The 69 Eyes - making-of "Universal Monster" Pt. VI launched!

Helsinki's most famous vampires, THE 69 EYES, recently announced the release of their new 11th studio album, entitled »Universal Monsters«, which will be released on April 22nd via Nuclear Blast.

This album is not only THE 69 EYES' return to the spotlight of music magazine covers but also the long-awaited return of producer Johnny Lee Michaels to join the band as "the 6th bat."

To bridge the gap until the album is unleashed, the band have launched the sixth making-of trailer today. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LioCq16vYrU

Vocalist Jyrki commented:

“When we work together with him, he’s not only just a producer but engineer, mixer, keyboardist, percussionist and backing vocalist. He even sings those Lakota Indian vocals on 'Blackbird Pie'! Johnny’s working methods are closer to Phil Spector and Brian Wilson than any other. You can hear both his coolness and madness on the album!”

If you missed #1 to #5, click here:

• #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWC0309-hiY
• #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFnYNNWs9Bc
• #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UYUAL_H14E
• #4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOkOjE5nsfA
• #5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ1gZ25peQ8

Ville Juurikkala is also be seen as an important part of the band, creating their photos and also the new video for first single 'Jet Fighter Plane'.

“We do this from friendship and love for rock 'n' roll. THE 69 EYES, producer Johnny Lee Michaels and photographer Ville Juurikkala have done this together over two decades. This is our lifestyle. This is also how we see the world right now.”

• Watch 'Jet Fighter Plane' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDaN1JFAliY
• Purchase 'Jet Fighter Plane' digitally here: http://nblast.de/The69EyesDownloads

"As I first heard the instrumental demo of the song, it immediately sounded for me like a song from the early 80’s new wave/post punk days. You know, like when the music was heavily inspired by David Bowie’s dark visions, the Cold War, the threat of nuclear war and »1984«-kind of the future. So I wrote such lyrics from the past – and all of a sudden, the history started to repeat itself and the Cold War winds started to blow again! It was very strange - all of a sudden THE 69 EYES have a song which is very "today" and even political, longing back to the days of peace," explains singer Jyrki 69. "We also wanted the video to be artistic and visually capture the vibe and theme of the song. There is hope but also darkness, violence and innocence. And it’s only goth 'n' roll."

The new album’s cover artwork was conceived by Ville Juurikkala - known for his work with NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS, HIM, APOCALYPTICA and MICHAEL MONROE. As the album title »Universal Monsters« refers, the band are captured in movie monster lightning, showing them as well classic and timeless creatures. “The covers are planned and designed as an old-school CD covers - remember when the booklets used to be as exciting as the album itself?! It will actually have five different covers - each member of the band can be used as a cover creature of their own. Ville has really succeeded in capturing the classic movie vibe for the shots without any special make-up or photo shopping. THE 69 EYES are the universal rock ’n’ roll monsters - not so many of us left anymore,” says THE 69 EYES vocalist Jyrki. “So from real fans I wish they would get the actual CD in their hands to get the full album treatment as we want it to be experienced!”

NB-exclusive formats of THE 69 EYES' new opus can be pre-ordered here: http://nblast.de/The69EyesMonstersNB

The »Universal Monsters« tracklist racks up as follows:

1. Dolce Vita
2. Jet Fighter Plane
3. Blackbird Pie
4. Lady Darkness
5. Miss Pastis
6. Shallow Graves
7. Jerusalem
8. Stiv & Johnny
9. Never
10. Blue
11. Rock 'N' Roll Junkie

THE 69 EYES will tour Europe in support of their new record. See all dates below:

THE 69 EYES live 2016:

• 24.04. CH Pratteln - Z7
• 25.04. D Munich - Backstage
• 26.04. D Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn
• 27.04. D Frankfurt - Batschkapp
• 28.04. D Bochum - Zeche
• 29.04. D Cologne - Gloria
• 30.04. D Berlin - PBHFCLUB
• 01.05. D Hamburg - Markthalle
• 06.05. FIN Forssa - Ravintola Status
• 07.05. FIN Turku – Gong
• 14.05. FIN Lappeenranta – Old Cock
• 20.05. FIN Joensuu – Kerubi
• 21.05. FIN Oulu - Ravintola Hevimesta
• 27.05. FIN Helsinki – Tavastia
• 28.05. FIN Turku – Tukholma
• 16.07. CZ Vizovice – Masters of Rock
• 23.07. FIN Hämeenlinna - Wanaja Festival
• 06.08. HU Székesfehérvár - Fezen Fesztival
• 02.09. FIN Kuopio - Henry's Pub
• 03.09. FIN Jyväskylä - Water X Fest 2016
• 09.09. FIN Tampere – Klubi
• 16.09. FIN Helsinki – Vigrin Oil
• 17.09. FIN Rauma – Varastoklubi
• 23.09. FIN Pori – Bar Kino
• 24.09. FIN Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
• 28.09. FIN Espoo – Sellosali
• 30.09. FIN Heinola – Tukkijätkä
• 01.10. FIN Nivala – Tuiskula
• 07.10. RU St. Petersburg - Opera Concert Club
• 08.10. RU Moscow – RED Club
• 09.10. RU Ekaterinburg - Tele-Club
• 11.10. BLR Minsk – Re:public Club
• 12.10. UKR Kiev – Sentrum Club