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In 2005, 4 young Finnish guys, Antti Matilainen – vocals, Teemu
Hänninen – guitars, Teemu Anttila - keyboards and Jari Huttunen – drums, decided
to form a strong heavy metal band, with the emphasis on METAL. The guys have all
played in other bands and projects, but decided to get together for the
formation of Halo Of Shadows.
With the line-up in place, Halo Of Shadows went into the Watercastle Studio in
the early fall of 2005 to record drum tracks for the debut album, with Arttu
Sarvanne as the producer. Later on, the other aspects of the music (guitars,
bass, keyboards and vocals) were recorded in various Finnish studios, and
guitarist Teemu, who also played the bass on the disc, mixed the album, with a
fantastic result for all to hear.
In early 2006 the young band hooked up with Danish based metal agency
Intromental Management, for the purpose of spreading the word on Halo Of Shadows
and to obtain a good label deal for the debut album, “Manifesto”. In spring 2006
the band signed with Massacre Records for a worldwide album release.
Lyrically, the album deals with subjects, such as criticism of religion and
other relevant matters of today’s turbulent world.
The music of Halo Of Shadows is best described as a fine mixture between Death,
Arch Enemy, Symphony X and King Diamond. Very powerful but with a delicate touch
of melody. It’s not really “just” death metal – in fact it’s a conglomeration of
all the various metal genres with a slab of originality to it.
FACTS:
- The debut album by the young and energetic Finnish band
- Very original unique sound combining Death- Black- and Heavy Metal
- Must-have album for fans of Death, Arch Enemy or Dark Tranquility
- Cover Artwork by Marko Somero
- Europewide promotion and marketing campaign in June/July/August
- Live appearances and club shows in summer 2006
FROM www.massacre-records.de
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