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When teachers at a comprehensive school in a small town in central Finland tried to make 11-year-old Sammy study in maths and geography instead of his overwhelming interest in acts like W.A.S.P, Motley Crue and Hanoi Rocks they intentionally left out the fact that another kid - named Elias - on another class next door had exactly similar interests…
Private Line was originally formed in the mid-90s by Sammy, guitar-player Jari and some of their school mates. Eliaz - the kid in the block…. erm….. at school some years earlier - joined the band shortly after meeting Sammy at a house party. They soon came to notice it was not only music they shared in common but found themselves interested in the overall wisdom of Rock'n'roll Decadence as well. Private Line participated in quite a few band competitions and used all their prize monies they got to record and release their first EP in 1998. The material on "Smooth Motions" combined hard-rock influences and fierce rhythms. The band started touring and after the tour went through some line up-changes. The new line-up including Sammy, Eliaz, Jari ,Spit and Ilari went to a studio to record 5-song promo-CD which got quite nice response, especially from outside of Finland. Despite of the good reception of the Promo-CD, the year 2001 was uncertain time for the band - Jari left the band and joined Finnish metal kings Timo Rautiainen ja Trio Niskalaukaus - and Sammy moved to Helsinki Rock City and was soon after followed by the rest of the band. In the beginning of 2002 Sammy bumped into Jack (ex- Palm Cut) while exploring the nightlife of Helsinki and they decided to join their forces and breathe new life into Private Line.
The band started intense rehearsing period and went on to record new kick-ass material. In the December 2002 Private Line released a new Mini-CD titled "Six Songs Of Hellcity Trendkill" (released by Bad Habits/ Kr?klund Records). The Mini-CD got rave reviews from the Finnish rock media and also many international print- and webzines were enthusiastic about these Finnish newcomers. The band did a 40-show tour of Finland and created themselves a fanatic fanbase. Private Lines loud as f**k mix of 80`s sleaze and early 90`s alternative punk was now starting to make bigger and bigger waves. The lead singer Sammy`s vocals, stage presence and showmanship was more than often compared to the likes of Vince Neil (Motley Crue) and Sebastian Bach (Skid Row).
The title of the brand-new debut album by Private Line "21st Century Pirates" (released by Bad Habits/ Playground) tells a whole lot about the band, their music and their attitude. They have practiced their piracy by borrowing and stealing the most essential elements from their childhood heroes and turned it into their own 21st century glam sound. After touring Finlands rock`n roll harbors for two straight years they went to number 3. on the finnish Top 20 single-chart with "Forever And a Day" in February. The single also included the "Levottomat 3" movie and original soundtrack "Sleep Tight" With the new album "21st Century Pirates", Private Line is ready to steal your heart - and they will show no mercy and take no prisoners!
http://hellsinkivampires.tk
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I take it you're a Finnish publicist??
ahahha just joken dude or dudette- thanks for the info!
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What do you like the most, M?tley Cr?e's Live Wire or Private Line's cover?
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Hiyall Spanish & Italian Glam Muzikk Maniakz!!!
Private Line will be touring Spain and Italy next November!!! Don't miss the chance to see what the new glam godz offer live!
confirmed dates:
12.11.2004 Wawanco Rock Club, Barcelona (SPA)
17.11.2004 Transilvania Live, Reggio Emilia (ITA)
18.11.2004 Transilvania Live, Bassano (ITA)
19.11.2004 JailBreak, Roma (ITA)
20.11.2004 Transistor, Torino (ITA)
21.11.2004 Music Birreria, Brescia (ITA)
Then later in December, again with Italian Godz of The Noo Glam Revolution BASTET in Finland:
14.12.2004 Henry?s Pub, Kuopio (w / Bastet)
16.12.2004 On The Rocks, Helsinki (w / Bastet)
17.12.2004 Rytmikatti, Kouvola (w / Bastet)
Soon the walls of city of Barcelona will be painted in X-tra size coloured posters announcing the gig there! Get one for your bedroom wall if you dare.
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1-800-Out-Of Nowhere is # 11 on MTV Up North chart (week 41)! Thanks for everyone who voted us! Keep on voting! Send SMS "up 11" to the number 173372 (0,70e). Don't forget to vote Private Line also on the web! Click http://www.mtve.com/article.php?ArticleId=4753
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Private Line Barcelona gig location 12.11.2004 has changed. The new venue is the legendary rock club Mephisto. Check their website http://www.mephistobcn.com
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Private Line Barcelona gig location Saturday 13.11.2004 has changed. The new venue is the legendary rock club Mephisto. Check their website http://www.mephistobcn.com
