5.11.2009 - Swamp, hoe and Kalmah (Press release)

Finnish melodic swamp metallers Kalmah have completed the recordings of 6th studio album. Album was recorded at Tico-Tico studios in Finland as usual and mastered at Cutting Room, Sweden. "Everything went fluently as always even thought this time the recordings were done in three different time periods within a half a year. Swamp spirit among the band is high and every body is very satisfied with the result as should. Actually I think it was even better to leave the breath taking gaps here and there so that the new material didn`t numb ears and head. What comes to new material under the guidance of our dear Swamplord it is very Kalmah like but we haven`t forgot to introduce new tuning here and there" says the main song writer and lead guitarist Antti Kokko.

Cover art and promotional material is on its way. The official release date is yet unknown but will take place in January - February 2010. At the same time band will celebrate 10th anniversary as an recording band.

Previous album "For the Revolution" gained good reason of success here in Finland and especially in North America. The band did their first tour ever outside Finland at Canada 2008. The tour was success and band is planning to do a follow-up tour 2010.

Currently band is getting ready for Russia. On friday it is time for St. Petersburg and then the day after Moscow. After new release band has confirmed gigs for Finland, Germany and Slovenia.

You can find 12 Gauge studio diary, videos etc. at: Studio diary

Check out 12 Gauge part 7 from youtube at this location.

5.10.2009 - 12 Gauge in the wild

Check out the latest addition from youtube at this location.

2.10.2009 - Recorded and Mastered

Kalmah has finished the recordings of 6th album which will be released in the early 2010. The actual release date has not been set. The recording process started in May, continued in June and finally ended in August. All recordings and mixing was done at Tico-Tico studios. Mastering was done at Cutting Room. The album is still untitled. The work title was '12 Gauge' which is a title for one song for the album. All in all we did 9 new songs and one cover.

Recordings as usual for Kalmah went pretty smoothly. We had everything pretty much ready before the studio and it was easy to just concentrate on the sound and perfection of the performance. The sound, well, of course the sound is great. We managed to dig out more depression and agression overall.

From now own we are concentrating on the cover art, booklet and stuff. We have some upcoming shows at Russia in the beginning of November and we are planning for Finnish shows at the beginning of 2010.

1.10.09 - Gigs cancelled

Gig in Istanbul is cancelled as well as gig at Nuclear Nightclub. Both gigs will be re-scheduled to 2010. Nightclub will host our album release party in the beginning of 2010. The reason for cancelling is Pekka`s accident with brush saw. See the picture here.

To all Kalmah fans: remember to check the facts from our website. If you see a gig info posted here then it is confirmed.

25.8.09 - Booking

Kalmah hooks up with Firebox Agency.

14.5.09 - Studio diary updated

New stories and video on studio diary.

8.5.09 - 6th album in progress

We have entered studio to record our 6th full length album. During May we will record 9 new songs and couple of covers. Mixing and mastering will take place at the beginning of Autumn when the daylight starts to disappear from the Northern Finland.

What`s new? Well, I would have to say that all Kalmah elements are strongly present and the band has more strength than ever. And we will very likely use real trumpet, so at least that is something new...

You will find studio diary, pics and videos from here. Maybe you can get a hint of what is coming.

22.4.09 - Canada Tour video

As we promised we`ll post videos from the tour. Now a year has passed and finally we really got something. Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuuyiyRSWyI

21.4.09 - New dates for Russia

The new dates have been arranged. We will play 6.11. at St. Petersburg and 7.11 at Moscow.

9.4.09 - St. Petersburg gig re-scheduled!

Unfortunately we ran out of time to get the Visas to Russia and now we have to re-schedule the gig. We will announce the new date as soon as possible. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience this have caused to fans and organizer.

27.3.09 - New merch

Check out army cap and beanie from the fans section.

27.2.09 - Gigs

First of all Kalmah is unfortunately unable to play the planned concert in Moscow due to bands personal logistical problems. We are deeply sorry for this. Hopefully we will be able to do a show also in Moscow very soon.

However as you can see we are playing at St. Petersburg and UK!

23.12.08 - Merry Christmas

We would like to bow deep to our fans and all how have worked with us during 08 - thank you. We wish you all Merry Christmas and Heavy New Year 09.

13.11.08 - Writing new material

As many of you might have noticed there has been a media silence for a while in Kalmah camp and there is a reason. We have been writing material for the sixth Kalmah album which will be recorded during Spring 2009. Inspiration has not let us down and we have all in all five songs in the process. So where we are going with the new stuff? At this point all I can say we like the new songs and if we like them we know there will be some fans to feel likewise.

If you want to hear the new material be sure to get on board Spinefeast at sea. I`m pretty sure we will play at least one new song live.