From the icy north Quake The Earth strikes metallic hardcore with its diamondedged grip in music. At the helm of this sledgehammer a combined union of young energy and solid experience bears a hellish fruit. The tectonic plates rumble as the force of nature from Oulu, Finland is being released. Sometimes the alliance of two elements is more than sum of its parts. After the Nordic neardeath metal wonder Perfect Chaos, Finland has not had a new iron fist in years. That was until the band Forensic Hardcore met its death at the end of 2010 when the vocalist quit the game. The group then came up with a burning idea to ask Aki H채kkinen to be their vocalist, him being the vocal force of Perfect Chaos and Grinister whom have had success outside of Finland. The other members of Quake the Earth also perform in storming bands. Together the new group started working on the rough songs written by guitarist Jani Kakko. The coctail of experience, talent and energy started to bear fruit and a new and fresh sound was unearthed. The band found themselves musically in the realms of Lamb Of God, Pantera and Hatebreed. Their live role models are Sick Of It All, Agnostic Front and Rage Against The Machine, amongst others.
Quake The Earth, however, does not want to create selfrepeating music nor go with the mainstream or with a certain genre. Despite the strong influences, Quake The Earth has its own unique sound. After some hard grinding, four new songs were born to be recorded. This iron fist does not do anything halfheartedly. The first EP titled ”First Blood” was recorded in one of the most famous studios in Finland, Mastervox in Oulu and was eleased in 2011. Sentenced, Poisonblack and The Man Eating Tree have all used the same studio. Quake The Earth did most of the recording themselves and the sound guru Immu Ilmarinen engineered and mastered it. The force of nature has not stand still. The debute full lenght album ”We choose to walk this path” was recorded at well proven studio Mastervox and was released in 2012 receiving amazing reviews all over the world! On album’s release week it jumped to number 19 on Rumba’s top 20 album list. It was followed by touring in Finland and building even better reputation of being amazing band live aswell with it’s relentless energy on stage. ”There is no doubt that you have just borne witness to one of the most important albums in the hardcore/metal crossgenre.” Metal as Fuck album review Quake The Earth has been working on new songs and recorded a few where else at Mastervox studios. New music video single ”The Legacy We Leave” was released 5.8.2014. Quake The Earth is currently scouting for new partners in taking this talented force to the next level and beyond.
Born: 1977 Plays: my mouth Current gear: Shure mic that goes with my aluminum baseball bat Former/other current bands: vocals Grinister, Perfect Chaos, Dmon, Wynken Delirium + a lot of guest appearances for example for Burning Point, National Napalm Syndicate, King Chrome, Wrongler etc.) Played drums in the 90’s for The Gates of Paradise and Halibut Top 5 fav bands: Meshuggah, Pantera, Snot, Biohazard, Slipknot Why Qte is the best band in the world: We got 2 generations united with good hard working spirit and awesome music that I love. Mixture of a lot of influences that comes out with our own unique sound. Has positive energy both off and on stage. Motivation, dedication and drive to get things done right.
Born: 1989 Plays: Guitar Current gear: Fender Jim Root Telecaster Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 50w head & Marshall 1960 Lead cab Pedalboard includes Korg pitchblack tuner, Boss DD3, digital delay, CH1 super chorus and Morley PWV Wah. Former/other current bands: Forensic Hardcore , Haze Days & secret jam bands Top 5 fav bands: Pantera, Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down & Sentenced Why Qte is the best band in the world: Our music comes from our hearts this is a lifestyle
Born: 1987 Plays: bass Current gear: Ibanez-basses Former/other current bands: All Against, Awire & Verikalpa Top 5 fav bands: Stratovarius, Death, Ensiferum, Wintersun & Dimmu Borgir Why Qte is the best band in the world: Because we have gathered a group that has amazing motivation, skills, goal and excelent chemistry. Everyone brings their input to song writing and it’s group work. QTE is not a prisoner of one genre we have very versatile and energetic music (especially live)
Born: 1989 Plays: Drums Current gear: Kumu Aleksi Heiskanen signature series, Sabian & Zildjian symbals, Regaltip Former/other current bands: All Against, Forensic Hardcore, Awire, Verikalpa Top 5 fav bands: Pantera, Meshuggah, Gojira, Madball, Vesa-Matti Loiri Why Qte is the best band in the world: Good musicians, good �us� spirit, good songs and stage energy is powerful!
DISCOGRAPHY We Choose To Walk This Path 2012 All songs by Quake The Earth Lyrics A. H채kkinen Produced by Quake The Earth Recorded at Mastervox studios by Quake The Earth and I. Ilmarinen Mixed and mastered by I. Ilmarinen
Tracklist 1. The Predator 2. We own the streets 3. Unknown 4. Finger and a trigger 5. We choose to walk this path 6. From this day to the last day 7. We are the enemy 8. Brand new day 9. These mofos 10. No man is bigger than a bodybag 11. Crusader 12. Mask of deception 13. Red and white 14. Punainen hevonen
First Blood 2011 All songs by Quake The Earth Lyrics A. H채kkinen Produced by Quake The Earth Recorded at Mastervox studios by Quake The Earth Mixed and mastered by I. Ilmarinen
Tracklist 1.False Light Circle 2. Public Enemy nr.1 3. Mankind A Dying Breed 4. Mask of Deception
Check out the musicvideo LEGACY WE LEAVE
Making of ”Legacy we leave” music video
Merchandise
CONTACT AND FOLLOW US! Homepage: www.quaketheearth.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/quaketheearth Instagram: @quaketheearth Email: quaketheearth@gmail.com Booking: aki@wildblood.fi www.myspace.com/quaketheearth Endorsments:
Video: The Legacy We leave (2014) : http://youtu.be/SD07bNBY0TU Finger And A Trigger (2012): http://youtu.be/CBSsK7ffLdc False Light Circle (2011): http://youtu.be/BmrvpDWfKI Sepultura Roots LIVE cover with still pics (2012): http://youtu.be/SB_QemRMhUs