Happy Holidays, Headbangers! All-Star Symphonic Rock Christmas Project Ragnarok Juletide coming November 17th Album to be released by Spinefarm Records First single We Celebrate At Christmastime revealed… https://soundcloud/spinefarmer/ragnarok-juletide-we-celebrate-at-christmastime There was a time when Christmas songs and albums were works of genuine quality; a celebration of a time of year supposed to bring a smile rather than a scowl… Well, that’s certainly the inspiration behind ‘Ragnarok Juletide’ – an ambitious outing put together by a stellar line-up of singers & musicians, set for release via Spinefarm Records on November 17th. Already a 10-year success in Finland under the ‘Raskasta Joulua’ (‘Heavy Christmas’) banner, this all-star symphonic project has now been given a fresh title and a more international flavour, with English vocals added and the choice of singers streamlined – these now include Elize Ryd from Amaranthe, Marco Hietala from Nightwish, Tarot & Northern Kings, Tony Kakko from Sonata Arctica & Northern Kings and Antti Railio (2013 ‘Voice Of Finland’ winner). The choice of material is traditional, but that’s just where the story starts, as the combination of A-list Finnish musicians plus vocalists who can really deliver the goods constantly adds new dimensions and emotions – not to mention a twist that is both dramatic and metallic. The result is a record that can be appreciated either as a stirring celebration of the season of goodwill, a body of work fit to melt the most Scrooge-like of sensibilities, or as an entertaining, multi-flavoured rock album capable of standing on musical merits alone. Check out the first track to be revealed, We Celebrate At Christmastime, on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud/spinefarmer/ragnarok-juletide-we-celebrate-at-christmastime Its amazing that this project has grown to such epic proportions, says founder/producer/arranger/guitarist Erkka Korhonen. Every year has been more successful for us, and now the tour is one of the biggest annual treks in Finland. Indeed, this year the RJ tour is set to run for more than a month, playing to full arenas and ice stadiums in Finland, and UK dates are currently being discussed (it’s yet to be determined if the ‘no snow, no show’ rule will apply)… Even people who havent celebrated Christmas for years have found its spirit again through what we do,” continues Korhonen. “Since weve expanded the line-up of vocalists every year, the audience now wants to hear our new singers on the record. Itll be fantastic to bring these songs into other countries, too!” Track-listing: 1. We Celebrate At Christmastime 2. The First Noel 3. Here On The Hay 4. Little Drummer Boy 5. The Elf 6. Christmas Is Here 7. Sylvias Song 8. White Christmas 9. Home For Christmas 10. A Sparrow On A Christmas Morning 11. Christmas Has Come 12. Ave Maria The Voices Line-up: Elize Ryd Marco Hietala J.P. Leppäluoto Tony Kakko Jarkko Ahola Ari Koivunen Pasi Rantanen Antti Railio Ville Tuomi Antony Parviainen Tuple Salmela Kimmo Blom The Band Line-up: Erkka Korhonen —guitar, arrangments Tuomas Wäinölä —guitar Vili Ollila —keys Mirka Rantanen —drums Erkki Silvennoinen —bass Discography: Raskasta Joulua (2004) Raskaampaa Joulua (2009) Raskasta Joulua (2013) Ragnarok Juletide (2014)
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