Callisto

TheFolkslave · 05-07-2010, 04:45 PM

Callisto

Callisto is a post-metal band from Turku, Finland.
The band was formed in 2001 in Kokkola (my hometown) but later relocated to Turku.
When they first started out they were inspired by "post-hardcore bands" such as Neurosis and Breach and this can be seen in their early material. Now after nine years they have evolved into something quite different. From the ferocious and loud first album True Nature Unfolds to more cinematic and soulfull second album Noir. The first two albums used mostly harsh vocals but their third album Providence released in 2009, introduced a new vocalist Jani Ala-Hukkala and a wide use of clean vocals. The old vocalist Markus Myllykangas didn't leave the band but now concentrates on playing guitar.
Their sound is deeply rooted in somber atmosphere and beauty in melancholy. They have used unexpected instruments in their music, for example saxophone, cello, flute and English horn.

Recommended for fans of Isis, Cult of Luna, Neurosis and Tool.

Band members:

Jani Ala-Hukkala - vocals
Markus Myllykangas – guitar, backing vocals
Johannes Nygård – guitar
Juho Niemelä – bass
Ariel Björklund – drums
Arto Karvonen – keyboards

Discography:

True Nature Unfolds (2004)
Noir (2006)
Providence (2009)

Youtube:

Links:

CALLISTO on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

Callisto European tour in Dec 2009

Chainsawkitten · 05-08-2010, 01:51 PM

I absolutely love the saxomophone parts on Noir. Lovely band overall.

Petula07 · 05-11-2010, 01:33 PM

Saxophone, cello, flute... My loved instruments! Hmm, I should definitelly try them

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-10-2010, 09:33 AM

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Freebase Dali · 06-10-2010, 11:12 AM

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05-07-2010, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheFolkslave Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 458	Callisto Callisto Callisto is a post-metal band from Turku, Finland. The band was formed in 2001 in Kokkola (my hometown) but later relocated to Turku. When they first started out they were inspired by "post-hardcore bands" such as Neurosis and Breach and this can be seen in their early material. Now after nine years they have evolved into something quite different. From the ferocious and loud first album True Nature Unfolds to more cinematic and soulfull second album Noir. The first two albums used mostly harsh vocals but their third album Providence released in 2009, introduced a new vocalist Jani Ala-Hukkala and a wide use of clean vocals. The old vocalist Markus Myllykangas didn't leave the band but now concentrates on playing guitar. Their sound is deeply rooted in somber atmosphere and beauty in melancholy. They have used unexpected instruments in their music, for example saxophone, cello, flute and English horn. Recommended for fans of Isis, Cult of Luna, Neurosis and Tool. Band members: Jani Ala-Hukkala - vocals Markus Myllykangas – guitar, backing vocals Johannes Nygård – guitar Juho Niemelä – bass Ariel Björklund – drums Arto Karvonen – keyboards Discography: True Nature Unfolds (2004) Noir (2006) Providence (2009) Youtube: Links: CALLISTO on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads Callisto European tour in Dec 2009 __________________ My Last.Fm Well I come from the old time baby, where all the kids are crazy.

05-11-2010, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Petula07 ♫ Music 'n' Sun ♫ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Prague Posts: 388	Saxophone, cello, flute... My loved instruments! Hmm, I should definitelly try them __________________ *Take whatever comes to you 'cause time flies...* ♫ ♫ Some Song ♫ ♫ Last.fm ♫ ♫ Some Song ♫ ♫

06-10-2010, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	huh? __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

05-08-2010, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chainsawkitten Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 42	I absolutely love the saxomophone parts on Noir. Lovely band overall.