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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! METAL DE FACTO’s New Album “Land Of The Rising Sun Part. 1”
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 9, 2024
Out Now! METAL DE FACTO’s New Album “Land Of The Rising Sun Part. 1”
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Today marks a momentous occasion for power metal enthusiasts worldwide as Finland’s Metal De Facto proudly presents “Land Of The Rising Sun – pt. I” via Rockshots Records. This highly anticipated album promises a symphonic journey through realms of power and grandeur, captivating audiences with its melodic prowess and epic storytelling.
With each track, Metal De Facto proves their mastery of the genre, delivering fierce and epic compositions that leave an indelible mark on the listener’s soul. From soaring guitar solos to thunderous drumming, “Land Of The Rising Sun – pt. I” is a testament to the band’s musical prowess.
Metal De Facto takes no prisoners with their latest release, igniting a rallying cry for metalheads everywhere. With anthems that demand to be sung along, the album embodies the spirit of camaraderie and unity within the metal community.
“Land of the Rising Sun Part 1.” is the first of two parts, themed after Japanese culture, and is available from Rockshots Records as of February 9th on CD, Vinyl Black and Transparent Splatter Vinyl.
CD – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_CD
Vinyl – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_Vinyl
Vinyl Transparent Splatter – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_VinylSplat
Visualizer – Tame The Steel – https://youtu.be/PTenQy5ocbY
Visualizer – Rise of Amaterasu – https://youtu.be/mP4pyAJfdM8
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Track Listing:
1. Rise Amaterasu
2. Code of the Samurai
3. Heavier Than a Mountain
4. Slave to the Power
5. Divine Wind
6. Tame the Steel
7. Superstars
8. 47 Ronin
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Show Dates:
Feb 9, 2024 – Yo-talo, Tampere, FIN (with Dreamtale) – Ticket info here.
Feb 10, 2024 – On the Rocks, Helsinki, FIN (with Dreamtale and Everfrost) – Ticket Info here.
More Info: Rockshots.eu | Metaldefacto.me | Facebook.com/metaldefacto | Instagram.com/metaldefacto | Twitter.com/metaldefacto | Tiktok.com/@metal.de.facto
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0 METAL DE FACTO Unveils “Rise Amaterasu” Off New Album “Land Of The Rising Sun Part. 1” Out Feb 2024
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 12, 2024
METAL DE FACTO Unveils “Rise Amaterasu” Off New Album “Land Of The Rising Sun Part. 1” Out Feb 2024
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Exploding onto the metal scene in 2019, Finnish power metal band Metal De Facto made their debut with “Imperium Romanum”, a full-length with a theme-driven collection of songs about Ancient Rome that was bombastically nostalgic old-school power metal. These fresh but familiar songs quickly caught the attention of metal listeners worldwide, notably with the first single ‘¨The Conqueror’ amassing over 200,000 video views and over 600,000 streams on various streaming platforms.
In early 2020, the band held their first headlining show in Helsinki, which attracted fans from all over the world to attend the show in a packed On the Rocks club. This success quickly led the band to continue performing live, opening for prime moving metal bands Ensiferum and Beast in Black.
Consisting of guitarists Esa Orjatsalo (ex Dreamtale) and Mikko Salovaara (Kiuas), bassist Sami Hinkka (Ensiferum, ssSHhh), keyboardist Benji Klint-Connelly (Everfrost) and drummer Atte Marttinen (ex Kivimetsän Druidi). It was announced however in 2022 that former vocalist Mikael Salo (ex Thy Row, ex Dyecrest) would no longer be the band’s singer. On the same day, the band’s new vocalist Aitor Arrastia hailing from Spain was announced along with the announcement of the band’s upcoming second full-length album, “Land of the Rising Sun Part 1.” The album will be the first of two parts, themed after Japanese culture.
Metal De Facto‘s latest single, “Rise Amaterasu” is a triumphant anthem that showcases their distinctive power metal sound. With robust and resonant tunes, the track captures the core of the band’s celebrated style. This release introduces the band’s new vocalist, Aitor Arrastia, highlighting their musical craftsmanship. “Rise Amaterasu” assures an engaging and dynamic expedition, maintaining the band’s legacy and enthralling listeners with its compelling storyline and impressive expertise, embodying the enduring essence of power metal. Together, let’s revive the grandeur of Power Metal!
LISTEN – https://lnk.to/riseamaterasu
YouTube – https://youtu.be/zBL6MDSJIms
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“Land of the Rising Sun Part. 1” will be released on February 9th, 2024 in CD Jewel Case, Vinyl Black and Transparent Splatter Vinyl.
PRE-ORDERS
CD – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_CD
Vinyl – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_Vinyl
Vinyl Transparent Splatter – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_VinylSplat
Previous single – “Code of The Samurai” – https://bfan.link/code-of-the-samurai
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Track Listing:
1. Rise Amaterasu
2. Code of the Samurai
3. Heavier Than a Mountain
4. Slave to the Power
5. Divine Wind
6. Tame the Steel
7. Superstars
8. 47 Ronin
To celebrate this momentous occasion Metal De Facto will play shows on the release weekend with Dreamtale and Everfrost (Everfrost only in Helsinki) in Finland!
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Show Dates:
Feb 9, 2024 – Yo-talo, Tampere, FIN (with Dreamtale) – Ticket info here.
Feb 10, 2024 – On the Rocks, Helsinki, FIN (with Dreamtale and Everfrost) – Ticket Info here.
More Info: Rockshots.eu | Metaldefacto.me | Facebook.com/metaldefacto | Instagram.com/metaldefacto | Twitter.com/metaldefacto | Tiktok.com/@metal.de.facto
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0 Rockshots Records – METAL DE FACTO Unveils “Code of The Samurai” Off New Album “Land Of The Rising Sun Part. 1” Out Feb 2024
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 23, 2023
METAL DE FACTO Unveils “Code of The Samurai” Off New Album “Land Of The Rising Sun Part. 1” Out Feb 2024
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Exploding onto the metal scene in 2019, Finnish power metal band Metal De Facto made their debut with “Imperium Romanum”, a full-length with a theme-driven collection of songs about Ancient Rome that was bombastically nostalgic old-school power metal. These fresh but familiar songs quickly caught the attention of metal listeners worldwide, notably with the first single ‘¨The Conqueror’ amassing over 200,000 video views and over 600,000 streams on various streaming platforms.
In early 2020, the band held their first headlining show in Helsinki, which attracted fans from all over the world to attend the show in a packed On the Rocks club. This success quickly led the band to continue performing live, opening for prime moving metal bands Ensiferum and Beast in Black.
Consisting of guitarists Esa Orjatsalo (ex Dreamtale) and Mikko Salovaara (Kiuas), bassist Sami Hinkka (Ensiferum, ssSHhh), keyboardist Benji Klint-Connelly (Everfrost) and drummer Atte Marttinen (ex Kivimetsän Druidi). It was announced however in 2022 that former vocalist Mikael Salo (ex Thy Row, ex Dyecrest) would no longer be the band’s singer. On the same day, the band’s new vocalist Aitor Arrastia hailing from Spain was announced along with the announcement of the band’s upcoming second full-length album, Land of the Rising Sun Part 1. The album will be the first of two parts, themed after Japanese culture.
To preview their sophomore record “Land Of The Rising Sun Part. 1,” Metal De Facto is unveiling the first single “Code of The Samurai”, a triumphant anthem, a testament to their signature power metal sound. Epic and resounding, the single exhibits the band’s unparalleled musical craftsmanship revealing at the same time its new partnership with new vocalist Aitor Arrastia. It captures the essence of their celebrated style, fueling anticipation for their forthcoming concept album.
“‘Code of the Samurai’ was one of the first songs we composed for the new album so it felt like a good choice as the first single. We already played the song live and seeing people raise their fists in the chorus, promises that this will become a great song for the future gigs.And if you think about it, what could be a better start to a two-album journey into the glorious history and culture of Japan, than a ride into battle with the heroic and noble samurai? adds bass player Sami Hinkka.
“Code of The Samurai” promises an immersive, powerful journey, upholding the band’s legacy and captivating listeners with its compelling narrative and epic prowess with timeless power metal essence. Let’s make Power Metal Great Again!
LISTEN – https://bfan.link/code-of-the-samurai
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“Land of the Rising Sun Part. 1” will be released on February 9th, 2024 in CD Jewel Case, Vinyl Black and Transparent Splatter Vinyl.
PRE-ORDERS
CD – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_CD
Vinyl – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_Vinyl
Vinyl Transparent Splatter – http://bit.ly/RisingSun1_VinylSplat
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Track Listing:
1. Rise Amaterasu
2. Code of the Samurai
3. Heavier Than a Mountain
4. Slave to the Power
5. Divine Wind
6. Tame the Steel
7. Superstars
8. 47 Ronin
To celebrate this momentous occasion Metal De Facto will play shows on the release weekend with Dreamtale and Everfrost (Everfrost only in Helsinki) in Finland!
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Show Dates:
Feb 9, 2024 – Yo-talo, Tampere, FIN (with Dreamtale) – Ticket info here.
Feb 10, 2024 – On the Rocks, Helsinki, FIN (with Dreamtale and Everfrost) – Ticket Info here.
More Info: Rockshots.eu | Metaldefacto.me | Facebook.com/metaldefacto | Instagram.com/metaldefacto | Twitter.com/metaldefacto | Tiktok.com/@metal.de.facto
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0 Rockshots Records: Metal De Facto Release New EP “Legionnaires’ Oaths” + Music Video To Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary of “Imperium Romanum”, EP ft. guests Nitte Valo (Dreamtale, ex-Battle Beast), Juha Kupiainen (De Lirium’s Order) Cover songs: Shakira’s “Whenever Wherever”, Type O Negative’s “My Girlfriend’s Girlfriend, Dohatsuten’s “Ginga Densetsu Weed”
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 8, 2021
Rockshots Records:
Metal De Facto Release New EP “Legionnaires’ Oaths” + Music Video To Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary of “Imperium Romanum”
ft. guests Nitte Valo (Dreamtale, ex-Battle Beast), Juha Kupiainen (De Lirium’s Order)
Cover songs: Shakira’s “Whenever Wherever”,
Type O Negative’s “My Girlfriend’s Girlfriend, Dohatsuten’s “Ginga Densetsu Weed”
Finnish power metal band METAL DE FACTO celebrates the 1 year anniversary of their debut album “Imperium Romanum” with the release of a new five-track digital EP “Legionnaires’ Oaths” out now as of February 8th. The EP features a studio and acoustic version of “Legionnaires’ Oaths”, which is off of 2019’s “Imperium Romanum” along with three cover songs, Shakira’s “Whenever Wherever” featuring Nitte Valo (Dreamtale, ex-Battle Beast), Type O Negative’s “My Girlfriend’s Girlfriend” featuring Juha Kupiainen (De Lirium’s Order) and Dohatsuten’s “Ginga Densetsu Weed”, the opening song to an anime series of the same name where the band’s lead singer Mikael sang the song completely in Japanese!
“I used to study as an exchange student in Japan and picked up some of the language back then. My good friend from those times Nikolas Kiili helped out with the pronunciations, and I think the end result turned out real epic with the choirs and everything!” adds Mikael.
In addition to the EP’s release, the band is sharing a new acoustic music video for its title track, which was filmed at the legendary Beaver Bar in Helsinki.
“The bar is very well known to most metalheads in the Helsinki area, and it served as a perfect setting for the tavern-like feel we were looking for this acoustic music video!” comments the band’s lead singer Mikael Salo.
The music video for “Legionnaires’ Oath (Acoustic Version)” can be viewed on Rockshots Records YouTube channel here.
“Legionnaires’ Oaths” is available on Spotify, Apple Music.
“Imperium Romanum” is available on the following platforms:
Vinyl here.
CD here.
Spotify here.
Apple Music here.
Track Listing:
1. Legionnaires’ Oath (4:09)
2. My Girlfriend’s Girlfriend (Type O Negative cover) ft. Juha Kupiainen (3:02)
3. Whenever, Wherever (Shakira Cover) ft. Nitte Valo (3:11)
4. Ginga Densetsu Weed (Dohatsuten Cover) (4:15)
5. Legionnaires’ Oath (Acoustic Version) (3:47)
EP Length: 18:25
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