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Kulkija
''Kulkija '' (''"The Wanderer"'') is the tenth studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. Released on 7 September 2018, it features themes like travelling, nostalgia and homesickness. It is the band's longest studio album at 71 minutes and 20 seconds, thus beating 2008's ''Korven Kuningas'' by almost a minute. The album reached the top 30 chart positions in Finland and Switzerland. In 2019, the album was released in a special Tour Edition that features a bonus disc called ''Beer Beer'', which is composed by various artists invited by the band to perform their song of the same name in different languages and versions. Reception ''Kulkija'' received positive reviews from critics, with praise going to the band for having updated its sound, flirting with genres like doom metal and acoustic while maintaining its classic essence with elements like drinking songs, although some felt the album was not as strong as their previous release, '' Noita''. Track listing Charts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jylhä
''Jylhä'' (roughly translated as "majestic", or "wild and rugged in a beautiful way") is the eleventh studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani, released on 5 February 2021. It is the band's first album with new drummer Samuli Mikkonen. Although the album is considered folk metal, it saw the band incorporating sounds like thrash metal, power metal and even reggae and ska. Lyrically, the album features themes like folklore, nature, celebration and three murder stories, including the Lake Bodom murders. In an interview with Slovak webzine Metalmania-Magazín, guitarist Kalle Savijärvi stated: "Mood was pretty much to the heavier direction as one of the first songs written was Niemi you mentioned. Samuli Mikkonen, our new drummer, brought some heaviness with his spectacular drumming." Reception ''Jylhä'' received positive reviews from critics, who praised its lyrics and the band's musicianship. Roshan Machayya from ''Metal Wani'' wrote "Korpiklaani’s newest offerin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korpiklaani
Korpiklaani (Finnish: ) is a Finnish folk metal band from Lahti who was formerly known as Shamaani Duo and Shaman. History Shamaani Duo While other folk metal bands began with metal before adding folk music, Korpiklaani started with folk music before turning metal. The roots of Korpiklaani can be traced back to a Sámi folk music group under the name of "Shamaani Duo", an "in house restaurant band" created by Jonne Järvelä in 1993. An album of folk music (''Hunka Lunka'') was released under this name before Järvelä relocated and "Shamaani Duo" morphed into "Shaman". Shaman Shaman was the second incarnation of Korpiklaani, formed in 1997 which is notable for the heavy use of original native Sámic music elements and lyrics in Northern Sámi. The band's music was based on the folk music of Shamaani Duo. The most widely used elements are the shamanic drum, yoik and humppa. Besides yoik, the vocals vary from clean to rather aggressive growling. The musical style of Shaman is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korpiklaani Albums
Korpiklaani (Finnish: ) is a Finnish folk metal band from Lahti who was formerly known as Shamaani Duo and Shaman. History Shamaani Duo While other folk metal bands began with metal before adding folk music, Korpiklaani started with folk music before turning metal. The roots of Korpiklaani can be traced back to a Sámi folk music group under the name of "Shamaani Duo", an "in house restaurant band" created by Jonne Järvelä in 1993. An album of folk music (''Hunka Lunka'') was released under this name before Järvelä relocated and "Shamaani Duo" morphed into "Shaman". Shaman Shaman was the second incarnation of Korpiklaani, formed in 1997 which is notable for the heavy use of original native Sámic music elements and lyrics in Northern Sámi. The band's music was based on the folk music of Shamaani Duo. The most widely used elements are the shamanic drum, yoik and humppa. Besides yoik, the vocals vary from clean to rather aggressive growling. The musical style of Shaman is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noita (album)
''Noita'' is the ninth studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. The title is the Finnish word for "witch", but is closer in meaning to "shaman," "witch-doctor," or "medicine man." The track "Jouni Jouni" is a cover version of the song " Mony Mony" by Tommy James and the Shondells Tommy James and the Shondells are an American pop rock/psychedelic rock band, formed in Niles, Michigan, in 1964. They had two No. 1 singles in the U.S. – " Hanky Panky" (July 1966, their only RIAA Certified Gold record) and "Crimson and Clo .... Track listing Personnel * Jonne Järvelä – vocals, guitar * Jarkko Aaltonen – bass * Matti "Matson" Johansson – drums * Sami Perttula – accordion * Tuomas Rounakari – violin * Kalle "Cane" Savijärvi – guitar * Tuomas Keskimäki - Lyrics Charts References {{Authority control 2015 albums Korpiklaani albums Nuclear Blast albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voice Of Wilderness
''Voice of Wilderness'' is the second studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. It was released on 1 February 2005 through Napalm Records. In 2019, fourteen alternative versions of the song "Beer Beer" were released as bonus tracks on the Tour Edition of the album Kulkija. Track listing All songs written by Jonne Järvelä. Personnel Members * Jonne Järvelä - vocals, joik, guitars * Matti Johansson - drums, backing vocals * Ali Määttä - percussion * Cane - guitars, backing vocals * Honka - guitars * Arto Tissari - bass, backing shouts * Hittavainen - fiddle, bagpipes, mouth harp, jouhikko, torupill Guest musicians * Mäkkärä - backing shouts * Frank - backing shouts * Virva Holtiton - kantele A kantele () or kannel () is a traditional Finnish and Karelian plucked string instrument (chordophone) belonging to the south east Baltic box zither family known as the Baltic psaltery along with Estonian kannel, Latvian kokles, Lithuania ... * Katja Juh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonne Järvelä
Jonne Järvelä (born 3 June 1974 in Vesilahti) is the vocalist/guitarist of the Finnish band Korpiklaani. He is known in the folk metal scene for his yoiking and contributed the yoik on the Finntroll album, ''Jaktens Tid ''Jaktens tid'' ( en, "Time of the Hunt") is the second studio album by the Finnish folk metal band Finntroll, released on 18 September 2001 through Spinefarm Records. Track listing *All lyrics are written by Katla (except track 9: traditional ...''. He was once a member of the Sami music group Angelin tytöt. In 2011 he appeared in the song "Humppa Is My Neighbour" by the Russian band Troll Bends Fir and in the song "Leszek a Hold" by the Hungarian band Dalriada, in 2012 he played on the Varg Song "A Thousand Eyes" of the Guten Tag album. References 1974 births Living people People from Vesilahti Finnish heavy metal singers Finnish Sámi people Finnish Sámi musicians 21st-century Finnish singers 21st-century guitarists {{guitarist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heidevolk
Heidevolk is a folk metal band from the Netherlands. The lyrical themes of their music are inspired by nature, the history of Gelderland, and Germanic mythology. Most of their lyrics are in Dutch; however, since their album '' Velua'', they also have one original English song, "Vinland", and several English covers. History Heidevolk was founded under the name Hymir in 2002. They later changed their name to Heidevolk (Dutch for 'heath-folk' or 'heather folk'), inspired by the Veluwe landscape. The band started performing live in 2003. They have since released one demo, six full-length studio albums, and one EP. Their third album, '' Uit oude grond'', was released to generally positive critical acclaim, with one writer calling the album "A hugely enjoyable release combining aggressive metallic riffage with tastefully entwined traditional folk instrumentation and melody". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alestorm
Alestorm are a Scottish heavy metal band formed in Perth, Scotland. Their music is characterised by a pirate theme, and as a result, they have been dubbed a "pirate metal" band by many critics and their fanbase. The group currently consists of lead vocalist/keytarist Christopher Bowes, bassist Gareth Murdock, drummer Peter Alcorn, keyboardist/harsh vocalist Elliot Vernon and guitarist Máté "Bobo" Bodor. After signing to Napalm Records in 2007, their debut album ''Captain Morgan's Revenge'', was released on 25 January 2008. ''Black Sails at Midnight'', the band's second album, was released on 27 May 2009. The band's third album, ''Back Through Time'', was released on 3 June 2011. The fourth album from the band, ''Sunset on the Golden Age,'' was released in August 2014. Their fifth album ''No Grave But the Sea'' was released on 26 May 2017. Their sixth album, ''Curse of the Crystal Coconut'', was released on 29 May 2020. Their seventh and most recent album, ''Seventh Rum of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exodus (American Band)
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Their current lineup consists of guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting, and lead vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. There are no original members left in Exodus other than Hunting, who has departed from the band twice, in 1989 and 2004, but rejoined in 2007. Exodus is also notable for its inclusion of guitarist Kirk Hammett in its initial lineup; he eventually left the band in 1983 to join Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Holt, who replaced original guitarist Tim Agnello in 1981, has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and break-ups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by bitter feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and internal problems often relating to drugs. Since its formation, Exod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve "Zetro" Souza
Steve "Zetro" Souza (born March 24, 1964) is an American musician, best known for his work as lead vocalist with thrash metal band Exodus from 1986 to 1994, and again from 2002 to 2004. He rejoined Exodus for a third time in 2014. Souza is one of two singers, along with Chuck Billy, for the band Dublin Death Patrol. He also sings for the thrash metal band Tenet and was the lead singer for the thrash metal band Legacy (later known as Testament). In 2011, Souza announced his new project, Hatriot. He stepped down as the frontman of the band in 2015, leaving the role of lead vocals to his son, Cody. Biography Legacy/Testament Before singing for Exodus, he was the lead singer for the band Legacy (which became Testament after his departure), recording and writing most of The Legacy demo. At the time of his departure from Legacy, he introduced Chuck Billy to Legacy members and joined Exodus. Exodus Souza is best known for his stints in Exodus, for whom he sang between 1986 and 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turisas
Turisas is a Finnish metal band from Hämeenlinna. They were founded in 1997 by Mathias Nygård and Jussi Wickström, and named after an ancient Finnish god of war. Turisas are a folk metal band, incorporating elements of power metal and symphonic metal along with frequent harsh vocals. Turisas is known to play most of their solos on electric violin, as opposed to traditional guitar solos. ''Battle Metal'' (2004–2007) Since 2003, Turisas have been signed to Century Media records, which released their debut album ''Battle Metal'' in 2004. Then the band went on a European tour with various guest musicians on instruments such as violins and accordions. On 28 October 2005, guitarist Georg Laakso was badly injured in a car accident and due to the extent of his spinal cord injuries, on 12 July 2006 issued a statement of his permanent resignation from the band on the official website. Nevertheless, the band continued to work on their second album, titled ''The Varangian Way'', whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
