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Korpiklaani - Reveal New Album Tracklist And Cover
Finnish traditional folk metal band Korpiklaani have issued further details on their upcoming 8th studio album Manala that will be released via Nuclear Blast on August 3rd. The cover artwork was created by Finnish artist Jan Yrlund of darkgrove.net and can be seen below.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - Reveal New Album Details
Official press release:
Finnish traditional folk metal pioneers Korpiklaani reveal first details on their upcoming 8th studio record that at the same time will be their 4th release via Nuclear Blast Records! The record will be entitled Manala and is scheduled for a release on the 3rd of August 2012.
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Finnish traditional folk metal pioneers Korpiklaani reveal first details on their upcoming 8th studio record that at the same time will be their 4th release via Nuclear Blast Records! The record will be entitled Manala and is scheduled for a release on the 3rd of August 2012.
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| Source: | korpiklaani.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - Reveal New Album Release Date, Announce European Tour
Finnish folk masters Korpiklaani have announced that the band's forthcoming album Kunnia will be released on July 18th (Finland) and July 20th (everywhere else) through Nuclear Blast Records. The band also announced a new European tour this April and introduced new fiddler Tuomas Rounakari who joined the band.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
| Event: | Korpiklaani: Ukon Wacka European Tour 2012 |
Korpiklaani - Announce New Album Title, Track Available For Download
Finnish folk metallers Korpiklaani have announced on their official Facebook page that the title of the band's upcoming album will be Kunnia, due to be released in August via Nuclear Blast Records. "Metsälle", a brand new track has also been made available for download. The song was originally recorded last year when the band was competing to represent Finland in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. To download the new track, go to this location.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - To Enter The Studio In November
Finnish folk metallers Korpiklaani will enter Petrax Studios next month to prepare their new album. The band posted the following on their official Facebook: "We are happy to announce that on November 7th we will invade the Petrax-studios in Hollola again to record our next album. The title is still subject of discussion, so we cannot reveal it. The amount of songs is unsure yet; we keep on writing? inspiration flows!"
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - Announce A Change In The Line-Up For The First Time Since 2005
Korpiklaani have announced a line-up change. Violinist Jaakko "Hittavainen" Lemmetty will be leaving the band.
Here it is the official statement from the band: "The Finnish folk metal ambassadors Korpiklaani announce a change in the lineup for the first time since 2005. Hittavainen who's been with band since the beginning will leave the band. There is a mutual understanding between him and the rest of the band and there is no big drama involved. His personal health issues made the constant touring and recording impossible."
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Here it is the official statement from the band: "The Finnish folk metal ambassadors Korpiklaani announce a change in the lineup for the first time since 2005. Hittavainen who's been with band since the beginning will leave the band. There is a mutual understanding between him and the rest of the band and there is no big drama involved. His personal health issues made the constant touring and recording impossible."
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| Source: | korpiklaani.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - North American Tour With Arkona
Finnish folk metal pioneers Korpiklaani are pleased to announce their upcoming Ukon Wacka - North American Tour!
Support will come from their very close friends from Russia, Arkona, who will be making their North American debut. Polkadot Cadaver and Forged In Flame will complete the package.
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Support will come from their very close friends from Russia, Arkona, who will be making their North American debut. Polkadot Cadaver and Forged In Flame will complete the package.
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| Source: | korpiklaani.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
| Event: | Korpiklaani: Ukon Wacka North American Tour 2011 |
Korpiklaani - Have A New Video Online
The new music video for "Tequila", the first single off the upcoming Korpiklaani effort Ukon Wacka, is available for viewing below.
Ukon Wacka will hit the streets on February 4, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album title refers to an ancient pagan sacrificial feast, dedicated to Ukko. Further album details were previously reported here.
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Ukon Wacka will hit the streets on February 4, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album title refers to an ancient pagan sacrificial feast, dedicated to Ukko. Further album details were previously reported here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - New Album Details
Korpiklaani are set to release yet another new album, called Ukon Wacka, on February 4, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records.
On Ukon Wacka, the band's seventh album, Korpiklaani took things even further: seven-string guitars, mandoline, mandola and jouhikko are just a few of the instruments that were used on Ukon Wacka.
The album title refers to "a pagan sacrificial feast from ancient times, on which a special made beer richly flowed. As can be expected from the title, this album has an ancient and very folky feel and is totally in Finnish", frontman Jonne explains. One title doesn't seem very Finnish though: the drinking anthem "Tequila" which is dedicated to all South American fans of the band.
Ukon Wacka also features a guest appearance by famous Finnish singer Tuomari Nurmio. All in all a joyous affair in the traditional and beloved Korpiklaani vein, Ukon Wacka boasts ten party tracks that make you wanna raise that drinking horn up high. Also make sure to grab a limited edition copy of Ukon Wacka to check out the brilliant Motörhead cover version bonus track "Iron Fist". Believe Jonne when he says: "A big folky feast for all!"
One of the new tracks, called "Tuoppi Oltta", can be heard at this location, while the band's 2009 effort Karkelo can still be streamed in its entirety at the official MySpace.
Ukon Wacka cover art] tracklist:
01. Louhen Yhdeksäs Poika
02. Päät Pois Tai Hirteen
03. Tuoppi Oltta
04. Lonkkaluut
05. Tequila
06. Ukon Wacka
07. Korvesta Liha
08. Koivu Ja Tähti
09. Vaarinpolkka
10. Iron First Motörhead cover]
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On Ukon Wacka, the band's seventh album, Korpiklaani took things even further: seven-string guitars, mandoline, mandola and jouhikko are just a few of the instruments that were used on Ukon Wacka.
The album title refers to "a pagan sacrificial feast from ancient times, on which a special made beer richly flowed. As can be expected from the title, this album has an ancient and very folky feel and is totally in Finnish", frontman Jonne explains. One title doesn't seem very Finnish though: the drinking anthem "Tequila" which is dedicated to all South American fans of the band.
Ukon Wacka also features a guest appearance by famous Finnish singer Tuomari Nurmio. All in all a joyous affair in the traditional and beloved Korpiklaani vein, Ukon Wacka boasts ten party tracks that make you wanna raise that drinking horn up high. Also make sure to grab a limited edition copy of Ukon Wacka to check out the brilliant Motörhead cover version bonus track "Iron Fist". Believe Jonne when he says: "A big folky feast for all!"
One of the new tracks, called "Tuoppi Oltta", can be heard at this location, while the band's 2009 effort Karkelo can still be streamed in its entirety at the official MySpace.
Ukon Wacka cover art] tracklist:
01. Louhen Yhdeksäs Poika
02. Päät Pois Tai Hirteen
03. Tuoppi Oltta
04. Lonkkaluut
05. Tequila
06. Ukon Wacka
07. Korvesta Liha
08. Koivu Ja Tähti
09. Vaarinpolkka
10. Iron First Motörhead cover]
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - Studio Footage And New Song Online
Korpiklaani are busy recording their new album, called Ukon Wacka deep in the woods of Finland. The band has now posted a video clip with some behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions. One of the brand-new songs, called "Tuoppi Oltta" (meaning something like - surprise surprise - "a pint of beer"), can be heard during the entire clip.
The Ukon Wacka release date is scheduled for February 4th 2011. More info can be read here.
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The Ukon Wacka release date is scheduled for February 4th 2011. More info can be read here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - Update On The New Album
As previously reported, Finnish folk metallers Korpiklaani are working on yet another new studio album. The band released the following update:
"We have been pretty busy finishing our upcoming album Ukon Wacka. "Ukon Wacka", or Ukon Vakat, is a pagan sacrificial feast from ancient times, on which a special made beer richly flowed. As can be expected from the title, this album has an ancient and very folky feel and is totally in Finnish. To make the lyrics understandable for non-Finnish people, we will add an English description/translation in the booklet as usual.
The album consists of 10 songs, among which you will find a song name "Tequila", which is especially written for (and inspired by) our South American fans, with whom we celebrated such hard times, and who welcomed us so warmly, when we were touring in South America. Another surprise is the title song, "Ukon Wacka", in which a special guest features: the famous Finnish singer Tuomari Nurmio! Last but not least features a tribute song ("Päät Pois Tai Hirteen") to the Finnish rock band Peer Günt, a great and underestimated band. We hope and expect that this album will give you as much joy as we had making it; a big folky feast for all!
You only have to wait a bit, the release date is scheduled for February 4th 2011."
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"We have been pretty busy finishing our upcoming album Ukon Wacka. "Ukon Wacka", or Ukon Vakat, is a pagan sacrificial feast from ancient times, on which a special made beer richly flowed. As can be expected from the title, this album has an ancient and very folky feel and is totally in Finnish. To make the lyrics understandable for non-Finnish people, we will add an English description/translation in the booklet as usual.
The album consists of 10 songs, among which you will find a song name "Tequila", which is especially written for (and inspired by) our South American fans, with whom we celebrated such hard times, and who welcomed us so warmly, when we were touring in South America. Another surprise is the title song, "Ukon Wacka", in which a special guest features: the famous Finnish singer Tuomari Nurmio! Last but not least features a tribute song ("Päät Pois Tai Hirteen") to the Finnish rock band Peer Günt, a great and underestimated band. We hope and expect that this album will give you as much joy as we had making it; a big folky feast for all!
You only have to wait a bit, the release date is scheduled for February 4th 2011."
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| Source: | korpiklaani.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Eluveitie - Co-Headlining European Trek With Korpiklaani
Eluveitie and Korpiklaani will be hitting Europe in October.
Eluveitie - who have been touring the world in support of Everything Remains As It Never Was since February - commented on this tour as follows: "And yet another leg of our massive Everything Remains World Tour has been confirmed. This upcoming October we will join our Finnish friends in Korpiklaani on a co-headlining run through Europe that will roll through 23 cities in 12 countries!
And if that wasn't enough already we've got a very special support band for you: godnr.universe!, the brand new (and never before seen live) side project of Eluveitie's most beautiful assets, Anna & Meri (who will be joined by Ivo & Merlin in their live line-up). Go check them out on MySpace."
Confirmed dates are as follows:
Oct. 08 - Torun, Poland - Od Nowa
Oct. 09 - Lodz, Poland - Dekompresja
Oct. 10 - Krakow, Poland - Studio
Oct. 11 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic
Oct. 12 - Budapest, Hungary - Wigwam
Oct. 13 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Blue Box Club
Oct. 14 - Zagreb, Croatia - Mochvara
Oct. 15 - Klagenfurt, Austria - Volxhaus
Oct. 16 - Passau, Germany - Metal Invasion (Festival)
Oct. 17 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Masters Of Rock Cafe
Oct. 18 - Dornbirn, Austria - Conrad Sohm
Oct. 19 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Oct. 20 - France -
Oct. 21 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra
Oct. 22 - Navarra, Spain - SSala Totem
Oct. 23 - La Coruna, Spain - SOla Greeen
Oct. 24 - Madrid, Spain - SHeinekken
Oct. 25 - Toulouse, France - Phare
Oct. 26 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Oct. 27 - Nantes, France - Olimpic
Oct. 28 -
Oct. 29 - Colmar, France -
Oct. 30 - Paris, France - Trabendo
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Eluveitie - who have been touring the world in support of Everything Remains As It Never Was since February - commented on this tour as follows: "And yet another leg of our massive Everything Remains World Tour has been confirmed. This upcoming October we will join our Finnish friends in Korpiklaani on a co-headlining run through Europe that will roll through 23 cities in 12 countries!
And if that wasn't enough already we've got a very special support band for you: godnr.universe!, the brand new (and never before seen live) side project of Eluveitie's most beautiful assets, Anna & Meri (who will be joined by Ivo & Merlin in their live line-up). Go check them out on MySpace."
Confirmed dates are as follows:
Oct. 08 - Torun, Poland - Od Nowa
Oct. 09 - Lodz, Poland - Dekompresja
Oct. 10 - Krakow, Poland - Studio
Oct. 11 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic
Oct. 12 - Budapest, Hungary - Wigwam
Oct. 13 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Blue Box Club
Oct. 14 - Zagreb, Croatia - Mochvara
Oct. 15 - Klagenfurt, Austria - Volxhaus
Oct. 16 - Passau, Germany - Metal Invasion (Festival)
Oct. 17 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Masters Of Rock Cafe
Oct. 18 - Dornbirn, Austria - Conrad Sohm
Oct. 19 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Oct. 20 - France -
Oct. 21 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra
Oct. 22 - Navarra, Spain - SSala Totem
Oct. 23 - La Coruna, Spain - SOla Greeen
Oct. 24 - Madrid, Spain - SHeinekken
Oct. 25 - Toulouse, France - Phare
Oct. 26 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Oct. 27 - Nantes, France - Olimpic
Oct. 28 -
Oct. 29 - Colmar, France -
Oct. 30 - Paris, France - Trabendo
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Eluveitie |
| Event: | Eluveitie + Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - To Record New Album In 2010
Finnish folk metallers Korpiklaani have posted a lengthy band update and year recap on their website. You can read the whole message here. In what appears to be the band's New Year's resolution, Korpiklaani have announced the shocking news they will enter the studio again somewhere this year to record - surprise surprise - yet another album.
"We are looking forward to 2010... Our second USA/Canada Paganfest Tour will start soon, just a couple of days before we take the plane again, and move to the USA and Canada for a couple of weeks, and play daily gigs. And... we can pack our suitcases again soon after this for the South America Tour, which is rescheduled for March. In the meantime we will play some gigs in our beloved homeland. As always, a lot of expectations, a lot of questions, and a lot of (hopefully good) surprises ahead. Also in 2010 we plan to go to the studio again to record a new album, which title is still a secret... also to us. And of course we hope, and guess, that we will meet many of our old and new fans. That really keeps us going! A happy new year to you all, and see you in 2010!"
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"We are looking forward to 2010... Our second USA/Canada Paganfest Tour will start soon, just a couple of days before we take the plane again, and move to the USA and Canada for a couple of weeks, and play daily gigs. And... we can pack our suitcases again soon after this for the South America Tour, which is rescheduled for March. In the meantime we will play some gigs in our beloved homeland. As always, a lot of expectations, a lot of questions, and a lot of (hopefully good) surprises ahead. Also in 2010 we plan to go to the studio again to record a new album, which title is still a secret... also to us. And of course we hope, and guess, that we will meet many of our old and new fans. That really keeps us going! A happy new year to you all, and see you in 2010!"
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| Source: | korpiklaani.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
Korpiklaani - South American Tour Postponed, News Dates Announced
Original news, posted on 01.11.2009
Finnish Folk metallers Korpiklaani have issued the following update:
"Sadly, Korpiklaani need to postpone their tour to South America due to complications with work permits which resulted in cancelled flights for the band. Korpiklaani did everything possible to make this happen and apologize to all their fans for this, which was not the fault of the band. We promise to make up for this with new dates to be scheduled soon and want to thank all of our fans for your patience. We also want to thank Ariel from Argentina and Carlos from Mexico for helping us try to solve this situation, which was unfortunately not possible."
UPDATE (thanks to 21365)
Korpiklaani have announced the re-scheduled dates for their cancelled South American tour. There will also be a Mexican date on the tour.
2010-03-06 - Cuidad de Mexico, Mexico
Korpiklaani: Vodka Revolution South American Tour
2010-03-09 - Antofagasta, Chile
2010-03-11 - Talca, Chile
2010-03-12 - Concepcion, Chile
2010-03-13 - Puerto Montt, Chile
2010-03-14 - Santiago, Chile
2010-03-18 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
2010-03-19 - Campinas, Brazil
2010-03-20 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2010-03-21 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Finnish Folk metallers Korpiklaani have issued the following update:
"Sadly, Korpiklaani need to postpone their tour to South America due to complications with work permits which resulted in cancelled flights for the band. Korpiklaani did everything possible to make this happen and apologize to all their fans for this, which was not the fault of the band. We promise to make up for this with new dates to be scheduled soon and want to thank all of our fans for your patience. We also want to thank Ariel from Argentina and Carlos from Mexico for helping us try to solve this situation, which was unfortunately not possible."
UPDATE (thanks to 21365)
Korpiklaani have announced the re-scheduled dates for their cancelled South American tour. There will also be a Mexican date on the tour.
2010-03-06 - Cuidad de Mexico, Mexico
Korpiklaani: Vodka Revolution South American Tour
2010-03-09 - Antofagasta, Chile
2010-03-11 - Talca, Chile
2010-03-12 - Concepcion, Chile
2010-03-13 - Puerto Montt, Chile
2010-03-14 - Santiago, Chile
2010-03-18 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
2010-03-19 - Campinas, Brazil
2010-03-20 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2010-03-21 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
| Event: | Korpiklaani: Vodka Revolution Tour [POSTPONED] |
Korpiklaani - N. American Karkelo Tour With Týr
Korpiklaani are proud to announce the Karkelo World Tour continues: "Behold, Americans and Canadians. In January we will set sail to the States and Canada again, together with our mateys from Swashbuckle, our Viking friends from Týr and the guys from White Wizzard."
Dates are as follows:
Jan 08 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Jan 09 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Jan 10 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Jan 11 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Jan 12 - Chicago, IL @ Jaguar Club
Jan 13 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Jan 14 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Jan 15 - Allentown, PA @ The Sterling Hotel
Jan 16 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Jan 17 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Jan 18 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Jan 19 - Tampa, FL @ Czar
Jan 21 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Jan 22 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
Jan 23 - Tulsa, OK @ The Flytrap Music Hall
Jan 24 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Jan 25 - Tempe, AZ @ TBA
Jan 26 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Jan 27 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Main Stage
Jan 28 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
Jan 29 - Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Jan 30 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Jan 31 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
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Dates are as follows:
Jan 08 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Jan 09 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Jan 10 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Jan 11 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Jan 12 - Chicago, IL @ Jaguar Club
Jan 13 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Jan 14 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Jan 15 - Allentown, PA @ The Sterling Hotel
Jan 16 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Jan 17 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Jan 18 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Jan 19 - Tampa, FL @ Czar
Jan 21 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Jan 22 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
Jan 23 - Tulsa, OK @ The Flytrap Music Hall
Jan 24 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Jan 25 - Tempe, AZ @ TBA
Jan 26 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Jan 27 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Main Stage
Jan 28 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
Jan 29 - Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Jan 30 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Jan 31 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Korpiklaani |
| Event: | Korpiklaani: Karkelo N. American Tour |