BAND OF THE WEEK! - REVERSION from Helsinki, Finland

About 

A progressive metal act, Reversion, hailing from Helsinki, Finland is now setting the new standards when talking about aggressive and experimental metal. Reversions founding duo includes vocalist Aleksi Parviainen and guitarist Samuli Federley. Together they gathered the best possible line-up to execute the wild and furious notes that have since made Reversion known across the underground metal scene of the capital area. The mindstorming brothers in arms are bassist Jaakko Nikko, drummer Toni Paananen and keyboardist Jonne Jauhiainen.  

Reversions music could be best described as multilayered, professionally played aggressive, yet melodic metal with a touch of oriental flavour, combining real-life lyrics that together creates interesting and profound music that appeals to listeners throughout the rock genre. 

Past

During 2004 and 2006 Reversion made two demos, which were rated high on the metal oriented webzines. We got some offers from various record labels and finally made a deal which Finnish company called Kampas Records. So Reversion entered the studio at spring of 2008 and the record, which was titled as King of Deceit, was released on next July. It got a very good response and Reversion did a lot of furious gigs around Finland and we got some reputation as a wild live machine. You can listen some of the tracks from KoD from our myspace at www.myspace.com/reversionband.com.

Present

We have just finished the recordings of our second album and it is going to be released early on 2011. The new music has even harder edge to it and it will definitely blow some minds after it’s out. You can watch some live videos of us performing two of the new songs at Finland’s most legendary rock club Tavastia from here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWqWYwwyHEQand here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U2ERCHKmaA&feature=related.

We Got the 1st Interview at NAMM w/ Phil Collen of Def Leppard

BAND OF THE WEEK! - HOOKAH THE FUZZ - UK

When I was first drawn to these guys, I sat down and listened to their tracks. All I can is...when will they tour the USA so I can buy tickets! 


Si and Ross set out to form a band five years ago. After various incarnations and efforts trying to find like-minded musicians with an ambitious work ethic they were eventually joined by Roger (four years ago), and Alexander (two years ago).

Once Alexander had joined it was apparent that this was the band they had envisaged five years ago. Under a new name and a new style of writing this was the start of HookahTheFuzz.

The core of the band originates from Birmingham, England. This area is renowned for being the home of heavy metal with Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest all hailing from Birmingham, and others such as Led Zeppelin and Slash all coming from the surrounding areas. It's no surprise that heavy music is a defining influence on HookahTheFuzz.

Just as these bands created a culture in the Midlands all those years ago, HookahTheFuzz wish to do the same, combining new influences from other genres and modern culture to make a powerful new statement.

2010 marks the release of our debut self-titled album....it will be a busy year ahead :)

Under The Influence -The Reason We're Committed!