With only 4 weeks remaining until the release of their 11th studio album Jylhä, Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI are happy to present another new song to their fans. "Niemi" is a fast paced and catchy neckbreaker which is reminiscent of the band's heavier past, and it will be accompanied by a good old fashioned performance video that showcases KORPIKLAANI at what they do best.
Watch the video for "Niemi" on KNAC.COM HERE
Listen to "Niemi" on the streaming service of your choice:
http://nblast.de/Korpiklaani-Jylha
Pre-order the album Jylhä here:
http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniJylha
This is what frontman Jonne has to say about "Niemi":
""Niemi" was one of the first songs for this album. I had a feeling after 'Kulkija, that a next album could be the fastest and hardest ever in KORPIKLAANI's history. I looked at my Flying V, picked it up and here we are!"
The meaning of "Niemi" ("The Cape"):
"Lake Bodom 1960, “Bloody Pentecost”. Four youngsters, Irmeli Björklund, Anja Mäki, Seppo Boisman, and Nils Gustafsson were the target of a murderer on their camping trip. The sole survivor was Nils Gustafsson, who was badly injured. The summery triple murder on the lake side shocked the whole of Finland. In the story, the narrator is on a meadow near the lake spending a summer morning, when the surroundings come alive and the narrator hears the call "Come to the end of the cape, terrible things have happened ". Everyone who heard the call quickly heads towards the murder cape. The story is carried by stagnant time and the momentary nature portraits. The murders of Lake Bodom remain unsolved."
Director's Word:
"In this video I just wanted to capture the band's insane energy on stage. So here's KORPIKLAANI with cold & fire, smoke & leather! " (Markku Kirves)
Film was shot at Huovilan puisto in Kärkölä in 2020.
Thanks to our film crew Markku, Italo & Tomi. Also thanks to Kirsi Vahtera/Routa Design for the stunning fire pits, Mikko & Susanna Summa who provided video crew's transport vehicle to location, Toni Vilén, Anssi Ojava/CCL Design, Kari Korvenranta, Tero Doukas, Kärkölän kunta, Huovilan puisto, Kärkölä-seura, Huovilan museoalue, Isobar Finland and Valofirma.
- "Verikoira"
- "Niemi"
- "Leväluhta"
- "Mylly"
- "Tuuleton"
- "Sanaton Maa"
- "Kiuru"
- "Miero"
- "Pohja"
- "Huolettomat"
- "Anolan aukeat"
- "Pidot"
- "Juuret"
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE:
http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniJylha
AVAILABLE AS:
- CD Jewelcase
- Gatefold 2LP (Black)
- Gatefold 2LP (Green) (limited to 500)
NOTE: The 2LP will have a gorgeous silk print on its D-side!
KORPIKLAANI LIVE 2021:
- 6.06 - Sama'Rock, FR
- 6.12 - Z! Live Rock Fest, SP
- 6.24 - Nummirock, FI
- 8.19 - Rock Castle, CZ
