Metal Riot

Finnish folk metal legends Korpiklaani have released the first in a series of track-by-track breakdowns for their upcoming album Manala.  The record is set to be released August 14, 2012 on Nuclear Blast with a North American tour to follow soon after.  Nuclear Blast USA will also be giving away a limited number of guest list spots (not a backstage pass) for the tour.  You can find out more on that right here.

Korpiklaani’s vocalist/guitarist Jonne Järvelä has issued the following statement about the tour:

“Once again we are very excited to come back to North America. It will be the first time we are able to tour on the release of our new record, Manala. We are also very pleased to be having our very good close friends from Moonsorrow, Týr and Metsatöll, so expect a great party with good friends and even better music!”

To check out the video breakdown and a list of upcoming tour dates click here.

Finnish folk metal legends Korpiklaani have unveiled the details on their forthcoming album titled Manala. Originally reported to have been titled Kunnia, this will be the band’s 8th studio album and will include both Finnish and English versions of the songs.  It is due out August 3, 2012 under Nuclear Blast.

To read a statement from frontman Jonne Järvelä about the album’s concept click here.

To listen to the first single from the album called “Metsälle” click here.

Finnish folk metal outfit Korpiklaani have recently announced the addition of fiddler Tuomas Rounakari to the band’s lineup.

He is to make his debut on their upcoming Nuclear Blast Records release Kunnia. The album is due out July 18, 2012 in Finland and the rest of the world July 20, 2012.  You can see more details and hear a song from the album here.

The band has been quoted as saying:

“We took Tuomas aboard when we noticed that he was actually the only sensible choice for us. We had already thought of him before, but were always afraid that he’d be too busy to join us, because Korpiklaani demands much time from every band member. When we finally asked him, he replied that it’d be an exciting challenge and big chance for him, so he agreed to take over the fiddle for us. We’re more than happy about his decision!  At the moment, the whole band is gathered in the studio where we’ve recently entered the final stage of recording, with Jonne laying down his vocal lines and only a few folk parts waiting to be recorded. If all goes to plan, the album will be ready for mixing at the end of March.”

To get an idea of what he brings to the table, you can see a video of Tuomas’ solo project here.