Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26)

[Zydar]

We should start a guessing game about when the album will be released.

I'll believe it when it's in my hands. And barely then.

[Revenge319]

Someone made an edit to the Wikipedia page for Virus, claiming that it's been delayed to September 10th, 2021, and that it has been delayed 87 times.

[ZKX-2099]

Brilliant marketing. Just like the corona virus numbers the album Virus release numbers are bullshit.

[me7]

Since the label gladly took our money when we preordered the album, it would definitely be appropriate to clarify what is going on and why they can't give us a download like other labels did. It's fine that they can't, just explain why they can't provide us the finished product we already paid for.

Protest the Hero and Sheet Happens Publishing are a model example of how to handle this.

[Max Kuehnau]

One thing that I observed today (which is somewhat related to Haken and most definitely related to IO) is that Long Distance Calling released their new album (on IO) on time today (so I would guess Haken's third delay might not be IO's fault. Anyway, carry on.

[MinistroRaven]

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[Ben_Jamin]

If it's not even being made available on streaming services. It has something to do within the album itself. Could be legal reasons, if the Diego rumors are true. Could also be the name, and the governments not allowing them to release an album called "Virus" in the middle of a pandemic. Or could be something entirely different than what we gathered so far.

[The Letter M]

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Gotcha covered! 

From Facebook

Hi all, we hope everyone is doing well out there!
We’ve been informed that our new album ‘Virus’ will now be released on Friday 24th July 2020.
We can only apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment this causes. We really, really appreciate everyone for their support and ongoing patience during these unprecedented times. We don’t take it for granted!

-Marc.

If it's not even being made available on streaming services. It has something to do within the album itself. Could be legal reasons, if the Diego rumors are true. Could also be the name, and the governments not allowing them to release an album called "Virus" in the middle of a pandemic. Or could be something entirely different than what we gathered so far.

I've been wondering this, too, but it's purely coincidental, and can places really prevent Inside Out from selling an album titled Virus, especially when we've know about it for months already?

-Marc.

[Ben_Jamin]

If it's not even being made available on streaming services. It has something to do within the album itself. Could be legal reasons, if the Diego rumors are true. Could also be the name, and the governments not allowing them to release an album called "Virus" in the middle of a pandemic. Or could be something entirely different than what we gathered so far.

I've been wondering this, too, but it's purely coincidental, and can places really prevent Inside Out from selling an album titled Virus, especially when we've know about it for months already?

-Marc.

It's a really amazing coincidence, especially with it being delayed and not on streaming services. That question is why I'm wondering about it.

Plus you know how sensitive people are these days.

[Northern Lion]

So far this is the most likely scenario.  I think the name is the exact reason there is a problem.  Which is stupid in my view.

[cramx3]

Amaranthe just released a single today called Viral.  I really don't think that's the reasoning. 

[Ben_Jamin]

Amaranthe just released a single today called Viral.  I really don't think that's the reasoning.

I'm also thinking the cover plays into it as well.

[MinistroRaven]

Brujeria released a song today called COVID-666 

[cramx3]

Amaranthe just released a single today called Viral.  I really don't think that's the reasoning.

I'm also thinking the cover plays into it as well.

Why? Am I missing something?

[Train of Naught]

Some of the speculation in here is borderline ridiculous

[KevShmev]

They are working behind the scenes to change the name of the album to "Please Stay, Diego."

[jammindude]

Or they could release a new single “COVID-19” sung to the tune of “Come On, Eileen”

 

[Ben_Jamin]

Amaranthe just released a single today called Viral.  I really don't think that's the reasoning.

I'm also thinking the cover plays into it as well.

Why? Am I missing something?

It has a Virus on it.

But, all this is just pure speculation, and shouldn't be taken serious.

I'm just still wondering why they couldn't just put it up on streaming services.

[RoeDent]

Maybe Haken are having second thoughts about releasing an album called Virus during a global pandemic. Title change incoming. Messiah Complex as an alternative? As that's the dominant track.

I mean, they are largely based in the PC-gone-mad UK, so it's possible.

[IDontNotDoThings]

Maybe, but I feel like that sort of thing would be more beneficial to sales if the label announced the name change as early as possible.

[Fritzinger]

Maybe Haken are having second thoughts about releasing an album called Virus during a global pandemic. Title change incoming. Messiah Complex as an alternative? As that's the dominant track.

I seriously hope that won't happen. This name is crucial for the whole concept of the V/VI double decker.

[IDontNotDoThings]

Maybe Haken are having second thoughts about releasing an album called Virus during a global pandemic. Title change incoming. Messiah Complex as an alternative? As that's the dominant track.

I seriously hope that won't happen. This name is crucial for the whole concept of the V/VI double decker.

they'll change it to Visions 2

[Elite]

Visions Pt. 2: Scenes from a Virus

[Northern Lion]

Visions Pt. 2: Scenes from a Virus

 

[Ben_Jamin]

Maybe Haken are having second thoughts about releasing an album called Virus during a global pandemic. Title change incoming. Messiah Complex as an alternative? As that's the dominant track.

I seriously hope that won't happen. This name is crucial for the whole concept of the V/VI double decker.

This is a good reason to fight to keep the name.

[ZKX-2099]

I saw that the virus is spreading before Haken said it would. 

[KevShmev]

Every time I see a new post in this thread, I click on it and expect to see a "new album has been postponed to 2022" post. 

[cramx3]

or worse, like Diego has left the band

[Dedalus]

I saw that the virus is spreading before Haken said it would. 

Oh... It's very difficult to control the spread of viruses. 

[RoeDent]

Someone needs to change the thread title to reflect the latest release date.

[Dublagent66]

Haken is social distancing their new album release.   

[Max Kuehnau]

Haken is social distancing their new album release.   

I guess so. The irony about all this (to me) is that Tool delayed Fear Inoculum for long as well and AFAIK inoculum means immune. I might be wrong though.

[MinistroRaven]

A Wuhan happened with this album

[Northern Lion]

A Wuhan happened with this album

 

[Metro]

Someone on reddit posted this
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/cd-haken-virus-cd

Release date October 30th

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