Drums: Leonard
Bass: Vesa Mattila
Guitar&Vocals: Tang
FOR THE FULL LENGTH ALBUM:
Drums: Janne Parviainen
Guitar: Vesa Wahlroos
Bass: Joel Attila
Backing Vocals: Alexi Parviainen
Vocals&Lead guitar: Tang
Etkilendikleri
Ozzy, Zakk Wylde, Rob Zombie, Dracula, Judas Priest, Slayer, Nirvana, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Cranberries and those classic heavy rock bands.
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Kung-Fu Metal!
It’s a combination of various music styles:
Evil 80’s disco-pop-rock-heavy-black-metal.
Lyrics that's about realities in life,
Facts of making mistakes and wanting to make it up,
Addiction in something and being in icy painful situations.
Poems full of sarcasm,
With definitely more than... one meaning.
"When describing a band's sound, there once was a time when it was sufficient to simply say that they play "metal". Oh how times have changed. These days, bands are categorized to the Nth degree - Blackened Power Thrash with Viking influences, for example. I think this is a good indication as to the healthy state of heavy metal. So many bands incorporating so much innovation, the word "metal" is no longer detailed enough. On the other hand, things can get a little out of control. Take Finland's Black Temple, for instance. When I received their self-titled CD single, I was met with a promo letter declaring Black Temple to be the universe's first "Kung-Fu metal" band. Now there's a term I've never encountered before.
So what is Kung-Fu metal, exactly? Based on the two tracks presented here, I would have to say that this peculiar style of metal incorporates industrialized riffs, heavy use of vocal and guitar melodies, and a frontman who angrily croaks the lyrics. Come to think of it, Rammstein has been putting out some kick ass Kung-Fu metal for years! Actually, Black Temple is much more than just a clone of those famously angry Germans but the similarities are unmistakable. What sets these Finns apart from the Teutonic Industrial sub-genre of metal is their masterful use of vocal/guitar harmonies. Frontman Tang does sound a lot like Till Lindemann (Tang...Till, coincidence?) but sings entirely in English. As the lone guitarist, he also delivers a handful of scorching solos to go along with the locomotive riffs that are the backbone of the two tracks. The songs have more than a touch of a Power Metal feel to them, due in large part to the backing vocal hooks from Alexi Parviainen. Although not really an "official" member of Black Temple, Alexi's contributions are crucial to the memorability of these two songs. While both are excellent, I find "Luxury Girl" to be the strongest.
Black Temple is in studio as of this review, recording a full-length that - if these two tracks are a good indication - will be an instant metal classic. Expectations have definitely been set that high, for me at least. Do yourselves a favor and keep an eye on these guys. " -HarvestMoonMusic
The first Kung-Fu Metal band in the universe, Black Temple, is more like a solo project than a band, formed by Finnish / Thai composer, lyricist, singer and guitarist Tang.
The band started in the year 2005 with many line-up changes. In the lucky year 2008 they found Joel Attila as a producer introduced by the legendary German promotor Silke “Mutti” Yli-Sirniö (HIM, Nightwish, Lordi, Children Of Bodom etc.) and recorded their first single “Party Material” at Helsinki Underground Studios. Mixed by Mikko Karmila. Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studio
Hello you :). Thanks for the friendship! Come over and check our new tunes.
SEE YA ON THE ROAD!! Greets, Ceremony of Opposites.
5 december 2009 M.A.C.C. fest - Deerlijk (BE) 12 december 2009 Nederland Drie - Wateringen (NL) 18 december 2009 ACU - Utrecht (NL) 9 january 2010 Nieuwjaarsbeuk - Alkmaar (NL) 24 january 2010 JC Todo - Best (NL) 30 january 2010 Metal Manifesto - Hoorn (NL) 6 february 2010 Kaktus Rockbar - Mönchengladbach (DE) 20 february 2010 Wizzfest - Aalter (BE)
Hey, We are Blutregen, a TRUE GERMAN BLACK METAL band from Thuringia, the heart of German Black Metal. We like to proudly present you our first new song since 2004. The song is called DEMONIC SOLAR SYSTEM and you can watch the video right here:
Official debut album Seconds Away From Salvation is out now and available for worldwide distribution! Hear the explosive opening track Solitary Soul, Everlasting Memorial, and Top 10-singles 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 or see the links below the photo: Best wishes THE JADE
just passing through to say hello and i hope if its getting cold where you are that you're staying warm and hopefully everything's good for ya my friend.
hey if ya get the chance check out one of our new artist God In A Machine. Ive attached a music player, and it is not on autoplay. so you do have to click play to hear it. Thanks in advance
