Kiuas – Lustdriven

Releasedate: 31-03-2010; Label: Spinefarm
By: Sabine van Gameren

Kiuas is a Finnish Formation making Heavy Metal. Their latest release sees now and “Lustdriven” is its name.

The Finns bring something you typically find in Finnish acts. A lot of heaviness combined with these elements that make it accessible. Melodies and keys arte the pride of Kiuas. A song like “Lights Are Many” is one that easily could sneak up the (Finnish) charts for this, but is as well a typical heart pleaser. Straight after this song, the band chooses to take it up and go faster and heavier. Arrangements the band have used make the album a bit spacey, maybe a little too much. It could have been a science fiction movie at some points. It is very thinkable though, the band will bring an interesting live experience when seen live at a summer festival.
The riff work in this music reigns with sagacity, well placed and well thought. The instruments in general sound balanced, never being in a fight for dominance rather taking the time to extend each other.

Kiuas brought an album to the world that listens pleasantly, is somehow catchy and seems just all right on a little taste sensible elements excluded. One worth its money for sure and After listening you just want to see this live on the next festival.

Line Up:
Ilja Jalkanen – vocals
Markku Nreneva – drums
Atte Tanskanen – keys
Mikko “Ilmarinen” Salovaara – guitar
Teemu Tuominen – bass

Tracklist: 01. Kiuassault 02. Cry Little Angel 03. Of Love, Lust and Human Nature 04. Aftermath 05. Lights Are Many 06. The Visionary 07. Heart and Will 08. The Quickening 09. Summer’s End 10.Winter’s Sting

Links:
Kiuas MySpace
Kiuas Official