PROMISED LAND OF HEAVY METAL Film Application is an introduction to the world of heavy metal in general and to the Finnish heavy metal scene past and present. For a beginner and an enthusiast alike, it gives insight and anecdotes, ideas and conclusions and basis for further speculation in the ever inspiring subject of Heavy Metal.
SOME FILM REVIEWS:
“What is remarkable about this film is that it touches on aspects of the country’s music scene that have not yet been explored in an anthropological way.“ Louise Brown (Editor, Terrorizer Magazine, UK)
"How is life and the Metal scene in Finland?" I don´t need to talk about it -I just put this into the player.” (Klaudia Weber, Stalker, Germany)
"This film is one of the very best metal documentaries ever made." (Šaćir Čamo, Metal Revolution, Denmark)
“If metal is your true passion and you like especially Finnish metal, please give this film a heavy rotation in your player and enjoy! Kimmo&Tanja have put together a fantastic masterpiece of Rockumentary which will stand the corrosion of time. By the scene for the scene. Suomi Perkele!!!” (Thida Comello, MFT, Holland)
FEATURED BANDS:
HIM, Children Of Bodom, Killswitch Engage, Nightwish, Alice Cooper, Lordi, Apocalyptica, Korpikkaani, Sonata Arctica, Dimmu Borgir, Carcass, Entombed, Kreator, Iron Maiden, Sarcofagus, Zero Nine, O.S.S.Y,Iron Cross, Tarot, Stone, Impaled Nazarene, Waltari, Thunderstone, Before The Dawn, Blake, Norther, Corruption Inc, Enochian Crescent, Mokoma, Stam1na, Ari Koivunen.
DESCRIPTION:
“Promised Land of Heavy Metal” documentary tells the story of Finnish Metal, from its early “underground” days to the present success stories, by interviewing famous musicians, experts and events organizers, a psychiatrist and a doctor of theology. The film takes us literally from the graveyard to the Finnish President's palace!
Why is Metal a religion for so many? What are it's links to satanism and ritualistic murders? What made Metal mainstream in Finland? Why does the Finnish Church have Metal Masses? What’s the future of Metal, after LORDI won the Eurovision song contest and even the President approves?
We hear strong opinions: some see Metal as the new folk music, while others detest it’s commercial aspect.
The film is narrated by Kimmo Kuusniemi, a filmmaker, Sarcofagus guitarist and a forefather of Finnish Metal. Kimmo has lived in England for 16 years, and sees the current popularity of Heavy Metal as a strange phenomenon. He was the one who fought for the metal message 30 years ago! What happened in Finland in his absence?
The film is directed by Tanja K Karttunen.
Also available as a DVD with Feature Length 90 minute Film and 2h 47 minutes of Film Extras.
More info and the 4 minute Preview Trailer at www.promisedlandofmetal.com.
FEATURES:
- Full 52min Film “Promised Land Of Heavy Metal”
- Guide Book to “Promised Land of Heavy Metal” - Finland
- Photo Galleries
- Links to Travel information, Merchandise and Festivals in Finland
Language: English
VIEWER COMMENTS:
USA: “Awesome idea for a documentary. Finland is for SURE the land of heavy metal.”
Mexico: “Hey! A great metal documentary!”
Peru: “I want to be from Finland :(“
Brazil: “ I wanna go to Finland! x(“
Italy: “It was fantastic! Soon I'm going to Helsinki, I love the city!”
Australia: “I watched your movie an thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Japan: “Wow, it's totally cooool! There're tons of awesome metal bands and cool metal heads in Finland :D”
Romania: “Great job! Onnittelut! Receiving your DVD made my horrible day a lot better!”
Germany: “I think it’s a very very interesting DVD for everybody into metal.”
USA: “Crazy! Out of everywhere Finland as the place most populated by metal heads.”
Scotland: “Thanks again for making such a great film.”
Canada: “I got my copy thursday and I love it!”
