Korpiklaani release new single & lyric video 'Aallon alla'

Only two weeks are left until Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI release their new studio album »Kulkija« ("Wanderer"), through Nuclear Blast. To celebrate, the band has unleashed the 4th single from their upcoming 14-song record today, entitled 'Aallon alla'. It's accompanied by a lyric video, including studio material as well as live footage from their latest show at Summer Breeze (Dinkelsbühl, Germany), filmed by WDR Rockpalast.

Band founder Jonne comments, "The melody of this song was written first, then I added the chords. First there was too much, but then I fixed that by simplifying it as much as possible. The electric guitar plays no riff of any kind, but it's included with the bass only to support the violin, accordion and vocal melodies. This song definitely wouldn't work for YNGWIE MALMSTEEN since this is a prime example of a song where less is more. Of course, there is a slight exception to that rule; it has a bit of a progressive part after the first verse, which is also something new and previously unheard on a KORPIKLAANI album. The drum arrangement however is very complicated through the whole song, although it may seem rather simple at first."

About 'Aallon alla' ("Under The Wave"): A song of the drowning one. The lake and the sea are unpredictable. They are the oarsman's grave. No wings or riches are of help when the drowning man falls into waves. The oarsman in the story cannot hear the cry of the drowning one. The waves can sometimes feel safe: they drift you silently towards eternity.

• Pre-order »Kulkija« in various formats, here: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniKulkija
• Pre-order the album digitally to receive 'Aallon alla', 'Henkselipoika', 'Harmaja' and 'Kotikonnut' instantly!
• Pre-save »Kulkija« via Spotify: http://nblast.de/KORPIKLAANIPreSave

Listen to the tracks in the NB Novelties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/nuclearblastrecords/playlist/6aw9wiedFzzhJiI96DhNhw

»Kulkija« will be available in the following formats:

• DIGI BEER KOOZIE (NB Mailorder exclusive)
• DIGI
• 2LP (black, yellow)
• DIGITAL

»Kulkija« - Track Listing:

01. Neito

02. Korpikuusen kyynel

03. Aallon alla

04. Harmaja

05. Kotikonnut

06. Korppikalliota

07. Kallon malja

08. Sillanrakentaja

09. Henkselipoika

10. Pellervoinen

11. Riemu

12. Kuin korpi nukkuva

13. Juomamaa

14. Tuttu on tie

With 14 tracks and a total running time of over 71 minutes, »Kulkija« is the group's longest album to date. Working with producer Janne Saksa for the first time, the album was recorded atPetrax Studio (Hollola, FIN) and mixed at Sound Supreme Studios (Hämeenlinna, FIN). Mastering duties were handled by renowned engineer Svante Forsbäck (RAMMSTEIN a.o.). The cover was designed by Jan Yrlund (BATTLE BEAST, MANOWAR etc.), who has already created several artworks for previous albums and singles for the band.

Founding member Jonne commented: "We've never been as satisfied with a final result as we are with »Kulkija«. We tried to keep it very natural. Like the wanderer, this album is a journey, one that makes you feel good."

Sami added: "»Kulkija« isn't just a collection of songs, it's a "real" album with a unique atmosphere guiding the listeners through a long journey. All songs were well prepared in advance and nothing needed to be arranged in the studio. Tuomas [fiddle] & I had lots of space to develop and play the folk arrangements."

KORPIKLAANI live:

»Kulkija« - Release Tour

• 07.09. RUS St. Petersburg - Aurora (Release Show)
• 08.09. RUS Moscow - Glavclub (Release Show)
• 09.09. RUS Voronezh - Aura
• 11.09. RUS Rostov-on-Don - Arena
• 12.09. RUS Krasnodar - Arena Hall
• 13.09. RUS Samara - Zvezda
• 14.09. RUS Ufa - Ogni Ufy
• 15.09. RUS Ekaterinburg - Tele-Club
• 16.09. RUS Chelyabinsk - Galaktika
• 18.09. RUS Omsk - Angar
• 19.09. RUS Novosibirsk - Podzemka
• 21.09. RUS Irkutsk - Dikaya Loshad
• 22.09. RUS Vladivostok - San-Remo

»The Wayfarer«

w/ ARKONA

• 31.10. USA Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
• 01.11. USA New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
• 02.11. CDN Québec, QC - Impérial Bell
• 03.11. CDN Montréal, QC - Club Soda
• 04.11. CDN Toronto, ON - Mod Club Theatre
• 05.11. USA Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
• 06.11. USA Minneapolis, MN - Varsity
• 07.11. CDN Winnipeg, MB - The Park Theatre
• 08.11. CDN TBA
• 09.11. CDN Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room
• 10.11. CDN Calgary, AB - Marquee Beer Market
• 12.11. CDN Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
• 13.11. USA Seattle, WA - El Corazón
• 14.11. USA Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
• 15.11. USA San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
• 16.11. USA Sacramento, CA - Holy Diver
• 17.11. USA San Diego, CA - Aztec Theatre
• 18.11. USA Los Angeles, CA - Regent Threater DTLA
• 19.11. USA Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
• 20.11. USA TBA
• 21.11. USA Dallas, TX - House of Blues
• 23.11. USA Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
• 24.11. USA Richmond, VA - Capital Ale House
• 25.11. USA Philadelphia, PA- Theatre of Living Arts
• 26.11. USA Baltimore, MD - Soundstage

»Wayfarers & Warriors Tour 2019«

w/ TURISAS, TROLLFEST

• 21.02. LUX Esch an der Alzette - Kulturfabrik
• 23.02. NL Tilburg - 013
• 24.02. B Antwerp - Trix Muziekcentrum
• 25.02. UK London - Islington Assembly Hall
• 26.02. F Lille - Le Splendid
• 27.02. F Paris - La Cigale
• 28.02. F Mérignac - Krakatoa
• 01.03. E Bilbao - Santana 27
• 02.03. P Porto - Hard Club
• 03.03. P Lisbon - Lisboa ao Vivo
• 05.03. E Málaga - Paris 15
• 06.03. E Murcia - Garaje Beat Club
• 07.03. E Zaragoza - Centro Cívico Delicias
• 08.03. F Marseille - Espace Julien
• 09.03. CH Pratteln - Z7
• 10.03. F Bourg-en-Bresse - La Tannerie
• 11.03. I Trezzo sull'Adda (MI) - Live Club
• 12.03. HR Zagreb - Tvornica Kulture
• 13.03. H Budapest - Barba Negra Music Club
• 14.03. SK Bratislava - Majestic Music Club
• 15.03. PL Krakow - Klub Kwadrat
• 16.03. PL Warsaw - Progresja
• 17.03. PL Gdansk - B90
• 19.03. D Berlin - Huxleys Neue Welt
• 20.03. PL Wroclww - Centrum Koncertowe A2
• 21.03. D Jena - F-Haus
• 22.03. D Munich - TonHalle
• 23.03. D Mannheim - MS Connexion Complex
• 24.03. D Cologne - Essigfabrik
• 22.02. D Wacken - Wacken Winter Nights
• 21. - 27.07. SLO Tolmin - MetalDays