BATTLELORE new album

BATTLELORE Issue New Studio Update

As previously reported, BATTLELORE are currently in the studio working on their new album, tentatively titled The Last Alliance. Guitarist/founder Jyri Vahvanen has issued the following update:

April 4th:
"Yesterday we finished all the drummings for eleven songs. Henri’s playing was quite impressive (as always) and we didn’t face any bigger problems than some broken cymbals. All the new drum arrangements that we made worked very well and made the songs more groovy and bombastic.

Today we started to build up one helluva’ killing guitar sound and it took almost the whole day. The foundation for the sound is Peavey 5150 and 6505+ heads with Mesa Boogie and Marshall cabinets. Also a pile of mysterious little stomp boxes and rack effects with more mystical set ups will lead us right to the source of guitar- sound-heaven. At least we hope so

Now it is weekend coming so we hard working musicians have to have our well earned rest and drink a few sauna-beers for the succesful first week in studio!"

Kippis!
Jyri

Song titles set to be on the album include 'The Last Alliance', 'Exile The Daystar', 'Daughter Of The Sun', 'Third Immortal' and 'Voice Of The Fallen'. The album will be mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö."

BATTLELORE Check In From The Studio, Video Footage Available

As previously reported, BATTLELORE are currently in the studio working on their new album, tentatively titled The Last Alliance. Guitarist/founder Jyri Vahvanen has issued the following update:

April 10th
"Jussi is just finishing his last guitars and then it is time to start the true creation! Bass-artist Honkman will groove our heads off with his violent but still so gentle touch. Ha! Few beers will give a nice little edge to the sound and the rest will be history. We’ll keep you updated about Honkman’s amazing adventures in the land of the five-string."

Jyri

Go to this location to check out some video footage from the studio (scroll down).

As previously reported, BATTLELORE are currently in the studio working on their new album, tentatively titled The Last Alliance. Keyboardist Maria has issued the following update:

April 17th:
"Today we finished all the keyboards and flutes for the songs. After getting all the things done I feel satisfied with everything I’ve done, somewhat overwhelmed, completely exhausted and yet happy. Right this minute I can’t remember a thing I’ve played on tape and wonder whether I’ve actually done everything Or at least something. I guess I’ll realize I’ve finished my part after a few days of normal life again, hehehe, and the memories of hard work will return. (Only those, no memories of the hanging out in the evenings, having pinball tournaments with Jyri - which he always won, of course, drinking a few beers and just enjoying the relaxed and goofy atmosphere that always follows us to the studio…)

Anyways, something about the new songs - they’ll be bigger and better than ever before. We have put a lot of thought into giving the songs what they actually need and what serves the greater good, 'the master idea', behind the songs, not just adding things for the fun of adding things. So it’ll definitely be something to look forward to! We all have a lot of faith in the producer Janne, he has proven his effectiveness and genius mind when it comes to making the songs better. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with him and I hope we’ll be able to do this all over again some day!

Now it’s time for me to have some relaxation beers after the hard working week of musical madness. Next week it’ll be time for Kaisa and Tomi to show what they’ve got. It’ll be good, I promise!!"

Maria, with a beer again

BATTLELORE - Cover Art For New Album Revealed



As previously reported, BATTLELORE recently completed work on their new album, The Last Alliance, which was mixed by the legendary Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, HAIL OF BULLETS, NOVEMBERS DOOM). The cover art for the album can be viewed on the left (click to enlarge). More details will be revealed soon.

The limited edition version of The Last Alliance will include a bonus DVD that features the band's performance at the Female Voices Festival 2007. Expect The Last Alliance to be released in the fall via Napalm Records.

BATTLELORE - Pre-Show Listening Session For New Album Announced For Finland

BATTLELORE will hold a pre-show listening session for their new album, The Last Alliance, on September 4th in Lappeenranta, Finland prior to hitting the stage at the Wiltsu venue.

As previously reported, Battlelore have posted a high quality audio sample teaser of The Last Alliance on their official website. It features snippets of all the songs found on the album and is available for download here. It is currently streaming at this location.

The tracklist for The Last Alliance is as follows:
'Third Immortal',
'Exile The Daystar',
'The Great Gathering',
'Guardians',
'The Voice Of The Fallen',
'Daughter Of The Sun',
'Green Dragon',
'Awakening',
'Epic Dreams',
'Moontower',
'The Star Of High Hope'.

The tracklist for the bonus DVD (Live at Metal Female Voices Festival 2007):
'Ghân Of The Woods',
'Ocean’s Elysium',
'Into The New World',
'Buccaneer’s Inn',
'We Are The Legions',
'House Of Heroes',
'Beneath The Waves',
'Sons Of Riddermark'.

BATTLELORE - The Last Alliance Shirts Now Available

Shirts featuring the artwork for BATTLELORE's new album, The Last Alliance, are now available through Napalm Records. Click the following links to purchase:

T-shirt

Longsleeve

Girlie

The Last Alliance is now available for pre-order via Napalm Records.

As previously reported, the band has posted a high quality audio sample teaser of The Last Alliance on their official website. It features snippets of all the songs found on the album and is available for download here. It is currently streaming at this location.

The tracklist for The Last Alliance is as follows:
'Third Immortal',
'Exile The Daystar',
'The Great Gathering',
'Guardians',
'The Voice Of The Fallen',
'Daughter Of The Sun',
'Green Dragon',
'Awakening',
'Epic Dreams',
'Moontower',
'The Star Of High Hope'.

The tracklist for the bonus DVD (Live at Metal Female Voices Festival 2007):
'Ghân Of The Woods',
'Ocean’s Elysium',
'Into The New World',
'Buccaneer’s Inn',
'We Are The Legions',
'House Of Heroes',
'Beneath The Waves',
'Sons Of Riddermark'.

The release dates for the album are:

September 24th - Finland
September 26th - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Benelux, Italy, France
September 29th - the rest of Europe
October 7th - USA/Canada

BATTLELORE - The Last Alliance Shirts Now Available Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 03:49:44 EST



Shirts featuring the artwork for BATTLELORE's new album, The Last Alliance, are now available through Napalm Records. Click the following links to purchase:

T-shirt

Longsleeve

Girlie

The Last Alliance is now available for pre-order via Napalm Records.

As previously reported, the band has posted a high quality audio sample teaser of The Last Alliance on their official website. It features snippets of all the songs found on the album and is available for download here. It is currently streaming at this location.

The tracklist for The Last Alliance is as follows:
'Third Immortal',
'Exile The Daystar',
'The Great Gathering',
'Guardians',
'The Voice Of The Fallen',
'Daughter Of The Sun',
'Green Dragon',
'Awakening',
'Epic Dreams',
'Moontower',
'The Star Of High Hope'.

The tracklist for the bonus DVD (Live at Metal Female Voices Festival 2007):
'Ghân Of The Woods',
'Ocean’s Elysium',
'Into The New World',
'Buccaneer’s Inn',
'We Are The Legions',
'House Of Heroes',
'Beneath The Waves',
'Sons Of Riddermark'.

The release dates for the album are:

September 24th - Finland
September 26th - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Benelux, Italy, France
September 29th - the rest of Europe
October 7th - USA/Canada

BATTLELORE - New Promo Pictures Available, New Album Streaming On HeavyLaw.com This Thursday

BATTLELORE frontman Tomo Mykkänen has issued the following update:

"The release of The Last Alliance draws near. We are getting anxcious, thus the new website was unleashed last night (www.battlelore.net) and new layout for MySpace revealed (www.myspace.com/battleloremusic). Some of you have also noticed that I added a few new promotional pictures under our MySpace account.

Before the European release of the album there will be an album stream provided by www.heavylaw.com. Go there and listen to the album! It will be available for the whole day (CET) of 25th of September."

Cheers,
- tomi -

The tracklist for The Last Alliance is as follows:
'Third Immortal',
'Exile The Daystar',
'The Great Gathering',
'Guardians',
'The Voice Of The Fallen',
'Daughter Of The Sun',
'Green Dragon',
'Awakening',
'Epic Dreams',
'Moontower',
'The Star Of High Hope'.

The tracklist for the bonus DVD (Live at Metal Female Voices Festival 2007):
'Ghân Of The Woods',
'Ocean’s Elysium',
'Into The New World',
'Buccaneer’s Inn',
'We Are The Legions',
'House Of Heroes',
'Beneath The Waves',
'Sons Of Riddermark'.

The release dates for the album are:

September 24th - Finland
September 26th - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Benelux, Italy, France
September 29th - the rest of Europe
October 7th - USA/Canada