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Trees Of Eternity - New Project Of Swallow The Sun Guitarist

Trees Of Eternity came into being when Juha Raivio (Swallow The Sun) and Sweden based singer Aleah got together in the latter part of 2008 to work on a song for the upcoming Swallow The Sun album New Moon. The plan was to to feature Aleah's vocals on part of a song already prepared by Juha, but when they instead began to experiment with a vocal line Aleah had written for the occasion the session quickly headed off in a new direction and the project took on a life on its own.

During summer and autumn 2009 the band worked on completing the demo productions for a four song promo, now available for listening on the band's MySpace page.

01. My Requiem
02. Black Ocean
03. A Million Tears
04. Sinking Ships

While label negotiations take place, work on songs for the album will continue, and samples will be added to this page as work progresses.

The full line-up for the final version of Trees Of Eternity is not yet in place, but so far plans are to include Tobias Sidegård (Necrophobic) on bass and Mike Hellmaker (Maleficio) as second guitarist. Current drums are programmed only for demo purposes!

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 02.11.2009 by Thryce | Comments (1)


Swallow The Sun - New Song Online

Finnish metal band Swallow The Sun has posted a new song, ''These Woods Breathe Evil'', at their MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/swallowthesundoom. This track comes off the bands upcoming album ''New Moon'', which will be released in early November via Spinefarm Records.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 15.10.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


Swallow The Sun - New Album Details Revealed And Mini-Site Online

Original news, posted on 12.06.2009

Finnish death/doom metallers Swallow The Sun have revealed some new details about their upcoming album "New Moon":

"We are entering Fascination Street studios in Sweden, Orebro on June 15th to record our fifth album which will be called "New Moon". The album will be produced and mixed by Jens Bogren, who has worked with such names as Katatonia, Opeth, Paradise Lost and Amon Amarth, just to name a few. And as we announced earlier, Kai Hahto (Wintersun, ex-Rotten Sound) will be playing drums on the album. We are thrilled and looking forward to working with such professionals.

Here is the initial track listing for the album (although we reserve the right to change it if we feel like it):

01. These Woods Breathe Evil
02. Falling World
03. Sleepless Swans
04. And Heavens Cried Blood
05. New Moon
06. Lights On The Lake (Horror Pt. III)
07. Servant Of Sorrow
08. Weight Of The Dead

The album will be released in early November 2009 around the world; we'll let you know the exact dates as soon as possible."

UPDATE (thanks to 98889)

Finnish metallers Swallow The Sun have issued the following update on their official website:

"So, here's some info on "New Moon" you have been waiting for!

We have put online a mini site promoting "New Moon" at this location! Check it out for audio samples, cover artwork and info on pre-ordering the album!

The final tracklist of the album is:

01. These Woods Breathe Evil
02. Falling World
03. Sleepless Swans
04. And Heavens Cried Blood
05. Lights On The Lake (Horror Pt. III)
06. New Moon
07. Servant Of Sorrow
08. Weight Of The Dead

"New Moon" will be released November 4th in Finland, November 9th in UK and November 10th in the US! You can pre-order it from our webshop at this location, there will be CD and exclusive T-shirt bundle available!"

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Source: swallowthesun.net
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 21.09.2009 by Abattoir | Comments (23)


Swallow The Sun - New Drummer Found

Swallow the Sun's new drummer was announced today on the band's website:

"Kai Hahto to play with Swallow the Sun

We are glad to announce that Kai Hahto (Wintersun, ex-Rotten Sound) will be playing drums on our forthcoming album and live shows next summer.

We have known Kai for years, and we have worked with him earlier when he played with us on our North American tour back in 2007. Knowing what he's capable of behind the drum set we are really excited about working with him again. We are confident that he can deliver drum parts that will not only perfectly fit the trademark Swallow the Sun -sound, but take it even further. We'll start rehearsing with him at the end of this month, and we'll keep you posted on how the album is coming up!"

Source: metalfromfinland.com
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 19.05.2009 by Bad English | Comments (13)


Swallow The Sun - Part Ways With Drummer

Finnish metallers Swallow The Sun have issued the following update:

"There is no easy way to phrase this, so let's get straight to the point: due to a mutual decision Pasi Pasanen will no longer be playing with Swallow The Sun.

Pasi, as one of the founding members, has been an integral part of the development of the band and it's sound since the beginning back in 2000. We have had good times, recorded 4 excellent albums and done unbelievable amounts of touring together, but now it's time for us to go on our separate ways.

Here's Pasi's comments on the situation: "Lately, I've been having a lack of motivation towards this kind of music and touring. The guys have felt it too and there's no point for me to deny it. It just affects the chemistry in the band too much, so it is time for me to step aside. I've gotten many good friends and some of the best experiences ever touring with StS. About 200 shows in 21 countries is something I never thought I'd get to do, so I want to thank & hail all the great people, friends, bands we've toured with and especially Juha, Jämy, Martti, Aleksi and Mikko for these years. And I'm sure you fans wont be disappointed with the future Swallow The Sun. Me and Juha will continue working together in Plutonium Orange, and you never know what other things the future brings, so: cheers everyone, see you somewhere!"

We wish him well in everything, and Pasi will continue to play with Juha in Plutonium Orange - which is the band that got Swallow The Sun started in the first place - and they are just finishing their debut album.

For what it comes to upcoming shows and the new album nothing will change. We won't cancel any shows, and we will enter Fascination Street studios 15th of June to record our next album. More information about everything will follow soon."

Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 15.05.2009 by SlaytallicA | Comments (6)


Swallow The Sun - Band Update

Finnish metallers Swallow The Sun have posted the following update on their official MySpace:

"Hi all! We want to thank all of the new and old fans for making last year another successful chapter for us, thank you all!!

We released the "Plague of Butterflies" -mini album and reached our first no.1 position on Finnish single charts with it. We toured England for the first time supporting Apocalyptica on their UK tour and played big festivals in England and Czech Republic. We also signed new merchandise, booking agency and management deals worldwide, so it didn't turn out to be a quiet, resting year as we planned it to be!

And about 2009... New Album!

Yes, we are currently touring with a massive North American tour, and after coming back to Finland we will do some select festivals before entering the studio next summer. So, all you who survived the hands of the plague last year will be harvested by the new gloom of Swallow the Sun next fall 2009.

More news about the new album will follow during this spring and summer.

If you are coming to see us on the US tour make sure to be there in time. We are the first band on the bill, and you might want to check the venue for playing times. See you on the road, friends and enemies, both will be crushed."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 25.02.2009 by SlaytallicA | Comments (12)


Swallow The Sun - N. American And Finnish Tours Announced

From the official website:

"So, we will return to North America early 2009! We'll be doing an extensive 49 show tour with Soilwork, Darkane and Warbringer. Tickets will be sold by exclusively by EnterTheVault.com until September 27th, after which they will be available through all normal ticketing services. The tour dates are:

30.1. Penny Arcade, Rochester, NY, US
31.1. Harpo's, Detroit, MI, US
02.2. The Muse, Nashville, TN, US
03.2. Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL, US
04.2. The Garage, St. Petersburg, FL, US
05.2. Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
06.2. The Backbooth, Orlando, FL, US
07.2. Masquerade, Atlanta, GA, US
08.2. Music Farm, Charleston, SC, US
09.2. Amos Southend, Charlotte, NC, US
10.2. Jaxx, Springfield, VA, US
11.2. Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA, US
12.2. Palladium, Worcester, MASS, US
13.2. The Chance Theater, Poughkeepsie, NY, US
14.2. Crocodile Rock, Allentown, PA, US
15.2. Highline Ballroom, New York, NY, US
16.2. Foufounes Electriques, Montreal, QC, Canada
17.2. Opera House, Toronto, ON, Canada
18.2. Rex Theater, Pittsburgh, PA, US
19.2. Peabody's, Cleveland, OH, US
20.2. Pop's, Sauget, IL, US
21.2. The Pearl Room, Mokena, IL, US
22.2. The Rave, Milwaukee, WI, US
23.2. Station 4, St. Paul, MN, US
24.2. Royal Albert Arms, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
25.2. The Riddell at University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
26.2. Warehouse, Calgary, AB, Canada
27.2. Starlite Room, Edmonton, AB, Canada
28.2. Sound Entertainment Center, Prince George, BC, Canada
01.3. Plaza Club, Vancouver, BC, Canada
02.3. Sugar, Victoria, BC, Canada
03.3. El Corazon, Seattle, WA, US
04.3. Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR, US
05.3. Slim's, San Francisco, CA, US
06.3. The Dome, Bakersfield, CA, US
07.3. Jumping Turtle, San Marcos, CA, US
08.3. Key Club, Los Angeles, CA, US
10.3. Gator's, Farmington, NM, US
11.3. Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO, US
12.3. Beaumont Club, Kansas City, MO, US
13.3. Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City, OK, US
14.3. Scout Bar, San Antonio, TX, US
15.3. Lola's, Fort Worth, TX, US
16.3. Scout Bar, Houston, TX, US
18.3. Uncle Peasants, Louisville, KY, US
19.3. Volume 11 Tavern, Raiegh, NC, US
20.3. Hooligans Music Hall, Jacksonsvile, NC, US
21.3. Orange Peel, Asheville, NC, US
22.3. Sonar, Baltimore, MD, US

In addition, we have scheduled shows in Finland. The dates are:

07.1.2009 Lutakko, Jyväskylä
08.1.2009 Bar Kino, Pori
09.1.2009 Klubi, Tampere
10.1.2009 Klubi, Turku
16.1.2009 Tavastia, Helsinki
17.1.2009 Teatria, Oulu

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Source: swallowthesun.net
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Event: Soilwork: N. American Tour
Posted: 15.09.2008 by Account deleted | Comments (5)


Swallow The Sun - Upcoming Album Summary

A while ago, Swallow The Sun have posted the following news about the band's upcoming album:

"So, we have finished recording the "Plague of Butterflies" and it's time to give you some details about this forthcoming release.

"Plague of Butterflies" is a story about an old hermit, deep woods, loneliness and the plague. It's one song in three parts and holds about 35 minutes of crushing gloom, beauty and despair. Music was originally ordered from us for a really interesting and big project, but the project was sadly abandoned. Because of this we are planning to use the music in different context - namely in a short movie - and we are in search for suitable partners to make this happen. We'll give more info on this later as things move on and wheels start to roll.

The track list of "Plague of Butterflies":

I. Losing the Sunsets
II. Plague of Butterflies
III. Evael 10:00

The album also includes the rare "Out of This Gloomy Light" demo that got us signed back in 2003. There was only three demos sent out, so this is really rare stuff and holds some of the darkest and coldest moments ever recorded by us.

"Out of This Gloomy Light" -demo:

01. Through Her Silvery Body
02. Out of This Gloomy Light
03. Under the Waves
04. Swallow (Horror pt.1)

"Plague of Butterflies" will be released at September 17th by Spinefarm Records.

Source: swallowthesun.net
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 24.06.2008 by Memento Mori | Comments (5)


Swallow The Sun - New Video Online

Swallow The Sun have posted their video for the song "Doomed To Walk The Earth" on YouTube at this location.

The track comes off the band's third album, entitled "Hope", which was released on February 7th, 2007 via Spinefarm Records. The album was recorded at Seawolf Studios in Helsinki and was mastered at Finnvox studios with Minerva Pappi.

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Source: swallowthesun.net
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 09.11.2007 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Insomnium - US Tour With Katatonia, Scar Symmetry And Swallow The Sun

Insomnium has announced that they will team up with Katatonia, Scar Symmetry and Swallow the Sun for their first US tour in September 2007. Katatonia will be the headliner. The tour will start from Springfield (VA) and end in Houston (TX) covering total of 19 cities. Check out the dates below.

Here is a posting from the band: "...we will give the best support we're able to for this great and influential metal band! It is also a great opportunity to get to the same van with our good buddies from Swallow the Sun and I'm pretty sure it will be a one hell of a ride! ...please notice that all inquiries regarding the tour should be directed to Dave Brenner (mailto: earsplit(at)aol.com). More details will follow later! Will be just awesome to see you all, can't wait!"

Here are the tour dates:

Sep.06 - BB King Blues Club (New York NY)
Sep.07 - Mark's Showplace (Bedford NH)
Sep.08 - Chance Theater (Poughkeepsie NY)
Sep.09 - Le Medley (Montreal QU)
Sep.10 - Imperial de Quebec (Quebec City QU)
Sep.11 - The Funhaus (Toronto ON)
Sep.12 - Peabody's (Cleveland OH)
Sep.13 - I-Rock (Detroit MI)
Sep.14 - The Pearl Room (Mokena IL)
Sep.15 - Station 4 (St. Paul MN)
Sep.17 - Bluebird Theater (Denver CO)
Sep.19 - Whiskey-A-Go-Go (West Hollywood CA)
Sep.20 - Showcase Theater (Corona CA)
Sep.21 - Brickhouse (Phoenix AZ)
Sep.22 - Launchpad (Albuqeruque NM)
Sep.24 - White Rabbit (San Antonio TX)
Sep.25 - Ridglea Theater (Ft. Worth TX)
Sep.26 - Scout Bar (Houston TX)

Source: insomnium.net
Band profile: Insomnium
Posted: 05.06.2007 by Account deleted | Comments (13)


Moonsorrow - Team Up With Swallow The Sun For European Tour

Finnish Viking metalers Moonsorrow will team up with label colleagues Swallow The Sun for a European tour. The tour dates read as follows:

30.03.2007 - GER, Lübeck (Treibsand)
31.03.2007 - GER, Lichtenfels (Ragnarök Festival)
01.04.2007 - GER, Ludwigsburg (Rockfabrik)
03.04.2007 - HUN, Budapest (Kultiplex)
04.04.2007 - SLO, Maribor (Stuk)
05.04.2007 - ITA, Milan (TBA)
06.04.2007 - AUT, Salzburg (Rockhouse)
07.04.2007 - AUT, Vienna (Scene)
08.04.2007 - GER, Memmingen (Kaminwerk)
10.04.2007 - SUI, Pratteln (Z7)
12.04.2007 - BEL, Vosselaar (Biebob)
13.04.2007 - NED, Leeunwarden (Romein)
14.04.2007 - GER, Essen (Turock)
15.04.2007 - NED, Arnhem (Goudvishal)
17.04.2007 - GER, Hannover (Musikzentrum)
18.04.2007 - GER, Berlin (Kato)

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Source: metal1.info
Band profile: Moonsorrow
Event: Moonsorrow: Ravaged Hope European Tour
Posted: 23.01.2007 by Promonex | Comments (10)


Swallow The Sun - Don't Fall Asleep CDS And Video & Gig At Lutakko

A message posted on the band official website says that Don't Fall Asleep -CDS was released. The single features two versions of Don't Fall Asleep (Horror pt. 2), the video version and the album version, and These Low Lands, a cover of Trio Niskalaukaus song Alavilla Mailla. "These Low Lands features a lead vocal appearance by Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis" they say. You can see the video of Don't Fall Asleep here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPLHGlE8oek ! Get your copy of the single from your local shop or order it from Levykauppa X: http://www.levykauppax.fi/artist/Swallow_the_Sun/Don't_Fall_Asleep/17577/ .

In addition, they are going to play a record release gig at Lutakko on 10.2.2007! "We are going to make it something special, so be there!"

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Source: swallowthesun.net
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 10.01.2007 by Dark Blood | Comments (3)


Swallow The Sun - New Album Samples Available

Finnish melodic death/doom metallers Swallow The Sun have uploaded audio samples of three songs from their forthcoming third album, "Hope", due on February 7, 2007 release via Spinefarm Records. Check out the tracks "Hope", "These Hours of Despair" and "Too Cold for Tears" at http://www.070207.com/site/audio.php

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Source: blabbermouth.net
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 20.11.2006 by GT | Comments (2)


Swallow The Sun - "Hope" Website, With Live Video

Finnish metallers Swallow The Sun have issued the following update:

"Welcome to 070207.com

This site is all about Swallow The Sun's forthcoming album "Hope". Here you'll find info, downloads and other stuff about different phases of making Hope happen.

These pages are still a work in progress and we will be adding all kinds of information and media for you to download, so check back here every now and then. We are very sorry for the lack of content on some sections.

Though we don't have that much to download - yet - check out the videos for a new clip from last year's show in Lutakko. And there's some reports from the pre-listening sessions here.

Keep a close eye also to the column to the right ("Upcoming Events") - we'll be adding important dates and events there as they turn up."

"Hope" will be released February 7th via Spinefarm Records.

Impressions from the listening session can be found here.

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Source: 070207.com
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 01.11.2006 by Thryce | Comments (8)


Swallow The Sun - New Album Details

Finnish metallers Swallow The Sun have confirmed that their third album will be called "Hope" and will be released February 7th via Spinefarm Records. The track list is as follows:

01. Hope
02. These Hours Of Despair
03. The Justice Ff Suffering
04. Don't Fall Asleep
05. Too Cold For Tears
06. The Empty Skies
07. No Light, No Hope
08. Doomed To Walk The Earth

The album will feature vocal appearance by Jonas Renkse of Katatonia on 'The Justice Of Suffering'.
A single called "Don't Fall Asleep" will be released prior to the album release, and it will include a cover of Timo Rautiainen And Trio Niskalaukaus song 'Alavilla Mailla', with Amorphis singer Tomi Joutsen on vocals. More information can be obtained from the address http://www.070207.com on November 1st.

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Source: swallowthesun.net
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 22.10.2006 by Thryce | Comments (3)