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1) Callisto is a Finnish experimental metal band (Turku, Finland 2001-present). Trying to fit the post-metal outfit Callisto into one single category hardly does the band justice. Founded in 2001, the sextet play a timeless, downbeat yet melancholic style of music that is rich in nuances, draws from numerous sources and doesn’t really have any obvious fellow creatures or points of comparisons.

Callisto’s debut True Nature Unfolds was recorded in 2003 by the the late Mieszko Talarczyk of Nasum fame and was introduced to Earache Records a year later through Johannes Persson from Cult of Luna, earning them worldwide distribution. The band’s sophomore album “Noir”, released in 2006, still drawing from modern sludge also introduced subtle jazz leanings, heavy use of mellotron and experimentation with unconventional rock instruments such as the saxophone and the flute.

2009 marked another experimental shift in style, taking some distance from the more instrumental material, Callisto composed a vocal record presenting a new member Jani Ala-Hukkala handling the vocals. The songs on ”Providence” are built upon layers of melodies, using a broader palette they’ve coloured their sound with twangy guitars, mellotrons, prog rock overtones and a singing style that can be traced back to 90’s-era vocalists like Layne Stayley. Both those familiar and new to the band will find a lot to digest in the majestic compositions and cryptic lyrics which often revolve around theological subjects.
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  • BlackHysteria

    Providence!

    15 days ago
  • nemaelita

    all

    16 days ago
  • Saintnick_Ukr

    Noir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    19 days ago
  • 3579km

    Providence!!

    20 days ago
  • Rocco44

    Noir vinyl pre-order is up on Svart Records.

    last month
  • mondayitis

    Can't believe I only just discovered these guys.. Words cannot explain how amazing Noir is.

    last month
  • Gottrag

    just another great band....

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  • Alex__Burn

    Noir is so f*cking amazing.

    last month
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CALLISTO 10 YEARS RETROSPECTIVE w/ BENEA REACH, KOLT

25 Jan 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/callistochaos

CALLISTO 10 YEARS - RETROSPECTIVE AT TURUN KLUBI, 5TH OF MARCH 2011Special guests: Benea Reach (NO) & KoltPress release by Fullsteam Records:Highly esteemed in alternative rock and metal …

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