Stam1na released its self-titled debut in the spring 2005, but before that Stam1na was one of the most anticipated unsigned acts in Finland. Their demos were praised, and the buzz around their energetic live shows was constantly growing. It just seemed that the Finnish labels weren't able to grasp Stam1na's wild concept of Finnish lyrics morphed together with Speed Metal riffs, progressive arrangements, and deranged approach to pop-smart melodies. Eventually Stam1na was picked up by Sakara Records. Stam1na's uncompromising attitude and unquestionable talent impressed the newly founded label, and they became the second signing of Sakara.
Pekka Olkkonen and Antti Hyyrynen, who write the songs, can easily be considered as the most creative duo in the Finnish metal scene at the moment, and the mad-man lyricist-vocalist Hyyrynen can be compared to such modern day geniuses as Devin Townsend and Daron Malakian. When listening to the album, you can't but admire the phenomenal playing skills, both as individuals and playing as a five-piece rock band. Stam1na was founded in 1996 by its core trio, and they've played together ever since. The line-up got more power in its’ low frequencies when bass player Kaikka became a full-time member in 2005.
Their self-titled debut album catapulted Stam1na straight to the top of the Finnish metal scene after its release, and the album got nothing but great reviews. The record buyers also appreciated the album and it spent eight weeks in the Finnish album chart, and the single 'Paha Arkkitehti' entered the charts at 4. Stam1na toured around Finland from spring to autumn, and conquered more and more audience. In the yearly polls Finnish rock and metal audience were touchingly unanimous on Stam1na's greatness; Stam1na was voted as The Newcomer Of The Year in all relevant medias.
Their second album, 'Uudet Kymmenen Käskyä', went straight to the 3rd place in the Official Finnish Chart, and stayed in the Top 40 for 17 consecutive weeks, and the sales of the album are now over 15,000 copies. "Uudet Kymmenen Käskyä" won the Emma Award, i.e. Finnish GRAMMY, in Metal Album of the Year category. The single 'Likainen parketti' was 1 in Official Single Charts.
Modest and reserved are not the first words that come to mind when thinking of the second album from Stam1na. The Bible-related name of the album (Uudet Kymmenen Käskyä = The Ten New Commandments) is pompous and the lyrics of also deal with big topics. Finland's biggest newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, summarized Stam1na's profile perfectly in their 5-out-of-5 review of Uudet Kymmenen Käskyä: "Stam1na is the most interesting metal band in Finland today".
'Uudet kymmenen käskyä' was released in Germany by ZYX Music in 2007. In Autumn 2007, Apocalyptica invited Stam1na to play 14 gigs with them in the Baltic countries and Germany. Over 40 000 people enjoyed an unforgettable Stam1na show of virtuosity and great fun. The third Stam1na album 'Raja' hit the 1 position of the Official Finnish Chart and was released in Germany in the summer of 2008.
In May 2009 the band celebrated their 13 year career with a documentary DVD release K13V that topped the DVD charts in Finland. The year 2009 Stam1na toured actively the biggest stages of Finland and the year climaxed in seremony that made the session keyboard player Emil an official member of the band.
At the moment Stam1na are recording their fourth album at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta Finland together with producer Miitri Aaltonen who also produced their first two albums. The album will be released during spring 2010.
More information: myspace.com/stam1na & www.stam1na.com
Sneak peek in to the Baltics before the BIG BANG and grief. We have such things to show you! What happened and to whom? Are they really on the good side? What on earth is this post-soviet area with nuclear missiles!? This time we give you only some questions, soon you'll get the answers:
The documentary starts showing on December 6th 2009 and that's not all. Grotesque Gallery will release some new music at the same time with each episode. The series consists of 9 days and we upload one episode per week, every Sunday beginning on 12/6/2009.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXVII is now up at http://www.wyrdwaysrs.com. Not only will you get an interview with Andrea Martongelli of Arthemis (who also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It), you'll also get a classic from Motörhead, WASP in the Spotlight and new stuff Gama Bomb, Rammstein and Paradise Lost as well as all the usual features. In this week’s Shock Of The New, you’ll be hearing from Black Dead Russian Plan, We.Got.This.Far, Sideburn, Crystal Viper and Veins Iced Over.
Here’s where you need to be: http://www.wyrdwaysrs.com or PureRockRadio.net every Friday from 10pm GMT.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com. Remember you can also listen to the show on PureRockRadio.net, Fridays at 10pm GMT.
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Wyrd Ways Rock Show is now up. Bit of a remembrance vibe to this one. Not only for fallen military, but also for Mike Alexander. The show features an interview with two members of Evile, conducted by Alexander Milas of Metal Hammer. In Shock Of The New this week, you'll be hearing from Shudderwall, Francis Soto, Daisy Cutter, Thaurorod and Morphine Killer.
Here’s where you need to be: http://www.wyrdwaysrs.com or PureRockRadio.net every Friday from 10pm GMT.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. Remember I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
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Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXV is the soundtrack to your Halloween party! As well as the interview I did with Vreth of Finntroll (who also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It), you’ll hear classics from Black Sabbath and the patron saint of Halloween, Alice Cooper as well as music from Candlemass, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and Cradle Of Filth. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Be’Lakor, Mechanically Deboned, Dagor Dagorath, Burning Tears and Red Queen Theory.
I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
Here’s where you need to be: http://www.wyrdwaysrs.com or PureRockRadio.net every Friday from 10pm GMT.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage.
Official debut album Seconds Away From Salvation is out on 30.10.2009 and is now available for worldwide distribution! Hear the explosive opening track Solitary Soul NOW on The Jade MySpace Official!! To get Seconds Away From Salvation: (Includes Top10 –singles, 14 tracks) just see the blog, myspace or visit the official site: THEJADE.FI
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