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Callisto
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Turku, Finland (2001 – present)
Founded in 2001, the sextet play timeless, downbeat music that is rich in nuances, draws from numerous sources and doesn’t really have any obvious fellow creatures or point of comparisons.
Callisto’s debut “True Nature Unfolds” (2004) received an enthusiastic response and earned the band a worldwide license deal with the British Earache Records.
The band’s sophomore album “Noir” was released in 2006 exceeding all the high expectations set by the debut. Still drawing from modern sludge, “Noir” also introduced subtle jazz leanings, heavy use of mellotron and experimentation with unconventional rock instruments such as the saxophone and the flute.
Never interested in repeating themselves, in 2009 Callisto took a bold step further from their earlier, more instrumental material and composed a vocal record presenting a new member Jani Ala-Hukkala taking on vocal duties. 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 Chris Cornell and the late 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 Christian themes, having a lot in common with their influences Trouble and Woven hand.
Callisto’s debut “True Nature Unfolds” (2004) received an enthusiastic response and earned the band a worldwide license deal with the British Earache Records.
The band’s sophomore album “Noir” was released in 2006 exceeding all the high expectations set by the debut. Still drawing from modern sludge, “Noir” also introduced subtle jazz leanings, heavy use of mellotron and experimentation with unconventional rock instruments such as the saxophone and the flute.
Never interested in repeating themselves, in 2009 Callisto took a bold step further from their earlier, more instrumental material and composed a vocal record presenting a new member Jani Ala-Hukkala taking on vocal duties. 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 Chris Cornell and the late 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 Christian themes, having a lot in common with their influences Trouble and Woven hand.
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pari90 wrote:
take it man...
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4ro_PAK wrote:
take to ja lube
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SesseNalle wrote:
Great music! Greetings from Denmark :)
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Mi_la_muerte wrote:
GREAT JUST GREAT
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GenesisRisen wrote:
it's came you retard.
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opethpainter wrote:
@expo warrior: you CAME? you probably CUMMED i guess!
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southernkid wrote:
amazing show tonight at milano, thanks
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AlaNio wrote:
can't get enough of this band at the moment. and am enjoying hte new album just as much as the others. so its different. its still amazing though.
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Alehandro13 wrote:
2Dahype STFU Noob!
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AllieGW wrote:
Anyone heard the new Pelican album, What We All Come To Need? So good! Catch a listen here: http://www.myspace.com/pelican
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dahype wrote:
new album sucks
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expo_warrior wrote:
Callisto = sweet, delicious, aural sex. I CAME.
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sennzz wrote:
just discovered them. Noir is amazing!
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anesthetize7 wrote:
Just discovered this band.. and wow, what a discovery. Amazing music, I love it! I love the atmosphere throughout their songs.
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katellaaa wrote:
Jani Ala-Hukkala is the most perfect vocalist for this band, so stop whining! Of course Markus's vocals are awesome, but it was time for them to make something new... The best band. Anyone who has seen them live will agree
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Tabucky wrote:
Booohoooohoooo :'-(
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simillarian wrote:
The music sounded great. You can tell they have tremendously grown as musicians and/or performers in the last few years. All in all, the music is all that matters to me. I shouldn't be so negative :p
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BleedBeliever wrote:
well, tbh, i like the way it sounds now, but with the old vocalist it sounded much better.
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simillarian wrote:
@ BleedBeliever: The new vocalist absolutely killed that song. :( You have no idea how disappointing it is to hear this. When they come around to the US it sucks I'll never get to see or HEAR my favorite band as they were when they were perfect. -sigh-
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canbera wrote:
Somehow I got to make it to one of their upcoming shows, though they are playing nowhere close to me.
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