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Tampere, Finland (1998 – present)

Blackstar Halo (formerly known as Downfall) is a melodic metal band from Tampere, Finland. It’s been always clear to the band that instead of focusing on showing off with their musical talent, Blackstar Halo is all about creating songs with movie-like atmospheres, tight rhythm sections and indelible choruses. Interestingly, but not denying their Finnish influences, Blackstar Halo aims to sound as Swedish as possible with a hint of American megalomania. As the lead singer Ville describes BSH’s music: “Our music is extremely well polished and well produced entertainment. That is probably our greatest strength along with the strong melodies.”

Blackstar Halo was originally formed by Kalle Tulonen and Timo Eskelinen back in 1998. The band as it was at the time was called Downfall and consisted of Kalle, Timo, Jani Peippo and Hannu Kumpula. After some years of playing and partying, as Kalle and Timo finished school, a promo EP was recorded. Soon after (2000) as Dimitry Martynoff joined, the band got a record deal and released the self made EP “Dark Parade” and started recording their first full length album “My Last Prayer”. The album was released 2002-2004 through various licensing deals in Finland, Germany, Russia, Baltic countries, Canada, USA and Japan.

After various line up changes, and after resigning the record deal with Low Frequency Records, the band recorded their second promo EP “Downfall” with Dino Kullberg on the drums and Ville Hovi on vocals. With a fresh line up the band set sails and headed out on tour reaching Russia and Finland. EP was well received, but did not lead to a new record deal.
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  • Kinain

    Hungry_Nikky Русское описание составляли гастарбайтеры из Армении +1

    October 2011
  • Sonata89

    great band and DAMN underrated...Illuminated is a masterpiece! :)

    July 2011
  • paynexkiller

    Loving it.

    July 2011
  • xKrom

    \m/

    May 2011
  • LGHyourinmaru

    Shame it's only just 1000 listeners, deserves so much more!

    December 2010
  • TheBash89

    Some of the songs are really fantastic! And overall there aren't bad songs.. I'm already looking forward to hear new stuff..

    November 2010
  • blackstarhalo

    1000 listerner milestone achieved, thank you all!

    October 2010
  • Eikind

    Описание жость xD

    October 2010
  • GrubenHocker

    its more simple. music.

    August 2010
  • blackstarhalo

    If you liked our Illuminated music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-y9n6bRfmg , vote it at Oulu Music video festival: http://omvf.inertica.fi/vote.php?id=328

    August 2010
  • Lucas_Fireangel

    Melodic Metal, so simple. Very nice band btw.

    August 2010
  • Sonata89

    very nice band!!! totally underrated

    August 2010
  • SoulBlade_

    Power Metal

    July 2010
  • rolle-

    Progressive metal. Wait, what?

    June 2010
  • MesmythCore

    such an amazing band. I'm glad that I've discovered them :>

    May 2010
  • LordSnape

    In my opinion Blackstar Halo's album is better than debut Kill The Romance.

    April 2010
  • Leon_-

    yes, lead singer from Blackstar Halo is also the lead singer from Kill the Romance.

    April 2010
  • Ceine2

    Its a "Kill The romance" singer i think

    March 2010
  • fewgtg

    Sweet new album :)

    March 2010
  • BenOnUserstyles

    Needs more screams... but its good.

    March 2010
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