Valkyrend
Varieté (FIN)
Tatu Metso (aka Valkyr KäreitäR) & Atrain Kataja (aka BeforEnd) played melodies by acoustics apart from their black metal groups. "They'll stand alone in their original form" was the decision.
Their first gig was at mental hospital of Kaivanto in Kangasala. Just one guitar supported the vocals at first. Nowadays additional members join the live performance; guitarists, drum percussionists, keyboardist.. According to the event and requirements.
First recording is "Demo '03". 2005 came out v/a metal compilation based on Pirkanmaa bands;"Tamperkele". Valkyrend Varieté provided with two songs. "Kaihomieli Valpas" was released next and got splendid reviews and was welcomed on the underground scene.
M.A. Kiira (Vipera Lucion) as a permanent member along with Arttu Jyske, a Tatu Metso realised and composed the mini-cd "Tonttu" which was released before Christmas 2007 and sold out in two weeks. The band got plans for a full length album to release in 2008.
Band Members:
Tatu Metso (Valkyr Käreitär) - Vocals, percussions, lyrics
M.A. Kiira - Guitar, keys
Arttu Jyske - Bass
Influences:
Jean Sibelius
CD Review
Official website: http://www.mikseri.net/v-v
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Velvet Revolver
(USA)Tatu Metso (aka Valkyr KäreitäR) & Atrain Kataja (aka BeforEnd) played melodies by acoustics apart from their black metal groups. "They'll stand alone in their original form" was the decision.
Their first gig was at mental hospital of Kaivanto in Kangasala. Just one guitar supported the vocals at first. Nowadays additional members join the live performance; guitarists, drum percussionists, keyboardist.. According to the event and requirements.
First recording is "Demo '03". 2005 came out v/a metal compilation based on Pirkanmaa bands;"Tamperkele". Valkyrend Varieté provided with two songs. "Kaihomieli Valpas" was released next and got splendid reviews and was welcomed on the underground scene.
M.A. Kiira (Vipera Lucion) as a permanent member along with Arttu Jyske, a Tatu Metso realised and composed the mini-cd "Tonttu" which was released before Christmas 2007 and sold out in two weeks. The band got plans for a full length album to release in 2008.
Band Members:
Tatu Metso (Valkyr Käreitär) - Vocals, percussions, lyrics
M.A. Kiira - Guitar, keys
Arttu Jyske - Bass
Influences:
Jean Sibelius
CD Review
Official website: http://www.mikseri.net/v-v
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Velvet Revolver (abbreviated to VR) is a hard rock/post-grunge supergroup with three former members of Guns N' Roses — Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum (who also played with rock bands Hawk and The Cult) — plus Scott Weiland, the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, and Dave Kushner of the 80s punk band Wasted Youth.
Members
- Slash - lead & rhythm guitars
- Dave Kushner - rhythm guitar
- Duff McKagan - bass, backing vocals
- Matt Sorum - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Former Members
- Scott Weiland - lead vocals
Discography
Albums
Contraband June 8, 2004
Libertad July 3,
2004 "Slither", Contraband
2004 "Fall to Pieces" , Contraband
2005 "Dirty Little Thing", Contraband
2005 "Come on, Come in" , Fantastic Four soundtrack
2007 "She Builds Quick Machines" , Libertad
2007 "The Last Fight, Libertad
2008 "Get Out The Door"
Official Website: http://www.velvetrevolver.com
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Libertad July 3,
Singles
2003 "Set Me Free" - Hulk soundtrack, Contraband2004 "Slither", Contraband
2004 "Fall to Pieces" , Contraband
2005 "Dirty Little Thing", Contraband
2005 "Come on, Come in" , Fantastic Four soundtrack
2007 "She Builds Quick Machines" , Libertad
2007 "The Last Fight, Libertad
2008 "Get Out The Door"
Official Website: http://www.velvetrevolver.com
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