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ROCKNATION ISSUE 22

If you had to tell someone what your band sounded like, what bands would you mention?
Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickinson’s solo work, melodic metal from the late 90’s and early 00’s, and probably some 80s hard
rock like TNT, Europe and Asia. But most of all we work really hard on creating something unique out of our influences,
because we want Keldian’s sci-fi metal to sound unlike anything else that people have heard. We want the space vibe, the
groovy riffs, and obviously the soaring chorus to be our hallmarks.

What is some of the music you listen to now?
Chris: I actually listen much more to classical music and movie scores than rock music, to be honest. And if I want a shot of
rock I tend to go back in time and listen to Alice Cooper, KISS or Black Sabbath. The Sabbath records with Dio are still
mindblowing more than 30 years later.
Arild: On my iPod playlist right now: The new a-ha album, some early Toto songs, Aqua by Asia, a little Luca Turilli and few
tracks by Exodus. At home I’m really into music from movies and ambient stuff. Hans Zimmer, John Murphy, David Helping &
Jon Jenkins, M83 and Michael Cassette are amongst my favourites.

What plans do you have for 2016?
We have started writing new music, and we’re going to continue writing songs in 2016. Hopefully we can get a great batch of
tunes together and settle into recording a new album next year. There is certainly more music on the horizon.

Thank you for taking time for this interview and last words to the fans?
Thanks for sticking with us! It’s a great feeling to get the kind of support that the fans show, and now we’re also really happy
to be back with Perris Records and offering physical CDs for those of you who still kick it old school. We try our best to be
available and productive and honest, and it’s a real privilege to share our music with you. Rock on!

KELDIAN “Outbound” KELDIAN “Journey of Souls” KELDIAN “Heavens Gate”

Catalog # PER5122 Catalog # PER1992 Catalog # PER1832
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Though more aggressive and direct than ever This re-issue was re-mastered by Mika “Heavens Gate” is Keldians debut ground
before, Keldian also delivers the addictive Jussila at Finnvox Studio in Helsinki/
melodies, haunting vocals and grand Finland (Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, breaking release. This re-issue was
soundscapes you’ve come to expect. Apocalyptica). Keldians second album re-mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Reviewers claim this to be their most is by many considered as one of the Studio in Helsinki/Finland (Sonata Arctica,
hard hitting album so far, both musically best melodic/symphonic metal albums Nightwish, Apocalyptica). The CD
and lyrically. CD was mastered by Mika Jussila of its decade. Journey of Souls picks up also includes new concept art and
at Finnvox Studio (Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, where Heavens Gate left off, but adds liner notes by the band.
Apocalyptica) in Helsinki Finland. more complexity and scale to the
songwriting, arranging and instrumentation.
For fans of Europe, Giant, Pink Floyd, Asia, Nightwish, Iron Maiden, and Sonata Arctica.

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