european release June 16, 2008

trax:
1. RIVER OF TUONI
2. WINGS ARE MY EYES
3. LULLABY
4. VALKYRIES
5. FATE OF MAIDEN
6. MY ONLY STAR
7. CURSE
8. PASSING BELLS
9. SUNRISE
10. EVIL INSIDE ME



http://www.myspace.com/amberiandawn

Band Members AMBERIAN DAWN:

Heidi Parviainen- Vocals -
Tuomas Seppälä- Guitar and Keyboards -
Kasperi Heikkinen - Rhythm Guitar -
Tommi Kuri - Bass -
Tom Sagar - Keyboards -
Joonas Pykälä-Aho - Drums -

Former members:

Sampo Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar -
Heikki Saari - Drums -
For months there was only the one song I had heard from Amberian Dawn,''River of Tuoni''But there was something new and exciting about this one song,that it sort of took hold of me,well to be really honest it was not just the song but the way Heidi Parviainen sung,she is classical trained don't worry this is not another Tarja clone and Amberian Dawn are not another Nightwish,there music is very different,the only similarities are they come from Finland,there music is identifiable there own,this cd is guitar driven and with 2 guitarists Tuomas Seppala and Kasperi Heikkinen there is plenty of great riffs and playing from these guitarists.There is no bad songs,all 10 of them are immense,the music is expressive of nothing but quality,the musical structure of the songs is exceptional,I like Amberian Dawn's crisp new ideas and approach to their music,its excitingly different if not better than some other bands I could name.I will not review all of the listed songs but I will pick out songs that really got my attention and of course I would not be here writing this without the track.....
River of Tuoni,I have known this song for a while now,relentless and twisting like a river,I am not up to date with Finnish Mythology but I am sure it has something to do with ''Kalevala. The national epic of Finland'' a book full of 1000s of verses about folklore.
I like the tone of the Guitars in this song and its heaven to hear guitar solos being played in Female Fronted Metal bands,a great opening track that takes us into the world of Amberian's Music.
Lullaby,is ultra catchy,the lyrics are clever and beautiful,I enjoyed the way this track just flowed,it also left me wondering if this was just part 1 of the song,I say this becoz this song could have had a longer narrative,I think we are just touching on the beginnings of what this band can produce and write,this song just ended too soon for me,left me wanting more,Valkyries is another track that was gratifying,some great guitar work on this song.
My Only Star,This song is excellent,I cranked up the volume for this one,dynamic and varied, Heidi will not rushed,calmly she will tease you with a whispering performance of controlled vocals.
Passing Bells,There is something about this song,which I would play first before any of the rest.
I think this an absolute classic of a song,Heidi is able to illustrate some great visuals with her vocals and the band just add more and more colour to this amazing song,I think this song is a stroke of genius.
Sunrise,hits you with some great guitar,I like the tone of the guitars on this song, woven throughout this cd is musicians playing with much talent and professionalism all of the band should be very proud of there hard work in the studio.
Amberian Dawn's music comes from the heart,there is many incarnations of Female Fronted Metal bands out there but this band is an original,they are not derived from any bands out there,this first cd is proof that creatively they are very different and exceptional.