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Ben Varon
Ben Varon (born 18 November 1983) is a Finnish guitarist. He is known as a member and one of the founders of the Finnish metal band Amoral that was active from 1997 to 2017. In the beginning of 2018, he founded a new heavy metal band, Oceanhoarse. Early life and influences Varon started playing guitar when he was 11–12 years old. He had been begging for an electric guitar for about a year, and finally got a Strat copy as a birthday present from his parents. The first few years went by without much progress: He did take a few lessons to get started, but did not really practice much at all. Varon tells in his bio that it was only later when he understood, that if he wanted to go anywhere with his playing, he should start to work on it. Varon is mostly self-taught, but he has taken some lessons over the years. First, when he got started to learn to tune the guitar and to form a power chord. Then, a few years later when he started actually to practice, he took lessons for a while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, commonly shortened to Tuska ( fi, pain, agony), is a Finnish heavy metal festival taking place annually in Helsinki. The first Tuska took place in 1998 and the festival has since grown larger every year. The location of the festival has been in Kaisaniemi park in the middle of the city from 2001. However, since 2011, Tuska has taken place at the Suvilahti event field in the Kalasatama neighbourhood of the Sörnäinen district. The festival dates have always been in either June or July. In recent years the attendance has grown and the festival has drawn up to 43,000 people in 2019. In 2006, the festival was almost sold out and over a combined three-day total of 33,000 attendees arrived to watch 32 artists, including for example Anathema, Celtic Frost, Opeth, Sodom, Venom, and Finland's own Amorphis and Sonata Arctica. There were three stages in Tuska: ''Inferno'', ''Sue'', and the main stage, ''Radio Rock'' (''Radio City'' until 2007). In 2019 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with techniques such as palm muting and tremolo picking; deep growling vocals; aggressive, powerful drumming, featuring double kick and blast beat techniques; minor keys or atonality; abrupt tempo, key, and time signature changes; and chromatic chord progressions. The lyrical themes of death metal may include slasher film-style violence,Moynihan, Michael, and Dirik Søderlind (1998). Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. , p. 27 political conflict, religion, nature Nature, in the broadest sense, is the physical world or universe. "Nature" can refer to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. The study of nature is a large, if not the only, part of science. Although humans ar ..., philosophy, true crime and science fiction. Building from the musical structure of thrash metal and Black metal#First wave, early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Same Difference
Same Difference were an English bubblegum pop duo from Portsmouth, England, made up of siblings Sean Smith and Sarah Smith. They came to prominence in 2007 when they finished third in the fourth series of the ITV talent show, '' The X Factor''. Their music was targeted mostly at children who are 13 and under. Their debut single, "We R One", was released on 24 November 2008, and their debut album, ''Pop'', followed on 1 December 2008. In November 2009, it was announced that Same Difference had signed a new record deal with PopLife Records, and their second album was released on 7 February 2011. On 24 December 2014, Same Difference broke the news that they had disbanded but were still considering as to whether to release their third and final album, ''Superheroes''. London Records stated it was fun working with them and that they were disappointed they could not share more musical memories together. In 2020 Same Difference reunited for a one-off charity single with all procee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows (album)
''Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows'' is the sixth studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amoral. It was released by Imperial Cassette in Finland on February 14, 2014. It was published by G-Regords and released in the rest of Europe on March 28, 2014, and the United Kingdom edition was published by Graphite Records and released on March 31, 2014. "Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows" was produced by Ben Varon. Drums were recorded at Sound Supreme studios by Janne Saksa. Guitars, bass, and keyboards were recorded at the home studios of Amoral. Guitars were re-amped at Sonic Pump Studios. Vocals were recorded at Marco's Cockpit by Marko Hietala. The album was mixed by Janne Saksa and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. Arrangements were by Amoral. The album has a more progressive metal sound than Amoral's previous 2 albums. "Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows" has received predominantly positive reviews from heavy metal magazines and webzines around Finland, Europe, and the United States. Music and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beneath (Amoral Album)
''Beneath'' is the fifth album by Finnish heavy metal band Amoral. The American release date was 14 February 2012. It was released in Europe by Imperial Cassette in 2011 and the US edition was released by The End Records in 2012 . Beneath is produced by Janne Saksa & Ben Varon. It is recorded by Janne Saksa and Amoral at Sound Supreme Studios, Hämeenlinna(FI) in February 2011. It is mixed by Janne Saksa and mastered by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers Studios, Helsinki(FI). Arrangements are by Amoral. Programming on "Beneath" was made by Mikko P. Mustonen and programming on "Wastelands" by Janne Saksa. Music and lyrics Music and Lyrics are by Ben Varon, except "This Ever Ending Game" and "Hours Of Simplicity", which are by Masi Hukari & Ben Varon. Additional backing vocals are by Janne Saksa. Artwork Artwork and layout of the album is by Spanish artist Marta Nael. Artwork concept is made by Ben Varon. Photography is by Valtteri Hirvonen. Amoral Skull logo is made by Aki Siltala. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Your Colors
''Show Your Colors'' is the fourth studio album by Finnish metal band Amoral. Background Amoral's fourth studio album was announced in November 2008 when the band announced Ari Koivunen as their new front man. On January 21, their first single was put up the band's MySpace account. The first single is entitled ''Year of the Suckerpunch'' and the song is clearly distinctive from any of Amoral's previous material, and is built around Ari's higher pitched, clean, melodic voice, as opposed to former vocalist Niko Kalliojärvi's growling death metal vocals. The album was released May 6, 2009. Track listing Personnel ;Amoral * Ari Koivunen Ari Koivunen (born 7 June 1984) is a Finnish heavy metal singer who rose to fame as the winner of the Finnish singing competition '' Idols'' in 2007. He was the vocalist of the Finnish heavy metal band ''Amoral'' from 2008 to 2017. Beside he ... - vocals, backing vocals * Ben Varon - guitar * Silver Ots - guitar * Juhana Karlsson - dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reptile Ride (album)
''Reptile Ride'' is the title of Amoral's third album which was released in Japan on August 10, 2007 and on August 15, 2007 in the rest of the world. Track listing Credits Band members *Niko Kalliojärvi - vocals *Erkki Silvennoinen - bass *Ben Varon - guitar *Silver Ots - guitar *Juhana Karlsson - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... External links kvltsite.com review* https://web.archive.org/web/20100131203224/http://www.amoralweb.com/ 2007 albums Amoral (band) albums {{2000s-death-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decrowning
Amoral was a Finnish Heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1997. They played technical, Progressive metal, progressive, melodic, hard rock-oriented metal. The band's fourth album was an about-turn, replacing the dominance of quirky death metal with an exemplary display of riff-driven, heavy, yet melodic power groove and the occasional sing-along chorus. Amoral performed extensively in bars, clubs, festivals and other venues in Finland, Europe, Japan, China, Philippines and the US. The band split up in 2017 after 20 years together. Biography Early times Amoral was formed in 1997 by two teenagers, Ben Varon and Juhana Karlsson. Silver Ots joined soon after. The first vocalist was Matti Pitkänen, who was quickly replaced by Niko Kalliojärvi. Former band members also included Ville Sorvali from Moonsorrow on bass. For some time before Sorvali joined Amoral, the band was without a bass player, and Ots played bass on some of their demos. Amoral released two de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records is a Finnish independent record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists. It is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. History Spinefarm Records was originally founded in 1990 by Riku Pääkkönen as a mail-order distribution company for rock and heavy metal albums and singles, but later became a record label for Finnish acts such as Nightwish, Children of Bodom, and Sonata Arctica. Since 2002, Spinefarm has been part of Universal Music Group, but operates as an independent business unit. In autumn 2007, Spinefarm launched in the UK, starting with re-issuing deluxe versions of the first five Nightwish albums, including the '' Over the Hills and Far Away'' EP. At the start of 2016, it was announced that Spinefarm Records had acquired Candlelight Records. On 18 August 2017, Spinefarm Records announced the global launch of sub-label Snakefarm Records. Snakefarm has since signed Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and more. The label's focus genres are roots roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wound Creations
Amoral was a Finnish heavy metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1997. They played technical, progressive, melodic, hard rock-oriented metal. The band's fourth album was an about-turn, replacing the dominance of quirky death metal with an exemplary display of riff-driven, heavy, yet melodic power groove and the occasional sing-along chorus. Amoral performed extensively in bars, clubs, festivals and other venues in Finland, Europe, Japan, China, Philippines and the US. The band split up in 2017 after 20 years together. Biography Early times Amoral was formed in 1997 by two teenagers, Ben Varon and Juhana Karlsson. Silver Ots joined soon after. The first vocalist was Matti Pitkänen, who was quickly replaced by Niko Kalliojärvi. Former band members also included Ville Sorvali from Moonsorrow on bass. For some time before Sorvali joined Amoral, the band was without a bass player, and Ots played bass on some of their demos. Amoral released two demos, ''Desolation'' and ''Other Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Guitar Magazine
''Young Guitar Magazine'' is a Japanese guitar magazine first published in May 1969 by Shinko Ongaku Shuppansha (now Shinko Music Entertainment), with a focus on folk music. Starting from the 1970s, it started covering hard rock in the 1970s, and in the 1980s it leaned more towards guitar virtuosos, featuring acts from the heavy metal music and progressive rock genres. The magazine's lead editor was particularly impressed by Van Halen Van Halen ( ) was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosity of its lead gu ...'s debut album from 1978, and took that as a sign that bands like it would be the next sensation in rock music. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows
''Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows'' is the sixth studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amoral. It was released by Imperial Cassette in Finland on February 14, 2014. It was published by G-Regords and released in the rest of Europe on March 28, 2014, and the United Kingdom edition was published by Graphite Records and released on March 31, 2014. "Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows" was produced by Ben Varon. Drums were recorded at Sound Supreme studios by Janne Saksa. Guitars, bass, and keyboards were recorded at the home studios of Amoral. Guitars were re-amped at Sonic Pump Studios. Vocals were recorded at Marco's Cockpit by Marko Hietala. The album was mixed by Janne Saksa and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. Arrangements were by Amoral. The album has a more progressive metal sound than Amoral's previous 2 albums. "Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows" has received predominantly positive reviews from heavy metal magazines and webzines around Finland, Europe, and the United States. Music and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
