Excalion
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Excalion is a Finnish Power Metal
band that started in December 2000 in Konnevesi, central Finland
. The name came from an incorrectly remembered name, possibly Excalibur
, suggested by ex-bassist Timo Sahlberg.
, and the recording of Excalion's debut album was finished at Studio Watercastle in September 2004. The debut album, Primal Exhale, was released through Sound Riot Records
in Autumn 2005. It was released by Stay Gold/Art Union Records in the Japan. Primal Exhale received some very positive feedback.
Early 2005, before the release, changes in the line-up took place. Kimmo Hänninen left the band and bassist Timo Sahlberg left shortly after. When the band found a new guitarist, Vesa Nupponen, the decision was made that Tero Vaaja would switch to the bass, and Excalion would continue as a five-member band with one guitar.
In May 2006, the band began to record their second album, Waterlines. The new material is more melodic, heavy, and rich. It is a mix of Progressive and Power Metal. The band is said to have found their “own sound”. The recordings once again took place in Watercastle Studio. During the Fall of 2006 it became clear that their new album had potential and some bigger record companies were interested in licensing the album. Sound Riot Records
decided to license ‘Waterlines’ to Limb Music
worldwide; however, it was also licensed to Stay Gold/Art Union Records exclusively for the Japanese market. It was released March 2, 2007.
On the 29th January 2010 the new album called High Times was released
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 that started in December 2000 in Konnevesi, central Finland
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...
. The name came from an incorrectly remembered name, possibly Excalibur
Excalibur
Excalibur is the legendary sword of King Arthur, sometimes attributed with magical powers or associated with the rightful sovereignty of Great Britain. Sometimes Excalibur and the Sword in the Stone are said to be the same weapon, but in most versions they are considered separate. The sword was...
, suggested by ex-bassist Timo Sahlberg.
History
In Autumn of 2001, Excalion recorded their first demo, Forlorn. 2002 and 2003 saw some scattered gigs and reasonably hard rehearsing. In autumn of 2003, Excalion made a second demo titled Obsession to Prosper. At the end of 2003 the band signed a deal with Sound Riot RecordsSound Riot Records
Sound Riot Records is an independent record label founded in March 1994 in Brazil. The company started as a small mailorder service for demo-tapes and 7"EPs...
, and the recording of Excalion's debut album was finished at Studio Watercastle in September 2004. The debut album, Primal Exhale, was released through Sound Riot Records
Sound Riot Records
Sound Riot Records is an independent record label founded in March 1994 in Brazil. The company started as a small mailorder service for demo-tapes and 7"EPs...
in Autumn 2005. It was released by Stay Gold/Art Union Records in the Japan. Primal Exhale received some very positive feedback.
Early 2005, before the release, changes in the line-up took place. Kimmo Hänninen left the band and bassist Timo Sahlberg left shortly after. When the band found a new guitarist, Vesa Nupponen, the decision was made that Tero Vaaja would switch to the bass, and Excalion would continue as a five-member band with one guitar.
In May 2006, the band began to record their second album, Waterlines. The new material is more melodic, heavy, and rich. It is a mix of Progressive and Power Metal. The band is said to have found their “own sound”. The recordings once again took place in Watercastle Studio. During the Fall of 2006 it became clear that their new album had potential and some bigger record companies were interested in licensing the album. Sound Riot Records
Sound Riot Records
Sound Riot Records is an independent record label founded in March 1994 in Brazil. The company started as a small mailorder service for demo-tapes and 7"EPs...
decided to license ‘Waterlines’ to Limb Music
Limb Music
Limb Music is an independent record label based in Hamburg, Germany.-Artists:*Abraxas*Adagio*Archetype*Black Majesty*Burningblack*Burning Point*Casus Belli*Chinchilla*Code of Perfection*Concerto Moon*Cryonic Temple*Domain*Double Dealer*Dungeon...
worldwide; however, it was also licensed to Stay Gold/Art Union Records exclusively for the Japanese market. It was released March 2, 2007.
On the 29th January 2010 the new album called High Times was released
Current members
- Jarmo Pääkkönen - Vocals
- Vesa Nupponen - Guitar
- Jarmo Myllyvirta - Keyboard
- Tero Vaaja - Bass
- Henri Pirkkalainen - Drums