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HeavensDust is alternative metal band from Japan. They mixes traditional Japanese melody and rhythm with alternative metal, nu-metal and rock. HeavensDust was formed in 2000 by Shinsaku, Mai and Atushi. Their goal was to create an individual sound that no other band can make. In 2003 Ajo joined and in 2004, U-ky, Yuta and Nan-Zan made the final pieces of the puzzle. By including: koto (traditional Japanese harp), shakuhachi (traditional Japanese flute) and wadaiko (traditional Japanese drums). In 2006, Kazha joined and added her beautiful voice. In 2009 Heavensdust announced that Khaza has left and in the end of 2009...

After two years of relentless touring in support of their debut album, Blue Collar Revolver, Lansdowne — vocalist Jon Ricci, drummer Glenn Mungo, guitarist Josh Waterman, bassist Mike LaRoche, and newest guitarist Joey Ariemma — have released their widely anticipated follow-up, No Home But The Road. Produced by Mike Watts, the six-song EP features five new tracks and a re-recorded version of “One Shot,” from their debut, as the first single. The autobiographical title represents the band’s hard work and steady ascent to establish themselves on the rock and roll playing field. “Every song on this record reflects everything we’ve...

Way out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between Iceland and Scotland, is a cluster of 18 small islands called the Faroe Islands. Thats where Gudrid Hansdóttir was born and raised. Her music is a Lilith Fair-worthy blend of chamber pop and perky folk-rock and the past years she´s been performing in Europe and USA. Gudrid started singing at an early age and shared a high interest in Music. She loved going through her fathers vinyl records and she discovered great artists like Kate Bush, Dolly Parton, Jethro Tull and Jimi Hendrix. Her father was a highly skilled guitar...

Swedish post-punk/goth band from Jönköping. Claimed by some to be "the Killing Joke of Jönköping". Released a couple of singles, the first as Danse de Partement 1, and three albums between 1983 and 1988. .

Ellen Kristjansdottir is an Icelandic singer. Born in San Fransisco, living in Reykjavik Iceland from age 7. Ellen has released 3 CDs in her name, 2 with her group Komboid and 3 with vocal trio Borgardaetur as well as appearing as a guest on records with many Icelandic artists. Her 2004 album Salmar won the Icelandic music award as album of the year. She has since relaesed 2 CDs to critical acclaim, the latest one, Draumey (2009), contains all original material by Ellen. Songs from that album were on Ellen's setlist when she opened for Eric Clapton in Reykjavik, Iceland...