Finnish epic metallers WINTERSUN will release their long-awaited new album, "Time I", on October 12 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Cameron Gray and can be seen below.
Commented the band "We searched many options who could actually make the cover for "Time I". Cameron's way of creating art was just something that stood out immediately and we feel it suited best for Jari's [Mäenpää, WINTERSUN mastermind] vision as a cover for "Time I". We are really happy for the result and hopefully this collaboration continues in the future releases as well!"
To celebrate the "Time I" release, WINTERSUN will play two special shows in Finland. The first concert will take place on October 12 at Lutakko in Jyväskylä and the second on October 13 at Nosturi in Helsinki. Support at the shows will come from THAUROROD (Lutakko and Nosturi) and MEDICATED (Nosturi).
Commented WINTERSUN: "We're excited to start the 'Time' world tour from our home country with two shows in October! These two special album-release shows will be our first club gigs in Finland since 2006 and the first time ever "Time I" songs will be heard live! The show attendees will also be the first ones to have a chance to get a signed copy of the new album.
"During the rest of the summer, we'll be rehearsing the new material and working on a new enhanced live show as well as doing some promo and preparing bonus material for the album. Right after the Finnish gigs, we'll continue on to 'Heidenfest' tour in Central Europe and after that... Well, more shows will be announced soon. Stay tuned and hope to see you at the gigs!"
"Time I" track listing:
01. "When Time Fades Away"
02. "Sons Of Winter And Stars"
I) "Rain Of Stars"
II) "Surrounded By Darkness"
III) "Journey Inside A Dream"
IV) "Sons Of Winter And Stars"
03. "Land Of Snow And Sorrow"
04. "Darkness And Frost"
05. "Time"
"Time II" will be released in 2013.
WINTERSUN will headline this year's edition of the 'Heidenfest' tour, set to take place in October. Support on the trek will come from KORPIKLAANI, VARG, TROLLFEST and KRAMPUS.
Source: www.BlabberMouth.Net