In the community of The Rasmus’ german website has been published an interview to Lauri made the last November, while he was in Berlin to promote the compilation Best of 2001-2009.
Hereinafter you can read the transcription of the interview, …read more »
{26.02.2010}
When The Rasmus and Metallica toured together in South Africa in March 2006, Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield told Finnish Soundi Music Magazine “The Rasmus is an interesting group and there are great tracks on Dead Letters. They remind me of the 1980s and for instance Def Leppard.” …read more »
{27.04.2006}
Finnish Goth Rockers The Rasmus are back. And this time it’s personal.
From a high school band in Helsinki knocking out Motley Crue and Metallica covers to a stadium conquering bonafide rock band loved as much as hated. The Rasmus have experienced both edges of fame’s fickle sword. From the dizzying heights of breakthrough record “Dead Letters” to the accusations of HIM pop copyism and the humiliation of being bottled from the stage at last years Carling Weekend, they’ve been through the mill. …read more »
{01.09.2005}
The Rasmus new album “Hide From The Sun” is set for world wide release on September 12. The first single will be available on August 29.
The Rasmus are currently in a recording studio in Stockholm. …read more »
{19.05.2005}
Music Reviews
Dead Letters was described as Solid Melody driven Alternative Rock.
The Rasmus • Dead Letters
Finland’s number one alternative rockers, The Rasmus, invade the U.S. with their latest release, Dead Letters. The eleven tracks are comprised of hard-edged, guitar-oriented, melody-driven rock with infectious choruses. Singer Lauri Ylönen, one of the best voices in rock today, flaunts his multi-ranged vocals and hits every note …read more »
{01.12.2004}
We are happy to announce The Rasmus’ first ever dvd release! It contains the concert at Gampel Open Air, Switzerland, on 21th of August 2004, plus all 7 videos from the million-selling “Dead Letters” album, video documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage – and more! …read more »
{29.09.2004}
The song “Since You’ve Been Gone” is included on the Greek version of “Dead Letters” and soon also in a special edition in Italy.
{06.09.2004}
Everybody has heard their hit single In The Shadows. Everybody has probably seen one of the three versions of the video for the song. You may even have seen them at Lollapalooza, collected all four albums, or been to their showcase in Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur a certain 19th July of 2004.
If you are a rock fan and are sick of hearing your friends sing it again and again, do not dismiss this band as a pop rock one-hit-wonder. Hey, I know you go “Guiltyyy whoa-oa-oa-oa-oa too!” …read more »
{01.09.2004}
The Rasmus are infectious, compelling and unique. The single In The Shadows is a perfect preview of whats on the album – and don’t be afraid, theyr’e not as scary as they look!
Fronted by the captivating Lauri Ylönen, these Finnish rockers deliver an intense album, which is melodious, energetic, and a touch poetic. With riveting tracks like Time To Burn and Not Like The Other Girls, you’ll have no need to listen to anything else. Here’s the best album I’ve heard in 2 years. …read more »
{01.09.2004}
The Rasmus received Gold Discs for the “Dead Letters” album in Budapest.
They also played at the Sziget Festival for about 60.000 people. …read more »
{17.08.2004}
Rasmus class act
I dread having to listen to rock bands that sound so a like that they might as well share the same official website.
The Rasmus looked the part and it was more due to scarcity of albums than anything else that prompted me to pop this one into the CD player.
Boy, was I wrong about these guys. The albums, despite being straight-forward pop rock, is full of energy and catchy riffs and appealing overall sounds. …read more »
{01.08.2004}
The Rasmus
Dead Letters
Power pop with hit potential
Dead Letters is a good describable presentation in power pop- and rock format, with feature melancholy. The CD is postmarked in Helsinki, and the sender is The Rasmus.
With their fifth album, The Rasmus tries to conquer the audience outside Finland. In their homeland they have managed to get a bunch of fans. …read more »
{01.08.2004}
During their stay at Outside Festival in Zurich, The Rasmus received their “Dead Letters” Swiss platinum award for over 40.000 albums sold.
The next day they were surprised with double platinum in Finland for over 60.000 copies sold. …read more »
{15.07.2004}
From the 16th to the 24th of July, The Rasmus will go to Asia to promote the album. They’ll visit Malaysia and Taiwan and do interviews for many countries in Asia, plus live shows in Kuala Lumpur and Taipei.
“Dead Letters” will be released in Japan July 21st. …read more »
{14.07.2004}
The Rasmus Hellofasite is the italian portal & fan club entirely dedicated to the finnish rockband of The Rasmus.
Online since the 30th of January 2005 and accurately updated, in this website it's possible to find all the important things to know about the band: all the latest official news, exclusives, the fully discography with all the different editions of all the albums and singles, all the lyrics and much more ...read more »
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