Celesty
Encyclopedia
Celesty is a Finnish
power metal
band from Seinäjoki
, formed in 1998. The band has released four albums, of which their latest (Vendetta) includes a collaboration with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
and a professional choir.
, Warrior of Ice which was released in spring 2001.
Soon after the release, Juha Mäenpää joined Celesty to play keyboards. In march 2002 Celesty recorded and released their second demo Times Before the Ice at Fantom Studios. Celesty signed a deal with Spanish record label Arise Records to record their debut album Reign of Elements
in autumn 2002, which was released worldwide in December 2002.
. The band describes this album as 'very aggressive and much darker' than their previous material. During this time Vocalist Kimmo left the band, and was replaced by Antti Railio, a vocalist from Vaasa
. In May 2004, Arise Records released Legacy of Hate.
. It was recorded at Midas Studios in Vaasa
, Finland during the summer of 2006 and was released worldwide on the 23rd of October.
, UK in August 2009, the band's first gig outside of Finland. In late 2009 it was announced that vocalist Antti Railio had quit his position. Their new vocalist has been announced as Tony Turunen, brother of ex-Nightwish Tarja Turunen. Rhythm guitarist Tapani Kangas and Celesty were departed on August in 2010. Tapani's departure letter: (http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=54274840&blogId=537877834).
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band from Seinäjoki
Seinäjoki
Seinäjoki is a city located in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Seinäjoki originated around the Östermyra bruk iron and gunpowder factories founded in 1798. Seinäjoki became a municipality in 1868, market town in 1931 and town in 1960...
, formed in 1998. The band has released four albums, of which their latest (Vendetta) includes a collaboration with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
The Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra is a Finnish orchestra based in Tampere. Founded in 1930, and maintained by the municipality of Tampere since 1947, the orchestra is currently based in the Tampere Hall...
and a professional choir.
1998-1999: Formation of the Band
Celesty's original line up in 1998 included bassist Ari Katajamäki and drummer Jere Luokkamäki. In 1999 Tapani Kangas joined the band as a guitar player, and Celesty recorded their first (unnamed) demo during the summer. This demo wasn't released commercially or sent out.2000-2002: Demos and First Album
In the Spring of 2000 (while Tapani and Ari joined the Finnish army) J-P Alanen joined the band bringing vocalist Kimmo Perämäki with him. During the autumn, Celesty recorded their first demoDemo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
, Warrior of Ice which was released in spring 2001.
Soon after the release, Juha Mäenpää joined Celesty to play keyboards. In march 2002 Celesty recorded and released their second demo Times Before the Ice at Fantom Studios. Celesty signed a deal with Spanish record label Arise Records to record their debut album Reign of Elements
Reign of Elements
Reign of Elements is the debut album by the Finnish metal band Celesty released December 11 2002 from Arise Records.- Tracklisting :# Intro - 0:36# Charge - 5:06# Revenge - 4:51# Sword of Salvation - 5:25# Reign of Elements - 4:38...
in autumn 2002, which was released worldwide in December 2002.
2003-2004: Departure of First Vocalist and Second Album
In summer 2003, Celesty started composing songs for their second album. In autumn 2003, Celesty took a break from live performances to record Legacy of HateLegacy of Hate
Legacy of Hate is the second full-length album by the Finnish power metal band Celesty. It was released on May 10, 2004 via Dockyard 1.-Tracklist:# Intro - 0:57# Unbreakable - 5:02# Dream - 4:44# Breed From the Land Unknown - 4:51...
. The band describes this album as 'very aggressive and much darker' than their previous material. During this time Vocalist Kimmo left the band, and was replaced by Antti Railio, a vocalist from Vaasa
Vaasa
Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. It received its charter in 1606, during the reign of Charles IX of Sweden and is named after the Royal House of Vasa...
. In May 2004, Arise Records released Legacy of Hate.
2005-2006: Third Album
In August 2005, the band signed a worldwide record deal with German label Dockyard 1. Celesty started composing songs for their third album. At the same time guitarist and composer Teemu Koskela joined Celesty. The band avoided live performances to concentrate on their new album Mortal Mind CreationMortal Mind Creation
Mortal Mind Creation is the third full-length album by the Finnish power metal band Celesty. It was released on October 23, 2006 via Dockyard 1.-Track listing:-Credits:*Jere Luokkamäki – drums*Juha Mäenpää – keyboards, grand piano...
. It was recorded at Midas Studios in Vaasa
Vaasa
Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. It received its charter in 1606, during the reign of Charles IX of Sweden and is named after the Royal House of Vasa...
, Finland during the summer of 2006 and was released worldwide on the 23rd of October.
2007-2010
Celesty released their 4th album, Vendetta, on the 11th of March 2009. They then went on to play Bloodstock Open AirBloodstock Open Air
Bloodstock Open Air is a heavy metal festival held annually at Catton Hall in Walton-upon-Trent, England, since 2005. Previous line-ups have included bands such as Opeth , Children of Bodom , Nightwish , Cradle of Filth , Testament , Arch Enemy , Europe and Twisted Sister .Originally on one stage...
, UK in August 2009, the band's first gig outside of Finland. In late 2009 it was announced that vocalist Antti Railio had quit his position. Their new vocalist has been announced as Tony Turunen, brother of ex-Nightwish Tarja Turunen. Rhythm guitarist Tapani Kangas and Celesty were departed on August in 2010. Tapani's departure letter: (http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=54274840&blogId=537877834).
Current members
- Tony Turunen (Vocals)
- Ari Katajamäki (Bass)
- Jere Luokkamäki (Drums)
- Teemu Koskela (Lead & Rhythm guitar)
- Juha Mäenpää (Keyboards)
Former members
- Antti Railio (Vocals)
- Kimmo Perämäki (Vocals)
- Tapani Kangas (Rhythm guitar)
Albums
- Reign of ElementsReign of ElementsReign of Elements is the debut album by the Finnish metal band Celesty released December 11 2002 from Arise Records.- Tracklisting :# Intro - 0:36# Charge - 5:06# Revenge - 4:51# Sword of Salvation - 5:25# Reign of Elements - 4:38...
(2002) - Legacy Of HateLegacy of HateLegacy of Hate is the second full-length album by the Finnish power metal band Celesty. It was released on May 10, 2004 via Dockyard 1.-Tracklist:# Intro - 0:57# Unbreakable - 5:02# Dream - 4:44# Breed From the Land Unknown - 4:51...
(2004) - Mortal Mind CreationMortal Mind CreationMortal Mind Creation is the third full-length album by the Finnish power metal band Celesty. It was released on October 23, 2006 via Dockyard 1.-Track listing:-Credits:*Jere Luokkamäki – drums*Juha Mäenpää – keyboards, grand piano...
(2006) - VendettaVendetta (Celesty album)-Band members:*Jere Luokkamäki – drums*Juha Mäenpää – keyboards*Teemu Koskela – lead and acoustic guitars*Tapani Kangas – rhythm guitars*Ari Katajamäki – bass*Antti Railio – vocals-Guest musicians:*Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra – orchestra...
(2009) - TBA (2011)
Compilations
- The Keepers of Jericho: A Tribute to Helloween Part II - The Chance (2003)
- Hangar of souls: Tribute to Megadeth - Holy Wars... The Punishment DueHoly Wars... The Punishment Due"Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" is the opening track of heavy metal band Megadeth's 1990 album Rust in Peace.The song has an unusual structure, shifting at 2:26 after an acoustic bridge by Marty Friedman to a different, slower and heavier section called "The Punishment Due", before speeding up...
(Cover of MegadethMegadethMegadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
song) (2005) - Arise Records 2003 Spring Sampler Cd - Revenge
- Arise Heavy Metal Magazine Sampler No 1 - Reign of Elements