PRESS RELEASE:
Re-Armed celebrates their 20th anniversary with a special EP, titled XX. The EP contains two new songs, one fully re-produced, re-recorded, and re-armed form of the demo song, “Morrow,” (first demo, originally released in 2002) now renamed as “Tomorrow,” acoustic version of “Beyond the Horizon” (from the last album), and two special versions: from the previously released “Evolve Cycle” as an arcade version and “Ode to Life” as an orchestral version. All the tracks come with videos (available on YouTube). The EP arrived on all the major streaming platforms via Inverse Records on 27 Jan 2022.
Hailing from Kerava, Finland, Re-Armed has been around since 2001. Over the course of their two decades of prolific journey, they underwent several lineup changes and unearthed four critically acclaimed full-lengths, an EP, and numerous demo releases. Their tight and fierce on-stage showmanship has let them tour/share stage with many influential names of the metal world and appear at numerous European and Asian venues/fests, including Bloodstock Open Air, Suomi Feast, and Neurotic Death Fest.
Incorporating death metal, thrash metal, and symphonic influences to put an exciting modern feel to their crafts, Re-Armed made “Gothenburg metal” a scarcely appropriate tag to define their sound. On the new songs from the 20th anniversary EP, XX, Re-Armed continues developing their epic, spellbinding sound inaugurated on their lauded recent album, Ignis Aeternum. In addition, captivatingly restructuring four previous numbers, Re-Armed again bespeaks their inner strength in artistry and diversity.
The band comments on the special release:
“We wanted to put together a somewhat special release that includes something new, but also echoes from the past. The new and the latest single, ‘Tomorrow,’ from the release is a great example of that. The track was originally released under the name of ‘Morrow’ in 2002 as the first demo for the band. It was more than exciting to shake its foundations after all these years and make it a much better song. Now you can actually feel and hear its strong emotional charge that’s been hidden in that shitty demo version, heh.
“Of course, it could have been way easier to pick up some songs from all the previous releases and make just some kind of collection album, but it sounded already, in the beginning, a so damn boring idea. And since coronavirus came and shuffled the pack with our previous album promotion tours, etc., it basically canceled most of our booked shows at that time. What else do we have than time to make some new music? Staying put and waiting for some virus to disappear would have been a pure waste of time. Massive thank goes to our partners in crime, all these guys and girls who helped us to put this bungle together. We shared our vision with them and asked for help here and there, especially this happened with the special track versions. The end result is great and special indeed. Enjoy!”
Track Listing:
1. As the Stars Align
2. Monoeyes
3. Beyond the Horizon (acoustic version)
4. Tomorrow
5. Ode to Life (symphonic version)
6. Evolve Cycle (arcade version)
Lineup:
Allan Välimaa - Guitars
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass and backup Vocals
Jouni Matilainen - Lead vocals
Iiro Karjalainen - Drums
Oskari Niekka - Guitars and backup Vocals
Others:
All music and arrangements by Re-Armed.
Lyrics by Jouni Matilainen.
Orchestration arrangements by Aapo Salo.
Piano arrangements by Sami Tiittanen.
Production by Re-Armed.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Harri Petjakko at Studio UG, Kerava, Finland.
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