Teräsbetoni's 'Myrskyntuoja' tops Finnish album chart

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Myrskyntuoja, the third album from Finnish heavy metal band Teräsbetoni, has topped the charts in the Nordic country. The album was produced by the famed Hiili Hiilesmaa, whose past credits include HIM, Apocalyptica, The 69 Eyes and Lordi.

Both of Teräsbetoni's previous albums reached number two, making this their first number one album.

The lead single from the album, Missä Miehet Ratsastaa, is Finland's entry at the 2008 instalment of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. The song reached number two on the Finnish singles chart and is currently number four.

Missä Miehet Ratsastaa will be performed at the Eurovision semi-final on May 20. If enough other nations vote for the entry, it will proceed to the final in Belgrade, Serbia.

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Sources

Finland: Teräsbetoni hits number 1 — ESC Today, March 27, 2008
TERÄSBETONI: New EUROVISION Hopefuls Top Finnish Chart — Blabbermouth.net, March 26, 2008

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