Sunday, January 5, 2025

360: Cemetery Skyline

Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 360 features an interview with Santeri Kallio of Cemetery Skyline.

[cover photo by Sam Jamsen]

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Cemetery Skyline brings together members of Amorphis, Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, Entombed AD, and Sentenced. But instead of the melodic death metal that their main bands are known for, the pan-dinavian project allows its members to indulge in their love of Eighties goth rock.

I spoke with keyboardist Santeri Kallio about how he adapted his classical piano background to the psychedelic/progressive sound of Amorphis, and what he believes the role of keyboards are in heavy music. We also discussed the genesis of Cemetery Skyline, and why the members didn't gather together in person until after they recorded their debut album Nordic Gothic.

My thanks again to Santeri for speaking with me, as well as to you for listening.


Music In This Episode:


"In Darkness"
"Behind The Lie"
"The Coldest Heart"
"The Darkest Night"
taken from the album Nordic Gothic


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Cemetery Skyline on Facebook

Cemetery Skyline on IG

Nordic Gothic on Bandcamp [through Century Media Records]

Cemetery Skyline on the Century Media webstore



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