Kuolemanlaakso will finally end its long live show hiatus. The band will be performing at December Doom Vol. 2, Vernissa, Vantaa, alongside with October Tide, Throes of Dawn, and others. Advance tickets are available at Liveto (15 € + handling). "We’ve been inactive since New Year’s Eve, 2016, so, as one can imagine, we’re hungry, ready and willing to hit the... Continue Reading →
Tulijoutsen Deluxe Edition CD+DVD Out Now
Finnish death doom heavyweights Kuolemanlaakso have released a Deluxe Edition of their 2014’s highly acclaimed monolith Tulijoutsen. The package includes the complete 2013 studio recordings as well as a DVD including music videos and a brand new 63-minute Tulijoutsen – In Memoriam documentary, directed by guitarist Laakso. CD Tulijoutsen "Raadot raunioilla" (bonus track) Musta Aurinko Nousee... Continue Reading →
Kuolemanlaakso Set Release Date for “M. Laakso – Vol. 1: The Gothic Tapes”
On August 26th, Kuolemanlaakso are back, unlike you’ve never heard them before! As the title aptly implies, M. Laakso – Vol. 1: The Gothic Tapes is the first solo album of Kuolemanlaakso mastermind Laakso. It showcases his songwriting catchier and more varied than ever, and it shall be released internationally by Svart Records. "Kuolemanlaakso started out as... Continue Reading →
Kuolemanlaakso Hits the Stage After a Long Break
Kuolemanlaakso will perform at Virgin Oil, Helsinki, on June 18, 2016, with epic metallers Crimfall. Not only is this Kuolemanlaakso's first live ceremony since August 2015, it is also the official comeback show of Crimfall, who are set to release their third album. Do not miss this special night as Kuolemanlaakso will only do a very limited... Continue Reading →
Kuolemanlaakso to perform at Kuopio RockCock, Laakso pens a book
Kuolemanlaakso will be headlining the "Puistolava" stage at Kuopio RockCock festival in their hometown on August 1, 2015. The band will play only a very small amount of shows in 2015, this being the first - and possibly the only - one of them. The lineup also includes Accept, Children of Bodom, Sonata Arctica, Leila K, Turmion... Continue Reading →
Laakso Is Officially Endorsed by Ibanez Guitars
Levytukku Oy has adopted Kuolemanlaakso's main songwriter Laakso to the Ibanez Guitars family. Ibanez's have been an integral part of the Kuolemanlaakso sound since the beginning of the band. "Ibanez guitars have been my favorite tools ever since I bought my first one back in 2000. It is a humbling honor to start the official... Continue Reading →
Kuolemanlaakso to Open for HIM at Helldone Festival on New Year’s Eve – SOLD OUT!
Kuolemanlaakso has been invited to open for Finland's biggest music import HIM at Helsinki's Helldone Festival, Tavastia, on New Year's Eve, 31.12.2014. The annual three-day event feature special guests as well as performances by bands handpicked by Ville Valo, as usual. The tickets for the HIM and Kuolemanlaakso night, as well as three-day VIP packages,... Continue Reading →
Laakso’s Photography Exhibition “Gods, Heroes and Fragile Stars” Is Up and Running in Kuopio, Finland
Kuolemanlaakso's founder, guitarist/keyboardist Laakso has been shooting rock stars for a decade for music magazines as well as for personal pleasure. "Gods, Heroes and Fragile Stars" is his first solo exhibition. It features live shots from clubs and festivals as well as portraits from backstages, bars, hotels and tour busses. Some of the pictures have been... Continue Reading →