Ensiferum was formed by Guitarist Markus Toivonen in 1995. Markus discovered the word "Ensiferum" in a latin dictionary when looking for a band name, the word and meaning was perfect for the band he aimed to create.
The band recorded their first Demo in 1997, which sold almost 300 copies in the first year.
The band then went on to record a 2nd demo in 1999, which Ensiferum narrowly missed a record deal from. The band then recorded a 3rd demo in 1999. This consisted of 5 tracks & was branded with the newer band logo.
Once Spinefarm records got hold of the demo in 2000, they began to negotiate a record deal with the band.
The band recorded the debut album in November 2000 & had it mixed by spring 2001. The album was released in July receiving tremendous feedback.
To record "Iron" Ensiferum travelled all the way to Copenhagen's Sweet Silence studios in the summer of 2003. The band did this for the famed producer Flemming Rasmussen, who has in the past recorded and produced such albums as Metallica's "Master of Puppets" and "Ride the Lightning". "Iron" was then recorded, produced and mixed by him.
Ensiferum then went on to record the 2006 EP "Dragonheads" with new vocalist Petri Lindroos of Norther.
Keyboard player Meiju Enho left the band inSeptember 2007 and was replaced by session keyboard player Emmi Silvennoinen, until she was inducted as a full member in 2009.
The first Live DVD was released in the summer of 2006, having been recorded on the band's 10th Anniversary (December 31st 2005)
"Victory Songs" was released on Spinefarm Records in April 2007.
The new album "From Afar" is scheduled for release 09/09/09 (depending on the release dates of countries).
NEW ALBUM - released 09/09/09
01. By The Dividing Stream
02. From Afar
03. Twilight Tavern
04. Heathen Throne
05. Elusive Reaches
06. Stone Cold Metal
07. Smoking Ruins
08. Tumman Virran Taa
09. The Longest Journey (Heathen Throne Part II)
10. Vandraren (limited-edition bonus track; NORDMAN cover)
Now the second episode of Grotesque Gallerys nine day filming trip through Baltic-countries and Poland has been released. How did they survive their first night sleeping in the car and how does the journey continue towards abandoned Latvian sanitarium and spa? Also "Latvian Hole in a wall" -show and new daring Labyrinth game, where your main opponent is Hitler himself!
It's a double-episode and you should see the both of them. Grotesque Gallery also releases new song "Ehkä Sietäisin Kuolla" which is a growling
duetto of Gustafsson and Tiina Honkanen. It's released in myspace and youtube. The next episode and song will be out on sunday december 20th.
At the moment we're present in the Undergroundzine compilation vol.1 with the song Yes we tanned (It's just a raw mix)download it at the following address (copy this in your browser; access will be denied if you click on the link):
The Heavy Duty Brothers (Toni Toolz and Stu Bartos) second single 'Check This Out' is out on Dirty-Djs Recordings now (CAT: DDR0001)! There are 5 sick mixes to choose from, the DJ support is crazy and we are getting love from new fans by the minute! So head over to: http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/house/track/1696873.html to hear this killer track, read the feedback and for links to buy!
Hej! My name is Michael and I'm a 17 yr old aspiring musician from Washington State.If you like Jonas Altberg aka Basshunter, Fantasy Project, Shpongle, or any other techno/ trance then you should listen to my tunes. Please? =] - Michael Regna
Hey! We're currently looking for a male or female singer in the Westchester, NY area. We realize you may not be nearby, but if you know anyone in the area who may be interested, please send us a message on MySpace or e-mail me at: damon@settheoryband.com
There are a couple of studio tracks on our page, if you'd like to check them out.
Please help us spread the word. It would really mean a lot.
MARY MAGDALAN'S ENTIRE CATALOG OF MUSIC IS NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON iTUNES!
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Mestoilla nähdään! Rok!
ENNAKKOLIPUT NYT MYYNNISSÄ TIKETISSÄ VAIN 5€!
!Rock night with a Blast! V 16.12.09 Tampere YO-Talo 5€ ennakkoon Tiketistä / 8€ ovelta Disease of the Nation, Backstabbing Bastard, Hangman & Living Attic
Thanks a lot! Arigatou! Though almost all songs of mine are sung in Japanese, I hope you will feel my passion and soul from them! Cheers for our friendship!
Groovy , gory death metal con cojones, blood painted spanish singer in a gore movies and comics inspired universe… COMO MUERTOS will release its debut album on March on DEADLIGHT ENTERTAINEMENT, straight from DRUDENHAUS STUDIO (ANOREXIA NERVOSA, ULTRA VOMIT…), it will be called « Cronica Del Dolor »
- released 09/09/09
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