Catamenia's latest album Cavalcade, was released back in 2010. Now, the Finland-based metallers revealed that they are working on new material. However, the whole process has been slowed down in recent years, because of the drummer Toni Qvick's health problems (explained below).

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There has been no news from Finnish act Catamenia for many years. Now the band's guitarist Riku Hopeakoski has finally said something about the current state of the melodic death metal band. According to him, the band will start writing new songs for a follow-up to Cavalcade (2010), their last album. Riku Hopeakoski has been suffering from tennis elbow but he is finally getting better.

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Finnish metallers Catamenia have issued the short following update:

"We've decided to take the keyboards back to our music, so we want to welcome Jussi Sauvola from Silent Threnody and Decrowned to join the band. His profile can be found here. Welcome to Cata-family, Jussi!"

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Original news, posted on 25.11.2010

After some major line-up changes at the beginning of October, Catamenia are carrying on and recruiting new members. And it seems like the search for a new vocalist is almost over.

The band checked in today with the following message: "We're down to three candidates with our new vocalist and they are Chris, Juha-Matti and Olli-Jukka. The actual decision between them will be done before the end of the year, so keep on checking our site (or your favorite website Metal Storm, ed.) for the updates!"

UPDATE

Juha-Matti Perttunen (All Against) will be the new vocalist of Finnish melodic black metal band Catamenia.

The band announced his addition through the following statement:

"Thanks to all candidates for the position of our new vocalist since the last line-up change, especially Ash from Agathodaimon and Olli-Jukka Mustonen, but we've finally made our decision. Our new vocalist is Juha-Matti Perttunen from a band called All Against. There was a damn tight fight between the last three candidates, but JM took over everything with his charisma, attitude and especially wide variety of different vocals to cope with our all songs. Welcome to Cata-family, Juha-Matti... the stage is yours!"

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Catamenia main-man Riku Hopeakoski has announced the following huge line-up changes:

"I'm sad to inform you all about huge and unfortunate line-up changes in the band. Ari Nissilä (vocals/guitar), Toni Kansanoja (bass), Kari Vähäkuopus (clean vocals) and Mikko Nevanlahti (drums) decided to part ways with Catamenia because of their project bands, businesses, lack of inspiration and time, personal issues and etc.

I had a great time with you and hope nothing but the best for you. We'll always be true friends, no question about it! You've been my family for years and you will always be part of it, now and in future! There are no words to describe, but only: Thousands of sincere thanks from the bottom of my heart, guys - it was a damn awesome journey with great unforgettable memories! THANK YOU!!!

But now some happier news. The first new attachment for the band is our ex-bassist Mikko Hepo-Oja. He was our bassist during Winternight Tragedies-era. Also two new members join the band - drummer Tony Qvick (ex-Agonizer) and guitarist Sauli Jauhiainen (Ultimatium). Also the new vocalist will be informed quite soon. So, all in all: We're back in business!"

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Catamenia has revealed the new video for the track "Cavalcade". The song is the title track of the new Catamenia album, which was released in February this year.


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Finnish metallers Catamenia have posted online four new songs, "Blood Trails", "Cavalcade", "The Vulture's Feast" and "Reincarnation, on their MySpace page.

The four new songs come off the band's forthcoming album, Cavalcade, which is scheduled for release on February 26 via Massacre Records.

Cavalcade cover art] tracklist:

01. Blood Trails
02. Cavalcade
03. The Path That Lies Behind Me
04. Silence
05. Quantity Of Sadness
06. Post Mortem
07. The Vulture's Feast
08. A Callous Mind
09. Reincarnation
10. Angry Again Megadeth cover]
11. Farewell Sentenced cover]

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Original news, posted on 29.07.2009

Finnish black metallers Catamenia have issued the short following udpate: "We're working on new songs for our next album at the moment and hopefully we're ready to go to record it around September/October this year. The album will be titled Cavalcade and will be recorded in Mastervox Studios in Oulu, Finland."

UPDATE

Catamenia have announced more details regarding their upcoming new effort, Cavalcade. Recorded in Mastervox Studios, Finland, Cavalcade will hit the shelves on February 26th, through 2010 Massacre Records. The album will be released both on regular CD as limited digipack.

Ex-Sentenced/Poisonblack vocalist Ville Laihiala makes a guest appearance on the song "Blood Trails".

Cavalcade cover art] tracklist:

01. Blood Trails
02. Cavalcade
03. The Path That Lies Behind Me
04. Silence
05. Quantity Of Sadness
06. Post Mortem
07. The Vulture's Feast
08. A Callous Mind
09. Reincarnation
10. Angry Again Megadeth cover]
11. Farewell Sentenced cover]

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Catamenia have revealed the song titles of the upcoming new album:

"Here you can find the track listing of the new album, "VIII - The Time Unchained" (not in a particular order): Dominion, Alive?Cold?Dead!, The Time Unchained, Embody and Behold, Tuhon Oma, The Last Day Before?, Fallen, Road of Bones, Garden of Thorns, Uhrimalja + cover tracks From Out of Nowhere (Faith No More), Viivakoodit (Apulanta) and Synti Voittaa (Shitter Limited)."

"VIII - The Time Unchained" cover art] will be released on October 24th via Massacre Records.

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Finnish melodic black metallers Catamenia will release their new album, "VIII - The Time Unchained", on October 24 via Massacre Records.
The cover artwork, which was created by Anthony Clarkson, can be viewed here

The band had recently parted ways with singer Olli-Jukka Mustonen. The lead vocals in the band are now being handled by guitarist Ari Nissilä.

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Bravewords is reporting that, Catamenia have parted ways with singer Olli-Jukka Mustonen. Guitarist Ari Nissilä has issued the following update:

"The fear that something negative will happen turned into reality at Montreal when we realized that Olli, our lead vocalist, won't show up there. Unfotunately he missed his flight at Paris CDG airport, but we did hope that he could fly to Montreal next day with reserved ticket, but this never happened.

Now, we had a nightmare staring us. We didn't came all the way to Canada just to inform that this is it, we can't do the tour. When the first shock was over, we start to seek the solution. Since I was doing vocals on rehearsals just for this kind of 'impossible situations,' we wanted to give a shot for it, so I'm going to do lead vocals.

So, the show went better than none of us dared to hope, and so did the second, the third and so on. People who were listening our concerts took me open minded as a lead vocalist... and... they liked what they heard.

This misfortune led to conversation about the band's future. The solution is that the whole band wanted to me be as lead singer from now on. I am speechless about this and still try to get it in my mind what the hell is happening. One thing is sure? I will give that 110 percentage and my heart for this band, like I have done all the years I have lived with Catamenia. Now there is just more responsibility, but the train is very same, so is the man.

Guys of Catamenia did everything that I won't break before the first show doing lead vocals. These guys trusted, helped and supported me the way that I still wonder how can I thank them enough. The pressure was so huge that I would never make it without these guys.

Now after few days in home solving things in my head, I have one thing to say to these guys? This band is my family! You guys are the brothers I never had! I will do everything for you ? without any doubt. Thousand thanks for you for your trust and support!

For fans... We hope that you look this as a new page in Catamenia 's path and be open-minded. We will guarantee you that with your trust and help, the triumph of Catamenia is just about to begin! WE WILL MANAGE, is our motto all together.

For Olli... We really do hope all the best for you in the future and we hope from our hearts that we can stay as friends as before because you can always consider us as your friends."

As previously reported, Link], the band will enter the studio in July to record their new album "VIII".

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Finnish Melodic Black metallers Catamenia have issued the following update:

"We will enter the studio little bit later than as planned. New schedule is set on 7th of July because of the renewing and reconstructioning the Mastervox Studios. The release for the album is somewhere around October 2008. Thank you really much you all for your patience."

The band has previously announced their forthcoming album will be entitled "VIII".

Source:	catamenia.net
Band profile:	Catamenia

Finnish melodic black metal act Catamenia has issued the following update:

"Our forthcoming album is titled as 'VIII'. We will enter the studio as soon as possible and during the recordings, a studio diary will also be provided."

In other news, the band has made it to the Metal From Finland Awards

Catamenia:

"Thank you all who supported Catamenia and cast us a vote in Metal From Finland contest end of the last year. We made it into actual Awards with your awesome help! But again your vote would be so much appreciated, so if you feel like helping us again, click here and give us your vote. Thank you and wish you all the best in 2008!"

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The following was posted on Catamenia's official forum (but it's not an official statement) either:

"It is the hardest time after a long work and long discussions. And I am really sad to inform that we have recently had to cancel our USA tour after we spent months on it. The band and I, myself, are really disappointed now, since it is more than a dream to come true for both of us.

What we have been trying is to make the best for Catamenia fans. The tour was totally not financial one and what we wanted to make a long tour and visit every single town for the fans. But as I said I have failed to make it happen.
We had started working on time and found a promoter, it went all well and we got the confirmation about the dates. then it started to go worse, we have changed the line-up and promoter and dates for a few times. We thought it was best to post the tour in 2008. But some problems occured and we aren't left any choice except cancelling.

As I said before it was totally my failure. And I want to say sorry firstly Cata-guys, promoters, the bands we have involved for tour, club owners and last you, the fans...

Currently we are looking forward to see what our next step would be... You will be informed as always...

By the way I would like clear the things about "Rock The Nation". They are a great company in Europe, and we have decided to transfer European bookings to them. So Catamenia European booking will be held by Rock The Nation. You can still send me your questions about the tours and gigs.

And last, I would like to thank again Catamenia for still believing in me...

All The Best, Tunci / management@catamenia.net"

The band supporting Catamenia on the tour have issued the following statement:

"The Secrets She Kept US tour with Catamenia has been postponed until Jan./Feb. of 2008. However, now that the tour has been moved (unintelligently), it is not decided if SSK will be able to take part. More info on this later. Also, due to the cancellation, SSK will be booking a few shows to make up. If your in the area come out!! Keep checking back for dates. Lastly, the SSK Myspace page still has the cancelled tour dates up. We cant seem to get rid of them, so just know that that tour is NOT happening"

Source:	catamenia.net
Band profile:	Catamenia
Event:	Catamenia: North America Tour [POSTPONED]

The following message was posted on Catamenia's official website:

"We're proud to announce and welcome our new drummer, Mikko Nevanlahti, to the band. More info about him can be found from the member profile at biography section here. Thank you all who sent their applications and showed interest towards Catamenia!".

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