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BLOODPIT - THREE POINTS

BLOODPIT - THREE POINTS. Bloodpit is a living proof for the saying “ if it doesn't kill you, it only makes you stronger ". One of the most internationally potential Finnish acts went through a rough period, but after unavoidable line-up changes Bloodpit is now more vital and capable than ever

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BLOODPIT - THREE POINTS

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  1. BLOODPIT -THREE POINTS Bloodpit is a living proof for the saying “if it doesn't kill you, it only makes you stronger". One of the most internationally potential Finnish acts went through a rough period, but after unavoidable line-up changes Bloodpit is now more vital and capable than ever Having toured many times in Finland and Central Europe Bloodpit knows what it is all about. The foundation has been laid by strong street team activity in several countries. The band doesn’t come from out of nowhere Now, after several #1 hits in Finland and one major blow – which wasn’t fatal after all, Bloodpit has learned its trade and is ready to rock the world

  2. THE STORY OF BLOODPIT The new Bloodpit EP “Recovered” introduces the brand new Bloodpit line-up, healed completely from its traumatic past – rising into one of the most internationally promising Finnish bands and inevitably breaking-up in the summer of 2007 due to the previous singer’s drastic habits. The story of Bloodpit goes back to the end of last millennium and to the time when John Lennon appeared in the guitarist Paavo Pekkonen’s dream telling him to form a band named Bloodpit. Paavo did what he was told and Bloodpit roamed through bandstands and venues, won band competitions, released self-financed EPs and grew itself a convincing army of fans until it signed a recording contract in 2004.

  3. HISTORY 2005 The debut single Out To Find You hits the charts at #1 in Finland and at #61 in the European singles chart. The second single Platitude sells more in a week than its predecessor in a month. The debut album Mental Circus released by a small Finnish indie-company gets good reviews and debuts at #4 on the album chart. The album is released in 10 countries and Bloodpit tours in, amongst others, Italy and Russia, in addition to Finland. More than 70 concerts altogether and a lot of radio play.

  4. HISTORY 2006 Suosikki, the biggest youth magazine in Finland, names the band the newcomers of the year. The song Out To Find You is chosen as the “freshest song” by YleX. The video to Platitude is awarded as the best music video of the year. The video is played on MTVNordic and IMF (USA) in addition to Finnish media. Street teams and fan groups pop up around the world. A showcase performance at Musexpo in Los Angeles leads to a licensing agreement with 456 Entertainment –company run by Carson Daly (that eventually goes bankrupt before the release of the album). EA Sports chooses the song Platitude to the soundtrack of the NHL 2007 video game.

  5. HISTORY 2007 A deal with Sony BMG. The sophomore album Off The Hook gets rave reviews and Bloodpit plays a warm-up slot for Mötley Crüe in the Helsinki Hockey Arena. The band’s first big European tour is booked for the fall. But then, everything is gone in a blink of an eye. The band literally breaks up in front of a live audience at the Sunset Beach Party –festival. The relationship between the singer Matthau Mikojan and the rest of the band has come to a dead-end. More than 30 gigs are cancelled and the story of Bloodpit has seemingly come to an end.

  6. HISTORY 2008 New songs that were created as therapy sound like Bloodpit and the band decides to continue under that name. Bloodpit is on a steady course towards recovery. For the band, Antti Ravín is the obvious choice to become the new lead figure. A new guitar player, Pietu, joins the group as well. A year after the break-up the band plays its first gigs in Riga, Latvia. The first new songs are released on the Recovered-EP. The new music video For You To Be Safe proves that the band is ready to continue the work that was cut short in the summer of 2007. Recovered debuts at #4 in Finnish Single Chart. The fans haven’t forgotten Bloodpit.

  7. BLOODPIT THE BAND Paavo Pekkonen – guitar A founding member, the soul of the band. Cornerstone of the band's sound, co-writer of most songs Antti Ravín – vocals The charismatic lead figure who wasn't too scared to fill the big boots left empty. The rock star of the group, who is also responsible for the lyrics Alarik Valamo – drums The social and affable rhythm machine who has a big role in song writing Pietu Hiltunen – guitar Balances out the band with his calmness - the most talented player of the group Aleksi Keränen – bass An organizer who delivers the attitude and energy both on stage and off

  8. DISCOGRAPHY MENTAL CIRCUS 2005 OFF THE HOOK 2007 RECOVERED -EP 2008

  9. THE DEBUT ALBUM MENTAL CIRCUS 2005 ”The only thing separating Bloodpit from its millionaire cousins overseas is the lack of slimey ballads. And that’s a good thing.”- Soundi the most important monthly music magazine in Finland) • Released in Finland on 24.8.2005 (Beemvees) • #4 in Finnish album chart in its debut week • Sold 5 000 copies in Finland • Released in Sweden (Playground), Norway (Playground), • Russia (Sojuz), Ukraine (Odyssey), Italy (Edel), Germany • (NetMusicZone), Switzerland (NetMusicZone), • Austria (NetMusicZone), Australia (Big Records/Rajon), • New Zealand (Big Records/Rajon)

  10. THE SECOND ALBUM OFF THE HOOK 2007 ”Bloodpit is in a class of its own. While most young bands grow bland over time, the foursome from Tampere turns inwards and releases an album that offers heavyness lighter than air… Off The Hook is hard-rock in its original sense – metallic, edgy and ruthless. The album sounds huge and aggressive. As any good rock album, Off The Hook ends with a symphony of distorted guitars.”- Soundi the most important monthly music magazine in Finland • Released in Finland on 18.4.2007 (Sony BMG) • #17 in Finnish album chart in its debut week • Sold 3800 copies in Finland (the first pressing is sold out) • - The band broke up before the international releases

  11. THE FIRST EP WITH THE NEW LINEUP RECOVERED 2008 The EP includes two new Bloodpit songs, the richly melancholic single For You to Be Safe and tight, roughly riffing piece Rewired. Besides the new material, Bloodpit recorded four cover songs that are in a way or another important for the band: Placebo's Nancy Boy, Stiltskin's Inside, Hüsker Dü's Pink Turns to Blue and Marilyn Manson's Coma White. • Released in Finland 15.10.2008 • #4 on Finnish single chart in its first list week • #1 on Nokia Music Store single chart

  12. DISCOGRAPHY SINGLES AND EPS Out To Find You –CDS 2005 #1 in the Finnish Single Chart Platitude –CDS 2005 #2 in the Finnish Single Chart Bad-Ass Blues -CDS 2005 #4 in the Finnish Single Chart Sauna Päälle! -EP 2006 #1 in the Finnish Single Chart Wise Men Don't Cry –CDS 2007 #3 in the Finnish Single Chart

  13. MUSIC VIDEOS For You To Be Safe 2008 Wise Men Don’t Cry 2007 Bad-Ass Blues 2005 Platitude 2005 Live footage from Roko Naktys Festival (LT) 2008 (download)

  14. DISCOGRAPHY DVD A live concert DVD from Nosturi 1.6.2006 in Helsinki. Includes 11 songs and footage from tours in Central Europe, Russia and USA. Released in Finland on 29.3.2007. Live@Nosturi DVD 2007

  15. DISCOGRAPHY COMPILATIONS, GAMES, ETC. Suosikki DVD vol1 Compilation 2006 Soundi DVD Compilation 2005 Suomirokkia Trivia DVD game 2006 NHL 2007 Video game 2006 Rock2006.fi Compilation 2006 Hard Ratzz Hallelujah Compilation 2006 Sound of Mystery Compilation 2006 Europavox Compilation 2006 Musexpo Unearthed Compilation 2006 Oboima Vystrel #1 Compilation 2006

  16. DISCOGRAPHY COMPILATIONS, GAMES, ETC. Come hear. Finland. Compilation 2006 Rock Radio Compilation 2006 Rubilnik Compilation 2006 NOISE.fi Compilation 2006 FC Venus Movie soundtrack 2006 Sydänmaa Compilation 2005 Big Brother Hits Compilation 2006 Suomipoppia 7 Compilation 2005 Rock2005.fi Compilation 2006

  17. GIGS UPCOMING

  18. GIGS 2007-2008

  19. GIGS 2006-2005

  20. GIGS 2005-2003

  21. GIGS 2002-1999

  22. GIGS CANCELLED EUROPEAN TOUR

  23. ONLINE OFFICIAL Bloodpit Official Home Page (www.bloodpitband.com) Bloodpit Official MySpace (myspace.com/bloodpit) Recovering Gallery (www.recoveringgallery.com) The official MySpace video channel Myspace.com/newtapeincassette A social network for Bloodpit fans (currently available only in Finnish)

  24. ONLINE STREET TEAMS & FAN SITES www.inthebloodpit.co.uk (UK) Japanese Fan Blog (Japan) www.myspace.com/bloodpit_germany (Germany) www.geocities.com/bloodpitinkuoppa (Finland) bloodpit.rockidols.ru (Russia) www.myspace.com/bloodpitusa (USA) www.myspace.com/bloodpitaustralia (Australia) www.myspace.com/bloodpitonline (Spain) www.myspace.com/bloodpit_switzerland (Switzerland) Irc-galleria (Finnish Social Network) (Finland) V Kontakte (Russia)

  25. STREET TEAMS & MAILING LISTS Substantial street teams: United Kingdom Germany Active fans in: Austria Switzerland Australia USA The Netherlands Italy Russia Denmark

  26. Today Bloodpit sounds like it always should have: bigger, braver and more guitar-driven than ever. Recovered-Ep is the first time we hear the new singer Antti Ravín on an actual release. “A new beginning with the new line-up has given the whole band the kind of genuine enthusiasm we last experienced years ago”, the bass player and original member Aleksi Keränen sums up the current mood of the group.

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