August 19, 2010:
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BARREN EARTH TO HEAD OVERSEAS FOR DEBUT US TOUR
“The Finnish Metal Tour 2” to kick off this winter
HELSINKI, FINLAND – The past year has been a massive success for Finland’s emerging prog/death metal supergroup, Barren Earth. What started out as a mere side project featuring members of Moonsorrow, Swallow The Sun, Kreator, and more, has resulted in the release of an EP, ‘Our Twilight’, a critically acclaimed full-length, Curse of the Red River, and numerous European shows and festivals. Now Barren Earth is set to bring their brand of forward thinking, keyboard soaked metal to North America for their debut US tour, alongside fellow countrymen Finntroll, Ensiferum and Rotten Sound, as part of “The Finnish Metal Tour 2”, set to take place throughout February 2011.
“To be a part of an exciting package of quality Finnish metal (and accomplished beer hounds) in the 'The Finnish Metal Tour 2' lineup is certainly a fortunate opportunity for us to embark on our first international tour as Barren Earth,” states guitarist, Janne Perttilä. “We're eagerly looking forward to spreading the Curse Of The Red River for our overseas friends, old and new!”
Keep checking the band website at: www.barrenearth.com for further updates.
Jan. 31 - Orlando, FL - The Club at Firestone
Feb. 01 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Feb. 02 - Louisville, KY - Headliner's Music Hall
Feb. 03 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
Feb. 04 - Austin, TX - Emo's Alternative Lounging
Feb. 05 - Fort Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
Feb. 06 - Amarillo, TX - The War Legion Underground
Feb. 07 - Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse
Feb. 08 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
Feb. 09 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
Feb. 10 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
Feb. 11 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Feb. 12 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Feb. 14 - Calgary, AB - The Republik
Feb. 15 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
Feb. 16 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
Feb. 18 - Minneapolis, MN - Station 4
Feb. 19 - Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club
Feb. 20 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
Feb. 21 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Feb. 22 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Feb. 23 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial de Quebec
Feb. 24 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
Feb. 25 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
Feb. 26 - New York City, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
Feb. 27 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Mar. 01 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
Mar. 02 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Mar. 03 - Charlotte, NC - The Casbah
Mar. 04 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
June 1, 2010:
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BARREN EARTH, METALREVIEW.COM TEAM UP FOR CONTEST
Enter to Win a Copy of ‘Curse of the Red River’
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finland’s prog/death supergroup, Barren Earth, has teamed up with MetalReview.com to offer eager listeners a chance to win a copy of the band’s full-length debut, Curse of the Red River, which hit stores in April on Peaceville Records. All the details on how to enter/win can be found at: http://community2.metalreview.com/blogs/editorials/archive/2010/05/29/win-the-new-barren-earth-album.aspx. The contest will run for one week only, so make sure to enter before it’s too late!
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order on their critically acclaimed debut, Curse of the Red River.
The music video for the track, “The Leer”, can be viewed on their official MySpace page at: www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth, and on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRU-AuRRb4. Another track off Curse of the Red River, “Forlorn Waves”, can be streamed on the band’s official MySpace page.
May 21, 2010:
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BARREN EARTH MUSIC VIDEO NOW STREAMING ON MYSPACE
Debut Video for “The Leer” Available on MySpace, YouTube
HELSINKI, FINLAND – The Finnish prog/death supergroup, Barren Earth, has posted their debut music video, for the track “The Leer”, on their official MySpace page at: www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth, and on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRU-AuRRb4. The song can be found on Barren Earth’s debut full-length record, Curse of the Red River, which hit stores in the US last month on Peaceville Records. The brand new video was directed by Owe Lingvall of Village Road Film.
Another track off Curse of the Red River, “Forlorn Waves”, can be streamed on the band’s official MySpace page.
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order. The band’s debut EP, ‘Our Twilight’ was released late last year, also on Peaceville Records.
May 18, 2010:
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BARREN EARTH LAUNCHES ‘RED RIVER CURSING’ CONTEST
Enter to win today at DecibelMagazine.com
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finnish prog/death supergroup, Barren Earth, has teamed up with DecibelMagazine.com for the “Red River Cursing” contest, to celebrate the release of the band’s debut full-length record, Curse of the Red River, which hit stores in North America last month on Peaceville Records. Five (5) lucky winners will receive one (1) Curse of the Red River CD/T-Shirt combo, courtesy of Peaceville Records. For full details on how to enter, head over to: http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid
=371156.
Barren Earth has also completed filming their first music video for the track “The Leer”. The brand new video for “The Leer” was directed by Owe Lingvall, and can be viewed exclusively at: http://www.metal-hammer.de/Barren_Earth_Leech_Video_Premiere.
Another track off Curse of the Red River, “Forlorn Waves”, can be heard on the band’s official MySpace page at: www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth.
May 14, 2010:
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BARREN EARTH PREMIERES ‘THE LEER’ MUSIC VIDEO
Video Streaming Exclusively at Metal-Hammer.de
HELSINKI, FINLAND – The prog/death supergroup, Barren Earth, has completed filming their first music video for the track “The Leer”, taken from the band’s debut full-length record, Curse of the Red River. The globally acclaimed release hit stores in the US last month on Peaceville Records. The brand new video for “The Leer” was directed by Owe Lingvall, and can be viewed exclusively at: http://www.metal-hammer.de/Barren_Earth_Leech_Video_Premiere.
One of the heaviest tracks on the new album, “The Leer” exemplifies Barren Earth’s extraordinary musicianship, combining elements of prog, metal, death, and folk into a hard-hitting, psychedelic whirlwind, giving listeners a glimpse at the record Outburn Magazine calls “expansive” and “earth-shattering”.
Another track off Curse of the Red River, “Forlorn Waves”, can be heard on the band’s official MySpace page at www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth.
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order. The band’s debut EP, ‘Our Twilight’ was released late last year, also on Peaceville Records.
April 6, 2010:
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BARREN EARTH’S ‘CURSE OF THE RED RIVER’ OUT NOW, STREAMING ALBUM ON AOL.COM
Debut Full-Length Record out on Peaceville Records
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finnish prog/death metal supergroup, Barren Earth, has finally released their debut full-length record, Curse of the Red River, in the US today, on Peaceville Records. The album can be purchased through the Peaceville store (http://www.burningshed.com/store/peaceville/product/261/1888/), iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/curse-of-the-red-river/id363270984), and most other music retailers.
Fans can stream the record in its entirety this week on AOL.com (http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/9).
The track list for Curse of the Red River is…
1. The Curse Of The Red River (7:52)
2. Our Twilight (5:27)
3. Forlorn Waves (4:39)
4. Flicker (6:42)
5. The Leer (4:56)
6. The Ritual Of Dawn (6:34)
7. Ere All Perish (5:54)
8. Cold Earth Chamber (5:34)
9. Deserted Morrows (6:50)
The Curse of the Red River recording session took place at Seawolf Studios, Helsinki (Ghost Brigade), in Summer 2009 with mixing carried out by the prolific Dan Swanö at Unisound in Sweden (Katatonia, Opeth, etc).
Swano states, “One of the best albums I have ever had the privilege to mix. The album is THAT good!”
Artwork comes courtesy of Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath)
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order. Curse of the Red River combines the best elements of metal, prog, and more obscure psychedelic rock.
“Tense and overwhelmingly dire, ‘Curse’ is a fitting first chapter for a group that rivals the sum of its parts.” – Rue Morgue Magazine
“It’s an unpredictable, ever shifting album that should not be missed by anyone who worships at the First Church of Prog” – Outburn Magazine
“’Curse of the Red River’ builds on the promise shown in their debut EP and offers a nearly perfect progressive metal experience.” – MetalUnderground.com
Catch three members of Barren Earth, Mikko Kotamäki (Vocals, Swallow The Sun), Janne Perttilä (Guitars, Moonsorrow), and Marko Tarvonen (Drums, Moonsorrow) on tour in North America now with their respective bands.
March 4, 2010:
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BARREN EARTH LIVE FOOTAGE FROM HELSINKI METAL MEETING ONLINE
Debut Full-Length Record in Stores this April
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Live footage of Finland’s up-and-coming prog/death supergroup, Barren Earth, has surfaced online, thanks to a fan at the Helsinki Metal Meeting last month. A live video of the band performing the song, “Flicker”, from their forthcoming debut full-length record, Curse of the Red River, can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bUqa37EMBI&feature=related and the track “Jewel” from the 2009 debut EP, ‘Our Twilight’, can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAV292K5tGo&feature=related.
A full report of the action from Helsinki can be read at http://www.bravewords.com/news/133372.
Curse of the Red River will hit stores in the US on April 6th.
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order. Curse of the Red River combines the best elements of metal, prog, and more obscure psychedelic rock.
January 28, 2009:
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BARREN EARTH LAUNCHES ‘CURSE OF THE RED RIVER’ MINI-SITE
‘Curse of the Red River’ Out in April on Peaceville Records
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finland’s up-and-coming prog/death supergroup, Barren Earth, has launched a mini-site in anticipation of their debut full-length record, Curse of the Red River, which is due out in the US on April 6th, courtesy of Peaceville Records. The new mini-site, which contains audio samples, a video teaser, and more, can be viewed at http://www.peaceville.com/barrenearth/curseoftheredriver/.
Curse of the Red River is the follow up to Barren Earth’s debut EP, ‘Our Twilight’, which hit stores last November.
The tracklist for Curse of the Red River is…
1. The Curse Of The Red River (7:52)
2. Our Twilight (5:27)
3. Forlorn Waves (4:39)
4. Flicker (6:42)
5. The Leer (4:56)
6. The Ritual Of Dawn (6:34)
7. Ere All Perish (5:54)
8. Cold Earth Chamber (5:34)
9. Deserted Morrows (6:50)
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order. Curse of the Red River combines the best elements of metal, prog, and more obscure psychedelic rock.
The Curse of the Red River recording session took place at Seawolf Studios, Helsinki (Ghost Brigade), in Summer 2009 with mixing carried out by the prolific Dan Swanö at Unisound in Sweden (Katatonia, Opeth, etc).
January 14, 2009:
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HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finland’s up-and-coming prog/death supergroup, Barren Earth, has revealed the tracklist for their debut full-length record, Curse of the Red River, due out in the US on April 6th, courtesy of Peaceville Records. Curse of the Red River is the follow up to Barren Earth’s debut EP, ‘Our Twilight’, which hit stores last November.
The tracklist for Curse of the Red River is…
1. The Curse Of The Red River (7:52)
2. Our Twilight (5:27)
3. Forlorn Waves (4:39)
4. Flicker (6:42)
5. The Leer (4:56)
6. The Ritual Of Dawn (6:34)
7. Ere All Perish (5:54)
8. Cold Earth Chamber (5:34)
9. Deserted Morrows (6:50)
Artwork comes courtesy of Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath).
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order. Curse of the Red River combines the best elements of metal, prog, and more obscure psychedelic rock – from Opeth to Pink Floyd, and Paradise Lost to Jethro Tull.
The Curse of the Red River recording session took place at Seawolf Studios, Helsinki (Ghost Brigade), in Summer 2009 with mixing carried out by the prolific Dan Swanö at Unisound in Sweden (Katatonia, Opeth, etc).
Barren Earth recently played their debut live gig in their hometown of Helsinki, and plan to embark upon a series of shows throughout 2010, with a performance at the renowned Summer Breeze festival already confirmed.
January 8, 2009:
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BARREN EARTH TO RELEASE DEBUT FULL LENGTH RECORD
‘Curse of the Red River’ Out in March on Peaceville Records
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finland’s up-and-coming progressive/death metal act, Barren Earth, has announced the release date for their debut full-length record, entitled Curse of the Red River. The new record, which hits stores in the US on March 29th via Peaceville Records, is the follow up to last November’s impressive, ‘Our Twilight’ EP.
With a wealth of experience from internationally renowned acts, featuring former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, to current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth presents progressive and folk textured death/doom metal of the highest order. Curse of the Red River combines the best elements of metal, prog, and more obscure psychedelic rock – from Opeth to Pink Floyd, and Paradise Lost to Jethro Tull.
The Curse of the Red River recording session took place at Seawolf Studios, Helsinki (Ghost Brigade), in Summer 2009 with mixing carried out by the prolific Dan Swanö at Unisound in Sweden (Katatonia, Opeth, etc).
Swano states, “One of the best albums I have ever had the privilege to mix. The album is THAT good!”
Artwork comes courtesy of Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath).
Barren Earth recently conducted their debut live gig in their hometown of Helsinki, and plan to embark upon a series of shows throughout 2010, with a performance at the legendary Summer Breeze festival already confirmed. Outburn Magazine declares, “…this year should be a big one for Barren Earth.”
Barren Earth is…
Mikko Kotamäki – Vocals (Swallow The Sun)
Olli-Pekka Laine – Bass (Ex-Amorphis, Mannhai)
Kasper Mårtenson –Keyboards (Ex-Amorphis, Ben Granfelt Band)
Janne Perttilä – Guitar (Rytmihäiriö)
Marko Tarvonen – Drums (Moonsorrow)
Sami Ylisirniö – Guitar (Kreator, Waltari)
November 17, 2009:
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BARREN EARTH'S 'OUR TWILIGHT' OUT NOW
Debut EP Available in the US on Peaceville Records
HELSINKI, FINLAND - Finland's up-and-coming progressive/death metal act, Barren Earth, has released their debut EP, 'Our Twilight', in the US, today, via Peaceville Records. The four-song EP, which came out in Europe last week, will soon by followed by Barren Earth’s debut full-length album, to be released in early 2010.
Barren Earth's impressive roster features former members of Amorphis, plus current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator. The 'Our Twilight' EP is a blend of progressive and folk-textured death metal, drawing inspiration from a diversity of musical acts and genres.
Metalunderground.com raves, "The 'Our Twilight' EP only gives a brief taste of Barren Earth's proficiency across four tracks, but it's more than enough to showcase what is undoubtedly going to become a new powerhouse in the arena."
The track list for 'Our Twilight' is...
1. Our Twilight
2. Jewel
3. The Flame of Serenity
4. Floodred
An album trailer, giving a glimpse into the writing and recording process of the tracks, can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/officialbarrenearth#p/u/0/SslgC0ud-ww, while the title track off the new EP can be heard on the band's official MySpace page (www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth). An audio sampler, previewing each of the four tracks on 'Our Twilight', can be heard on the Barren Earth mini-site (http://www.peaceville.com/barrenearth/ourtwilight/).
The 'Our Twilight' EP can be purchased at...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/barren-earth/id333180561?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Twilight/dp/B002QI2UV6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1258475657&sr=8-2
http://www.burningshed.com/store/peaceville/product/261/1774/
October 29, 2009:
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NEW BARREN EARTH MEDIA ONLINE NOW
New Track, Album Video Trailer Posted
HELSINKI, FINLAND - Finland’s new prog/death act, Barren Earth, consisting of former members of Amorphis, plus current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow and Kreator, have uploaded a new video trailer to their YouTube channel, giving a glimpse into the writing and recording process of the tracks on the band's forthcoming 'Our Twilight' EP. 'Our Twilight', Barren Earth's debut release, will hit US stores November 17th (Europe 9th, Finland 11th) on Peaceville Records. The album trailer can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/officialbarrenearth#p/u/0/SslgC0ud-ww.
Along with the album trailer, the band has uploaded the title track off the new EP to their official MySpace page (www.myspace.com/officialbarrenearth). An audio sampler, previewing each of the four tracks on 'Our Twilight', can be heard at http://www.peaceville.com/barrenearth/ourtwilight/.
Metalunderground.com raves, "The 'Our Twilight' EP only gives a brief taste of Barren Earth's proficiency across four tracks, but it's more than enough to showcase what is undoubtedly going to become a new powerhouse in the arena."
Barren Earth's debut full-length album, containing the extended version of 'Our Twilight', is slated for an early 2010 release, while the band's first live performance is scheduled for November 19th in their hometown of Helsinki.
October 5, 2009:
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BARREN EARTH LAUNCHES MINI-SITE FOR DEBUT EP
'Our Twilight' Out November 17 in US
HELSINKI, FINLAND - Finland's newest up-and-coming Progressive Death Metal act, Barren Earth, has launched a mini-site for the upcoming release of their debut EP, Our Twilight, which is due out in the US on November 17th, courtesy of Peaceville Records. The mini-site, which contains news, artwork, and audio clips from each of the EP’s four tracks, can be viewed at http://www.peaceville.com/barrenearth/ourtwilight/.
With former members of Amorphis, plus current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, and Kreator, Barren Earth's debut EP can be described as a blend of Progressive and Folk-textured Death Metal. Inspired by everything from Opeth to Pink Floyd, and Paradise Lost to Jethro Tull, plus obscure psychedelic Rock and Finnish Prog., it's a fine journey through the realm of melodic brutality and keyboard-soaked atmosphere. The Our Twilight EP can be preordered at http://www.burningshed.com/store/peaceville/product/261/1774/add/1774/.
Look out for Barren Earth’s full-length debut, containing the extended version of Our Twilight, in early 2010. Barren Earth is also set to play its first gig in support of the new EP at Dante’s Highlight, in the band’s hometown of Helsinki, on November 19th.
September 24, 2009:
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BARREN EARTH TO RELEASE DEBUT EP
'Our Twilight' to be Released on Peaceville Records
HELSINKI, FINLAND - Scandinavian Progressive Death Metal titans-to-be, Barren Earth, have announced the release date for their debut EP, Our Twilight. Recently signed to the Progressive powerhouse, Peaceville Records, Finland’s Barren Earth will unleash the Our Twilight EP on November 17th.
Barren Earth features an experienced line-up from a host of internationally renowned & acclaimed outfits. With former members of Finnish metallers, Amorphis, plus current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, Kreator, and Mannhai, the members of Barren Earth are no newcomers to the Progressive Metal scene.
Barren Earth is...
Mikko Kotamäki - Vocals (Swallow The Sun)
Olli-Pekka Laine - Bass (Ex-Amorphis, Mannhai)
Kasper Mårtenson - Keyboards (Ex-Amorphis, Ben Granfelt Band)
Janne Perttilä - Guitar (Rytmihäiriö)
Marko Tarvonen - Drums (Moonsorrow)
Sami Ylisirniö - Guitar (Kreator, Waltari)
Recorded in late June 09 in Finland at Seawolf Studios and Jive Studios, Our Twilight can be described as "Progressive and Folk-textured Death Metal", combining elements of modern and traditional Death Metal, with 70's Prog Rock and Folk, while drawing influences from artists such as Paradise Lost, Opeth, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull. The debut EP was produced by Jukka Varmo, with Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios handling the mixing and mastering. Artwork comes courtesy of Niklas Sundin of Cabin Fever Media (Arch Enemy,Soilwork, Dark Tranquility).
Dan Swano (Unisound Studios - Katatonia/Opeth/Bloodbath) exclaims, "The perfect blend of light and darkness. A new level of amazing has been reached!"
The track list for ‘Our Twilight’ is...
Our Twilight
Jewel
The Flame of Serenity
Floodred
"Getting signed by Peaceville Records is a great honour, as they are one of the very few metal labels left who have a passion and feeling for the music they release," explains bassist Olli-Pekka Laine (Ex-Amorphis, Mannhai). "To us, it also feels like coming home, because in a way they carry a big responsibility for Barren Earth's existence, by having released the most important albums from pioneers such as Autopsy and Paradise Lost. Those albums played a huge role, when we sucked our musical mother's milk in the late 80’s and early 90's. This is a fact that should be noticeably evident in Barren Earth's sound and music. Hopefully Barren Earth will also be able to add a fresh spin to Peaceville's already impressive roster."
A debut full-length album, containing the extended version of Our Twilight, will be released in early 2010. Stay tuned for more information regarding Barren Earth and the Our Twilight EP.
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