Turisas for Progressive Metal or Tech/Extreme

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I think this Finnish "Battle Metal" band would fit nicely into the Prog Metal bracket. Their music, whilst undeniably metal, also contains very progressive elements like longer tracks, huge amounts of orchestral instrumentation, the inclusion of traditional folk music and instruments, and lyrics based on fantasy and myth. Also, their second album, "The Varangian Way" is a concept album about the river routes in Eastern Europe. Check!
"The Land Of Hope And Glory" can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/turisastheband
Some other songs can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/turisasofficial

Please don't avoid the "TVW medley 2", it hardly deserves the name as it is only the first 2 minutes of "In The Court Of Jarisleif" and the last 2 of "The Dnieper Rapids" and it's well worth a listen in showing the versatility of the band.
If you can find the track "The Miklagard Overture" anywhere, please do have a listen and post a link up here, I think it is their best (and a more progressive) track.
Please try and avoid "Rasputin", it's their attempt at mainstream recognition, and is not a very good representation of their style.

I think if TYR can get on here as progressive metal, then these guys definitely deserve a spot.

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jonnyfrostbite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 02 2009 Status: Offline Points: 16	Topic: Turisas for Progressive Metal or Tech/Extreme Posted: August 23 2009 at 14:02
	I think this Finnish "Battle Metal" band would fit nicely into the Prog Metal bracket. Their music, whilst undeniably metal, also contains very progressive elements like longer tracks, huge amounts of orchestral instrumentation, the inclusion of traditional folk music and instruments, and lyrics based on fantasy and myth. Also, their second album, "The Varangian Way" is a concept album about the river routes in Eastern Europe. Check! "The Land Of Hope And Glory" can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/turisastheband Some other songs can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/turisasofficial Please don't avoid the "TVW medley 2", it hardly deserves the name as it is only the first 2 minutes of "In The Court Of Jarisleif" and the last 2 of "The Dnieper Rapids" and it's well worth a listen in showing the versatility of the band. If you can find the track "The Miklagard Overture" anywhere, please do have a listen and post a link up here, I think it is their best (and a more progressive) track. Please try and avoid "Rasputin", it's their attempt at mainstream recognition, and is not a very good representation of their style. I think if TYR can get on here as progressive metal, then these guys definitely deserve a spot.

progmetalhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 15 2007 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 2081	Posted: August 28 2009 at 12:07
	Passed directly to the PMT for evaluation. Thanks for the suggestion
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TheProgtologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 23 2005 Location: Baltimore,Md US Status: Offline Points: 27802	Posted: August 28 2009 at 13:17
	Added them to the PMT chart.Thanks for the suggestion jonny!


jonnyfrostbite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 02 2009 Status: Offline Points: 16	Posted: September 10 2009 at 10:37
	Thanks a lot guys!

profskett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: May 15 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 30	Posted: October 18 2009 at 17:29
	Good shout, Turisas are an excellent metal band, and very progressive!


UMUR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 19 2007 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 3010	Posted: December 29 2009 at 13:36
	Turisas has been cleared for addition if anyone should feel the urge to write a bio ( not a copy/ pasted one from official homepage, myspace or wiki) and add albums?
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UMUR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 19 2007 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 3010	Posted: January 08 2010 at 06:11
	Well I guess I ended up feeling that urge Turisas added to Progressive Metal: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5133
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