Stefan Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) From Frontiers: Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Circus Of Rock to the label. Circus of Rock is a new band, or rather a massive musical project, started and fronted by drummer Mirka Rantanen, who has a long career in the Finnish hard rock scene. He has played on 30+ albums during his 30 year career, including releases by King Company, Thunderstone, Raskasta Joulua, Kotipelto, Warmen, Northern Kings, Revolution Renaissance, and more. In addition, ten years ago he created the very popular heavy rock band for kids called ‘Hevisaurus’, for which he was awarded the Emma Award in 2011 (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy). “A few years ago I started to think about recording a solo album; however, I didn’t want to do just a traditional solo album. That’s because people often think a solo album is mainly to allow the musicians to show off their fantastic skills and magnificent instruments, but I wanted to focus more on the great songs that don’t happen to have extra drum solos. I also wanted to include many fantastic colleagues with whom I have played over the years on this album, and in addition a couple of great guest singers. My intention is to get the album released in 2021, when I turn 50. And now this will happen thanks to the Frontiers label. The album will be a kind of milestone in my professional career, my long-term 'dream what is finally coming true' type of thing," says Rantanen. Confirmed singers and musicians appearing on the album include: - Jarkko Ahola - Rick Altzi (Masterplan) - Johnny Gioeli (Hardline) - Marco Hietala (Nightwish) - Antti Railio - David Readman (Pink Cream 69) - Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) ...and musicians from bands such as Stratovarius, Brother Firetribe, Masterplan and lots more. More info to follow later. www.circusofrockofficial.comfacebook.com/circusofrockofficial/ Edited May 3, 2021 by Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 New album 'Come On, Come All' out August 6 through Frontiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) New song 'Desperate Cry' feat. Johnny Gioeli. Press release: Mirka Rantanen has a long career in the Finnish hard rock scene. He has played on 40+ albums during his 30 year career, including releases by King Company, Raskasta Joulua, Kotipelto, Warmen, Northern Kings, Revolution Renaissance, and more. In addition, ten years ago he created the very popular heavy rock band for kids called ‘Hevisaurus’, for which he was awarded the Emma Award in 2011 (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy). Tracklist: 1. The Beat (Feat. Riku Turunen) 2. Desperate Cry (Feat. Johnny Gioeli) 3. Sheriff Of Ghost Town (Feat. Marco Hietala) 4. Never (Feat. Kimmo Blom) 5. In Times Of Despair (Feat. Elize Ryd) 6. Crossroads (Feat. Pasi Rantanen) 7. Caught In The Middle (Feat. Danny Vaughn) 8. Plywood Covered Windows And Crappy Shoes (Antti Railio) 9. Edge Of Love (Feat. Rick Altzi) 10. Set Me Free (Feat. Jarkko Ahola 11. Everafter (Feat. Tommi “Tuple” Salmela) 12. No Reason (Feat Marc Quee) 13. Tears Of The Clown (Feat. Erik Kraemer) 14. Burning (Bonus Track Digital) Edited May 27, 2021 by Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettard Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Thats a pretty good track,you can hear that he's King Companys drummer,its of a similar style with maybe a tad more 80's thrown in.like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggy Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Where is Alessandro ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted July 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) New song 'In Times Of Despair (feat. Elize Ryd)'. Edited July 8, 2021 by Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 New video for "Crossroads'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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