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Unshine

About Me


Druid metal. Music that spiritually and carnally marries the world of primeval nature mysticism with no-compromise stonehard melodic symphonic metal.
Despite of their yet short-time existence, Finnish druid metal quintette UNSHINE has hit the metal world like a clang from an iron-age hammer with their originally blended receipt of metal and (despite of their name) has become one of the brightest new stars in their globally metal-famed northern home country.
In the year 2004, the combat effectiveness of druidess beauty Susanna, one of the most recognizable and adored new female voices in metal, and her dedicated fellow bards was proved iron-clad as they fought off themselves a record deal and released during 2005 their debut album, "Earth Magick", both in Europe and in North America. Even though the whole thing was self-recorded and produced, it still managed to cause exceptional fuss among the modern metal society.
Although the band has gained all kinds of attention, including invitation to European-wide pop-contest in Spain in the very beginning of their career and the recent, tenacious rumours of Susanna joining Finland’s main export product, Nightwish, the two and half years right after the debut album were dedicated totally to the creation of the follower: "The Enigma Of Immortals".
While the composing an arranging of the album took whole two years, the recordings and mixing was done at uncompromising D-studio, Klaukkala, Finland between April and October, 2007. The album was mastered by top-rated Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers, Helsinki, Finland. The release date for the album is expected for April, 2008.
“Druids had the gift and the responsibility of interpreting the nature and the universal mysteries to their folks. They literally walked between the worlds. We feel that this is our destiny, too. Imagine us as modern metal bards”, describes Harri, the band’s main composer, with a bit of self-irony in his smile.

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Member Since: 1/10/2006
Band Website: unshine.com
Band Members: Susanna Vesilahti (vocals), Harri Hautala (guitar, synth), Jari Hautala (guitar), Jukka ‘Stibe’ Hantula (drums) & Teemu ‘Teemal’ Vähäkangas (bass)
Sounds Like: Atmospheric druid metal
Record Label: Low Frequency Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Enigma Of Immortals out now, new license & first reviews!

Hi! TEOI is out now, buy your copy from Record Shop X or a record store nearby you. If you don't find the album from your store, ask them to order it. It should be out in Europe around 12th of May. ...
Posted by Unshine on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:33:00 PST

The Enigma Of Immortals out 2.4.2008, listen & pre-order!

Hi! The 2nd UNSHINE album, The Enigma Of Immortals, will be released 2.4.2008 in Finland, rest of the Europe follows a bit later and rest of the world TBA.  The song list:  1. Awen2. Ga...
Posted by Unshine on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:24:00 PST

UNSHINE hits the Finnish charts!

Animal Spirit reached position 13 at The Official Finnish Single Chart (and also position 10 at The Official Finnish Download Chart) THANK YOU!!Remember to vote radio play for Animal Spirit and do not...
Posted by Unshine on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:06:00 PST

UNSHINE mailing list

Hi! If you want to join our mailing list, send an e-mail to band(at)unshine.com
Posted by Unshine on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:01:00 PST

UNSHINE enters The Official Finnish Download Chart!

Some great news: Animal Spirit has reached position 27 at The Official Finnish Download Chart! Thank you!!AS is now also on the playlist of several foreign radio stations, countries include for exampl...
Posted by Unshine on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:22:00 PST

Download Animal Spirit now from the other Nordic countries!!

Hi! If you live in Denmark, Norway or Sweden, you may download 'Animal Spirit' through this address!
Posted by Unshine on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:39:00 PST

Top positions in Finland, METALCAMP 2008 voting & radio

Animal Spirit has reached number 1 positions at few Finnish download stores! Thank you!!!   You can also vote now UNSHINE to METALCAMP 08 2nd stage in Slovenia in here! Don't also forget t...
Posted by Unshine on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:35:00 PST

NEW SINGLE, ALBUM AND MANAGER!!!

Animal Spirit - new UNSHINE single will be released today digitally!The roaring druid metal anthem precedes the second album, entitled 'The Enigma Of Immortals', which is fragrant with the scent of fo...
Posted by Unshine on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:23:00 PST

Vote!!

Hi! We need your help! If you would like to see UNSHINE at Sweden Rock Festival 2008 in Sölvesborg, please, vote here!!...
Posted by Unshine on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:36:00 PST

Great new year 2008 wishings!!

We have uploaded a video of the making of the new album on YouTube, enjoy! Our official website will be renewed shortly with information and details of the new album!!...
Posted by Unshine on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:51:00 PST