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Antony Hämäläinen
Antony Hämäläinen (born August 28, 1980) is a Finnish metal vocalist living in the United States. Biography In the early 1990s, he started playing bass, drums, and singing for multiple bands based both in the US and Finland. September 2007, Hämäläinen joined the Gothenburg based melodic death metal band Nightrage. In March 2015, Armageddon, a Swedish melodic death metal band led by former Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott, announced him as their permanent vocalist. In February 2022, on the Rock Talks podcast it was revealed he had auditioned to be the new vocalist for the industrial metal band Fear Factory. He occasionally provides guest vocals for bands ranging in all genres of extreme metal both live, and in studio. Style In reference to his work on the Nightrage album '' Wearing A Martyr's Crown'', Sputnikmusic wrote "''Hämäläinen, from Finland, who has a lot of vocal similarities to Tomas Lindberg, which brings back a resemblance to their original sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with techniques such as palm muting and tremolo picking; deep growling vocals; aggressive, powerful drumming, featuring double kick and blast beat techniques; minor keys or atonality; abrupt tempo, key, and time signature changes; and chromatic chord progressions. The lyrical themes of death metal may include slasher film-style violence,Moynihan, Michael, and Dirik Søderlind (1998). Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. , p. 27 political conflict, religion, nature, philosophy, true crime and science fiction. Building from the musical structure of thrash metal and early black metal, death metal emerged during the mid-1980s. Bands such as Venom, Celtic Frost, Slayer, and Kreator were important influences on the genre's creation. Possessed, Death, Necrophagia, Obituary, Autopsy, and Morbid Angel are often considered pioneers of the genre. In t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, it is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 U.S. census. It is the core of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to more than 6.1 million people, making it the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over above sea level, it features unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the most dense urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminus of a major state-sponsored railroad, but it soon became the convergence point among several rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossing The Rubicon (Revisited)
''Crossing the Rubicon (Revisited)'' is the re-recording of the debut album by the Swedish melodic death metal band Armageddon, and released by Listenable Records. This is the first album with the band to feature ex-Nightrage vocalist Antony Hämäläinen. Track listing #"2022" (Intro) – 2:01 ''(instrumental)'' #"Godforsaken" – 4:39 #"The Juggernaut Divine" – 5:15 #"Astral Adventure" – 5:15 #"Funeral in Space" – 3:09 ''(instrumental)'' #"Asteroid Dominion" – 4:53 #"Galaxies Away Pt.2 (Through The Wormhole)" – 2:46 ''(instrumental)'' #"Faithless" – 2:14 #"Children of the New Sun" – 2:45 ''(instrumental)'' #"Into the Sun" – 4:38 #"Nothing Is Nothing" – 3:46 #"Forbidden Zone" ''(instrumental Bonus Track)'' – 3:47 Personnel * Antony Hämäläinen – vocals * Christopher Amott Christopher Amott (born 23 November 1977) is a Swedish guitarist, younger brother of Michael Amott and founding member of the metal bands Arch Enemy and Armageddon. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armageddon It
"Armageddon It" is a song by the English rock band Def Leppard from their 1987 album '' Hysteria''. It was released as a single in 1988 and went to No. 3 in the United States, becoming their fourth top-ten hit. It also reached the top 10 in Canada and New Zealand and the top 20 in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The vocal style of the song is described as " T.Rex meets Eddie Cochran with backing vocals", according to lead singer Joe Elliott in the liner notes for '' Vault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980-1995)''. There are two mixes of the song that appeared in the single: the "Atomic Mix", which is the album version, and the "Nuclear Mix", which is an extended version. Music video The video for the song was the second to feature Def Leppard in a live arena setting. On 12–13 February 1988, the band recorded two shows at the McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado for a future live film release. However, a month later, "Armageddon It" was set to be released as the sixth single of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mixtape EP
''The Mixtape EP'' is the debut EP of the melodic death metal band Meridian Dawn. It was released on 25 March 2014. The mixtape features a guest appearance from Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg (Cyhra, ex-Amaranthe) on the track "Dressed In Ice". "Thieves" would be released as a lyric video single directed by Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquillity, Cabin Fever Media). Track listing Personnel Band members * Antony Hämäläinen – vocals, lyrics * Christopher Cussell – rhythm and lead guitar * Brandon Johnson – rhythm guitar * Nicholas Ziros – rhythm and lead guitar, bass * Johan Nunez – drums Additional personnel * Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg Amaranthe is a Swedish metal band originally known as Avalanche. The band is notable for their blend of various metal genres and having three lead vocalists. History Formed by Olof Mörck (Dragonland, Nightrage) and Joacim "Jake E" Lundb ... – vocals on "Dressed in Ice" * Gustavo Sazes – cover art, design References {{DEFAULTSOR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meridian Dawn
Meridian Dawn is an international heavy metal band. History The band was conceived by vocalist Antony Hämäläinen (Armageddon, Nightrage), drummer Johan Nunez (Kamelot, Nightrage, Firewind, Marty Friedman), guitarist Brandon Johnson, bassist/guitarist Nicholas Ziros ( Into the Moat, Remembering Never), and guitarist Christopher "CJ" Cussell. Songs were written after about a year of file exchange as the majority of the band lived in different parts of the world. On 25 March 2014 the band released its first ever EP titled '' The Mixtape''. It is a collection of five songs that were created in different studios, with different producers from both Sweden and the United States respectively. On 1 June 2020, it was announced the band is ready to unleash its first full-length The Fever Syndrome. Longtime drummer Johan Nunez the only familiar face from the band's debut EP, provides a stellar and versatile drum performance that compliments the varied, yet cohesive, song writing. Howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insidious (Nightrage Album)
Insidious is the fifth album by the melodic death metal band Nightrage. The album was released on 26 September in Europe and a day later in North America (27 September) through German label, Lifeforce Records. The Japanese version of the album includes a cover of Def Leppard's " Photograph". The song ''Wrapped In Deceitful Dreams'' references in the lyrics "Seas Of Eternal Silence" which may refer to the Sweet Vengeance song ''At The Ends Of The Earth'' or the 1997 Exhumation (Marios Iliopoulos' former band) album by the same name. ''Insidious'' is the first Nightrage album in the band's history to feature the same line up as the previous album. Track listing Musical appearances * On 22 March 2012 the title track ''Insidious'' was made available as downloadable content for ''Rock Band 3'' on Xbox 360 through Rock Band Network. * On 26 April 2012, ''Wrapped In Deceitful Dreams'' was made available as downloadable content for ''Rock Band 3'' on Xbox 360 through Rock Band Networ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance Descending (Nightrage Album)
''Vengeance Descending'' is a double CD reissue by the Greek/Swedish melodic death metal band, Nightrage. It was released by Century Media Records on 19 November 2010. The Sweet Vengeance disc features the bonus track "Gloomy Daydreams" which is a demo version from either their first or second demo which was only for Japanese releases. The Descent into Chaos disc features the song "Black Skies" which was also the Japanese bonus track for that album. This disc also comes with the previously unreleased track "Gallant Deeds" which was sung entirely by Mikael Stanne. The album includes detailed liner notes by Tomas Lindberg, Marios Iliopoulos, Fredrik Nordström, Gus G., and Antony Hämäläinen. Track listing Personnel ;Band members * Tomas Lindberg − vocals, liner notes * Marios Iliopoulos − guitars, liner notes * Gus G. − guitars, liner notes * Brice Leclercq − bass on ''Sweet Vengeance'' * Henric Karlsson - bass on ''Descent into Chaos'' * Fotis Benardo - dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from the band, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, ''Master of Puppets'' (1986), which is cited as one of the heaviest metal albums and the band's best work. The band's next album, '' ...And Justice for All'' (1988), gave Metallica its first Grammy Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metal Hammer
''Metal Hammer'' is a heavy metal music magazine and website founded in 1983, published in the United Kingdom by Future, with other language editions available in numerous other countries. ''Metal Hammer'' features news, reviews and long-form articles covering both major and underground bands in heavy metal, as well as covering rock, punk, grunge and other alternative music genres. Publication History Wilfried F. Rimensberger conceived ''Metal Hammer'' in 1983, taking the idea of a rock magazine publishing in different languages to Jürgen Wigginghaus, publisher of the German magazine ''MusikSzene'', where Rimensberger was chief editor. Wigginghaus helped launch the German edition of ''Metal Hammer'' soon after, while Rimensberger launched the flagship, English language version from London in November 1986, installing Harry Doherty, formerly of ''Melody Maker'', as editor. The magazine would grow to be published in 11 different languages around the world, including local langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Erlandsson
Adrian Erlandsson (born 27 October 1970) is a Swedish heavy metal drummer who is a member of At the Gates (1990–1996, 2007–2008, 2010–), the Haunted (1996–1999, 2013–), and Nemhain (2006–). He has also been a member of H.E.A.L. (1994–1996), Hyperhug (1994–1996), Decameron (1997), Cradle of Filth (1999–2006), Needleye (2006–?), Brujeria (2006–2013), Netherbird (2007–2010), and Paradise Lost (2009–2016). Erlandsson currently resides in London where he owns a photo studio. Biography Erlandsson was born in Malmö to a Swedish father with Romanian roots. He's the older brother of Daniel Erlandsson, the drummer of Arch Enemy, and ex-Carcass. They both grew up together in Sweden and started playing drums at a very young age but with Adrian's career beginning in 1981 at the age of 11 after getting his first drum kit, and started to play with friends began playing covers of classic rock songs. He got his brother into drumming as Daniel admits "If it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead By Wednesday
Dead by Wednesday is an American heavy metal band from New Haven, Connecticut, formed in 2006."Lexicon: Dead by Wednesday" retrieved March 7, 2016 The band's current lineup includes founding members Christian "Opus" Lawrence (drums) and Michael Modeste (bass),"Player Spotlight: Michael Modeste" retrieved March 7, 2016 along with Dave Sharpe (guitar) and Steve Alvarez (vocals). DBW has released five full-length albums: ''Democracy is Dead'' (2006, Stillborn Records); ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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