Germany's Power Prog label has announced the signing of Finnish neoclassical/progressive power metal legends KENZINER. The band's comeback album, The Last Horizon, will be released worldwide on CD and as a digital download on May 23rd.

After more than a decade break and many years of a complete withdrawal from the music business, Jarno Keskinen decided to revive Kenziner in 2012 and begun gathering a band around himself. He started by hiring Markku Kuikka (STATUS MINOR, THE RAGGED SAINTS, etc.) as the singer, and through Markku, found also the rest of the members: the new lineup features Jukka Karinen (THUNDERSTONE, Status Minor, etc.) on the keyboards, Make Lievonen (EMBASSY OF SILENCE) on the drums and Jupi Hjelt on the bass.

While the new lineup was being built, Jarno and Markku arranged Jarno’s new compositions for the upcoming album. As the songs took shape, it became clear that a new album will play a major part in Kenziner’s comeback. Neo-classical guitar work and strong melodies have always laid the foundation for Kenziner’s music. The new lineup gave Jarno much better musical freedom because the music could be arranged in Finland, with the group working on the songs together.

During the winter 2012/2013, Kenziner recorded their upcoming album. Having finished the recordings in September 2013, the band took the album to Sonic Pump Studios (Helsinki), and mixed their new masterpiece with Nino Laurenne (Thunderstone).

In early January 2014 Kenziner signed a deal with German based media company/label Power Prog and has found a new home... the beginning of a new era for the band. They aims to transform from the studio band that it has been up to now into a real live and touring act, creating music that is challenging and interesting for their fans.

The Last Horizon tracklisting:

'Run For Your Life'

'Our Times'

'Heroes Ride'

'Devour The World'

'End Of An Era'

'Keep The Flame Alive'

'I Am Eternal'

'No Turning Back'

'The Last Horizon'

'Perfect Moment' (CD Bonus Track)

Audio snippets:

Kenziner are:

Jarno Keskinen (Guitars)

Markku Kuikka (Vocals)

Jukka Karinen (Keyboards)

Make Lievonen (Drums)

Jupi Hjelt (Bass)