- Dorota Malek
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Dorota Malek Birth name Dorota Karolina Malek Born September 1, 1985
Ryki, Lublin PolandGenres hard rock, alternative rock Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, actress, model Instruments Vocals, piano, keyboard Years active 2001–present Dorota Karolina Malek (born September 1, 1985) is a singer in Austria
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Career
Malek began her singing career in 1999 at the age of 14. She was lead singer in the band ALICE from 2003-2006 and started her solo career in 2007; releasing the 3-track EP "Loosing Myself" in January 2010. The EP has been produced by Karen Stever and Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie, A Perfect Circle, Tommy Lee, Spineshank). During Hypocrisy (band) - Tour 2010 she had the chance to meet the band. Their crew member and Nightwish - merchandiser paid attention and invited her for a tour to Finland/Iisalmi where she played in different clubs. Short after Dorota made a guest appearance on the track "Noora" by Dutch/Finnish band Tornado (released on the album "Amsterdamn, Hellsinki " in June 2011, produced by Peter Tägtgren). The debut album "Dayphobia" has been released in digital stores October 31, 2011. This record was produced by herself with support of guitar-mastermind Lars Rettkowitz (Freedom Call) and Dave Freakazoid.
Discography
- All Against Me (09/2009) - Single
- Loosing Myself (2010) - EP (released 15.01.2010 by SoundSpur-Records)
- Noora (05/2011) - Single feat. Tornado (released by Listenable Records, produced by Peter Tägtgren - Nuclear Blast)
- Dayphobia (10/2011) - Album (released 31.10.2011 by Darktown Records AT)
Film/TV
- Mulatschag TV - Episode 200 - Interview (OKTO-TV/ORF) - herself
Career Facts
- winner of “Bandbreiten Music Award 2005” with ALICE
- appearance at “Krone-Fest Linz 2005”
- support slots with ALICE for acts like e.g. Shiver, Tamee Harrison, Attwenger and Krautschädl
- 3rd place "Austrian Music Award 2009" (Solo)
- EP "Loosing Myself" 2009 (produced by Karen Stever and Frank Gryner)
- guest appearance on track "Noora" by Dutch/Finnish band Tornado (produced by Peter Tägtgren - Nuclear Blast)
References
- Press Media Article newcomer-winner- Press Article - 03/2010
- Iisalmen Sanomat - finish press article - 07/2010
- Metal-Revolution-Mag - Interview - 05/2011
- Metal-Provider-Mag - 13 Questions Interview - 10/2011
- The Music Magazine - Press - Album-Review - 10/2011
- Roadrunner Records Charts - daily Rock - Charts, weekly Rock - Charts
External links
Categories:- Polish singer-songwriters
- Living people
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