Kiuas
KIUAS was formed in the year 2000, these Finnish hybrid metallers mix clea… Read Full Bio ↴KIUAS was formed in the year 2000, these Finnish hybrid metallers mix clean vocals with death metal, sprinkled with an amount of heroic power on top. Kiuas’s self-financed pre-Spinefarm releases "The Discipline of Steel" 2002 and "Born Under the Northern Lights" 2003 got rave reviews upon their release, and with those releases’ success the band was briefly signed onto the now defunct Rage of Achilles (UK). After only a short stint of working together, the label had to eventually let their bands go due to financial problems, and Kiuas was cast out among others. RoA released 2004 EP "Winter in June". The salvation came in the form of Spinefarm Records.
So the Kiuas saga continued with their debut album "The Spirit of Ukko", an album paying homage to the Finnish Zeus: Ukko, the mightiest one! Springtime of 2005 saw the release of this melodic, aggressive and graceful debut that, not naming any influences, bore a streak of tantalizing resemblances to some good old metal bands.
After being released in Japan by Universal Music, "The Spirit of Ukko" was carried all the way to the land of the rising sun where Kiuas played their debut gig. After Japan Kiuas toured Finland extensively, and then headed to the studio to record a follower to their debut.
The recordings of “Reformation” were begun at the Sonic Pump Studios in Winter 2006, in Helsinki. Mixed and produced by Sonic Pump’s Nino Laurenne, the album was then mastered at Finnvox by Mika Jussila. Reformation hit the 21st place on the official finnish Top40 chart.
Kiuas´ third full-length album "The New Dark Age" was released on the 12th of March 2008 in Finland and Central Europe. The album hit the 10th place on the official finnish album chart. The album was the highest newcomer of the week. "The New Dark Age" was released on the 12th of May in the UK and the US (Spinefarm US) + Japanese (Universal) release on July 2008. Kiuas toured in Britain in September 2008 and in Europe in November 2008 with Firewind.
The song "Of Sacrifice, Loss and Reward" was also released as a SINGLE in Finland (February 20th). The single hit the 1st place on the official finnish single chart.
"The New Dark Age" was recorded and produced by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump Studios (Helsinki, Finland) during October 2007. Kiuas used producer Janne Joutsenniemi in the pre-production phase. The album was mixed at Finnvox by Mikko Karmila in December 2007 and mastered at Chartmakers by Svante Forsbäck in January 2008.
FOLLOWING ON from ‘The New Dark Age’, their Finnish Top 10 album released in 2008, epic metallers KIUAS have confirmed that latest outing ‘Lustdriven’ will be made available through Spinefarm Records March 31st in Finland and Central Europe and in the UK April 26th 2010.
A 10-track affair produced by Janne Joutsenniemi (Ensiferum, Suburban Tribe and Stone) and mixed by Mikko Karmila (Children Of Bodom, Nightwish), ‘Lustdriven’ sees the Finnish five-piece – from the town of Espoo, near Helsinki – further creating a signature style that draws from a broad range of influences; these include both power metal & prog, with death, symphonic & folk metal also playing a part, the whole thing topped off with a healthy sprinkling of myth & legend, plus the soul-stirring vocals of high-energy frontman Ilja Jalkanen.
As well as lead track ‘The Quickening’, the album features songs such as ‘Cry Little Angel’, ‘Of Love, Lust And Human Nature’ & ‘Lights Are Many’ – ambitious compositions displaying the development that has taken place in the band’s 10-year history.
“On this new album, we’ve kept the most aggressive elements of KIUAS,” says guitarist Mikko Salovaara, “everything is very raw and in your face. At the same time, however, we’ve pushed the epic, orchestral side to new heights, and although you’ll find some of our fastest and heaviest songs here, we’ve tried to maintain a real sense of melody throughout.”
Kiuas will tour Finland intensively on April and May. At the moment, UK shows and Eurotour are being lined up for later in the year, and of course KIUAS are no strangers to these shores, having played here with both Children Of Bodom & Firewind; they also appeared at the Hard Rock Hell festival in Prestatyn, Wales, back in 2009.
So, enjoy this breath of fresh air – or take it hot and sweaty if you like – and turn up the heat. I mean volume!
In late 2010 Ilja Jalkanen announced that he would not continue in Kiuas anymore because he thought that Kiuas needed a singer with his heart 100% in the music that Kiuas plays. In 15.1.2011 Kiuas had a gig in Nosturi where the band officially confirmed that the new singer is Asim Searah.
After Jalkanen left Kiuas, the band announced that keyboardist Atte Tanskanen and drummer Markku Närenevä would also part ways with the band. They were replaced by Jari Pailamo (keys) and Rainer Tuomikanto (drums).
On 12th September 2012, Kiuas announced on their website that the singer Asim Searah was fired, because quote "he has proven to be too unreliable, unpredictable and untrustworthy". A new singer is yet to be announced.
Current Lineup
Mikko Salovaara – Guitars
Teemu Tuominen – Bass
Jari Pailamo – Keyboard
Rainer Tuomikanto – Drums
Official Website: http://www.kiuas.net
Official MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/kiuasweb
So the Kiuas saga continued with their debut album "The Spirit of Ukko", an album paying homage to the Finnish Zeus: Ukko, the mightiest one! Springtime of 2005 saw the release of this melodic, aggressive and graceful debut that, not naming any influences, bore a streak of tantalizing resemblances to some good old metal bands.
After being released in Japan by Universal Music, "The Spirit of Ukko" was carried all the way to the land of the rising sun where Kiuas played their debut gig. After Japan Kiuas toured Finland extensively, and then headed to the studio to record a follower to their debut.
The recordings of “Reformation” were begun at the Sonic Pump Studios in Winter 2006, in Helsinki. Mixed and produced by Sonic Pump’s Nino Laurenne, the album was then mastered at Finnvox by Mika Jussila. Reformation hit the 21st place on the official finnish Top40 chart.
Kiuas´ third full-length album "The New Dark Age" was released on the 12th of March 2008 in Finland and Central Europe. The album hit the 10th place on the official finnish album chart. The album was the highest newcomer of the week. "The New Dark Age" was released on the 12th of May in the UK and the US (Spinefarm US) + Japanese (Universal) release on July 2008. Kiuas toured in Britain in September 2008 and in Europe in November 2008 with Firewind.
The song "Of Sacrifice, Loss and Reward" was also released as a SINGLE in Finland (February 20th). The single hit the 1st place on the official finnish single chart.
"The New Dark Age" was recorded and produced by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump Studios (Helsinki, Finland) during October 2007. Kiuas used producer Janne Joutsenniemi in the pre-production phase. The album was mixed at Finnvox by Mikko Karmila in December 2007 and mastered at Chartmakers by Svante Forsbäck in January 2008.
FOLLOWING ON from ‘The New Dark Age’, their Finnish Top 10 album released in 2008, epic metallers KIUAS have confirmed that latest outing ‘Lustdriven’ will be made available through Spinefarm Records March 31st in Finland and Central Europe and in the UK April 26th 2010.
A 10-track affair produced by Janne Joutsenniemi (Ensiferum, Suburban Tribe and Stone) and mixed by Mikko Karmila (Children Of Bodom, Nightwish), ‘Lustdriven’ sees the Finnish five-piece – from the town of Espoo, near Helsinki – further creating a signature style that draws from a broad range of influences; these include both power metal & prog, with death, symphonic & folk metal also playing a part, the whole thing topped off with a healthy sprinkling of myth & legend, plus the soul-stirring vocals of high-energy frontman Ilja Jalkanen.
As well as lead track ‘The Quickening’, the album features songs such as ‘Cry Little Angel’, ‘Of Love, Lust And Human Nature’ & ‘Lights Are Many’ – ambitious compositions displaying the development that has taken place in the band’s 10-year history.
“On this new album, we’ve kept the most aggressive elements of KIUAS,” says guitarist Mikko Salovaara, “everything is very raw and in your face. At the same time, however, we’ve pushed the epic, orchestral side to new heights, and although you’ll find some of our fastest and heaviest songs here, we’ve tried to maintain a real sense of melody throughout.”
Kiuas will tour Finland intensively on April and May. At the moment, UK shows and Eurotour are being lined up for later in the year, and of course KIUAS are no strangers to these shores, having played here with both Children Of Bodom & Firewind; they also appeared at the Hard Rock Hell festival in Prestatyn, Wales, back in 2009.
So, enjoy this breath of fresh air – or take it hot and sweaty if you like – and turn up the heat. I mean volume!
In late 2010 Ilja Jalkanen announced that he would not continue in Kiuas anymore because he thought that Kiuas needed a singer with his heart 100% in the music that Kiuas plays. In 15.1.2011 Kiuas had a gig in Nosturi where the band officially confirmed that the new singer is Asim Searah.
After Jalkanen left Kiuas, the band announced that keyboardist Atte Tanskanen and drummer Markku Närenevä would also part ways with the band. They were replaced by Jari Pailamo (keys) and Rainer Tuomikanto (drums).
On 12th September 2012, Kiuas announced on their website that the singer Asim Searah was fired, because quote "he has proven to be too unreliable, unpredictable and untrustworthy". A new singer is yet to be announced.
Current Lineup
Mikko Salovaara – Guitars
Teemu Tuominen – Bass
Jari Pailamo – Keyboard
Rainer Tuomikanto – Drums
Official Website: http://www.kiuas.net
Official MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/kiuasweb
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Kiuas Lyrics
Across The Snows He came along across the snows Spitting curses from his mou…
After the Storm By morning, it had blown over We venture out to see,…
Aftermath Snakes in your mouth Their tongues whisper a venomous lie …
And The North Star Cried Long ago when the gods were still young and guarded…
Black Rose Withered Star eyes, you've lit the night so many times have…
Black Winged Goddess From far beyond the mountains of Crom Where the forces of…
Bleeding Strings The reigning king, high priest of the sonic fire Baptizing t…
Call Of The Horns The shadows that keep haunting your soul Drag you again into…
Conqueror Divine, unscarred and electrified... Such words of power ec…
Cry Little Angel No chance of an escape A war of roses, hearts astray As…
Electric Crown Here we go The people show Victims of tomorrow The way it…
Heart and Will Calm and still Emotions do not disarm me Heart and will S…
Heart Of The Serpent Man's old curse - the lust for power Consumes the weak…
Hunting Girl One day I walked the road and crossed a field To…
Kiuas War Anthem We come with a calmness that only years Spent out there…
Kiuassault We are the fist aimed straight at you It's nothing personal…
Lights Are Many The glass in front of me, half empty Why do I…
No More Sleep For Me I went down to the river and what did I…
Of Ancient Wounds Once long ago, Guiding them across the open steppe On thei…
Of Love Lust and Human Nature Sweet lips, intoxicating Sultry eyes that stare, waiting T…
Of Sacrifice Loss and Reward Stronger than ten tied with blood put together Cooler than s…
On Winds Of Death We RIde A pure young soul, thrown into this world - Left alone…
Race With The Falcons O' mighty one, thou who once reigned the earth and…
Reformation From within the midst of the woods Sings a pipe with…
Song for the Fells silently and high we stand where we've been for ages carved…
Summer's End Feasts of harvest held Midsummer sun done her spell The cr…
The Decaying Doctrine "Blessed are those who write their own scriptures, for they…
The Discipline of Steel In the ancient times The power was handed to the chosen…
The New Chapter Running through the hourglass of time Another day passes by…
The New Dark Age It's a sign of the times That dead are the minds…
The Quickening Scorched once by the fire On one of those long trips…
The Spirit of Ukko Greetings, we are here tonight To bring the flames of Ukko…
The Summoning words spoken without intent songs borrowed and used and spe…
The Visionary To dreams of might In his mind's bleeding light Securely t…
The Wanderer's Lamentation I walk on the burning sands I walk in the freezing…
Thorns Of A Black Rose Passion has enslaved my heart and cursed my soul How could…
Through The Ice Age A cold and icy world lies around me I journey on…
To Excel and Ascend Observe this shell this wondrous creation Why is it forced …
Towards the Hidden Sanctum One cold black winter night the night spirit appeared to…
Until We Reach The Shore The ship of life sets out on its course Sending out…
Warrior Soul Somewhere within the darkest moors Between black cliffs lik…
Winter In June VERSE: Fall on me black snow (fall on me black snow) Free…
Winter's Sting New moon ascends to join the welkin so black Thick sheets…