Gravity Leverage

• 1 Shooting Star 04:21
• 2 Tales of the Night 05:37
• 3 Hellbound Train 04:25
• 4 Moon of Madness 04:55
• 5 Eliza 04:36
• 6 All Seeing Eye 07:23
• 7 King Ghidorah 04:03
• 8 Gravity 09:41
• Total Runtime 45:01

Info for Gravity

Following the untimely passing of singer’s Kimmo Blom in August 2022, Leverage’s future seemed uncertain. However, after some months of hiatus, founding member and main songwriter Tuomas Heikkinen, decided it was time to give the band another shot of life. The result of this process of rebuilding saw the outstanding singer Paolo Ribaldini (Delain) and violinist Lotta-Maria Heiskanen joining the band with the precise task to renew and refresh the sound of the band.

The resulting album “Gravity”, which is the band’s sixth full-length album in slightly less than 20 years, aptly showcases contemporary heavy rock sound, which takes influence from the golden past while still offering their own unique personality. Plenty of ear-catching melodies delivered skillfully with pristine production on the band’s latest album.

Finland’s Leverage are not a power metal band, nor an AOR band, and definitely not a tribute to the '80s band. Leverage doesn't easily fall into a genre category because for the band, it’s all about making and playing music with heart and soul and having a blast doing it. Leverage thus have developed their own style of making heavy rock and that is their mission. The sonic stamp says Leverage. No more needed.

Leverage first landed on the scene in 2006 with the independent release of their debut album, “Tides”. With their blend of symphonic metal and melodic hard rock, with some progressive metal twists, they created a buzz on the scene and were signed by Frontiers for the release of their second album, “Blind Fire” in 2008, before moving to Universal/Spinefarm for their next album, “Circus Colossus” (2009). The band became inactive not too long after the release of that third album though, sadly leaving fans craving more music from the band. In 2018, Leverage returned with a new lineup featuring singer Kimmo Blom (ex-Urban Tale, Raskasta Joulua) and guitarist Mikko Salovaara. They first released an EP, “The Devil’s Turn” and then a full-length, “Determinus”. The band showcased that they are still able to cover a pretty wide ground musically. Again, not power metal, not AOR, not thrash. Just great heavy rock with stunning melodies.

"Leverage with ‘Gravity’ have delivered a superb album, containing a powerful eclectic mix of styles, and showcasing their own unique sound. The production and musicianship is first class. The tracks thoughtfully constructed and played with passion. Get a copy and immerse yourself in the experience that is ‘Gravity’." (Pete Finn, metalplanetmusic.com)

Paolo Ribaldini, vocals
Tuomas Heikkinen, guitar
Marko Niskala, keyboards
Valtteri Revonkorpi, drums
Sami Norrbacka, bass
Lotta-Maria Heiskanen, violin

Leverage
is a Finnish heavy rock band with a storied history of reinvention and resilience. Since their formation in the early 2000s, Leverage has combined powerful riffs, soaring melodies, and symphonic flourishes into a genre-defying sound that has captivated fans worldwide. Over three distinct eras, the band has pushed creative boundaries and forged a unique identity, evolving while staying true to their melodic heavy rock roots.

Leverage began a new chapter in late 2022 when Paolo Ribaldini, an accomplished vocalist and lifelong Leverage fan, was invited to sing at Kimmo Blom’s memorial event. His powerful voice and dynamic presence left a lasting impression, leading to his formal addition to the band. At the same time, Mikko Salovaara stepped down due to scheduling conflicts, and violinist Lotta-Maria Heiskanen joined as a permanent member, bringing a unique melodic texture to the group’s sound. ​

With renewed energy and a clear vision, Leverage MK3 embarked on a creative renaissance. In 2023, they played a series of test concerts, garnering overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans. Fueled by this momentum, Tuomas crafted songs that embraced the band’s heavy rock roots while exploring metal and progressive twists. Paolo’s vocal range and collaborative spirit elevated the material to new heights. ​

Their upcoming album, due in 2025, promises to be the band’s most ambitious work yet, blending heavy riffs, intricate storytelling, and themes of human fragility, freedom, and symbolic journeys. The album’s creation reflects a shared passion and determination to honor their past while boldly stepping into the future.

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