AMBERIAN DAWN: 'Arctica' Video Released, Lineup Changes Announced

October 20, 2010

"Arctica", the new video from Finnish female-fronted symphonic metallers AMBERIAN DAWN, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Markus Nieminen of Routafilmi.

"Arctica" comes off AMBERIAN DAWN's third album, "End Of Eden", which is being released today (October 20) via Spinefarm Records. According to songwriter Tuomas Seppälä, the group's new CD is heavier than its predecessors, with a bigger, more polymorphic sound."

"End Of Eden" features a guest appearances by keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),opera singer Markus Nieminen and vocalist Peter James Goodman.

"End Of Eden" track listing:

01. Talisman (3:41)
02. Come Now Follow (3:47)
03. Arctica (4:59)
04. Ghostly Echoes (5:44)
05. Sampo (3:12)
06. Blackbird (3:58)
07. Field Of Serpents (3:39)
08. City Of Corruption (4:20)
09. Virvatulen Laulu (3:46)
10. War In Heaven (7:24)

In other news, AMBERIAN DAWN has parted ways with Tommi Kuri (bass),Emil Tobias Pohjalainen (guitar) and Joonas Pykälä-aho (drums) and has replaced them with Jukka Koskinen (NORTHER, WINTERSUN),Kimmo Korhonen (WALTARI, HELION, SOLACIDE) and Heikki Saari (NORTHER, NAILDOWN),respectively.

AMBERIAN DAWN's new lineup:

* Heidi Parviainen - Vocals
* Tuomas Seppälä - Keyboards, Guitar
* Kasperi Heikkinen - Guitar
* Kimmo Korhonen (WALTARI, HELION, SOLACIDE) - Guitar
* Jukka Koskinen (NORTHER, WINTERSUN) - Bass
* Heikki Saari (NORTHER, NAILDOWN) - Drums

Commented Seppälä: "There's no drama involved in this lineup change. It's all about time issues. I hope very much succes and happiness for you, Tommi, Joonas and Emil in the future. You can meet the new lineup of AMBERIAN DAWN on our music video 'Arctica'. These new guys have been around already before — Heikki used to be our original drummer in 2006 and he played drums on the songs 'River Of Tuoni' and 'Evil Inside Me' on our debut album. Jukka has already played one gig with us last summer at Tavastia club. We're ready with our new lineup on our next gig in Helsinki, November 26th in Dante's Highlight."

AMBERIAN DAWN's second album, "The Clouds of Northland Thunder" was released in Europe on June 29, 2009 via Ascendance Records.

AMBERIAN DAWN last year completed a European tour as the support band for EPICA. Also appearing on the bill was SONS OF SEASONS, the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO).

For more information, visit www.amberiandawn.com.

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