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10.9.2026

Here's a live video of Circus of Rock performing The Great Evil at the LankaFest 2026.


3.9.2026

Neurotransmitters – Active – is an instrumental progressive metal band formed by four top-tier Finnish musicians.
The band has just signed a record deal with Eclipse Music Finland.The history of this band is only just beginning. Right now, the focus is on recording their first EP.The spark for this kind of musical expression was ignited in 2024, when the band’s composer Nils Ursin released the solo single “Folks with High Expectations” under his own name and invited guitar wizard Samuli Federley to feature on it.“Samuli’s phenomenal ability to create and deliver solos is simply unbelievable. His virtuosity fits this kind of music like a fist in the eye.”
More compositions began to pile up, and the desire to take things further kept growing. Teemu Liekkala, with whom Nils had already collaborated on Marsh Tea’s debut album, was the obvious choice as the second guitarist.“Teemu is by far the most precise and sharp-eared guitarist I know. As a recording engineer and mixer, he is exceptionally talented as well.”Teemu had already been working with a young drumming talent, and through Teemu, Nils had encountered this young promise once before.“
Leevi Parkkinen is an incredible talent. He doesn’t bow down or disappear when faced with even the most challenging rhythms. He makes them his own and shows who’s in command.”Recording sessions will begin soon.

Neurotransmitters – Active –
Samuli Federley — Guitar
Teemu Liekkala — Guitar
Leevi Parkkinen — Drums
Nils Ursin — Bass & Keyboards


2.9.2026

Across Polaris is proud to present our latest single with a music video called Amor Fati. Check it out below!


1.9.2026

This is me performing Training Montage in Porkkalan Marina. I really like this song and I hope you like this little clip.

24.8.2026

I made the orchestrations and played the guitars for the latest Might of God single. The song is called Seven Heads And Ten Horns. Listen to it here:


12.8.2026

Here's a nice interview with Mark Boals talking about Circus of Rock.

29.7.2026

Here's a cool live video of Circus of Rock performing Hellfire at the Lankafest.


27.7.2026

Here's the new music video by Ilari Hämäläinen & IceEye Band. The song is called Sun Vierelläs. Check it!


17.7.2026

These are my two solos from the song called Memento Mori by @acrosspolaris I hope you like them and check out the music video here:

9.7.2026

Here's some cool pics from the Circus of Rock show in On The Rocks.


5.7.2026

Here’s a cool clip from the Circus Of Rock show at the LankaFest. I had to pinch myself during the show for what was happening. Here we are performing Do you Remember, I’ll Never Forget by Yngwie Malmsteen. On vocals we have the legendary Mark Boals who originally sang this song. On guest vocals we have the mighty Marko Hietala and TUPLE. Epic times!!

Video by Esa Kankaala

29.6.2026

Here's a fantastic gig review of the Circus of Rock show at the Lankafest.

21.6.2026

I'm proud to present you the new single by Across Polaris. The song is called Memento Mori so check it out.

17.6.2026

The Circus of Rock mini tour is kicking off next week. On Thu 25.6. we are having a show at the On The Rocks, Helsinki. On Fri 26.6. we're palying at the Sawohouse, Kuopio and on Saturday 27.6. we're rocking at the Lankafest, Puolanka. Get your tickets here:

22.5.2026

This is me performing Vivaldi's Spring on my show in Finland. I hope you like it!

4.5.2026

I did a wonderful Mexico tour few weeks ago. Here's my vlog of the trip.


29.4.2026

Here's my interview with Metalopolis Podcast.


28.4.2026

Here's is the latest Across Polaris single called My Sentence.


10.4.2026

This is a cool recap video from our show at the Himos Areena. First I did a solo show and then performed with Bon Jovi Experience.


30.3.2026

This is one the solos I've been recording for a band as a session guitarist. I hope you like it!

17.3.2026

The Firesky debut album is now out! You can buy your copy here:

15.3.2026

Here's a short recap video from my show at the Skenesali a month ago.

6.3.2026

Here's a great review of the new Firesky album. Release date on 13.3.2026.


3.3.2026

Yo guys!
I’m proud to present you my latest collaboration with Across Polaris. They are a super cool prog metal band all the way from Shanghai. Our first single is called Carpe Diem.

24.2.2026

I’m happy to present you the 3rd and final single by FIRESKY before our debut album release in March 13th. This song is called Chasing The Dawn and it’s a fast driving rock song. On backing vocals we have the legendary Alessandro Del Vecchio.

14.2.2026

Yo guys!Our summer tour with Circus Of Rock is now set. We are playing at the wonderful Sawohouse on 26.6. together with Lazy Bones. Check out the event here: Lazy Bonez + Circus of Rock As a Valentine’s Day offer you can now purhase 2 tickets with a price of 1 for the show in here: https://www.tiketti.fi/lazy-bonez-circus-of-rock…/115850…

6.2.2026

I'm proud to present you the second single by Firesky. This song is called Can You Feel Me.


2.2.2026

This is an orchestral guitar cover of Smoke On The Water.

29.1.2026

I did recently a very cool show at the OSMO'S COSMOS BAR. Before the show I did an interview for Kasarin Lapset podcast. Check out the full episode here:

28.1.2026

Here are some new about my upcoming Mexico tour (in Spanish).


26.1.2026

I'm excited to announce that I'll be playing two shows at the Nordic Metal Cruise in February. See the the shows section.

19.1.2026

Here's a great first review of the latest Firesky single:


15.1.2026

Yo guys!

I'm proud to present you the first single of the upcoming album by Firesky. The song is called A Stone In Time.

Buy digital / Stream "A Stone In Time" now:https://www.burningmindsgroup.com/art-of-melody…/buy/239

13.1.2026

This is my new song called Rambo's Rumba. It's the first release from my upcoming solo album. As a guest in this video we have the AI version of me as a Rambo. I hope you dig this goofiness.

4.1.2026

I've been recording guitars for an upcoming rock album. Here's one of the solos from a cool ballad.

2.1.2026

Happy New Year people!

New gigs added to the shows section. A solo show coming up in Osmo's Cosmos in 17.1. and some new Circus Of Rock shows added as well.

22.12.2025


Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are thrilled to announce full details of the self-titled debut album by the new Melodic Rock/AOR sensation FIRESKY.

Firesky is an international studio project/band created by Finnish drummer Mika Brushane (Imperium). It already made its official debut in 2025 with the exclusive unreleased track “To Be The Number One,” featured on the compilation “We Still Rock... The World.”

The line-up is completed by Italian singer Davide Merletto (Lace, ex-Planethard), guitarist Samuli Federley (Mirka Rantanen’s Circus Of Rock), bassist Time Schleifer (King Company, ex-Mirka Rantanen’s Circus Of Rock), and keyboardist/producer/sound engineer Saal Richmond (In-Side).

Heavily influenced by legendary 80s acts such as Journey, Foreigner, Def Leppard, GIANT and Toto, the band promises to be a real blast among fans of classic AOR/Melodic Rock music. All production, mixing and mastering duties have been handled by Saal Richmond at Harmonia Recording Work Studio in Giaveno (Turin, Italy).

The album is set for release on March 13, 2026. The CD booklet includes exclusive liner notes penned by Fabio Vellata (TrueMetal.it). The first single and official music video, “

A Stone In Time,” will be released on January 15, 2026. Special guest backing vocals come courtesy of Dave “Rox” Barbieri (Wheels Of Fire, Shining Line, Room Experience) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (Edge Of Forever, Hardline, Jorn, Vanden Plas). Pierpaolo “Zorro” Monti (Shining Line, Charming Grace, Raintimes, Room Experience) and Dave Zublena (Soul Seller, Kastadian) also co-wrote the song “Like Brothers”.
Pre-Save Link:"Firesky" - https://bfan.link/firesky

Tracklist:

1. Run Into The Storm
2. Out Of Range
3. I’m Not Broken
4. A Stone In Time
5. Can You Feel Me?
6. Chasing The Dawn
. One Last Time
8. Like Brothers
9. Together
10. I Am Fire

Line-up:
Davide Merletto: Lead Vocals
Mika Brushane: Drums, Backing Vocals
Samuli Federley: Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Time Schleifer: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Saal Richmond: Keyboards, Synthesizers, Programming, Backing Vocals
Special Guests: Davide "Dave Rox" Barbieri: Backing Vocals on "Stone In Time" & "Can You Feel Me?"Alessandro Del Vecchio: Backing Vocals on "Chasing The Dawn"

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17.12.2026

I'm excited to announce that I'll be doing a Mexico tour in Aprin 2026. The dates will follow soon.

5.12.2026

I made a guitar cover of this legendary song called Besame Mucho. It's for all my Mexican friends. I hope you like it!