STAR INSIGHT

Star Insight is a Finnish melodic/symphonic metal band which was founded in Seinäjoki back in 2005, but is now located in Lapua. After four self-released records the band inked a deal with Finnish record label Inverse Records. Their debut album “Messera” will be released worldwide in August 1st 2014.

In their music they mixed a lot of different elements. In addition to symphonic parts, you can also hear industrial sounds, punk riffs, ambient and also some power metallic drum pedaling. Vocals are traditional roaring which are filled in with clean vocals. The lyrics are primarily fictional and the theme is everything between heaven and earth.

The songs for the album are carefully selected from broadest possible musical scale. This close half-hour package contains a lot of different songs and moods.

-MESSERA- (2014)

1. Limbo

2. Emanuela

3. My Time Is Out

4. Night With Fever

5. Frozen Rose

6. Signs of Victory

7. Oath

8. Raven and Hell

9. Poem of Misery

(A special thanks to Mikael Nurmi)

ORDER THE ALBUM HERE:

Inverse Records: http://www.inverse.fi/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=443

STAR INSIGHT:
Official Website: http://www.star-insight.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Star-Insight/181538831929864?fref=ts
Youube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyh-C22z8VA9SKtotXUGoeg

MEMBERS:
Pekka Rajala - Vocals
Mikael Nurmi - Guitars
Jesse Etelämäki - Guitars and vocals
Aapo Timonen - Bass
Teemu Sohlström - Drums
Jussi-Pekka Salimäki - Synth

VENDETTA METAL MAGAZINE:
Review "Messera": http://www.vendettametalmagazine.com/star-insight-messera/

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PLANET RAIN

PLANET RAIN was originally started sometime around 1997 by Pär Sving (ex-Necrocide).By 2004 the first self-titled demo, containing 5 original tracks and 2 covers, was recorded and released under the name of Zweihander.

In the spring/summer of 2006 guitarist Johan Sjöblom (ex-Well of Tears, ex-DiiMinores) and bass player Jimmy Mattsson (ex-AutumnMoon) joined the band. In October that same year, 3 songs for a second demo ("Departure") was recorded in MHM studios in Gävle and the band also changed their name to Planet Rain.

During the beginning 2007 the band released a re-recorded version of "Departure" (named "Re-parture"). Some gigs followed but most of the year was spent recording material for second demo "Fracture" (at various locations and occations). The new demo was finally released in October. 
Shortly after Johan decided to leave the band to focus on other things. A replacement was found in Bosse Öhman (In My Embrace) who stayed and performed with the band (including the appereance at Metal Camp in Slovenia and a succesfull two date tour of Finland) althrough 2008 but was forced to leave the band in early 2009 due to tinnitus-related hearing problems.

During spring 2009 the band recruited Sami Mäki (Undivine, ex-Altered Aeon) and started working on what would become the first album. 
A whole bunch of gigs was also played during the years, a.o. a second tour of Finland and festivals Rockstad Falun (2011) and Getaway Rock Festival (2011 & 2012).

Finally the debut album "ANTICHTHON" was released in june 2012 by the band themselves. Shortly before the release Jimmy quit the band, a replacement was found in Marcus Karlsson (Skratched, Doomsday Disciples). Sami and Planet Rain went their separate ways summer 2012. All through 2012 PLANET RAIN has been busy recording their second album which will be released in 2014.

-THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES- (2014)
1. On Darkling Plains
2. Fluxus
3. The Dereliction Part II - The Bonds of Oblivion
4. Kryptographik
5. Solstorm
6. The Worlds We Devour
7. Shock Wave

(A special thanks to Tommy Holmer)

ORDER THE ALBUM HERE:

Mighty Music: http://mightymusic.dk/albums/planet-rain-fundamental-principles-02-05-14-2/

PLANET RAIN:
Official Website: http://www.planet-rain.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetRain
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PlanetRainSWE

MEMBERS:
Pär Sving - Guitars & Vocals
Emil Westin - Guitars & Vocals
Marcus Karlsson - Bass & vocals
Tommy Holmer - Drums

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MERA

Mera is a Modern Melodic Metal band with cyberpunk elements created by Liam from the United Kingdom. The Ep contains four awesome songs with a fresh sound. The full album could be released in the end of 2014.

-NANO- (2014)

1. Nano

2. Re-walking Lines

3. Burning Chrome

4. Kara

(A special thanks to Liam)

DOWNLOAD THE EP HERE:

Bandcamp: https://mera.bandcamp.com/

MERA:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meraofficial

MEMBERS:

Liam - Guitar

Daniel - Bass

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