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”
Catalog # PER5122
UPC Barcode 670573051220
Though more aggressive and direct than ever
before, Keldian also delivers the addictive
melodies, haunting vocals and grand
soundscapes you’ve come to expect.
Reviewers claim this to be their most
hard hitting album so far, both musically
and lyrically. CD was mastered by Mika Jussila
at Finnvox Studio (Sonata Arctica, Nightwish,
Apocalyptica) in Helsinki Finland.
KELDIAN “Journey of Souls” KELDIAN “Heavens Gate”
Catalog # PER1992
UPC Barcode 670573019923
This re-issue was re-mastered by Mika
Jussila at Finnvox Studio in Helsinki/
Finland (Sonata Arctica, Nightwish,
Apocalyptica). Keldians second album
is by many considered as one of the
best melodic/symphonic metal albums
of its decade. Journey of Souls picks up
where Heavens Gate left off, but adds
more complexity and scale to the
songwriting, arranging and instrumentation.
Catalog # PER1832
UPC Barcode 670573018322
“Heavens Gate” is Keldians debut ground
breaking release. This re-issue was
re-mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Studio in Helsinki/Finland (Sonata Arctica,
Nightwish, Apocalyptica). The CD
also includes new concept art and
liner notes by the band.
For fans of Europe, Giant, Pink Floyd, Asia, Nightwish, Iron Maiden, and Sonata Arctica.
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