The Howl

News

1.9.2010 Skins of our backs is the demo of the month in the new Inferno magazine, buy it from the nearest R-kioski or other well equipped magazine vendor. Check the cover here.

9.8.2010 New T-Shirts available, click the thumbnail below. If you want a shirt send mail to: thehowlmetal(AT)gmail.com

9.7.2010 Do you still remember those collage pictures of Thrash metal bands in the 80´s? Well, Timo had some extra time on his hands so he made one too, see if you can find Waldo in the picture....seriously he's there. Click the thumbnail below to enlarge.

24.5.2010 Some reviews for you to read, here noise.fi and here vertigo.cd, and as usual they are only in finnish, looks like no one outside Finland won't review us. Oh, I almost forgot, check out our studio communitys youtube channel youtube.com/boatislandstudios Ok, stay tunded for more metal!

6.5.2010 New live and Arse drinking kossu pictures at the pictures page, thanks to Anssi for the photos.

5.5.2010 Here's part 1 of the new live videos. 100% metal and definitely no overdubs of any kind! Check the video section for parts 2-5.

9.4.2010 Another interview at Finnish undergound radio available here http://www.finnishunderground.com/?page_id=5339, you might have noticed that we have two gigs coming up, we hope to see lot's of headbanging there.

24.3.2010 Questions and Answers with The Howl at Finnish Underground Radio, read it here http://www.finnishunderground.com/?page_id=5210

16.3.2010 You can now order the new album, send mail to thehowlmetal[AT]gmail.com, price in Finland 10€ (including postage) outside Finland 15€ (including postage). PS. you can now check us at facebook too.

9.3.2010 Ok people, here's the tracklist and the album cover! Preorder the album, e-mail us thehowlmetal(AT)gmail.com

Skins of our backs

As above...
...So below
Passion or greed
Jacking it
Biodiesel arsonist
Pressure points
Pile it up
Word is law
Heart and soul (MP3)
U.F.O Witness
No ghouls

5.2.2010 Yesssir.......no album yet, we spoke to soon. But to make up for the delay we uploaded some new pics to the misc pictures gallery, and better yet another new song from the album, check it from our myspace page. Also as usual we are a bit short on cash... so now all The Howl merchandise is on blow out sale to make room for new crap for you to buy, we still have some t-shirts (10€ including postage), hoodies(20€ including postage) and The Freak has born again cd's(5€ including postage) left.....if you are interested in buying top-notch quality shit contact us via e-mail....thehowlmetal(AT)gmail.com

22.12.2009 Crappy christmas everyone, visit our myspace page http://www.myspace.com/howlikko two new songs added from the new album, which most likely will be out during January 2010.

30.11.2009 We are playing in Ykän Pub,Oulu later this week, see you there. In other news, starting from tomorrow you can vote us at the Nummirock democontest, if you want to see The Howl at Nummirock next summer....vote or die bitch http://demoseta.nummirock.fi/wp/?p=542

3.11.2009 All is quiet on the northern front, artwork for the new album is delayed so we just have to sit tight and wait for it. Meanwhile check the pictures section for a couple of new photos, and check out the new Terveet Kädet album Ihmisen Poika Pedon poika, Hannu sings the backing vocals.

5.8.2009 New making of the album video available, watch it go......here. Later this month we'll be playing our first ever show at Rovaniemi, hope to see you there at Headbangers boozing night.

30.7.2009 Sissos-Satanas people, visit our myspace site www.myspace.com/howlikko for samples of our forthcoming album, which is called Skins of our backs.

8.7.2009 We are playing at the Qstock festival warm up club later this month. Get your ass to the show to check out how the new songs sound live.

16.6.2009 The Howl homepage version 1billion is here, feel free to explore. Studio diary is now closed beacuse all the studio work is done, you can still read the diary here. Check the pictures section for new promoshots and updated Arse taking a huikka of kossu gallery. Also you can now join The Howl mailing list (bottom of the page), join it and you may get some preview's of the new album. Ok, we'll keep you up to date as soon as something happens.

12.5.2009 New shit in the studio diary.

7.4.2009 New videos, pictures and stories in the studio diary check them out. We're going to take a few days off from the studio because of the show in Helsinki, hope to see you there.

1.4.2009 New studio diary entry added, read it here

16.3.2009 Here's the new music video we have been talking about.

9.3.2009 NamiNami, studio diary is once again open, part one is on the air. We will post news (meaningless videos) there as much as possible.

14.1.2009 Ok then, christmas and new year are now history so it's time to get busy again. We have started the process in making our first full length album, so far we have 8 songs ready and more songs just keep on coming. Somekinda diary is also planned to be made of this whole writing and recording mess, more on that later. Check the picture page, we got some neat photos from the music video shoot, we still have no idea when the video is finished but when it is we'll let ya know. Ok that's all for now, check back later for more news.

8.12.2008 Loads of new pictures added, see them at the pictures page. Mute music video (this time a real video) is currently under editing, so we might have to wait for it for a while. Also christmas is coming, and to celebrate that The Howl market is open. Hoodies (30€ + postage) and t-shirts (10€ + postage), click picture below to see the shirts. To get a shirt send mail to contact[AT]the-howl.net

28.11.2008 Check out this interview at Noise.fi (in finnish only). We also have some new pictures coming up, new merchandise and news about the music video we shot a few weeks ago, so check back soon.

22.11.2008 Today The Howl is exactly 10 years old !!! some celebration and birthday drinks are going to happen. Check out the video collage "A Decade long hangover" with some never before seen pictures and videos from our archives.

3.11.2008 As you can see, Timo got bored at work once again and improved the site a bit. Ok, here's what's going on with The Howl, later this month we'll play a couple of gigs to celebrate our 10 year anniversary date, hooray for that. We are also shooting a music video later this month, more news on that matter later. We also launched a new picture series, Arse taking a huikka of kossu, you can find it from the pictures page, check back soon for more news.

8.10.2008 Check out this interview from vertigo.cd (thanks Joni), as usual it's only in finnish.

18.9.2008 New pictures available for ogling at the pictures section. We have some interwievs and gigs coming up, more news about them in the near future.

7.8.2008 New pictures added from our adventure in Wacken open air, thanks to Thomas Schlein from HEADBANGERphotography and Tommy. We also have a show coming at the end of the month, it's the first time we are sharing the stage with the almighty Lambs, looks like a two set night for Timo.

5.8.2008 Allrighty we are back from Wacken, we didn't win the final but we sure had one hell of a trip, thanks to everyone who helped us along the way. Pictures and perhaps some video material from wacken coming soon.

29.7.2008 We won the national metal battle final at Qstock festival last saturday, so next friday we will be playing at Wacken open air! Thanks to everyone at Qstock..... oh here's two new videos Frenzy gospel and Eyes of steel recorded live at Boat island studio from our last weeks rehearsal for the metal battle final, enjoy.

7.7.2008 Imperiumi.net reviewed The Freak has born again, read it here (in Finnish only). More reviews at the music section.

13.6.2008 The Howl will take part in Wacken Metal Battle at Qstock festival Oulu. Quick, everyone into the moshpit!!!!!!!!!!!!

22.5.2008 New pictures added from our trip to Lulea, Sweden. Thanks to Tommy from Lambs for the photos, mixing, map service and co-operative boozing.

20.3.2008 Check out this event. The Howl will be there and so should you. Visit also http://www.myspace.com/lulehardcore

17.3.2008 We made a D.I.Y(kieli poskella) music video last weekend. The masterpiece was completely written, directed, shot and edited by The Howl, and it shows. Check the video from the main page, or from youtube.

10.3.2008 Metal-only reviews The Freak has born again, this time the review is in English and in Swedish. Read the review from the music section or visit www.metal-only.com (http://www.metal-only.com/php/read_rec.php?id=2011).

6.3.2008 The Howl song Frenzy gospel was played in Radio extrem's show Metalrepubliken , if you understand Swedish language you can listen to the show here The Freak has born again was briefly reviewed in the show, and we got quite a good rating: "Skjut bra demo" which is Swedish and roughly translated into English means: "Way better than Slayer" there you have it, we kick ass.

29.2.2008 HowdyDoody, as you can see there has been some improvement in the layout, that's what happens when you get bored at work.

26.2.2008 Inferno magazine (www.inferno.fi) reviews The Freak has born again in their latest issue, you can read the review from the music section, and once again it's in Finnish only.

14.12.2007 StalkerMusic.com reviews The Freak has born again, 4+ points out of 5, fuckin'a. Read the review at www.stalkermusic.com or check it from the music section. The review is in Finnish only, ok that's all for now. Beer tonight, Hell tomorrow!

7.12.2007 Check the music section for some reviews, if you'd like to review our music feel free to contact us, send mail to (timo.lindholm[At]gmail.com).

23.10.2007 The Freak has born again reviewed by Daredevil records(Ger), 9 out of 10 ponits wawaweewaa!! Read the review at www.daredevilrecords.de. By the way, The Freak has born again is almost out of print, so if you like to get yourself one badass record send e-mail to timo.lindholm[AT]gmail.com

18.10.2007 EHU! KillCity vol.3 is soon out and it will also be available in 25 California college radio stations, check the full list of the stations from our myspace blog www.myspace.com/howlikko. You can also send requests to the stations online and demand them to play The Howl at www.ulv.edu/kulv/request.html or www.kscu.org/request.php .Send your requests in a week or two, the stations should have the record then. And now Markus Setä lähtee paskalle, stay tuned.

17.9.2007 Ugh, Howdy and Terse! 272 records(California, USA) is releasing a compilation cd Killcity vol 3 (release date October 30th), which includes The Howl track The Screaming order, go get yours if you can. We also have a show coming up at Kemi, let's hope this one doesn't get cancelled the same way like the last one.

20.8.2007 Ok folks the new demo is here, check the music section for covers, tracklisting and mp3. Our good friend Markus Räisänen took care of the cover art, and man did he do a great job, cheers to Markus! Also some new pictures at the pics section and video links at the bottom of the music section. If you want the new demo send e-mail to timo.lindholm[at]gmail.com for further info. We also have a show coming up in Oulu with Antimaster ,see you there.

2.8.2007 We have a demo release gig coming up at Jet Set rockbar in Tornio. If you want the new, demo which will be called Freak has born again get your ass to the show.

17.7.2007 Ok people the new record is now finished, we are still waiting for the cover images. Check the music section or our myspace profile ( myspace.com/howlikko) for a three and a half minute sample of the record. The name of the record and song names announced soon along with the covers. Stay tuned!

8.6.2007 Studio diary part 4 added.

28.5.2007 Studio diary part 3 added.

17.5.2007 Studio diary part 2 added.

11.5.2007 Studio diary part 1,5 added.

4.5.2007 First studio diary entry added. studio diary

23.4.2007 Some pictures from last weeks show added to the pictures section, many thanks to Janne from Aspen Grove for taking them.

18.4.2007 Ok, tomorrow we'll head to Oulu to trash&burn Ac WilliSika to the ground, if you are in town get yer ass there. In a week or two we start the recording of our next ep/demo/promo or whatever the fuck it is. Check the studio diary in the main page, we'll try to keep you up to date what's happening in the depths of Boat island studios. We'll also try to keep the studio diary thing rolling in our myspace page, visit www.myspace.com/howlikko. Hmm what else.....oh The Howl t-shirts are here, if you want yours send e-mail to timo.lindholm(AT)gmail.com. T-shirts have the basic Howl logo on them,(T-Shirt) available sizes s, m and xl. Ok that's all for now, more news soon.

28.3.2007 More gigs! We're playing at Hässäkkä päivät punk/metal/hc festival at Kuusisaari,Oulu. Also new links added to links page and some cool The Howl t-shirts are soon available, so stay tuned for more rock&roll.

19.2.2007 Another show confirmed. April 19th we will be destroying everyones hearing and wellbeing at AC Willi Sika, Oulu. So everyone get drunk and be there.

1.2.2007 The show in Koodi, Kemi got cancelled, thanks to the greedy fucks at koodi, who don't have the balls to notify bands about double bookings, or are just too chicken shit to have metal bands play at their bar. Oh well, we are already planning another show to be held in Kemi, naturally the venue will change.

29.1.2007 WhopDeDoo, first review of Land of the lefthanded is finally here at soundi magazine ,unfortunately it's only in Finnish.

16.1.2007 Go check ou this compilation cd, savepoint heavymetal collection vol. 1, our songs The Screaming order and Rise to fall are on it. The cd is free, so if you live in Helsinki go get yours.

19.12.2006 One more show confirmed for next January, we'll be kicking ass at Folkets hus in Haparanda Sweden. All righty, happy holidays and merry christmas to you all, stay tuned for more rock'n roll.

21.11.2006 Two dates with Maple cross confirmed, February 16th and 17th 2007 will be the dates when The Howl will kick some serious ass again.

15.11.2006 We had some trouble with our webpages, but everything should be working now, hopefully. Next february we will supporting Maple cross for a copule of shows, dates will be announced later.

18.10.2006 New pictures added from Teatria and Cult cinema shows.

2.10.2006 We will be supporting Norther at Teatria, Oulu next weekend(7.10.) get your ass there and mosh.

14.9.2006 Our myspace page is now up and running, go check it out! www.myspace.com/howlikko

6.9.2006 One live date confirmed at the end of september, more shows should be confirmed in the near future...hopefully.

8.8.2006 New livepictures from Löözrok addedd to pics, and a few new links can be found at the links page.

9.5.2006 2 more new songs available at the music section, go listen and mosh like a monkey in heat. Also new links added.

2 uuden demon biisiä lisätty jälleen musiikki osioon, Linkkejä myös hieman päivitelty.

19.4.2006 New bandphotos added and music section updated. Once again our good friend Mika Hyvärinen helped us with the pictures and cover art, visit Mikas page at zoomguy.com.

Uusia bändikuvia lisätty ja musiikki osiota päivitetty. Mika Hyvärinen otti bändikuvat ja myös taiteili uudet kansitaiteet, käykääpäs tutustumassa Mikan töihin osoitteessa www.zoomguy.com.

11.4.2006 The new demo titled "Land of the lefthanded" including 6 new tracks, is now finished. 2 new tracks added to the music section, more tracks coming shortly. Also check out the links section.

Oolrait elikkä sama suomeksi, uusi 6 biisiä sisältävä demo on valmis, ja pari uutta raitaa lisätty sivuille. Lisää raitoja ja uusia promo/kansi kuvia tulossa lähiviikkoina. Kesäkuussa ja heinäkuussa The Howl on pitkästä aikaa keikoilla, niistäkin myöhemmin lisää.

17.1.2006 We are almost done with the recording, as soon as Hannu gets his throat open we will start with the vocal parts. New pics from the recording sessions added to the pictures section, check em' out.

6.1.2006 Another review of our third demo at metalwhore.com go check it out.

1.12.2005 Links and contact pages updated. Recording session starts in a couple of weeks if everything goes as planned.

2.9.2005 A new review of our third demo can be found at imperiumi.net

24.8.2005 At the moment The Howl is writing new songs for a new demo. Recording session starts later this year.