DUnlimited
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+1,160|6902|cuntshitlake

DeathUnlimited's metal artist of the week pt1:Wintersun
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What is this?
This is my new chain of threads, in which I will introduce you a less known (mostly North-European) metal band once in a week. I will tell something about the band, it's music and, if possible, show you a few shit quality sample videos brought to you by [/youtube]...
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Here comes the first band: WINTERSUN

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1. The Band

   The Band was originally found by Jari Mäenpää and at first it had only 2 members: Mäenpää (guitars, bass, keyboards, and vocals. nowadays only guitar and vocals)  and Kai Hahto (drums). Nowadays the band has two more members Jukka Koskinen (bass) and Teemu Mäntysaari (guitar), and they can perform live tours. I won't review their skills, you can do it yourself by checking the "samples" -section.
   Information about the band:
The band is mostly Mäenpää's own project as the first album "Wintersun" released on September 13. 2004 is solely self-produced and the songs of it are made by him in the years 1996-2004.

2. The Music

-Wintersun plays mostly fast, very technical black/death metal but also slow ballads. Mäenpää's solos are pretty impressive and the parts of the songs fit greatly together.
-The drums are pretty aggressive and the double-bass-pedal is used fast and rhythmically.
-Keyboard-parts/solos are astronomical and, as everything else, fit in the songs seamlessly.
-The vocals are "roared" or sang. They are related to winter, coldness, epic stories and nature.

3. The Albums

Wintersuns album(s) are:

Wintersun (released 13.9.2004 through Nuclear Blast)
Songs:
   1. Beyond the Dark Sun
   2. Winter Madness
   3. Sleeping Stars
   4. Battle Against Time
   5. Death and the Healing
   6. Starchild
   7. Beautiful Death
   8. Sadness and Hate

Time (according to wikipedia, will be released in 2007, non-confirmed information)
Songs:
   1. Sons of Winter and Stars
   2. Land of Snow and Sorrow
   3. Time
   4. Fire
   5. One with the Shadows
   6. Storm
   7. Silver Leaves

4. Samples

Official medleys: Wintersun Medley 1 - Wintersun Medley 2

Youtube:

Beyond The Dark Sun (official video)


Winter Madness (live shit - quality SUCKS)


Death And The Healing (live shit - quality SUCKS)


Most of their songs live @ Summer Breeze 2005
Please no Captain Obvious pics cause of this...

5. Links

Official site
Wikipedia
Nuclear Blast Official

Hope you enjoy!
   ~DeathUnlimited


P.S. Next week probably Amorphis. Until then!

Last edited by DeathUnlimited (2006-12-15 02:56:46)

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DUnlimited
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+1,160|6902|cuntshitlake

Hmmm. This can't be that bad idea. only 42 reads and no anwers. Well all that effort to the crows...

Sorry for the bump ya..

Last edited by DeathUnlimited (2006-12-15 12:32:16)

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Spamalamadingdong
+581|6827|New York
it's well written and well put together, but metal doesn't do much for me. hell, i'm feeling generous today. +1 for the hard work.
Remember Me As A Time Of Day
Zimmer
Un Moderador
+1,688|7195|Scotland

Please Unlimited, STOP bumping your topics. If nobody answers it the first time, it is very probable that they wont the second time.
arson
Member
+99|7075|New York
This thread has merit. The introduction of new music is always welcome from me.  Its  interesting what new sounds are comming out of different parts of the world. Keep up the good work.
DUnlimited
got any popo lolo intersting?
+1,160|6902|cuntshitlake

arson wrote:

This thread has merit. The introduction of new music is always welcome from me.  Its  interesting what new sounds are comming out of different parts of the world. Keep up the good work.
I will.
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Anybodykillz
Ummm ... no.
+13|6880|beyond teh blinders
BRUTAL!!!111!
thank you
bobby177
Member
+129|6913|Texas.. getting out asap
Wintersun is pretty good. I nominate next week for death metal though.

(hint hint amon amarth)
DUnlimited
got any popo lolo intersting?
+1,160|6902|cuntshitlake

bobby177 wrote:

Wintersun is pretty good. I nominate next week for death metal though.

(hint hint amon amarth)
Bands I at least will introduce are:

Amorphis epic black metal
Norther death metal
Sentenced heavy/death metal
Soilwork black metal ?
Opeth progressive doom metal ?
Apocalyptica heavy metal played with CELLOS
Sonata Arctica power metal

Which one do you want to hear next week?
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bobby177
Member
+129|6913|Texas.. getting out asap

DeathUnlimited wrote:

bobby177 wrote:

Wintersun is pretty good. I nominate next week for death metal though.

(hint hint amon amarth)
Bands I at least will introduce are:

Amorphis epic black metal
Norther death metal
Sentenced heavy/death metal
Soilwork black metal ?
Opeth progressive doom metal ?
Apocalyptica heavy metal played with CELLOS
Sonata Arctica power metal

Which one do you want to hear next week?
Sonata Arctica

Last edited by bobby177 (2006-12-25 10:14:25)

Sydney
2λчиэλ
+783|7282|Reykjavík, Iceland.
Don't forget Kalmah, they are awesome.
DeadFin
Who are we to argue with Taller Ghost Walt?
+27|7102|Finland
Do about Sonata Arctica next time
I have all of their songs and they're one of my favourite bands.
You could also do about Hammerfall
bobby177
Member
+129|6913|Texas.. getting out asap
You should totally do Korpiklaani sometime

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