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ARCHIVE 2008

- DECEMBER 2008 -

FIRST GIGS FOR 2009 CONFIRMED

April 9th 2009 - Jena, Rosenkeller
w/ Evoken, Isole, Officium Triste

April 12th 2009 - Hamburg, Bambi Galore / Revolt!
w/ Mourning Beloveth, Mournful Congregation & Longing For Dawn

May 15th 2009 - Turku (FI), Klubi
w/ Lord Vicar, Spiritus Mortis, Fleshpress

May 16th 2009 - Helsinki (FI), Lepakkomies / Dooomstock
w/ Skepticism, Spiritus Mortis, ...


WEBSITE UPDATE


Beside some smaller layout changes, there are finally some new live photos online.
Check out the GALLERY.

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- OCTOBER 2008 -

 LINE-UP CHANGE + TOUR INFORMATION

NEW BASS PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to private motives we decided to part ways with our bass player Olli.
From now on the four strings will be handled by ex-Deceptive Silence bassist
Olly as a new permanent member.

TOUR LINE-UP WITH SESSION MUSICIANS

Please note that the upcoming tour will be played with two session/guest musicians
- Stefan of 'Trespassing' & 'Remote Controlled' on guitar
and Martin of 'Sakramortem' on bass -
as Jan and Olly can't take part cause of serious personal/working issues.


NEW GIG CONFIRMED

November 22nd 2008 - Stralsund, Latem Enox Club
w/ Ablaze & Execution

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- AUGUST 2008 -

NEW SHIRTS AVAILABLE

Check the "Order" section for details.

Front Back

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- JULY 2008 -

TOUR CONFIRMATION

The tour with Skepticism (FI) and Pantheist (UK) is confirmed now.

EXCORCISING THE FUNEREAL TOUR 2008
Skepticism - Pantheist - Ophis

October 25th - Hamburg, Logo
October 26th - Rotterdam (NL), Baroeg (Dutch Doom Days)
October 27th - Nürnberg, Kunstverein
October 28th - Prague (CZ), Black Pes
October 29th - Nitra (SLO), Rock Club Na OZZaY
October 30th - Vienna (A), Escape
October 31st - Berlin, Amnesie Club



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- JUNE 2008 -

NEW GIGS CONFIRMED

October 26th 2008 - Rotterdam (NL), Dutch Doom Days
Info: www.myspace.com/dutchdoomdays

November 15th 2008 - Einsiedeln (CH), Dawn Of Doom II
Info: www.myspace.com/dodfestival 



LEIPZIG-GIG CANCELLED


Unfortunately we have to cancel our participation at the "Scheddel"-Party in Leipzig
(which is set for June 7th) due to personal reasons.
Sorry to everyone who wanted to see us there... maybe next time!


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- MAY 2008 -

TOURING PLANS

We are currently planning our first European short tour alongside Skepticism and Pantheist
in late October. Details and venues are to be posted soon.


SITE-UPDATES

- ORDER section is online again with new items
- RELEASES updated


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- APRIL 2008 -


MORE GIGS CONFIRMED

May 24th 2008 - Hamburg, Marx
w/ Esoteric & shEver
Info: www.markthalle-hamburg.de

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May 25th 2008 - Berlin, Magnet Club
w/ Esoteric & shEver
Info: www.magnet-club.de

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- MARCH 2008 -


ANOTHER GIG CONFIRMED

June 7th 2008 - Leipzig, Kulturbundhaus
w/ Deadborn, Infernoise + special guest
Info: www.scheddel.de

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- FEBRUARY 2008 -

DEMO RE-RELEASE AVAILABLE

The first and only Ophis-Demo "Empty, Silent And Cold" is now re-released as PRO-TAPE
by Karge Welten Kunstverlag. The demo is digitally remastered, features exclusive artwork and
the exclusive bonustrack "Where The Sea Demons Dwell"!
 
Strictly limited to 100 handnumbered copies!!!
Order @ www.karge-welten.de




ANOTHER FESTIVAL-GIG CONFIRMED

September 12th/13th 2008 - Krugsdorf/Pasewalk, Tunes Of Death
Info: www.tunes-of-death.de

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- JANUARY 2008 -

NEXT GIG CONFIRMED



May 3rd 2008  - Neu Wulmstorf, Metal Bash Open Air
Info: www.metalbash.de

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ARCHIVE 2007

- DECEMBER 2007 -


FIRST GIG FOR 2008 CONFIRMED



July 18th/19th 2008 - Pößneck, Hell's Pleasure Metal Fest
Info: www.hells-pleasure.de + www.myspace.com/hellspleasure


SITE-UPDATE

- Interview with "Truemetal.it" added to the MEDIA section


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- NOVEMBER 2007 -


MCD AVAILABLE AGAIN

"Nostrae Mortis Signaculum", our MCD from 2004 which was sold out for a while,  is available again. Check www.cxxtbxxcher-records.de for ordering info!

SITE-UPDATES

- Interview with Obliveon Webzine added in the MEDIA section

- New MEDIA section is online including downloads
and a bunch of "Stream Of Misery"-reviews

NEXT GIG



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- OCTOBER 2007 -

ALBUM OUT NOW

Finally, our new album "Stream Of Misery" can be ordered at:

Imperium Productions

Grau Mailorder

Update:

New "RELEASES" section online!
Check that one for upcoming ordering information!

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- SEPTEMBER 2007 -

GIG-UPDATES

Unfortunately the Metalbeck Open Air in Lüneburg is completely cancelled as well as our gig in Berlin - sorry for that.

But we have 2 new gigs confirmed:

November 3rd 2007- Braunschweig, B58
w/ Moder + Iron Fate

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November 10th 2007 - Waltershausen, Kulturfabrik
w/ Denial Of God, Demonical, Moder, Infaust
Info: www.enterpainment-booking.de

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- AUGUST 2007 -

Attention: The gig in Ellrich is cancelled but an alternative will be announced soon.

The "Stream Of Misery" release date is postponed until early October as our label is currently hooking up with a distributor. We'll post a message as soon as the album is officially available.

And finally - here's the front cover:



Update:
"RELEASES" - Stream Of Misery-Lyrics have been added

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- JULY 2007 -

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT

October 2nd 2007 - Hamburg, Ballroom
w/ Moder + Soulsgate
"Stream Of Misery" - Release-Party
You can get the new album for 1/2 price this evening!!!


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- JUNE 2007 -

RELEASE UPDATE

CXXT BXXCHER RECORDS will put out a second pressing of our MCD "Nostrae Mortis Signaculum" which is expected for late July. Watch out!!

Furthermore we can announce limited tape editions of our first demo "Empty, Silent And Cold" and the MCD as well which will be handled by KARGE WELTEN KUNSTVERLAG.
Release dates and more info will be posted soon! 


Update:
"GALLERY" - 2 new live sections

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- MAY 2007 -

NEW SONG ONLINE

Check out "Godforsaken" - the opening track from our upcoming album! 
Streamversion available @ MySpace

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- APRIL 2007 -

RECORD DEAL CONFIRMED

We are proud to announce that our new album "Stream Of Misery" will be released by:
IMPERIUM PRODUCTIONS



All recordings and the mix are done, mastering will follow by the end of this month.
Release date is expected for July - more info soon!

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- JANUARY / FEBRUARY  2007 -


We will enter the 3rd Alliance Studio (Hamburg/Wedel) now
to record our new album entitled:

"STREAM OF MISERY"

consisting of the following songs:

Godforsaken
Beneath Sardonic Skies
Dead Inside
Pazuzu (new version)
Dolor Nil Finis
Black Wish
Thy Flesh Consumed


More info including cover artwork will be posted soon!


Gig announcements:

April 8th 2007
Berlin, Kulturbrauerei (Kesselhaus)
Dark Eastern Festival

April 13th 2007
Buchholz, Atmosphäre 412
w/ Scythe + Schwarzenberg + Delirium


Update:
"GALLERY" - 3 new live sections

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- DECEMBER  2006 -

The pre-production for our first full length album is in progress!
More info will follow soon!

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ARCHIVE 2006

- AUGUST 2006 -

Two gigs confirmed:

October 28th 2006
Kulturbrauhaus Kubra, Bad Lobenstein
 w/ PURGATORY + DEATH BY DAWN + MIMOSIS

November 11th 2006
JuZe, Winsen/Luhe
w/ FROST + SAKRAMORTEM

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- JUNE 2006 -

New drummer announcement:

Nils (known from SAKRAMORTEM) will take on the OPHIS-pulse.
A bunch of updates wil follow soon...so stay tuned!

Update:
Profile of Nils is online - check out the "bandinfo"-section

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- APRIL 2006 -

Due to personal reasons Richard decided to split up with Ophis
and will focus on his other 2 bands now.
We regret but understand his decision and wish him all the best.

Update:
2 Interviews + 2 Reviews added in the media section

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- FEBRUARY 2006 -

New gig confirmed:

May 25th 2006
Fundbureau, Hamburg
w/ HIDDEN IN THE FOG + MODER
Info: www.fundbureau.de

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- JANUARY 2006 -

Two more gigs confirmed:

March 4th 2006
Lichtschauspielhaus, Itzehoe
w/ PENTACLE (NL) + THEE PLAGUE OF GENTLEMEN (BE)
+ OLD
Info: www.bloodzine.com



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May 26th 2006
Schlachthof, Bremen
w/ HEXENHAMMER + MODER + MISCONCEIVED

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ARCHIVE 2005

- DECEMBER 2005 -

Next two gigs are confirmed:

OPHIS @ W:O:A Metal Battle 2006

January, 13th 2006

Marx, Hamburg
Infos: Wacken Metal Battle 2006

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January , 11th 2006
Logo, Hamburg
w/ BEFORE THE DAWN (FI) + SWALLOW THE SUN (FI)
Info: www.logohamburg.de
Tickets @ Kartenhaus.de



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- NOVEMBER 2005 -

Next gig confirmed:

February, 25th 2006
Düne, Geesthacht
STILL IT CRIES + DECEPTIVE SILENCE
+ VIGILIA SEPTIMA

- Unfortunately we have to cancel our participation -


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- OCTOBER 2005 -

Visit & listen to OPHIS @ MySpace.com:
www.myspace.com/ophisdoom


Next gig confirmed:

December, 2nd 2005
Marktwirtschaft, Halle
w/ FACED REALITY + BLOODY MARIA
Info: www.fullforce-halle.de


The first gig for 2006 is confirmed:

April, 22th 2006
Westwerk, Osnabrück
w/ ABORTED, EMBEDDED,...
Info:


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- SEPTEMBER 2005 -

Next gig confirmed:

December, 3rd 2005
Kulturfabrik, Waltershausen
w/ FORGOTTEN TOMB + Support
Info: www.enterpainment.de.vu




T-Shirts now available!!!

Check the "ORDER" section for details...

Front:



Back:



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- AUGUST 2005 -

Another gig confirmed:

November, 4th 2005
JuZ, Rotenburg/Wümme
w/ MODER + SNIPER

-- CANCELLED --

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- JULY 2005 -

The next gig is confirmed:

September, 16th 2005
Fundbureau , Hamburg
w/ LAY DOWN ROTTEN + ANCIENT EXISTENCE


T-Shirts available soon!!!

Ordering information, price, etc.
will be published as soon as possible.
Be prepared for a MERCH / ORDER section...

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- MAY 2005 -

OPHIS - Live:




Update: GALLERY (Live + Mixed)

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- APRIL 2005 -

Update: MEDIA (more reviews)

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- MARCH 2005 -

Update: GALLERY (live pics) , MEDIA (2 new interviews)

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- JANUARY 2005 -

A new interview-link can be found in the MEDIA section...

More review-links added...

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ARCHIVE 2004

- DECEMBER 2004 -

First reviews can be found in the MEDIA section.


"Nostrae Mortis Signaculum" is released!!!

Ordering information:

Price: 5 Euro (+ postage & packaging)
Please send an eMail for details
rain-of-ashes@gmx.de


Also available at:
Cxxt Bxxcher Records

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- NOVEMBER 2004 -

The new MCD will be released in December!

Check out the cover artwork below and first infos.



More stuff soon...

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- OCTOBER 2004 -

Finally the serpent is lurking through the net!

Check back for exclusive news, gig announcements...
...and sign the doombook!!!

We finished the recordings for our new MCD which will be entitled "Nostrae Mortis Signaculum".

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- JULY 2004 -

Chrille (b) left the band cause of different musical interests.
He's now replaced by Oliver Schreyer
(also known from TORN TO PIECES)