I am currently trying to crash-draw pics for Negative to sign when I go see them next Friday, so I haven’t had time to draw a comic for tonight.

However, because my computer is full of random drawings, here’s a few for you

Here’s Teemu wondering how he’ll ever put on this shirt. I mean, the big head…?
(originally part of the No Can Do series)

Those are the first Closet drawing I’ve done of Apocalyptica. Paavo looks retarded/psycho XD

An Edward Scissorhands sketch I have yet to finish….

Emily dreaming of Tony and Tuomas.

And finally this, requested by Forestdream:

A few years ago, Negative was on tour in Germany, and being Finns, they partied much. At some point, Rumors leaked that they’d somehow ended up in a brothel and lost a few thousand euros cash. I imagined Tommi’s reaction (as he’s their manager) and drew this XD

Do note that Tommi’s arms are so long that he could touch below his knees without bending in two XD
(of course I have no idea if any of that happened, because it was Finnish press and it matters little to me if a story is true or not, as long as it’s decent comic material 8D)

Next week I’ll probably be posting other doodles, as well as, hopefully, photos of the signed pictures ;D

                          

Mikko actually played contrabass on the title “Beautiful” on the upcoming Apocalyptica album. In live shows, he’s actually been playing his part on a cello – so I guess he won

Do you have ANY idea how really not easy it is to draw my characters face down on the ground? XD

                          

Also: Run, Mikko. Run.

Prompted by this picture, published by the band on their Facebook page:

, and Michi, who gives me too many comic ideas

                          

Then! Music post!

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Apocalyptica has announced the release date for their upcoming album 7th Symphony, which is August 27. Among the collaboration, resident-guest Dave Lombardo (drummer; Slayer) on the track “2010″, Joseph Duplantier (singer; Gojira) on “Bring Them To Light”, Lacey Strum (singer; Flyleaf) on “Broken Pieces”, Brent Smith (singer; Shinedown) on “Not Strong Enough”, and for the first single, “End Of Me”, Gavin Rossdale from Bush.
(I’ve also been told, Mikko managed to get his hands on a cello contrabass (thank you Katja!) on “Beautiful” .__.)

In addition, if anyone has the occasion to, Apocalyptica will be played at the Festival D’été de Québec, in Quebec City, Canada, on Sunday July 18th. It might be worth it to check it out, because surprisingly, Rammstein will also be playing there on the very same day. Benzin, anyone?

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Naked is preparing the release of a new album, Double Down, on a yet unconfirmed date. You can listen to a preview of a few track on MySpace. Don’t forget to become fan on Facebook to stay updated

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Negative released their new video for the single “End Of The Line”, which you can see below:

(Better quality video than previously, thanks Karen for the heads up )

Neon, their new album, will be out on June 2nd in Finland.

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SURPRISE! Private Line is not dead and will perform twice of their ever few gigs this summer. You can see them at Pegorock Festival in Mantova, Italy, on June 2nd, and in Helsinki at Dante’s Highlight, on June 4th. Tickets for Helsinki on Tiketti.

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Reminder: The Salvation is playing at Semifinal, in Helsinki, on May 21rst. Tickets 7€ on Tiketti.

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I… think I don’t have anything else to add…? Upcoming: Festival Post

                          

I *DO* have stuff in the works, so, don’t despair!

In the meantime, have a music post

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Apocalyptica are still on tour now somewhere in the world. They have been playing new songs live, and the videos found their way on the net…
Sacra and Beautiful (Youtube, opens in a new window)

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No new from Bloodpit, but Alarik has new projects, The Cloudycators (MySpace and Facebook) and Jalava (MySpace).
Antti and Pietu also have a new project, Ravín And The Deceivers. They have neither a MySpace or a Facebook, but you can try to find online where they might be playing =3

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Negative is still touring, and this Friday they’re at Nosturi in Helsinki. Pinkass and I are going =3 Yes, yes, I promise we’ll behave =3

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This is actually making my night. Speaking of night, Nightwish just posted the answers to the latest Nightmail. Dead gameboy batteries is a good justification for starting to read =)

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Personal recommendation: I got my hands on the new Poets Of The Fall album, Twilight Theater, and I love it. So does Pinkass. Marko recently has a throat infection and they had to postpone a few shows, but hopefully he’ll be back in no time

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Now this will be old news for some of you, but I have to write it anyway
Many months ago, our dear Pinky Sir Christus announced that he quit his band (I don’t actually remember which one it was – SnoWhite?) to work on another project.
And so he did!
A few weeks ago, a new band went public: The Salvation (Facebook, MySpace).
Now don’t get too excited, there’s no music posted yet.
BUT. It looks pretty serious. For one, the other guitarist of the band is none other than Jack Smack from Private Line. For two, they’re already signed to Hype Records. For three, their manager is Tommi Liimatainen himself, who, after seeing Kris’s course to hell during the old Negative days, must have had a damn good reason (other than, he’s a damn good guitarist) to take this up again.
They are set to record this summer, and though many are hoping, no plan for a Tammerfest appearance has been made so far. They do encourage you to contact the festival’s organization though.
To celebrate the new band, Tommi has offered the city of Turku many hundred of thousand euros to blow up one of the bridges over Aurajoki. Though it’s been decided in the past few days that the bridge, currently out of order as the sides have partially sunk, would be replaced, no word has been issued on what would happen to the old one.
How exciting. I went to Turku with a friend around Easter and we took pics of the bridge. We officially crossed a new line: bridge stalking.
Stay tuned.

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Finally, Uniklubi have been in the studios for a while now. You can follow their diary on the forum, in Finnish and in English.

                          

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Apocalyptica have announced the title of their new album: 7th Symphony. Which is such a very fitting title, as it’s their 7th album
As a new album comes out touring starts again! First dates are in Finland, starting with Savonlinna. Of course, they’ll be coming near me, but in the middle of the week, so it means I won’t be able to see them. *sighs*
For all the dates (hopefully some near you! and more convenient than in my case >_>) click HERE.

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Bloodpit is currently on a creative break.
Not completely sure what it means but we just have to wait. Hopefully new material soon
In the meantime, Alarik is having fun with a new band, The Cloudycators. According to their Facebook page, they’re currently recording a new song. You can here them on their MYSPACE.

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Day Eleven put their third album out, Matador, at the end of January. It’s quite awesome, obviously (my favorite off it is Montage =3). GO GET IT!

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Negative are preparing for the coming of their 5th album, Neon, in June (Finland: June 2nd). The first single, End Of The Line, is speeding up chart now!
(In my opinion it’s promising to be a very good album )

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Nightwish didn’t really put anything news out there in a while, not directly concerning the band anyway. However, the Nightmail has been reopened (until today, sadly, it’s now closed) so the next answers will be published in the beginning of April.
In related news however, Anette proudly announced last week that she’s halfway through her pregrancy (surprise!) and that everything is going great. At 38, she’s already a proud mother to a boy who will be 9 by the time the new baby arrives. Though she insisted that it does not change anything regarding Nightwish, she has decided to push back the release of her solo material to an ulterior moment. Recordings for the new NW album will begin this fall, but she will probably only record her vocal in the beginning of 2011.
Marco, on his side, has been having fun in women’s swimming suits and braiding his hair. No, he’s not any madder than he always was. He’s just directing a choir for the Finnish TV show Kuorosota (“Choir War”) and seems to be enjoying himself very much. You can watch him on Nelonen if you’re in Finland, or HERE if you’re not.

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Poets of the Fall released a new video a month ago now (“Dreaming You Wide Awake“) and damn, do I love that man’s voice <3 Their new album, Twilight Theater, is coming out on March 17. Stay tuned!

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Private Line still haven’t updated their website from like, 2 years ago or something? They played Trashfest III in Helsinki last week though, which I couldn’t attend as I was being sick in Sweden. If anyone got pics or a review of it, feel free to send links or such ^_^

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Finally, Sonata Arctica is currently touring North America, which is absolutely awesome since I’m not there to see them /sacrcastic. Check HERE to see if you’re on their way! (ARGH! Club Soda in Montreal! That was my first venue ever, for The Rasmus concert…. T_T)

                          

No, it’s not some type of martial arts he’s doing. He’s dancing.
Conspiracy?
You can’t spell conspiracy without writing piracy.
Pirate butterfly? Mmmm….

…wait. I just said it was a ninja butterfly o_o

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I’d like to take a moment to wish a very happy birthday to 2 marvelous friends, Karen and Meredith, thank them for the awesome inspiration they provided me with, for their friendship and general awesomeness.
There should be more people like them. <333
Have an awesome year, girls

                          

…my new crushes this year are a heap of carnivorous hair and a butterfly. =3

P.S.: I hope you knew that Tuomas is a die-hard Disney fan…? *points cap*

                          

Tutuomas and Perttutu are on for more adventures!
Please welcome Marko to the Closet (inspired by Poets Of The Fall)

                          

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