Korpiklaani release second "Kulkija" trailer

Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI are set to release their new studio album »Kulkija« ("Wanderer"), on September 7th, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. To bridge the gap until its unveiling, the band has launched another album trailer, in which they talk about the album's recording and production. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcugCiRzQl4

KORPIKLAANI also released some news about their long awaited tour today! The band's last run in North America (w/ ENSIFERUM, TROLLFEST) was over 3 years ago. Now the wait is over and the band will finally return to the states for a 25-show tour in October & November 2018. Russian pagan/folk metallers ARKONA will be joining them as direct support act. All dates can be found below.

Be prepared, more show announcements for other continents will follow shortly!

»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 - Corona Theatre
• 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 Regina, SK - The Exchange
• 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

More KORPIKLAANI dates:

• 28.07. H Székesfehérvár - Fezen Festival
• 03.08. D Wacken - Wacken Open Air
• 18.08. D Dinkelsbühl - Summer Breeze

»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

ICYMI:

• Listen to the latest single 'Harmaja' now, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoTkmBB4yow
• Download or stream 'Harmaja' now, here: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniHarmaja
• Pre-order »Kulkija« in various formats, here: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniKulkija
• Pre-order the album digitally to receive '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

More on »Kulkija«:

• 'Kotikonnut' OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzsUWvKsgqQ
• Trailer #1 - Musical Development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzDeQBDiJpg

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."