Reformation (Kiuas album)

Reformation is the second studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Kiuas. Released on 24 May 2006 by Spinefarm Records, some versions include a cover of Jethro Tull's "Hunting Girl".

Reformation
Studio album by
Released24 May 2006
RecordedJanuary–March 2006
StudioSonic Pump Studios
GenrePower metal, melodic death metal
Length43:57
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerNino Laurenne, Aksu Hanttu, Ossi Tuomela
Kiuas chronology
The Spirit of Ukko
(2005)
Reformation
(2006)
The New Dark Age
(2008)

Track listing edit

  1. "Race with the Falcons" − 4:47
  2. "Through the Ice Age" − 3:58
  3. "The New Chapter" − 4:25
  4. "Of Ancient Wounds" − 3:33
  5. "Child of Cimmeria" − 1:06
  6. "Black Winged Goddess" − 5:21
  7. "Heart of the Serpent" − 4:55
  8. "Bleeding Strings" − 5:50
  9. "Call of the Horns" − 3:39
  10. "Reformation" − 6:12
  11. "Hunting Girl" (Jethro Tull cover) − 5:09

Personnel edit

Band members edit

  • Ilja Jalkanen − vocals
  • Mikko Salovaara − guitars
  • Markku Näreneva − drums
  • Atte Tanskanen − keyboards
  • Teemu Tuominen − bass guitar

Guest musicians edit

Choirs by:

  • Kimmo Blom
  • Aleksi Parviainen
  • Pete "Vessaharja" Aho

Musicians in individual songs:

  • Niko Kalliojärvi − berzerker vocals on track 6
  • Euge Valovirta − guest guitar solo on track 8
  • Janne "Crab" Lehikoinen − guest guitar solo on track 8
  • Jaana Ranta − flute on track 10
  • Karoliina Tiuraniemi − violin on tracks 6 and 10
  • Essi Toivonen − violin, cello on tracks 6 and 10
  • Dr. Evil − black mass on track 10

Production and other edit

  • All music and lyrics by Mikko Salovaara
  • Cover art by Janne "ToxicAngel" Pitkänen
  • Mixed by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump Studios March 2006
  • Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios

References edit