Source: Bravewords.com
CHILDREN OF BODOM are the latest act confirmed for the 2013 edition and 20th Anniversary of Germany’s Rockharz Open Air, which is scheduled for July 11th – 13th at Airport Ballenstedt in Harz, Germany.
Confirmed acts now include: ACCEPT, CHILDREN OF BODOM, ENSIFERUM and SUBWAY TO SALLY.
For more details visit Rockharz-festival.com.
Finland’s ENSIFERUM have launched a new official YouTube channel here. The band has issued the following message to the fans:
Ensiferum recently landed at #15 on the German album charts with their new album, Unsung Heroes. The album was released in North America on September 18th via Spinefarm.
Unsung Heroes was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED, APOCALYPTICA, etc.), and is the follow-up to 2009’s From Afar album. The album finds the band pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess.
A cinematic experience from first note to last , Unsung Heroes takes the listener on a journey of genuine light and shade, with the 16 minute-plus ‘Passion Proof Power’ showing that when it comes to the epic statement, Ensiferum are very much in the front-line, swords at the ready.
“We’ve tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can,” reflects the band, “the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!”
Once again, album art has been supplied by Kristian Wahlin, with featured special guests including members of APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, plus legendary Finnish singer/actor, VESA-MATTI LOIRI.
Unsung Heroes tracklisting:
‘Symbols’
‘In My Sword I Trust’
‘Unsung Heroes’
‘Burning Leaves’
‘Celestial Bond’
‘Retribution Shall Be Mine’
‘Star Queen (Celestial Bond Part II)’
‘Pohjola’
‘Last Breath’
‘Passion Proof Power’
‘In My Sword I Trust’ video is streaming below.
Ensiferum’s tour schedule can be found here.
Source: Bravewords.com
Finland’s ENSIFERUM recently landed at #15 on the German album charts with their new album, Unsung Heroes. The album will now be released in North America, on September 18th via Spinefarm.
Unsung Heroes was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED, APOCALYPTICA, etc.), and is the follow-up to 2009’s From Afar album. The album finds the band pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess.
A cinematic experience from first note to last , Unsung Heroes takes the listener on a journey of genuine light and shade, with the 16 minute-plus ‘Passion Proof Power’ showing that when it comes to the epic statement, Ensiferum are very much in the front-line, swords at the ready.
“We’ve tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can,” reflects the band, “the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!”
Once again, album art has been supplied by Kristian Wahlin, with featured special guests including members of APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, plus legendary Finnish singer/actor, VESA-MATTI LOIRI.
Unsung Heroes tracklisting:
‘Symbols’
‘In My Sword I Trust’
‘Unsung Heroes’
‘Burning Leaves’
‘Celestial Bond’
‘Retribution Shall Be Mine’
‘Star Queen (Celestial Bond Part II)’
‘Pohjola’
‘Last Breath’
‘Passion Proof Power’
‘In My Sword I Trust’ video is streaming below.
Ensiferum’s tour schedule can be found here. Source: Bravewords.com
“Unsung Heroes”, the fifth album from Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM, is available for streaming in its entirety for a 24-period using the Spinefarm Records SoundCloud widget below.
http://soundcloud.com/spinefarmrecords/sets/unsung-heroes
“Unsung Heroes” was released on August 27 via Spinefarm. The CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED) at Petrax studio (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH) in Hollola, Finland and other locations in the Hämeenlinna area. According to a press release, the hour-plus follow-up to 2009’s “From Afar” “sees the Finnish five-piece — founded in 1995 — pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess. A cinematic experience from first note to last, ‘Unsung Heroes’ takes the listener on a journey of genuine light and shade, with the 16 minute-plus ‘Passion Proof Power’ showing that when it comes to the epic statement, ENSIFERUM are very much in the front-line, swords at the ready.”
Commented the band: “We’ve tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can; the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!”
Once again, album art (see below) has been supplied by Kristian Wåhlin, with featured special guests including members of APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER and legendary Finnish singer and actor Vesa-Matti Loiri.
“Unsung Heroes” track listing:
01. Symbols
02. In My Sword I Trust
03. Unsung Heroes
04. Burning Leaves
05. Celestial Bond
06. Retribution Shall Be Mine
07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond Part II)
08. Pohjola
09. Last Breath
10. Passion Proof Power
“In My Sword I Trust” video:
Source: Blabbermouth.net
“Burning Leaves”, a brand new song from Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM, can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track comes off the band’s fifth album, “Unsung Heroes”, which will be released on August 27 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED) at Petrax studio (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH) in Hollola, Finland and other locations in the Hämeenlinna area. According to a press release, the hour-plus follow-up to 2009’s “From Afar” “sees the Finnish five-piece — founded in 1995 — pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess. A cinematic experience from first note to last, ‘Unsung Heroes’ takes the listener on a journey of genuine light and shade, with the 16 minute-plus ‘Passion Proof Power’ showing that when it comes to the epic statement, ENSIFERUM are very much in the front-line, swords at the ready.”
Commented the band: “We’ve tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can; the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!”
Once again, album art (see below) has been supplied by Kristian Wåhlin, with featured special guests including members of APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER and legendary Finnish singer and actor Vesa-Matti Loiri.
“Unsung Heroes” track listing:
01. Symbols
02. In My Sword I Trust
03. Unsung Heroes
04. Burning Leaves
05. Celestial Bond
06. Retribution Shall Be Mine
07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond Part II)
08. Pohjola
09. Last Breath
10. Passion Proof Power
ENSIFERUM‘s fourth album, “From Afar”, sold around 900 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 44 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
“From Afar” was released on September 9, 2009 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Tero Kinnunen (NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS) and Janne Joutsenniemi (‘Victory Songs’ producer) and was mixed by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED, AMORPHIS).
“In My Sword I Trust” video:
Source: Blabbermouth.net
Kaaos TV recently conducted an interview with bassist Sami Hinkka and guitarist Markus Toivonen of Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM. You can now watch the chat below (in Finnish, with English subtitles).
ENSIFERUM‘s fifth album, “Unsung Heroes”, will be released on August 27 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED) at Petrax studio (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH) in Hollola, Finland and other locations in the Hämeenlinna area. According to a press release, the hour-plus follow-up to 2009’s “From Afar” “sees the Finnish five-piece — founded in 1995 — pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess. A cinematic experience from first note to last, ‘Unsung Heroes’ takes the listener on a journey of genuine light and shade, with the 16 minute-plus ‘Passion Proof Power’ showing that when it comes to the epic statement, ENSIFERUM are very much in the front-line, swords at the ready.”
Commented the band: “We’ve tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can; the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!”
Once again, album art (see below) has been supplied by Kristian Wåhlin, with featured special guests including members of APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER and legendary Finnish singer and actor Vesa-Matti Loiri.
“Unsung Heroes” track listing:
01. Symbols
02. In My Sword I Trust
03. Unsung Heroes
04. Burning Leaves
05. Celestial Bond
06. Retribution Shall Be Mine
07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond Part II)
08. Pohjola
09. Last Breath
10. Passion Proof Power
“In My Sword I Trust” video:
Source: Blabbermouth.net
Click image to watch the video
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