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Reformation (Kiuas album)

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Reformation
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 24, 2006
RecordedJanuary - March 2006, Sonic Pump Studios
GenrePower metal, thrash metal, progressive metal
Length43:57
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerNino Laurenne, Aksu Hanttu and Ossi Tuomela
Kiuas chronology
The Spirit of Ukko
(2005)
Reformation
(2006)
The New Dark Age
(2008)

Reformation is the second full-length studio album from the Finnish heavy metal band Kiuas. Released on May 24, 2006 by Spinefarm Records, some versions include a cover of Jethro Tull's “Hunting Girl.”

Track listing

  1. "Race with the Falcons" − 4:47
  2. "Through the Ice Age" − 3:58
  3. "The New Chapter" − 4:25
  4. "Of Ancient Wounds" − 3:33
  5. "Child of Cimmeria" − 1:06
  6. "Black Winged Goddess" − 5:21
  7. "Heart of the Serpent" − 4:55
  8. "Bleeding Strings" − 5:50
  9. "Call of the Horns" − 3:39
  10. "Reformation" − 6:12
  11. "Hunting Girl" (Jethro Tull cover) − 5:09

Personnel

Band members

Guest musicians

Choirs by:

  • Kimmo Blom
  • Aleksi Parviainen
  • Pete "Vessaharja" Aho

Musicians in individual songs:

  • Niko Kalliojärvi − berzerker vocals on Track 6
  • Euge Valovirta − guest guitar solo on Track 8
  • Janne "Crab" Lehikoinen − guest guitar solo on Track 8
  • Jaana Ranta − flute on Track 10
  • Karoliina Tiuraniemi − violin on Tracks 6 and 10
  • Essi Toivonen − violin, cello on Tracks 6 and 10
  • Dr. Evil − black mass on Track 10

Production and other

  • All music and lyrics by Mikko Salovaara.
  • Cover art by Janne "ToxicAngel" Pitkänen.
  • Mixed by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump Studios March 2006.
  • Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios.

References