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Oct 31

Cristina Scabbia collaborates with SCA!

I love it when I can finally share things that have been going on behind the scenes. This collaboration has been a few months in the making with emails and conversations. Finally we can share it. Seventh Circle Artworks are now working with Lacuna Coil‘s front-woman Cristina Scabbia! So exciting! SCA have issued a press release with details of the collaboration. Cristina is excited to be on board and has already discussed great ideas for her collection; which will be the first SCA release for 2013, and taking on a more feminine style. Cristina says, “I LOVE skulls but it would have to be something different, definitely not biker style but more classy…with balls!” We met up with her before Lacuna Coil’s sold out show, in London’s KoKo venue, for her initial photo shoot – the decor and layout was perfect for her style; red & black, velvet and quilted leather. Very decadent. (view from the desk during sound check) The ‘Ace of Spades‘ ring is proving a popular design at the moment, as you would have read from my previous post with Pepper Keenan and the Down shoot. Cristina wears it in the above photo, but this one is […]

Oct 22

Down – Year of XII Tour – London, UK

You know those moments when you can’t stop grinning? That was me last night. I was at the Roundhouse in Camden with Seventh Circle Artworks (SCA) shooting with both Down and their main support band Orange Goblin. In my time of shooting shows, I have snapped Orange Goblin live maybe 3 or 4 times, so was really looking forward to actually meeting them in person for a brief promo shoot. They were all quite happy despite not liking their pictures taken, just like many guys in bands I work with. They also joked about how all their promo pictures seem to be around or near a bar. After a couple of semi-serious poses I asked them to do something funny. The only thing they could come up with was to “punch Joe in the face!” Ben is a towering 6ft 4 (at least), but a very friendly guy with it. And yes, I would have needed a step ladder to speak to him at eye level. This is not a Marie’s eye view, but you get the idea on height ;) Oh yeah, In case you were wondering about the killer shirt Ben is wearing, it’s the latest SCA shirt […]

Oct 09

by Marie in 2012, Behind the Lens, News 1 comments tags: 2012, Behind the lens, CWD media, marie korner, murder mile, Music, nails, news, Nya, photo, photographer, promo shoot, rock band

Nya – Driving the Nails In

Nya recently booked me for a promo shoot surrounding their forthcoming EP ‘Driving the Nails In’, which will be released November 5th. The inspiration surrounding this shoot was their EP artwork This was designed by my old friend Steve at CWD Media. Every so often I get a blast from the past – it always happens in this industry :) Steve and I met when I was first shooting shows at local bars and venues and he fronted a band called Vert. I instantly clicked with Nesh, Dan, Woody and Joe. The shoot was super fun, and there was also Sammm Agnew working on their hair and makeup. She’s a stellar lady with amazing skills. To compliment the album artwork the guys had brought along roses and what looked like coffin nails (?!) haha. I found an old skull lying around the photo studio and we all knew what we wanted to do. Sammm put this amazing piece together while I was shooting the full band images in the first section. This creation featured in singer Anezka’s pictures and also the second half of the band shots Worked really well didn’t it? A couple of days ago Nya filmed their music […]

Oct 03

by Marie in 2012, Behind the Lens, Live Shows, News 1319 comments tags: 2012, Behind the lens, electric ballroom, live, london, marie korner, news, photo, photography, rival sons

Live: Rival Sons in London

I had heard some great things about Rival Sons; that they have been named the next Led Zeppelin. That’s some quite big shoes to fill. Monday night, they played the Electric Ballroom in Camden. I’ve photographed many bands at this venue in my career so far – from Shinedown to Fear Factory, but this was the first Rock ‘n’ Roll show. A different vibe, and (I think) Sold Out crowd that erupted with applause and cheering as they came on stage and went straight into ‘Keep on Swinging’. My first impression. WOW. My second, “Oh yeah, I’m here to take pictures!” Singer ‎Jay Buchanan‎ looked like a cross between Steven Tyler, Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger – the guy has serious style. His stage presence, enigmatic and his fancy footwork matching his vocal ability. I was definitely loving his shoes! I looked around at such a wide range of ages in the audience getting into the music – the kids as if they were literally witnessing rock ‘n’ roll for the first time and lapping it up. Rival Sons have the complete package, and there’s no ignoring them. I had also heard Jimmy Page was in attendance…wonder what he thought. […]

Oct 01

by Marie in 2012, Behind the Lens, News 0 comments tags: 2012, Behind the lens, director, eso, esOterica, magazine, marie korner, music video, news, NME, photographer, premiere, the divide, tim fox

Exclusive ESO at NME!

Today is a rather cool launch day. I promised you a second post didn’t I. ESO‘s video for their new single ‘The Divide’ (directed by Tim Fox) has been aired for the first time exclusively by NME.com this evening. Here it is! I was stoked to shoot stills on this video, check out my blog post back in March of this year of some behind the scenes bits from the filming. The end product looks amazing. Great work guys! Mx

Oct 01

Morbid Angel Limited Edition Ring!

Those of you that guessed the band from my last post with the tiny section of the Blasphegram on the initial teasers – well done! Seventh Circle Artworks are delighted to release this Limited Edition piece today! Limited and individually numbered to only 33 pieces, this is a formidable chunk of solid sterling silver. Hand crafted and featuring the iconic Blasphegram on the top, and 2 carved goat heads either side. Weighing approximately 50g this is not for the faint hearted! Each ring comes in a high-gloss ebony presentation case, leather lined, with the Blasphegram in sterling silver on the lid. Here’s some close ups of the ring Stunning isn’t it?! You can purchase this bad boy from here. I would be fast if I were you, I’ve heard a rumour some have sold already ;) The ring, originally commissioned by Cyn Heretic who had been following Seventh Circle Artworks on Facebook. 8 months after the initial contact, SCA finished this ring for Cyn to present to each member of Morbid Angel and fulfill his dream. The presentation was made after their show in Atlanta on September 21st. Trey, David, Thor and Tim were left speechless by this gesture from […]

Sep 21

Seventh Circle Artworks in Rapture

On October 1st Seventh Circle Artworks will be releasing a piece of jewellery commissioned for a legendary US metal band by one of their biggest fans. This band have been at the forefront of extreme music for over 25 years and continue to push the boundaries of that genre. Seventh Circle Artworks are honoured to have been chosen to create this Limited Edition ring, and, as their photographer, I too share in their excitement having seen and photographed this masterpiece. The ring will be strictly limited to just 33 pieces. Each will be individually numbered and presented in a custom made, ebony case featuring the band logo in silver on the lid. More will be revealed in a few days prior to the release, including detailed product images, but for now the above and below photos are for you to feast your eyes on. Mx

Sep 21

by Marie in 2012, Behind the Lens, News 0 comments tags: 2012, alice in wonderland, Behind the lens, dress up, fairytale, fashion, marie korner, news, photo shoot, photography, snow white, woods

Happily Ever After?

What do you think would happen if fairytale characters met up to create a new story? Do you reckon they would get along and be friends? I was booked for a super fun shoot in the forest by one of my regular clients, this time as a birthday surprise for her friend. They dressed up as Snow White and Alice in Wonderland. Their story went something like this Mx