Bleak is a mixture of all the good elements of metal, grunge, rock and pop - a combination both rough and delicate. Their music is a reflection of the eternally, well, bleak sonic frost of the northern spirit, coated with an earthy penchant for melody, all served continental style. Or simply put, "boy metal", as the lead singer/songwriter Caleb would have it. His exceptional voice is the icing on the cake.
With their debut album ’[Burns Inside]’ (2006), Bleak presents 12 powerful songs with epic distortion guitars and strong, beautiful melodies, occasionally stripping into ballads in the likes of ’M’ and ’Any Given Day’. Likewise, the lyrics deal with the darker side of relationships, the feelings that are left "burning inside". The first two singles, ’Play’ and ’What You Are’ both debuted on top of the Finnish singles chart, and the album received many 5 star reviews.
Also, their collaboration with Ana Johnsson and Kimmo Pohjonen in ’Fate’, a theme song for the Finnish-Chinese movie ’Jade Warrior’ was a success. The song became a huge hit and was one of the most aired songs in the Finnish radio stations in 2006. It also won the Best Nordic Song-award in NRJ Radio Awards 2007.
Bleak originally started out as a pure grungerock band in 1997 in Rovaniemi, Northern Finland. As the new millenium saw the band take a short breather, Bleak regrouped in 2002 in Helsinki, armed with a new musical outlook. The band worked hard on a grass roots level, and their self-financed single ’Crossword’ (2004) was in rotation at several rock radio stations. Many labels took an interest in Bleak, and in 2005 Helsinki Music Company signed the band. Support from Ville and Mige from HIM gave the band a great shove forward, and Bleak had the chances of performing as HIM’s opening act.
Over the years, Bleak has evolved into a convinging rock group with explosive live performances and fiery music that have gained them a solid, constantly increasing fanbase.
The band is currently working on their second album that is due to be released some time in 2008.
One of my fave bands! Guys when are you thinking to give a concert in Lisbon or anywhere in Portugal? You simply rock! Waiting for more new songs of you! Kisses
Hey,When Are You Guys Coming To Holland,Maybe You Can Be Supportact of HIM,And are there coming more duets with Ana Johnsson,you two make perfect rockbalads together
So Bleak and HIM should most definately go on a huge US tour together. That would be freaking amazing. Seriously. And stop in Portland, Oregon on your rounds.
I heard Crab's song on Guitar Heroes the other day an i loved it, so i looked you guys up and i've been hooked ever since! Looking forward to the next album! Hope you have plans to tour the UK some day xD
Heyyy! I know you guys are busy with the new CD, but any chances of seeing you play any time soon? or at least any news on when will the CD be ready? something? pleeease? I miss your gigs :'(
just received your cd(Burns Inside) from recordshopx in finland, very cool..although i liked the older version of crossword..i am sure i will get used to the one on the cd...can't wait until you release another..cheers.
