Korpiklaani are set to release their new album Noita soon. In addition to their recently announced North American tour dates with Ensiferum, Korpiklaani has announced a run of North American headline shows with Trollfest providing direct support. These dates begin on April 28th in Charlotte, NC and run through May 5th in San Diego, CA. The two bands will then join up with co-headliner Ensiferum May 6th in Los Angeles. The tour then crosses the country and wraps up on May 29th in New York. Today the band also premieres the lyric video for their first new song to be unveiled, "Lempo". Give it a spin over here.

The digital single will be available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon this Tuesday.




Commented Fiddler Tuomas Rounakari: "Lempo is a fiery God of fertility and the song is about the spells designated to Lempo in order to guarantee a success in one's personal love life. The Finnish mythology is very unique in its approach to sexuality. We do not have spells to improve procreation like most of the cultures do. But the spells to gain more luck in love life or to increase ones stamina are numerous for both men and women. Lempo is also closely related to fire and one could see the hair of Lempo flashing in the red and yellow flames of fire. The song is a prime example of the new Korpiklaani sound with a lead guitar like violin solo and more prominent folk arrangements. It takes a step towards progressive rock balancing the folk and metal in a way Jonne has always dreamed it to be."




Korpiklaani headline dates w/ Trollfest:

4/28: Charlotte, NC - Chop Shop
4/29: Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
5/1: Houston, TX - Scout Bar
5/2: San Antonio, TX - The Korova
5/4: Phoenix, AZ - Joe's Grotto
5/5: San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

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