Amoral

After three accomplished technical death metal albums, 2004’s “Wound Creations”, 2005’s “Decrowning” and 2007’s “Reptile Ride” and three extensive European tours, Amoral had to endure the loss of their vocalist Niko Kalliojärvi, who left the band due to his diminished motivation which may or may not have had something to do with the musical direction the band was moving to. The more melodic side of Amoral’s songwriting reared its head already on “Reptile Ride” in songs like “Snake Skin Saddle” and “Mute”, but it is only now, on their 4th outing “Show Your Colors”, that the curveballs have become the main course.

While the change became imminent, why wouldn’t they go all the way? Next thing you know, Amoral rocked the boat by enlisting the services of Ari Koivunen, the one and only Idols talent show winner in the Universe who has won the show singing heavy metal and hard rock standards. While maybe upsetting some of the band's old fans, the entry of Koivunen, who himself has released a Double Platinum selling debut album and another that exceeded the Gold limit, is sure as taxes and death, to raise the Helsinki rockers to the lips of a wider audience.

In musical terms the band's 4th album is an about-turn, replacing the dominance of quirky death metal with an exemplary display of riff-driven, heavy, yet melodic power groove and the occasional sing-along chorus, thus owing in equal measures to the likes of Skid Row and Pantera. The change doesn't end with vocals and style, though, “Show Your Colors” is also the recording debut for Amoral's new bassist Pekka Johansson whose pulsating bass lines prove, the newcomer can keep up with the Amoral traits of old and new alike: Amoral has always been recognized for their exceptional skill, and never has it been as obvious as now.

Amoral members:
Ben Varon (guitars)
Valtteri Hirvonen (guitars)
Ari Koivunen (vocals)
Juhana Karlsson (drums)
Pekka Johansson (bass)

News feed

Voting is over - 17.4.2010
Help Amoral to play at USA - 8.4.2010
Amoral tänään Vantaalla - 26.3.2010
Upcoming gigs - 13.3.2010
Amoral 5th album demo session Part 1: Drums - 13.3.2010
Amoral got well ranked at Finnish Metal Awards - 11.3.2010
Wish Amoral to play in Finnish festivals 2010 - 19.2.2010
Exciting news - 5.2.2010
Vote for Amoral at Femmagaala - 18.1.2010
"SYC" lands on Rumba's 2009 album poll - 14.1.2010

Band feed

Show Your Colors - 17.1.2010
Reptile Ride - 17.1.2010
Decrowning - 17.1.2010
Wound Creations - 17.1.2010
History of Amoral - 17.1.2010