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GOTHONY Release “Demo 1995” on Streaming Services + Video Footage of Early Days

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Finnish metal band Gothony released Demo 1995 on streaming services via Inverse Records.

30 years ago Gothony’s first demo saw the light of day. The demo was recorded and mixed by Hiili Hiilesmaa at MD Studios in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki in early 1995. An edition of 200 cassettes was made. Sales started in the summer of 1995. Now the time has come to re-release this three track demo on streaming services.

LISTEN to the Demo 1995 on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gothony-demo-1995

Rare video footage also available on the full EP release on Youtube:

Track list:
1.Unknown World of My Dreams
2.Woods of Winter
3.Wasted Life

BIOGRAPHY:
Gothony was founded in 1993 with the line-up :
M.Toivonen: drums & vocals
Mika Uusitalo: guitar & vocals
Miika Peräkangas: guitar
Väiski Syväoja: bass

This line-up released two demos in the 90s in 1995 (Gothony) and 1997 (Hidden thoughts). Gigs mostly in the capital region, e.g. Oranssi klubi, Semifinal and at the legendary Thunder Road House. In 1998, M.Toivonen , who handled the vocals, gave the vocal responsibilities to Sami Viitamäki.

Sami Viitamäki’s time was Gothony’s golden age, and many compare this to the Beatles ’65 & ’66, when Rubber Soul and Revolver innovated not only the band’s sound but the entire pop music genre as well.The golden age was short, but rewarding and Gothony played a few gigs with Sami before the break up that happened in 1999. There was no drama in the breakup, but everyone went on different paths in life.

In 2019, it was decided to reassemble Gothony to revive the past and play old songs. Wuohi, who in the 90s did vocals in Bleed me tears and Katharsis joined Gothony.

In 2020, Gothony went to Tuska-Torstai and Emergenza to get a feel for live show’s. After the gigs, a decision was made to start working on new songs and continue Gothony’s story.

The first official Gothony single Patient 2442 was completed in April 2023 and released with a music video by Kimmo Jaatinen (direction, cinematography, screenplay, editing). The second single In the Shadow of the Moon was released in July 2023.

Gothony’s first official full-length album released on January 12, 2024.

Now in 2025, Gothony is working on new songs and the new material is scheduled for late 2025 release. Before releasing new material, it’s time to bring Gothony’s first demo to streaming services. This will take place in March 2025.

Line-up:
M.Toivonen (Drums,vocals)
Mika Uusitalo (Guitar, vocals)
Miika Peräkangas (Guitar)
Väiski Syväoja (Bass)

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GINEVRA Unveil New Video ‘Lightning Roses’ from Upcoming Album

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Swedish supergroup GINEVRA – comprised of vocalist Kristian Fyhr (Seventh Crystal), guitarist Magnus Karlsson (The Ferrymen, Primal Fear), bassist Jimmy Jay (H.E.A.T.), and drummer Magnus Ulfstedt (ex-Eclipse, Nordic Union) – are pleased to unveil their new single and visualizer video “Lightning Roses”, taken from their upcoming studio album, “Beyond Tomorrow”, set for release on March 28th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Pre-order “Beyond Tomorrow” HERE

Lead singer Kristian Fyhr says: “The whole album covers a higher cause without being biblical or political. We are all meant to bring the best of what we have into daily situations and life. We have approximately eighty years to leave a mark here on Earth, so we better make it count.”

“Beyond Tomorrow” is Ginevra sophomore album, which comes less than 3 years after the exciting debut album “We Belong to the Stars”. Ginevra is a real funnel of talents comprised of vocalist Kristian Fyhr (Seventh Crystal), guitarist Magnus Karlsson (The Ferrymen, Primal Fear), bassist Jimmy Jay (H.E.A.T.), and drummer Magnus Ulfstedt (ex-Eclipse, Nordic Union).

The group came to be after Kristian Fyhr sent Serafino Perugino, the label’s President, some songs he had written for consideration to be used on future Frontiers’ label projects. One particular song, “My Rock N’ Roll” jumped out at Perugino and he asked Fyhr if he would be interested in fronting a new band that would craft an entire album in a musical direction illustrated in that song, which was substantially different from Fyhr’s main band Seventh Crystal.

The final results brought Ginevra’s sound under the same big umbrella of excellent Nordic melodic hard rock like H.E.A.T, Eclipse, Crowne, without necessarily sounding like those bands. Ginevra is hooky and melodic, but mostly heavier and more guitar/riff oriented than traditional melodic rock.

Perugino thought that Magnus Karlsson, who contributed to the songwriting for the album as well, seemed the perfect fit to play guitar for Ginevra and when approached about participating, he was keen on the idea.

With a powerful vocalist like Fyhr and a monster guitarist like Magnus Karlsson, whose resume speaks for itself, a top notch rhythm section needed to join the fold. Jona Tee, musician and producer for New Horizon, Crowne, and Temple Balls, recommended his H.E.A.T. bandmate Jimmy Jay for the bass position and he was the perfect fit.

For the drum stool, Magnus Ulfstedt, who has played with Eclipse, Nordic Union, and Jimi Jamison, was asked to join the band and complete this excellent Swedish foursome.

The pairing of Fhyr’s vocal and songwriting talents with Karlsson’s stunning guitar playing and songwriting has birthed something truly special and melodic hard rock fans can look forward to yet another gem from the ever fruitful Swedish hard rock scene.

Once again Fyhr took the lead in the songwriting department and worked on songs which are hooky and melodic but also fast, heavy, and driven by powerful hard rock groove (and some power metal gusto). His reach is enormous, his diversity is wide and he just fires on all cylinders on this album.

Magnus Karlsson also collaborated on the songwriting and his playing needs to description or introduction. It is not a case that he is considered one of the top musicians in his area of expertise.

The final result is another superb Melodic Metal album akin to other excellent Nordic melodic hard rock like Pretty Maids or Crowne, and the like, but without necessarily sounding like those bands.

“Beyond Tomorrow” Tracklist:

1. Moonlight
2. Lightning Roses
3. True North
4. Let Freedom Ring
5. Echoes Of The Lonely
6. Beat The Devil
7. Samurai
8. Arms Of Oblivion
9. Wild Ones
10. Higher
11. Enemy Of Your Destiny

Line Up:
Kristian Fyhr – Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Magnus Karlsson – Guitar, Keyboard
Magnus Ulfstead – Drums
Jimmy Press Johansson – Bass

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SABATON: ‘The War To End All Wars – The Movie’ Now Available on Video Streaming Platforms

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The day has arrived! Today SABATON announce that the band’s highly anticipated animated film “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” is now available on video streaming services including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube Movies!

Beginning today, audiences worldwide can watch “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” from the comfort of their sofas. Prepare for an immersive experience that promises to transport viewers to the heart of World War 1’s epic battles and untold stories.

Watch now on:

Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
YouTube Movies

“We’re so excited to finally share this blend of animation, history and heavy metal with all of our fans. This film travelled the globe in November 2023 and was screened in 140 museums in 30 territories. Now, everyone will have access to it!” says bass player, Pär Sundström.

Meanwhile, frontman, Joakim Brodén, declares: “This represents our first project to ever be available on video streaming services, which is quite a milestone for us! This film is not just entertainment; it’s a tribute to history and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. We invite everyone to experience this musical and historical adventure as we bring this important story to screens worldwide.”

“The War To End All Wars – The Movie” is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War 1, presented through captivating animation by Yarnhub and a compelling narrative that will resonate with audiences of all ages.

About “THE WAR TO END ALL WARS – THE MOVIE”:

“The War To End All Wars – The Movie” is the result of years of dedication, research, and collaboration with Yarnhub, a renowned animation studio specialising in historical storytelling.

This 67-minute-long animated musical motion picture takes viewers on a captivating journey through the harrowing and heroic stories of World War 1. It brings to life the remarkable and often untold experiences of those who lived through the Great War. Inspired by the narratives behind the songs of SABATON´s 10th studio album, “The War To End All Wars”, the film blends historical accuracy with creative artistry, all supported by a powerful musical score. These stories carry deep meaning and are presented in a unique and engaging format. “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” also features animated and live-action appearances by band members.

“The War To End All Wars – The Movie” formed part of a significant charity initiative SABATON launched in 2023, titled “History Rocks”. The initiative was created to emphasise the importance of history and encourage communities to engage with and support local museums. As part of this effort, the band donated this animated film to 140 museums, ranging from small local gems to internationally recognised institutions across 30 territories. These museums showcased the film on their premises, with some organising entire events around the screenings. The initiative not only boosted their global visibility but also connected them with a vibrant and enthusiastic new audience.

LAURENNE/LOUHIMO Unveil New Video ‘The Cradle’ from Upcoming Album

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LAURENNE/LOUHIMO – the collaboration between powerhouse Finnish vocalists Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) and Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) – are pleased to unveil their new single and accompanying visualizer video, “The Cradle”, taken from their sophomore album “Falling Through Stars”, set for release on April 18th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Pre-order “Falling Through Stars” HERE

Talking about the new single, Noora Louhimo stated: “The Cradle is a song I really love and relate to. I love the atmosphere and the melody of the song – melancholy and hopeful at the same time. I love how mine and Netta’s voices go so well together in the song, “like cats in the cradle”.

Netta Laurenne added: “The Cradle” is a lyrical and ethereally melancholic song with musical vibes from the ’80s. It tackles themes of self-doubt and depression. All of us are confronted with sorrow and hardship in this world, and sometimes we lose sight of what’s good in our lives and fall into the pit of self-pity. I like how Noora and I bring very different tones to the vocals, each reflecting our own cradle of sorrow”.

About the album, Laurenne said: “Falling Through Stars” is our second collaborative album with Noora, and it gave us the opportunity to step in and out of our comfort zones to meet halfway. We had a great time writing and recording the album, which I co-produced with my husband, Nino Laurenne”.

“This album takes us on a journey through both the past and future of metal. We’ve aimed to incorporate styles, instruments, and emotions spanning from the ’70s to the present day. It’s a dynamic album that showcases both raw power and delicate moments, and we’re excited to share it with everyone”, she continued.

Laurenne/Louhimo is one of the most exciting projects on Frontiers Music Srl and, in this second chapter, delivers a full force metal assaults with the power to blow you away.

Laurenne/Louhimo offers listeners a mix of heavy metal and hard rock tracks that explores the variety of the genre, while maintaining a straightforward, easy-to-enjoy appeal.

“Falling Through Stars” has shades of all eras of Rainbow here and there as well as Judas Priest and many other 80’s icons of the style, all these influences are expertly filtered into Netta and Noora way of composing music.

The idea about the possible collaboration between Netta and Noora came to reality once the pandemic started and cleared out calendars for both the artists, it felt like a perfect time to start the project and share all the common things they have, from the same original town to the similar idols and influences.

The main highlights of the album are, naturally, the vocal melodies created and shared by Netta Laurenne and Noora Louhimo.

The album has been once again produced at the Sonic Pump studio under the guidance of Nino Laurenne (that also played the guitars and contributed to the songwriting) and the production is clear, powerful and gives the deserved value to the two stars here.

Songs like “Falling Through Stars”, “Damned”, “Loud And Clear” or “Wait” are just few of the highlights of a great album that will please all the melodic metal fans!

“Falling Through Stars” Tracklist:

1.   Falling Through Stars
2.   Damned
3.   To The Dark
4.   All For Sale
5.   The Cradle
6.   Rotten Gold
7.   FTS
8.   Let The Light Be Free
9.   Loud And Clear
10.   Wait
11.   David Bowie & Clyde

Line Up:
Netta Laurenne – Lead & Backing Vocals
Noora Louhimo – Lead & Backing Vocals
Sampo Haapaniemi – Drums
Pasi Heikkilä – Bass
Vili Itäpelto – Keyboards & Programming
Mikko Kosonen – Solo/Acoustic/Lead & Additional Guitars
Nino Laurenne – Rhythm & Solo Guitars

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IRON MAIDEN: “Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History” Book Announced

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Thames & Hudson are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History, to be published globally in hardback in autumn 2025. A magnificent visual celebration of the first 50 years of Iron Maiden, this new book chronicles the evolution of heavy metal’s most prestigious band, with unparalleled input from band members and management.

A truly spectacular and beautiful book, featuring never-before-seen items and photographs, which have been curated with enormous attention to detail over a number of years, it celebrates one of Britain’s most influential and biggest-selling bands, who have become arguably the biggest metal band in the world.

Organized chronologically, Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams tells the story of the band from their first pub gigs in 1975 and their first record deal in 1979, through the recording and reception of groundbreaking albums, including their self-titled debut, 1982’s global breakthrough The Number of the Beast and the stadium-conquering Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, to 2021’s hugely acclaimed double-album Senjutsu and the forthcoming Run For Your Lives World Tour.

The book traces the evolution of their iconic Eddie mascot, alongside exclusive comments from his creator Derek Riggs, and documents the band’s spectacular and complex stage productions and extensive live tours, including the Somewhere Back in Time World Tour of 2008, which made international headlines as Bruce Dickinson piloted the band’s very own Ed Force One 757.

Presenting iconic album and single artworks, photographs of the band’s instruments past and present, stage props, hand-written lyrics and artefacts from the archive and the band’s personal collections, as well as landmark photographs by Ross Halfin, John McMurtrie and more, Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams is rife with revelatory stories and intriguing insights from pivotal band members and management. It is bookended by a foreword from band founder Steve Harris and an afterword by vocalist Bruce Dickinson.

Steve Harris says, “I’ve been pleasantly surprised at some of the stuff that I’ve managed to unearth for this book. I knew I had kept a lot of things from the early days but they have lasted really well and the photography has brought them back to life. I hope the fans are going to love looking at all the stuff presented like this! It’s the right time to bring it all together for part of our 50th celebrations.”
Tristan de Lancey, Creative Director at Thames & Hudson, commented: “Iron Maiden is an institution. Hailed as pioneers of British heavy metal in the 1980s, the band has come to embody a spirit of fearless creative independence and ferocious dedication to their fans that has won them a huge following around the world and across generations. With astonishing archival access and more meticulous, hands-on participation from the band than I ever thought possible, we have been gifted the tools to create something beautiful, comprehensive and unique which, I have no doubt, raises the bar for illustrated books in this music genre. Every page will surprise and delight its audience – just don’t expect metal fans to be the only ones who buy it…!”

Further Notes
Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History has been curated by Ben Smallwood and co-edited by Alexander Milas and Terry Burrows, incorporating contributions by band members and creatives past and present.

Tristan de Lancey, acquired World All Languages rights for Thames & Hudson from Oliver Stanton at Global Merchandising Services. Thames & Hudson has sold rights in six countries thus far: in France to Editions du Chêne (Hachette Livre); in Germany to Prestel Verlag (Penguin Random House); in Japan to Kawade Shobo Shinsha; in Spain to Libros Cúpula (Grupo Planeta); in Brazil to Belas Letras; and in Italy to Rizzoli Lizard (Gruppo Mondadori). The book will be published by Thames & Hudson in the UK, US and Australia.

Visit IRON MAIDEN online: https://www.ironmaiden.com/

REFUSAL Sign with Time To Kill Records for Release of Third Album “Venomous Human Concept”

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Finnish death metal act REFUSAL has signed a deal with Time To Kill Records for the release of their third album, “Venomous Human Concept”, set to drop in the coming months. Hailing from Helsinki, the band delivers a raw and unrelenting blend of death metal infused with grind and hardcore elements, striking a perfect balance between groove-driven intensity and razor-sharp precision. While their sound remains visceral and direct, REFUSAL carefully crafts dynamic songwriting that keeps their relentless assault engaging and impactful.

More details about the album, along with the first single, will be revealed soon.

REFUSAL is a Finnish death metal band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in early 2008. Over its 17-year history, the band has evolved its sound, incorporating grindcore elements into its death metal foundation. In its early years, REFUSAL released seven demos, paving the way for their debut album. In 2016, the band unleashed “We Rot Within”, marking their first full-length record. Following its release, the band toured extensively across Finland and embarked on a brief European tour.

In 2019, REFUSAL released their second album, “Epitome of Void”, followed by an extensive European tour, during which they performed in nine countries.

Their latest release has been in development since the release of their second album. After enduring the pandemic years and undergoing line-up changes, REFUSAL is now set to return with their evolved sonic chaos on “Venomous Human Concept”.

For fans of: Napalm Death, Misery Index, Entombed, Rotten Sound

Line-up:

Juhani Paasipohja – Vocals
Tero Pirhonen – Guitars
Kalle Kuosmanen – Guitars
Timo Pirhonen – Backing vocals and bass
Aleksi Roitto – Drums

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