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Poisonblack: : new song & MySpace layout online!

Century Media Records — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:57:17 GMT

POISONBLACK - new song & MySpace layout online! Finnish goth rockers POISONBLACK have launched a brand-new song off their new album "Of Rust And Bones" on their revamped MySpace profile. Head over to http://www.myspace.com/officialpoisonblack to check out "Buried Alive"! The new album was recorded with the acclaimed producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Sentenced, Lordi, Amorphis.). Fuelled by the band's typically Finnish view on life the album offers intense and gloomy yet hard rocking songs that breathe honesty and misery in every single note. Topped off by the unique voice of Ville Laihiala "Of Rust And Bones" invites you all to take comfort in sorrow and drown in its depths. The new album will be available through CMDistro.com exclusively and via Digital Download.

Poisonblack: : POISONBLACK Prepare For A Dead Heavy Day; Launch In-Studio Video

Century Media Records — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Finnish goth metal masters POISONBLACK are gearing up to release their new album, A Dead Heavy Day, on September 16. In preparation for the release, the band is providing insight into the recording process by posting two Studio Session videos online at the following location, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0Te3Fkf1A and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSQbDZD4Gk0. On the band's third record, Ville Laihiala takes you on a journey through the abyss of his mind and soul to create gloomy, literally dead heavy songs that are as personal and heart-felt as possible. Laihiala comments, "As usual it took a year of adventures in life and relationships to put my innermost feelings into the shape of songs. Everything is straight from inside of my head. Compositions and lyrics are supposed to support each other as good as possible to express my innermost emotions." POISONBLACK recorded A Dead Heavy Day at Soundmix Studio in their hometown Oulu with Kari V�h�kuopus, which put them in the right mindset for what the band says was an easy, relaxing recording session. Musically, the band strived for a dirtier and more rocking sound than before. Aksu Hanttu (Entwine) mixed the album at Grooveland Studio in Lahti, helping to provide the band with the sound they were searching for. Guitarist Janne Markus sounds confident and happy about the final result: "He totally got what we wanted: a heavier, yet transparent sound."

Poisonblack: : New POISONBLACK Video To Make Its Headbangers Ball Debut This Weekend

Century Media Records — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

POISONBLACK's captivating new video for "Rush" will make its Headbangers Ball debut this Saturday at 10PM EST/7PM PST. The track is from their new acclaimed album, Lust Stained Despair, and features ex-Sentenced frontman Ville Laihiala on lead vocals and guitars. This offering is a voracious hard rock assault laden with mesmerizing gothic overtones and is definitely a must for Amorphis, H.I.M. and Katatonia fans. For those who can't wait until this weekend click on the link below to check out the video now. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ09asJ5474](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ09asJ5474) In the spring of 2006, POISONBLACK headed back into Tonebox Studio in its hometown of Oulu, Finland to complete work on Lust Stained Despair. Laihiala states: "We added additional feelings and frustrations to the already existing ones and it's what the songs required from each individual in order to make us sound as poisonous as we do. All three words in the title, 'Lust Stained Despair,' are individually giving a picture, a feeling about the music and lyrics. Enough said." The effort was mixed and mastered at Antfarm Studios by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted). With Sentenced put to rest, Laihiala's main priority is now Poisonblack, and with a more focused lineup in place, the group are poised to deliver a release that should add a glimmer of hope to an otherwise bleak world. \\"Tales of lust, seduction and ultimate destruction.\\" -- Outburn \\"Slow and mournful; this is really a more commercial version of Sentenced.\\" -- Metal Maniacs

Poisonblack: : POISONBLACK New Album Now Available; New Video Posted Online

Century Media Records — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The much-anticipated new POISONBLACK album, Lust Stained Despair, featuring ex-Sentenced frontman Ville Laihiala on lead vocals and guitars, is now available in stores. This offering is a voracious hard rock assault laden with mesmerizing gothic overtones and is definitely a must for Amorphis, H.I.M. and Katatonia fans. Click below to check out the stunning new track "Rush." [http://mp3.centurymedia.com/Poisonblack/LustStainedDespair/Poisonblack_Rush.mp3](http://mp3.centurymedia.com/Poisonblack/LustStainedDespair/Poisonblack_Rush.mp3) The new video for "Rush" has also been posted on the Century Media YouTube page listed below. [http://www.youtube.com/user/CenturyMedia](http://www.youtube.com/user/CenturyMedia) In the spring of 2006, POISONBLACK headed back into Tonebox Studio in its hometown of Oulu, Finland to complete work on Lust Stained Despair. Laihiala states: "We added additional feelings and frustrations to the already existing ones and it's what the songs required from each individual in order to make us sound as poisonous as we do. All three words in the title, 'Lust Stained Despair,' are individually giving a picture, a feeling about the music and lyrics. Enough said." The effort was mixed and mastered at Antfarm Studios by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted). With Sentenced put to rest, Laihiala's main priority is now Poisonblack, and with a more focused lineup in place, the group are poised to deliver a release that should add a glimmer of hope to an otherwise bleak world. \\"Tales of lust, seduction and ultimate destruction.\\" -- Outburn \\"Slow and mournful; this is really a more commercial version of Sentenced.\\" -- Metal Maniacs

Poisonblack: : POISONBLACK New Album Details; MP3 Track Now Available

Century Media Records — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

As Sentenced fade into the cold white light a new shadow of despair unfolds upon the gloomy Finnish landscape, which is sure to haunt the soul with its somber and melancholic composite. This abundance of sorrow is better known as POISONBLACK, who feature ex-Sentenced frontman Ville Laihiala on lead vocals and guitars. The group has returned with their highly anticipated sophomore release, Lust Stained Despair, which is a voracious hard rock assault laden with mesmerizing gothic overtones. The album is set for an August 22nd release. Click below to check out the stunning new track "Rush." [http://mp3.centurymedia.com/Poisonblack/LustStainedDespair/Poisonblack_Rush.mp3](http://mp3.centurymedia.com/Poisonblack/LustStainedDespair/Poisonblack_Rush.mp3) In the spring of 2006, POISONBLACK headed back into Tonebox Studio in its hometown of Oulu to complete work on Lust Stained Despair. Laihiala states: "We added additional feelings and frustrations to the already existing ones and it's what the songs required from each individual in order to make us sound as poisonous as we do. All three words in the title, 'Lust Stained Despair,' are individually giving a picture, a feeling about the music and lyrics. Enough said." The effort was mixed and mastered at Antfarm Studios by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted) and is definitely a must for Amorphis, H.I.M. and Katatonia fans. Now with Sentenced put to rest Laihiala's main priority is Poisonblack and with a more focused lineup in place the group are poised to deliver a release that should add a glimmer of hope to an otherwise bleak world.

Poisonblack: : Poisonblack Feature On MTV News

Century Media Records — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Poisonblack is this week\\'s Metal File feature on MTV News. Click on the link below to check it out. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1538355/20060810/poisonblack.jhtml?headlines=true](http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1538355/20060810/poisonblack.jhtml?headlines=true)

Poisonblack: : POISONBLACK - New Song And Video Clip Available On Ecard

Century Media Records — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The POISONBLACK Ecard with the song "Rush" and its amazing videoclip, an acoustic performance of "Pain Becomes Me" from singer Ville Laihiala (ex-Sentenced), and the chance to win cool goodies and subscribe to updates about the band can be found by cutting and pasting the following link into a new window: http://ecard.centurymedia.com/poisonblack/ . Set to be released August 22, POISONBLACK's *Lust Stained Despair* is a voracious hard rock assault laden with mesmerizing gothic overtones. European audiences will have the opportunity to see the band live supporting Italy's LACUNA COIL this fall. More information on the band can be found [here](http://www.centurymedia.com/us/single_artist.php?ID=44).

Poisonblack: : NEW POISONBLACK ALBUM SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST

Century Media Records — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The current lineup of POISONBLACK - Ville Laihiala (vocals, guitar, formerly of SENTENCED), Janne Markus (guitar), Marco Sneck (keyboards), Antti Remes (bass) and Tarmo Kanerva (drums) - will release their long-awaited second album on August 22 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2003\\'s \\"Escapextacy\\" was recorded in part at Tonebox studio in Oulu, Finland and was mixed and mastered at Antfarm studios in Aarhus, Denmark. Laihiala had previously stated about the new album\\'s musical direction: \\"The new one has the same spirit and theme that was on [the debut album, \\'Escapextacy\\'], but presented with a lot more dirtier and rougher sounds without forgetting the melodies,\\" he said. \\"But if you are waiting for a soft goth-rock album you\\'ll be surprised.\\"

Poisonblack: : NEW POISONBLACK ALBUM SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST

Century Media Records — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT