Upcoming Circus Of Rock #Hellfire CD | To be released 30 June 2025 on Lions Pride Music
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Upcoming Circus Of Rock #Hellfire CD - To be released 30 June 2025 on Lions Pride Music. Stream the Sampler here.
Tracklist:
1. The Great Evil
2. Hellfire
3. On The Lips Of Fate
4. Broken Pieces (ft. Alessandro Del Vecchio)
5. Heat Of The Moment
6. Die Another Day
7. Lead Tears
8. Back For Good
9. Kill The Lights
10. All Or Nothing
11. Tough Pill To Swallow
12. Just The Other Bricks (Bonus Track)
Mirka "Leka" Rantanen stands as a towering figure in the Finnish hard rock and heavy metal scene, renowned for his work as a drummer and multi-platinum artist. With a career spanning over 35 years, he has contributed to more than 40 albums, collaborating with esteemed bands such as Thunderstone, King Company, Raskasta Joulua, Kotipelto, Warmen, Northern Kings, and Revolution Renaissance. However, his most ambitious and personal project, Circus of Rock, has now evolved from a star-studded studio venture into a fully formed, powerhouse band.
Originally launched as a solo endeavor, Circus of Rock debuted with Come One, Come All in 2021, followed by Lost Behind the Mask in 2023—both featuring an impressive lineup of guest vocalists, including Jeff Scott Soto, Johnny Gioeli, Marko Hietala, Danny Vaughn, Bernie Shaw, Rick Altzi, and more. After extensive consideration, Rantanen decided to transition the project into a full-time band, allowing for a more consistent musical identity and the ability to perform live more effectively.
Leading the charge on vocals is the legendary Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Ted Nugent), who previously appeared on Lost Behind the Mask and worked with Rantanen on Red Ravyn. The rest of the lineup features top-tier musicians: guitarists Samuli Federley (solo artist, Ilari Hämäläinen) and Vesa Virtanen (Ponies to Kill, Twilight Guardians), keyboardist Jari Pailamo (King Company, Kiuas), and bassist JJ Hjelt (Kenziner).
With a new chapter unfolding, Circus of Rock has signed with Lions Pride Music and is set to release their highly anticipated third album, Hellfire, in the summer of 2025. Rantanen promises the album will deliver the most rocking, balanced, and catchy collection of melodic hard rock songs yet. With a solidified lineup and electrifying live performances on the horizon, Circus of Rock is poised to take the global rock scene by storm.
Circus Of Rock is:
Mark Boals: Vocals, Backing Vocals
Mirka “Leka” Rantanen: Drums
Samuli Federley: Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Vesa Virtanen: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Jari Pailamo: Keyboards
JJ H Jelt: Bass, Backing Vocals
Additional Vocals on “Broken Pieces” by Alessandro Del Vecchio
Additional Guitar on “Hellfire” by Riitis
Additional Programming by Riitis
Mixed by: Erkka Korhonen at Tonehills Studio
Mastered by: Miro Kiiski at MiroMastering
Produced by: Mirka Rantanen
Cover & Layout by: Jan Yrlund at Darkgrove Design
Photos by: Jarkko Piipari at MediaPiipari
Chris Siloma: Chris Sloma
Executive Producer: Carsten Nielsen
