of course be monitored for offensive content before being
published. Other site news is that the Visual page will soon be updated
with several previously unseen pictures. Think Dynamo, Graspop and the
Autumn '96 tour as well as the gigs done in 2005. That's it for this round
of news, but we'll soon return with more updates about Rubicon! 1 January 2006 19 December 2005 3 December 2005 21 November 2005 Yesterday marked the
last day of preproduction for the band, who are in full recording mode
as of today. We checked the band out during last rehearsal. The mood
was excellent and spirits are high. Rest assured they'll put in their
best effort in the studio! 17 November 2005 The album will probably
be released some time in the first quarter of 2006, after which AR will
once again play live in support of the new album. Concerts all over
Europe and the U.K. are being negotiated and arranged as we speak, so
expect the band to be out there in full blast next year! 12 October 2005 |