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KORPIKLAANI -release lyric video to ‘Beer Beer’ feat. ALESTORM’s Chris Bowes

Power of Metal — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 20:54:18 +0000

2018 will go down in the history as an important year for KORPIKLAANI. The band celebrated its 15th anniversary, released their 10th album »Kulkija« and finally wrapped up the year with a successful North American tour in December. 2019 will be just as busy. The Finnish Folk Metal Superstars will start the year with an 8-date Finnish tour and will be joined on stage with a brass section from Lahti Sinfonia. With KORPIKLAANI attracting a wide and varied audience, it is especially nice that the tour includes also two all-ages shows at Nosturi in Helsinki and Finlandia Klubi in Lahti. The show in Helsinki will be opened by WALTARI and the Norwegian TROLLFEST, while all Finnish shows will also be supported by PROFANE OMEN who recently released their latest album »Ooka«. After the Finnish tour, KORPIKLAANI will continue their world wide »Kulkija« -tour with a month-long European run with TURISAS and TROLLFEST and in May, the band will once again head down to Australia and New Zealand. Just recently, Pyynikin Craft Brewery unveiled a tasty KORPIKLAANI lager and to celebrate this occasion, the band will release a special tour edition of their new album »Kulkija« (“Wanderer”), which doesn’t only include the regular songs, but also a bonus CD titled »Beer Beer«. This disk, only available in the physical package, includes 14 versions of KORPIKLAANI’s iconic song ‘Beer Beer’, graced by the likes of Christopher Bowes (ALESTORM), Steve “Zetro” Souza (EXODUS), Andreas “Gerre” Geremia (TANKARD), Jesper Anastasiadis (TURISAS), TROLLFEST, HEIDEVOLK and many more of their friends’ bands and musicians. The first taster is released today in the form of a lyric video to ‘Beer Beer’ and you can listen to the track with Christopher Bowes, here: https://youtu.be/pYP-QPPt_p0

Download or stream the single, here: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniBeerBeer

The more ethereal band Jonne, led by the KORPIKLAANI lead vocalist Jonne Järvelä, will unveil a single trilogy started by the single ‘Kaiho’ that was released in November and also featured WALTARI vocalist Kärtsy Hatakka. The trilogy will be completed with the releases of ‘Tuhka’ in February and ‘Autere’ in March. Both of these songs will also feature vocalist Riikka Jaakkola, familiar from the series Voice Of Finland. All three songs deal with the emotions of death and longing, and will be available for streaming and through other digital service channels. Pre-order »Kulkija [Tour Edition]« now: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniKulkijaTE

»Kulkija [Tour Edition]« – Track Listing:

01. Neito

02. Korpikuusen kyynel

03. Aallon alla

04. Harmaja

05. Kotikonnut

06. Korppikalliota

07. Kallon malja

08. Sillanrakentaja

09. Henkselipoika

10. Pellervoinen

11. Riemu

12. Kuin korpi nukkuva

13. Juomamaa

14. Tuttu on tie

»Beer Beer« CD

01. Kaljaa (feat. Vesku | KLAMYDIA)

02. Bier Bier (feat. Gerre | TANKARD)

03. Bíra Bíra (feat. FLERET)

04. Øl Øl (feat. TROLLFEST)

05. Shai Shai (feat. NYTT LAND)

06. Birra Birra (feat. Emilio | SKILTRON)

07. Пиво Пиво (feat. TROLL BENDS FIR)

08. Pivo Pivo (feat. Meri | IRIJ)

09. Μπύρα Μπύρα (feat. Jesper | TURISAS)

10. Pivo Pivo (feat. Milan from ASCHAR)

11. Beer Kill Kill (feat. Zetro | EXODUS)

12. Beer Beer (feat. Chris | ALESTORM)

13. Mellanöl (feat. Viking Danielson | SVARTA LJUSET)

14. Bier Bier (feat. HEIDEVOLK)

With 14 tracks and a total running time of over 71 minutes, »Kulkija« is the group’s longest album to date. Working with producer Janne Saksa for the first time, the album was recorded at Petrax Studio (Hollola, FIN) and mixed at Sound Supreme Studios (Hämeenlinna, FIN). Mastering duties were handled by renowned engineer Svante Forsbäck (RAMMSTEIN etc.). The cover was designed by Jan Yrlund (BATTLE BEAST, MANOWAR etc.), who has already created several artworks for previous albums and singles for the band.Celebrate with KORPIKLAANI on these upcoming tour dates for 2019:

w/ PROFANE OMEN

25.01. FIN Helsinki – Nosturi (w/ TROLLFEST, WALTARI)

26.01. FIN Tampere – Klubi (w/ TROLLFEST)

31.01. FIN Jyväskylä – Lutakko

01.02. FIN Lahti – Finlandia-klubi

02.02. FIN Turku – Apollo

07.02. FIN Kuopio – Henry’s Pub

08.02. FIN Oulu – Hevimesta

09.02. FIN Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo

»Wayfarers & Warriors Tour 2019«

w/ TURISAS, TROLLFEST

21.02. LUX Esch-sur-Alzette – Kulturfabrik

22.02. D Wacken – Wacken Winter Nights

23.02. NL Tilburg – 013

24.02. B Antwerp – Trix

25.02. UK London – Islington Assembly Hall

26.02. F Lille – Le Splendid

27.02. F Paris – La Cigale

28.02. F Mérignac – Krakatoa

01.03. E Bilbao – Santana 27

02.03. P Porto – Hard Club

03.03. P Lisbon – Lisboa ao Vivo

05.03. E Málaga – Paris 15

06.03. E Murcia – Garaje Beat Club

07.03. E Zaragoza – Centro Cívico Delicias

08.03. F Marseille – Espace Julien

09.03. CH Pratteln – Z7

10.03. F Bourg-en-Bresse – La Tannerie

11.03. I Trezzo sull’Adda (MI) – Live Club

12.03. HR Zagreb – Tvornica Kulture

13.03. H Budapest – Barba Negra Music Club

14.03. SK Bratislava – Majestic Music Club

15.03. PL Krakow – Klub Kwadrat

16.03. PL Warsaw – Progresja

17.03. PL Gdansk – B90

19.03. D Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt

20.03. PL Wroclaw – A2

21.03. D Jena – F-Haus

22.03. D Munich – TonHalle

23.03. D Mannheim – MS Connexion Complex

24.03. D Cologne – Essigfabrik New Zealand & Australia *NEW*

18.05. NZ Wellington – Valhalla

19.05. NZ Auckland – Whammy Bar

21.05. AUS Brisbane – The Triffid *

22.05. AUS Sydney – The Manning Bar *

23.05. AUS Canberra – The Basement Hotel *

24.05. AUS Melbourne – Max Watts *

25.05. AUS Adelaide – The Enigma Bar *

26.05. AUS Perth – Amplifier Bar *

* with Troldhaugen

31.05. – 02.06. CZ Pilsen – Metalfest Open Air

21. -23.06. LT Varniai – Kilkim Žaibu

03. – 06.07. D Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air

21. – 27.07. SLO Tolmin – MetalDays

01. – 04.08. RO Rasnov – Rockstadt Extreme Fest

02./03.08. FIN Tampere – SaariHelvetti

More on »Kulkija«:

‘Kotikonnut’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzsUWvKsgqQ

‘Harmaja’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoTkmBB4yow

‘Henkselipoika’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB7PyLYQyXg

‘Aallon alla’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uul1tiTZ07Y

‘Kuin korpi nukkuva’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1HnD86aWS8

Track-by-Track #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94I4_No8IKE

Track-by-Track #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8VWu8wkV0E

Track-by-Track #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlNKKaWwATk

Trailer #1 – Musical Development:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzDeQBDiJpg

Trailer #2 – Recordings & Production:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcugCiRzQl4

Are you a traveller or a wanderer? Be part of KORPIKLAANI’s journey around the world! Use the hashtag #Korpiklaani

Wayfarers on Twitter and Instagram, and your photos will appear here: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniWayfarers

Alestorm – No Grave But the Sea

Lotty Whittingham — Tue, 30 May 2017 19:53:11 +0000

When any rocker and metalhead hears the phrase Scottish Metal Pirates, they will know immediately what that means. For those of you who don’t, where have you been these past thirteen years? The band in question is Alestorm and they are sharing the tale of their latest quest which was released May 26, 2017. The record telling this tale is titled No Grave But The Sea. If the information that this album contains songs about Mexico, and the usual lyrical content about stealing booze doesn’t entice the typical Alestorm fan, then who knows what will.

Alestorm started from humble beginnings, playing in their homeland of Eastern Scotland, UK. Over the years, they have become an international party machine. Their albums are conquering the typical metalhead’s collections, they are stealing the show at festivals, they embark upon countless tours on a worldwide scale, and they have pioneered the brand “Pirate Metal.”

No Grave But The Sea starts off very gallantly in the typical Alestorm fashion with the title track. The sweeping melody and the beats that will see glossy hair swishing back and forth at their live shows is enough to lure the listener into hearing what the rest of the tale contains.

One of the beautiful things about this Scottish pirate outfit is that they have developed that trademark sound where you can tell who they are within the first few seconds of a song. No Grave But The Sea has no real change or evolution to their sound, except for harsh vocals on a couple of the tracks. As most of you know, you can hear this on their single ‘Alestorm.’ At first it seemed out of place and odd, but bear in mind, we are talking about Alestorm here. After another couple of listens their infectious sound grows on you very quickly.

There are songs on this record which those with a sense of humor will appreciate very much. Those songs include the second single ‘Mexico,’ ‘Pegleg Potion,’ ‘Bar ünd Imbiss,’ and ‘Fucked With An Anchor.’

‘Mexico’ is that party anthem that will have you shaking your hips and singing along like there is no tomorrow. ‘Pegleg Potion’ has that infectious melody. ‘Bar ünd Imbiss’ will be that drinking anthem at shows and with your friends wherever you happen to be. ‘Fucked With An Anchor’ immediately takes the listener’s attention away from reality with infectious melody and memorable chorus that will have you singing along after the first two plays of the track; so it’s no surprise that it’s becoming a firm favourite amongst fans.

This is no doubt one of the most anticipated releases of 2017 and it will not disappoint at all.

All But One – Square One

Reinier de Vries — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:02:34 +0000

All But One is a band started as a project with members of Alestorm, Heaven Shall Burn, and When Our Time Comes. Looking at the bands you might expect some brutal metalcore with pirate influences. Well there are metalcore parts for sure, but in general the band fuses the worlds of pop and metal music, combining accomplished melody with masterful guitar and fearsome breakdowns. For a lot of metal fans this will pass borders they don’t like. Sometimes the choruses are so poppy that they become honey-sweet. Fortunately, there are some harsh parts as well.

If you want some bands you can compare them with I would say Wovenwar, Asking Alexandria, and Falling in Reverse. However, there is one big difference, you can hear that the band members have a real metal background. Despite the many ‘Justin Bieber’ kind of sing-a-long parts, the guitars, the drums, and the bass have a “metal” sound. The guitar solos sound especially great. There are bands that play pop music with a metal sound (like the ones I already mentioned) and bands that play metal with a pop sound. All But One is an example of the latter. In ‘The Reaper, the Sower,’ the contrast between the metal riffs and the poppy elements could not be bigger.

This is music you can listen to with a girlfriend that isn’t really into metal without her running away to the other end of the world. ‘Serenity’ opens brutal and fast. If this would have been the first song on the album, you would not expect clean poppy singing, but brutal grunting. That underlines again that this is heavy music, but with Justin Bieber – like vocals. I must confess that I like it.