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Hiili Hiilesmaa
Kai "Hiili" Hiilesmaa (born December 1966) is a Finnish record producer and musician. He is the vocalist of the rock music, rock band The Skreppers, former drummer of the doom metal band KYPCK and former keyboardist of the rock band Daniel Lioneye. He has worked with several internationally recognized rock groups, including his near 20-year association with Finnish band HIM (Finnish band), HIM. Hiilesmaa began producing music professionally in 1995, recording with such bands as HIM, Amorphis and Apocalyptica. His trademarks include heavy, Distortion (music), overdriven guitar sounds and experimental synthesiser programming. In 2013, Hiilesmaa addressed his preference for analog recording, saying "I prefer analog these days. Not only the sound, it asks more attitude to work with analog. Also you must make up your mind faster. There is no 'undo' in analog, which is often good." Partial discography The 69 Eyes *''Devils (The 69 Eyes album), Devils'' (2005) *''Angels (album), Ange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KYPCK
KYPCK ( Volapuk rendition from Russian " Курск", "Kursk" in the Western Alphabet) is a Finnish metal band. They were formed in 2007 and sing in Russian. History The band's vocalist Erkki Seppänen speaks fluent Russian after his years at Oxford University and working in the Finnish embassy in Moscow. The other members of the band are ex- Sentenced members Sami Lopakka (guitar) and Sami Kukkohovi, bassist Jaakko Ylä-Rautio and drummer Antti Karihtala. KYPCK's debut album '' Cherno'' ("Black") was released in 2008, their second album ''Nizhe'' ("Lower") in 2011, their third album ''Imena na Stene'' ("The Names on the Wall") in 2014, and their fourth album ''Zero'' in 2016. KYPCK's distinctive live performances have included Soviet Era video projections and peculiar instruments like bassist Ylä-Rautio's one-stringed bass Kypcklop, and guitarist Lopakka's six-stringer, built by Amfisound Guitars, around a genuine Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifle. KYPCK have created their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amorphis
Amorphis is a Finnish heavy metal band founded by Jan Rechberger, Tomi Koivusaari, and Esa Holopainen in 1990. Initially, the band was a death metal act, but on later albums they evolved into playing other genres, including progressive metal, and folk metal. They frequently use the ''Kalevala'', the epic poem of Finland, as a source for their lyrics. History ''Disment of Soul'' and ''The Karelian Isthmus'' Jan Rechberger played in a thrash metal band called Violent Solution, which Tomi Koivusaari had left in 1990 to form the death metal band Abhorrence, with Koivusaari being replaced by Esa Holopainen. Violent Solution slowly dissolved with Jan Rechberger and Esa Holopainen deciding to continue working with each other to form their own death metal band, Amorphis. With Rechberger having ties with Koivusaari, in early 1990, Koivusaari became the vocalist and the band also got Oppu Laine to become their bassist. During that time, Koivusaari also performed rhythm guitar, leading to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inquisition Symphony (album)
''Inquisition Symphony'' is the second studio album by the Finnish metal band Apocalyptica. The album branches from their previous effort, containing only four Metallica covers. The remainder of the compositions are by Faith No More, Pantera, and Sepultura, as well as three originals by Apocalyptica bandleader Eicca Toppinen. In this album, some songs add percussive beats on the cellos. Max Lilja did the arrangements for "One". A sequel to "Toreador" appeared on the album '' Reflections''. Track listing All arrangements by Eicca Toppinen, except for "One" by Max Lilja Personnel Apocalyptica *Eicca Toppinen – cello, arrangement, composer *Paavo Lötjönen – cello *Antero Manninen – cello *Max Lilja Max Lilja (born 27 October 1975) is a Finnish cello player. He is best known as a founding member of the Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica, a band he left in 2001 to join the Finnish thrash metal band Hevein. Beginning in 2007, Lilja has ... – cel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ancara (band)
Ancara is a heavy metal band from Kerava, Finland. Ancara was founded in 1985 as Metal Circus. It later changed its name to MC, then Resistance in 1992, and then Ancara in 1996. Ancaraat Allmusic The band didn't record its debut, however, until 2006, by which time only drummer Timo Rajala remained from the original lineup of Metal Circus. Their debut album, sung in English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national ide ..., was a success in Finland, and soon after the group released the single "The World", which reached No. 2 in that country. Members *Sammy Salminen - vocals (1996-) *Juha Wahlsten - guitar, vocals (2001-) *Toni Laroma – guitar (2016–) *Jarkko Ahonen – bass (2017–) *Tom Rask – drums (2017–) Former members *Timo Kytölä – guitar (1996–2003) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Far From The Sun
''Far from the Sun'' is the sixth studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis. It was the first album to feature drummer Jan Rechberger since 1994's ''Tales from the Thousand Lakes'', replacing Pekka Kasari who had quit the band to spend more time with his family. It was their last album to feature Pasi Koskinen on vocals. The American release is packaged in a slipcase and features five bonus tracks and a video for "Evil Inside". The song, "Darkrooms" is also a bonus track for the Japanese edition. The album was re-released in Europe in 2008 by Nuclear Blast. This new version includes all the bonus tracks that were previously only available on the American version and also has new artwork. Track listing Notes # Acoustic # Music video Personnel Amorphis *Amorphis – all music ** Pasi Koskinen − vocals, lyrics ** Esa Holopainen − lead guitar ** Tomi Koivusaari Tomi Koivusaari (born 11 April 1973) is the current rhythm guitarist and former vocalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Kantele
''My Kantele'' is an EP / compilation album by Finnish metal band Amorphis, released in 1997. It is not to be confused with the song "My Kantele" from the album ''Elegy'', which is not on this compilation, although the title is still used as it contains the acoustic version of "My Kantele" and four previously unreleased songs. The song "My Kantele" is a traditional Finnish song from the 1840 collection ''Kanteletar'', sung by Loituma. Track listing Personnel Amorphis *Pasi Koskinen – vocals *Esa Holopainen – lead guitar; electric sitar on track 1 *Tomi Koivusaari – rhythm guitar *Olli-Pekka Laine – bass *Kim Rantala – keyboards; accordion on track 1 *Pekka Kasari – drums Additional personnel *Mamba – additional percussion on track 3 *Pete "Pee Wee" Coleman – mixing *Dave Shirk – mastering *William J. Yurkiewicz Jr. – mastering *Adam Peterson – design *Kai "Hiili" Hiilesmaa – engineering *Dave Brock David Anthony Brock (born 20 August 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elegy (Amorphis Album)
''Elegy'' is the third studio album by Finnish metal band Amorphis. It is their first to feature a majority of clean vocals, sung by new vocalist Pasi Koskinen. This also marks the first album with drummer Pekka Kasari who replaced Jan Rechberger and the only album with keyboardist Kim Rantala. The music and lyrics are inspired by the traditional Finnish ballads and poems compiled in the ''Kanteletar'' by Elias Lönnrot in 1840. The primary genre of the album is progressive metal, with strong folk influence, as well as elements of melodic death metal and heavy metal. Many of the album's tracks, e.g. "Against Widows", have become fan favorites and have been performed in concerts since ''Elegys release. In 2004, Relapse Records reissued ''Elegy'' as a digipak, featuring four live bonus tracks. The songs "Against Widows", "On Rich and Poor", "My Kantele", and "Song of the Troubled One" were all re-recorded on '' Magic & Mayhem – Tales from the Early Years''. "My Kantele" was cov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angels (album)
''Angels'' is the eighth album by Finnish gothic rock band The 69 Eyes. It is the sequel to the band's 2004 album ''Devils''. The official release date was 5 March 2007. In Finland, though, it was released on 28 February 2007 as a limited edition CD/DVD set. The first single from the album is called "Perfect Skin", and a video was released in 2006. Also, another single, titled "Never Say Die", was released and a video was also created for it. Track listing #"Angels" – 3:59 #" Never Say Die" – 3:29 #"Rocker" – 3:39 #"Ghost" – 4:17 #" Perfect Skin" – 3:45 #"Wings & Hearts" – 5:05 #"Star of Fate" – 4:50 #"Los Angeles" – 3:48 #"In My Name" – 3:36 #"Shadow of Your Love" – 3:43 #"Frankenhooker" – 4:03 #"Only Fools Don't Fall Once More (Japan edition bonus track)- 4:18 #"Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" (US/Japan edition bonus track) – 4:32 Limited edition enhanced content * Opendisc: Create your own link with The 69 Eyes Reissue enhanced content * Perfect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devils (The 69 Eyes Album)
''Devils'' is the seventh studio album by the gothic rock band The 69 Eyes released on 22 October 2004 on Virgin / EMI. It is their first CD to be released in North America. Track listing # "Devils" – 3:52 # "Feel Berlin" – 4:09 # "Nothing on You" – 4:10 # "Sister of Charity" – 5:04 # "Lost Boys" – 3:23 # "Jimmy" – 3:10 # "August Moon" – 3:37 # "Beneath the Blue" (feat. Ville Valo Ville Hermanni Valo (; born 22 November 1976) is a Finnish singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the gothic rock band HIM. Born and raised in Helsinki to a Hungarian mother and Finnish father, Valo began hi ...) – 3:13 # "Christina Death" – 4:02 # "Hevioso" – 4:12 # "Only You Can Save Me" – 3:33 Bonus tracks #"From Dusk 'Til Dawn" #"Pitchblack" Singles Lost Boys #"Lost Boys" – 3:25 Devils #"Devils" – 4:00 #"From Dusk 'Til Dawn" – 3:22 Feel Berlin #"Feel Berlin" (Edit) – 3:58 #"Pitchblack" – 4:49 #"Devils" (Video) Feel Berli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 69 Eyes
The 69 Eyes are a Finnish rock band. It was founded in 1989 in Helsinki by vocalist Jyrki 69 (who also writes the band's lyrics), guitarists Bazie, Timo-Timo and bassist Archzie, joined in 1992 by drummer Jussi 69; the lineup never changed since then. The 69 Eyes music blends gothic rock with glam metal and rock 'n' roll in a style that was dubbed "goth'n'roll". The 69 Eyes is currently signed to EMI Finland. The band's albums are now distributed worldwide; The End Records acts as the band's official North American distributor, as Nuclear Blast Records provides distribution in Europe. Australia will be handled by AmpHead Music. All Asian and Latin American releases are handled by EMI affiliates. Band history Formed in the bars of Helsinki, Finland in the summer of 1989 by Jyrki 69, Archzie (formerly of Syyskuu), Timo-Timo, Lotto and Bazie, The 69 Eyes originally had a glam metal style and were compared to other Finnish glam metal acts such as Smack and Hanoi Rocks. The band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Distortion (music)
Distortion and overdrive are forms of audio signal processing used to alter the sound of amplified electric musical instruments, usually by increasing their gain, producing a "fuzzy", "growling", or "gritty" tone. Distortion is most commonly used with the electric guitar, but may also be used with other electric instruments such as electric bass, electric piano, synthesizer and Hammond organ. Guitarists playing electric blues originally obtained an overdriven sound by turning up their vacuum tube-powered guitar amplifiers to high volumes, which caused the signal to distort. While overdriven tube amps are still used to obtain overdrive, especially in genres like blues and rockabilly, a number of other ways to produce distortion have been developed since the 1960s, such as distortion effect pedals. The growling tone of a distorted electric guitar is a key part of many genres, including blues and many rock music genres, notably hard rock, punk rock, hardcore punk, acid rock, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Music
Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as " rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of different styles in the mid-1960s and later, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.W. E. Studwell and D. F. Lonergan, ''The Classic Rock and Roll Reader: Rock Music from its Beginnings to the mid-1970s'' (Abingdon: Routledge, 1999), p.xi It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style that drew directly from the blues and rhythm and blues genres of African-American music and from country music. Rock also drew strongly from a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical, and other musical styles. For instrumentation, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a time signature using a verse–chorus form, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
