Tulimyrsky
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Tulimyrsky is the first EP
of the Finnish
folk metal
band Moonsorrow
. Initially scheduled for release on March 26, 2008 through Spinefarm Records
, the release date was postponed until April 30 to allow for proper promotion. Over an hour in length, the release contains one new song, two covers
and two re-recorded tracks from the band's early demos. It was stated that this release is categorized as an EP so that it will not be interpreted as the band's new album.
The title track is divided into nine "chapters" in the lyric sheet, which do not always correspond with the sequence of progression between musical themes. The music deviates from chapter to chapter, from brutal black metal to acoustic folk rhythms. The remake of "Taistelu Pohjolasta" does not incorporate the opening section of the original piece (which appeared on Tämä Ikuinen Talvi
); thus, the only movements incorporated are "Punaisen Lumen Valtakunta" and "Jäisten Järvien Kimalteessa." The remake of "Hvergelmir," however, does include the coda "Elivagar (Pakanavedet)," accompanied by a spoken monologue in Swedish that does not appear in the original.
Tracks #3 and #4 originally appeared on Tämä Ikuinen Talvi
and Metsä respectively.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
of the Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
folk metal
Folk metal
Folk metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. As the name suggests, the genre is a fusion of heavy metal with traditional folk music...
band Moonsorrow
Moonsorrow
Moonsorrow is a pagan metal band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 1995. Musically, the band incorporates elements of black metal and folk metal in their sound...
. Initially scheduled for release on March 26, 2008 through Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records is a Finland-based record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists. In 1999, a sub-label titled Spikefarm Records was started by Sami Tenetz from Thy Serpent...
, the release date was postponed until April 30 to allow for proper promotion. Over an hour in length, the release contains one new song, two covers
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
and two re-recorded tracks from the band's early demos. It was stated that this release is categorized as an EP so that it will not be interpreted as the band's new album.
The title track is divided into nine "chapters" in the lyric sheet, which do not always correspond with the sequence of progression between musical themes. The music deviates from chapter to chapter, from brutal black metal to acoustic folk rhythms. The remake of "Taistelu Pohjolasta" does not incorporate the opening section of the original piece (which appeared on Tämä Ikuinen Talvi
Tämä Ikuinen Talvi
Tämä Ikuinen Talvi is the fourth demo album of the Finnish folk metal band Moonsorrow, released in the very beginning of 1999 by Meat Hook Productions. It was re-released on August 28, 2001 on CD by Sagitarius Productions, with significantly remastered music and vocals...
); thus, the only movements incorporated are "Punaisen Lumen Valtakunta" and "Jäisten Järvien Kimalteessa." The remake of "Hvergelmir," however, does include the coda "Elivagar (Pakanavedet)," accompanied by a spoken monologue in Swedish that does not appear in the original.
Track listing
- "Tulimyrsky" (Firestorm) – 29:45
- "For Whom the Bell TollsFor Whom the Bell Tolls (Metallica song)"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the third and final single from their second album, Ride the Lightning....
" (MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
cover) – 7:43 - "Taistelu Pohjolasta" (The Battle for Pohjola)– 8:11
- "Hvergelmir" – 9:30
- "Back to North" (MercilessMercilessMerciless is a Swedish death/thrash metal band. The band was formed during the summer of 1986 in Strängnäs, Sweden by Erik Wallin Fredrik Karlén and Stefan Carlsson . They were inspired of the early fast-playing bands such as Kreator, Sodom, Destruction and Bathory...
cover) – 13:08
Tracks #3 and #4 originally appeared on Tämä Ikuinen Talvi
Tämä Ikuinen Talvi
Tämä Ikuinen Talvi is the fourth demo album of the Finnish folk metal band Moonsorrow, released in the very beginning of 1999 by Meat Hook Productions. It was re-released on August 28, 2001 on CD by Sagitarius Productions, with significantly remastered music and vocals...
and Metsä respectively.