As the title suggests, lyrically this album deals with various issues related to how society, culture, technology, religion, politics etc. The crazy thing is that we get along perfectly when we´re in writing mode. From Seventh Wonder I bring a progressive touch to all my drum parts, Petri (Eternal Oath) is an unparallelled power riff-maestro, Timo refuses to compromise with his signature vocal melodies and harmonies, while the “new guys” introduce the elements of blues AND death. At first we were almost scared of our individual musical differences, but as we started writing we realized that they were in fact our greatest strengths. We wanted to make something heavy, melodic, catchy and dark, with each of us contributing equally. “ After bringing Mika and David into the band after our debut album came out, there was a hunger to take the band to the next level.

“ This album was amazingly easy to make”, explains drummer Stefan Norgren. But there is so much more… With influences ranging from Pantera to Alice In Chains, from Slash to TOOL, and from Dio to Symphony X, the versatility of FACESHIFT is what really sets them apart. The initial impact of hearing FACESHIFT for the first time will strike you with a sense of power and melody in perfect harmony. Set to unleash their second album “All Crumbles Down” in 2015. 2007: 'Chokehold' (Black Lodge Records)įrom Faceshift's official Facebook page.Combine crushing in-your-face riffs with bluesy lead guitars, add thunderous bass lines hailing from the depths of death, then throw this mix on a solid foundation of progressive drums and pour powerful yet soaring vocal harmonies on top… What do you get? That´s right! FACESHIFT, from Stockholm, Sweden.Immune to trends and fads, Faceshift writes, records, produces and performs from the heart and anyone who has seen, heard or experienced Faceshift will tell you that they´re a true force to be reckoned with. The band's second album, the critically acclaimed All Crumbles Down embodies the diversity of all the members and their musical origins, ranging from drummer Stefan Norgren´s prog metal roots from Seventh Wonder, via singer Timo Hovinen´s grunge-esque vocals, through the death landscapes mastered by bassist Mika Kajanen and Petri Tarvainen to lead guitarist David Bertilsson´s bluesy touch.

Faceshift, from Stockholm, Sweden is a band that while firmly rooted in classic heavy metal from the 80´s and 90´s, incorporates elements of grunge, prog, death and blues to create their own unique blend of music.

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