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Cryoshell (stylized as C R Y O S H E L L) is a Danish rock band from Copenhagen formed in 2006. The line-up currently consists of lead vocalist Christine "Lore" Lorentzen, guitarist Kasper Søderlund, keyboardist Mikkel Maltha and drummer Martin Pagaard.
In the band's early years, they recorded several songs used as soundtracks for Bionicle, a popular series of construction toys manufactured by The Lego Group. In the wake of the theme's original discontinuation, they recorded their self-titled debut studio album, released in 2010 in Scandinavia by Voices Music & Entertainment and later in other global territories. Preceded by the release of three singles, the album is set for a global reissue at a currently unknown date.
Cryoshell's genre of music has usually been classified as alternative rock, hard rock, metal, or even a crossover between the three. They have a style similar to that of bands such as Delain and Evanescence (both of which are also fronted by a female singer) and have also been compared to other acts like Linkin Park and Within Temptation.
Cryoshell is the self-titled debut studio album by Danish rock band Cryoshell, released June 7, 2010 under the band's own label Cryoshell I/S in conjunction with Voices Music & Entertainment. Produced by Jacob Hansen, the album was recorded between late 2008 and early 2010 at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark.
Prior to recording, Cryoshell was best known for producing music for Bionicle - a popular series of construction toys manufactured by Lego - as soundtracks to their commercial campaigns for sets released between 2007 and 2009. Lego was also partially responsible for the band's formation. Due to the popularity of their songs, Cryoshell announced plans to release an album featuring them as well as new material.
The album was announced for a late 2008 release, but due to inexplicit reasons, it was pushed back numerous times until a definite date could be confirmed. As a result of difficulties in securing a worldwide distribution agreement, the album was initially released in Scandinavia and received later publication in other territories via different record labels.
Cryoshell has sprawled two singles " Bye Bye Babylon", released July 27 2009, and " Creeping in My Soul" the following December 1. The latter of which received airplay on alternative radio stations worldwide.
Upon release, the album received generally positive feedback, with reviewers applauding lead singer Christine Lorentzen's vocal style and the cinematic-esque quality and production of each track. Criticism was put to towards the band's lyrics, saying they flawed in structure, and that they carry a sound too similar to American rock band Evanescence.