Finland-based epic folk metallers CRIMFALL have signed with Spinefarm Records for the release of their forthcoming as-yet-untitled new album.

Crimfall merges many genres from folk to black metal and wraps it up with expression better known from the world of movies and their soundtracks. The band itself describes their new album to be more epic, grandiose, extreme and more dramatic than their debut piece. Upholding the chosen path from the previous work but leading the listener to new sceneries and seasons; as the debut album’s themes were of fire and summer’s swift ending this one takes us to the coldest winter and unto brace of war with its ruthless reality stripped from heroics and glory. The album also features many visitors well recognized from Finnish folk metal scene.

Beginning as Jakke Viitala’s one man project, Crimfall took shape in the year of 2007 until Helena Haaparanta and Mikko Häkkinen enlisted to take care of vocalist responsibilities. The first album, As The Path Unfolds..., was done with session musicians but after the release in 2009 the line-up stabilized as Janne Jukarainen (drums) and Miska Sipiläinen (bass) were hired to be permanent members. The producing of the second album was financed by the band itself and although the process was indeed arduous and long the band claims their newborn outshines their previous work in every aspect.

Hannu Lehtonen from Spinefarm adds his comments: “It is great to have Crimfall as new artist in Spinefarm. I can honestly say that the bands forthcoming second album is worth the wait. The band is in killer shape and has recorded an excellent piece of music which will be released in spring 2011.”

The members of Crimfall state: "For Crimfall this alliance is a great leap in what has been a long painful march. This definitely opens up a new chapter in our history and the expectations are high since it finally seems we have found a partner that shares our faith in Crimfall’s music and potential.”

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