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GOTH'N'ROLL 4EVER!!!

the69eyes — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:29:42 +0000

Dear 69 Eyes loyalists,

Just in case you didn't know yet, we will have a special release for you guys on this Halloween: we will release a 4-disc box set called "GOTH'N'ROLL". It has three CDs and one DVD (remastered "Blessed Be", "Paris Kills" and "Helsinki Vampires" with bonus tracks and a brand new bonus CD from our dusty & blood-stained archives) documenting those Goth'N'Roll years 1998-2003.

Suck it,

Jyrki 69
XXX

Night of the Vampires w/Jussi 69 is BACK!

the69eyes — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:28:53 +0000

Summer is over and Jussi will be back into his Night Of The Vampire mode with special events and his weekly radio show on Radio Rock EVERY Friday night from 8-10pm Finland time!

Be sure to take note of the NEW location of the Night Of The Vampires, On The Rocks in Helsinki, Finland.

Mikonkatu 15, Helsinki - +358 9 612 2030

www.ontherocks.fi

2009 "Quit The Studio" Tour Announced!

the69eyes — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:30:04 +0000

2009 "Quit The Studio" Tour Announced!

The 69 Eyes will have a break from their current work on their forthcoming
album to "quit the studio" and be on the road for a while with their
friends from Tiamat and others.

Here are the 2009 dates:

Tuesday, Feb 10th @ Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany
Wednesday, Feb 11th @ Columbia - Huxleys in Berlin, Germany
Thursday, Feb 12th @ Alte Spinnerei in Glauchau, Germany
Friday, Feb 13th @ TBA in Warsaw, Poland
Saturday, Feb 14th @ TBA in Krakow, Poland
Sunday, Feb 15th @ Abaton in Praha, Czech Republic
Tuesday, Feb 17th @ Petofi Hall in Budapest, Hungary
Wednesday, Feb 18th @ Backstage in Munchen, Germany
Thursday, Feb 19th @ Szene in Vienna, Austria
Friday, Feb 20th @ Estragon tbc in Bologna, Italy
Saturday, Feb 21st @ Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland
Sunday, Feb 22nd @ Espace Julien in Marseille, France
Tuesday, Feb 24th @ Razmataz 2 in Barcelona, Spain
Wednesday, Feb 25th @ TBA in Lyon, France
Thursday, Feb 26th @ Batschkapp in Frankfurt, Germany
Friday, Feb 27th @ Biebob Vosselaar, Belgium
Saturday, Feb 28th @ Boerderij in Zoetermeer, Holland
Sunday, Mar 1st @ La Locomotive in Paris, France
Monday, Mar 2nd @ Electric Ballroom in London, England

hugz,
mama trash
vampire assistant

69 DAYS OF NIGHT...

the69eyes — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:19:17 +0000

Yeah Yeah - what’s up you 69 Eyes fans in the TRIG world!? I know it’s been a while, true, but you know how it is sometimes…But hey, no fuckin’ excuses and no-one to blame now! Right after our crazy touring stopped last year, we started writing new music and let me tell you it’s coming good…So, actually despite we’re not playing near you very soon these days, we’re busy writing new 69 Eyes music for you guys and after all: for ourselves in the end!

I don’t really spend that much time in the net but somebody told me about this stuff in YouTube – I thought to share this stuff with you guys, these guys are fuckin’ cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJBEvJ0ZGfM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3ZL8DBenog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfLBBf1SeMM

What can I say? Support your local 69 Eyes! I wish our new stuff will inspire you guys as much as the older seems to!

More about our whereabouts and studio reports soon – BLESSED BE till then...

From Helsinki,
Jyrki69

TOP 3 right here right now (=check these out asap):
1. She Wants Revenge: This Is Forever (CD)
2. Martin Scorsese: Rolling Stones - Shine A Light (movie)
3. 30 Days Of Night (DVD)

New 69 Eyes Press Photos for Iron Fist & Affliction!!

the69eyes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:05:57 +0000

Be sure to check out NEW press photos of your favorite vampires on the Iron Fist and Affliction websites! The guys are endorsed by these companies and the clothes are awesome!!!

mt, vampire assistant

Night of the Vampires! Helsinki Style!!!

the69eyes — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:02:33 +0000

On holidays but not for long....

the69eyes — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:20:27 +0000

Yeah, The 69 Eyes are right now on a short holiday but back on the road in October - with WITHIN TEMPTATION!!! That'll be awesome kids, lemme tell you...The real darkness falls here in the North along with October - meanhwile while waiting for it I've been preparing my psyche with some dark music...Sometimes I just need some black metal, sometimes hip-hop, you know...

Here's my darkside top 3 albums at the moment:
1. DRAUGAR: "Weathering The Curse"
2. A Rob Zombie Film HALLOWEEN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (haven't see the movie yet though)
3. DARKTHRONE: "Preparing For War" Box Set

There's some fuckin' dark shit for you, haha....

Laterzzz,
Jyrki69

Here's some shot from last festival days of this summer - at Finland's Ankkarock 2007 with Trig.com 's own Martensson & Daniel in August...

Request "Perfect Skin" on MTV2 Headbanger's Ball!

the69eyes — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:06:16 +0000

FANGS USA VAMPIRES & ROCKERS!!!

the69eyes — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:49:51 +0000

This tour has been going so fast, I just can’t believe it. Two more shows in the US and then we’re done. But we will be back soon…The tour’s been actually going very smoothly, GREAT shows and venues and most of all: you guys supporting us, it's been so fucking cool to meet again! Angels love Devils…

Our whole tour package has been also very cool, very hip – Night Kills the Day (the NYC alt.goths), Fair to Midland (the dark-psychedelic Texans) and Wednesday13 (the best horror glam punk there is): check all them out if you haven’t yet. Also cool to hear that you guys have enjoyed the whole package…

Our setlists have been a sort of ”best of” & ”Angels”, changing daily, here’s the last one from Atlanta:

1. FRAMED IN BLOOD
2.  DON’T TURN YOUR BACK ON FEAR
3.  NEVER SAY DIE
4.  ANGELS
5.  FEEL BERLIN
6. THE CHAIR
7.  ROCKER
8.  GOTHIC GIRL
9.  WINGS & HEARTS
10. FRANKENHOOKER
11. SISTER OF CHARITY
12. BRANDON LEE
13. DANCE D’AMOUR
14. LOST BOYS
----------------------
15. PERFECT SKIN
16. DEVILS

The 4th of July we unfortunately spent on driving from Texas to Florida, finally stopped in Tallahassee and went to see "Transformers" - a fucking cool movie btw!!! It was also really funny to run to Rogue & the Crüxshadows in the movie theatre - see you at M'era Luna guys!

Good night, the bus drives into the night again, gotta leave now, greets from Super 8 Motel, Richmond VA…

Yours,
Jyrki69

Photos:
It’s always cool to meet old friends on the tour, here’s Bazie with Mr.David Vincent (Morbid Angel) in Orlando…
We also have a cool new 69 Eyes US crew:
Here’s Ben Lythberg, our drum tech and Daniel Larsson, our legendary tour manager and a real TRIG head.
And here’s Max Murders who takes care of our guitars. ’Nuff said rockers.

Fangs California, hello Texas!!!

the69eyes — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:27:13 +0000

Dear people, California was hella rad and now we're on our way to Dallas - actually having a day-off in El Paso, Texas (in the photo).

FANGS guys coming to the shows, you've been great and it's been a pleasure to meet so many of you again. Feels like a one big Helsinki vampire convention!

The bus is waiting, I gotta leave our hotel room now and we're going to drive into the night under the Lone Star towards Dallas, so laters people!

Your Lonely Rider,

Jyrki69

Greetings from Route 69!!!

the69eyes — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:38:17 +0000

"Angels Love Devils" Tour in going on strong, one week gone - West Coast are you ready, San Francisco here we come!!! Here's two salty dogs at Bonneville, Utah...See you guys soon, Archzie & Jyrki

EXCLUSIVE TRIG.com 69 Eyes Tour Coverage & Contest!

the69eyes — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:36:16 +0000

Hello Vampires!

TRIG.com has teamed up with The 69 Eyes to bring you EXCLUSIVE 69 Eyes US Tour Coverage! Stay tuned for blogs from Jyrki, photos, video footage, and a TRIG exclusive Mama Trash video interview with the entire band!

That's not all! Show your support of the Helsinki Vampires by copying and posting (code available here) this banner online for a chance to win an awesome prize package including an autographed 69 Eyes poster, and two hard to get AUTOGRAPHED magazines featuring The 69 Eyes: Devastation Magazine/December 1995 and The 2006 Metal Hammer Golden Gods!!!

To enter send an email to contests@69eyes.us with 69 EYES TRIG EXCLUSIVE in the subject line and include your name, age and address along with links to all the places you have posted the banner. If you get creative and do street promo, include pictures as well!

The contest will end on July 10th at midnight and the winner will be announced on July 14th!

Keep it Trashy!

Mama Trash, Vampire Assistant

7/12/07 UPDATE!!! The winner is...

Madame Guillotine from Canada!!!

mt, vampire assistant!

69 Eyes Contest!!!

the69eyes — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:21:36 +0000

Summer 2007 Dates Announced!!! Including the USA...MORE US 5/15!

the69eyes — Sat, 05 May 2007 13:32:19 +0000

Jyrki will also be doing a DJ set in London /Camden on June 1st at the "Inferno Club". More dates added 5/15!!

MAY
18.05.07 IT – Este – Sottosopra
19.05.07 IT – Prato – Siddharta Club
20.05.07 IT – Bologna – Estragon Club
22.05.07. ES – Madrid – Copernico
23.05.07 ES – Barcelona – Apolo
24.05.07 FR – Paris - Le Nouveau Casino
27.05.07 DE – Leipzig – Wave Gothic Treffen
29.05.07 UK – Nottingham – Rock City
30.05.07 UK – Glasgow – King Tuts
31.05.07 UK – London – Barfly

JUNE
15.06.07 – CH -Interlaken - Greenfields Festival
17.06.07 – FI – Seinäjoki – Provinsiirock Festival
19.06.07 -- US -- Boston, MA -- Middle East
20.06.07 – US – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
21.06.07 – US – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
22.06.07 – US – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
23.06.07 – US – Detroit, MI – Harpo’s
24.06.07 – US – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
26.06.07 – US – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre
28.06.07 - US - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
29.06.07 - US - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Theatre
30.06.07 - US - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey

JULY

02.07.07 - US - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
03.07.07 – US – Houston, TX – Meridian
05.07.07 – US – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
06.07.07 – US – Orlando, FL – House Of Blues
07.07.07 – US – Atlanta, GA – Roxy Theatre
09.07.07 – US – Baltimore, MD – Rechter Theatre
10.07.07 – US – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre Of The Living Arts

13.07.07 - FI – Vaasa – Rockperry Festival
14.07.07 - FI – Tampere – Tammerfest
26.07.07 - FI – Turku – Down By The Laituri Festival
28.07.07 - CZ – Mala Skala - Benatska Noc Festival

AUGUST
05.08.07 - FI – Vantaa – Ankkarock Festival
12.08.07 - DE – Hildesheim – Mera Luna Festival
24.08.07 - DE – Berlin – Citadel Festival
25.08.07 - DE – Lüdinghausen – Area 4 Festival

Mama Trash, Vampire Assistant
Reporting from Sweden in the TRIG office!

4/13/07 UK Press Release: Albert Productions

the69eyes — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:03:57 +0000

FINNISH GOTHS RETURN WITH "ANGELS" & UK DATES

Three years after "Devils", The 69 Eyes are ready to release their ninth

studio album "Angels", out June 18 through Albert Productions.

Eleven new songs retrace the band¹s early glam rock roots with a dark and

sinister vibe. It's a sleazy blend of post-apocalyptic rock 'n' roll that

drips blood and gasoline. This is the underbelly of Hollywood the seedier

side of Sunset Strip with a gentle whisper of gothic romance when you

least expect it.

The vision is Mad Max; the world is at the end of a nuclear war but the

Helsinki Vampires are coming over the wasteland to save us, armed with

blazing guns, tight leather pants and several cases of liquor.

Once again produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (The Sentenced, HIM, Moonspell) and

Johnny Lee Michaels, "Angels" is the flip-side of "Devils" - the slutty

rocker to the seductive sister. "Perfect Skin" is a tongue-in-cheek anthem

about Hollywood's obsession with size zero blondes. It is illustrated by The

69 Eyes' sexiest video so far, featuring vampires, strippers and plenty of

blood. While gothic ballad "Ghost" features backing from Finland's

orchestral metal maestros Apocalyptica, who paint an eerie bleakness over

the dystopian landscape.

There are also party anthems in the form of "The Rocker" a trademark tale

of sex, blood, rock 'n' roll and the Misfits-esque "Frankenhooker", based

on the frighteningly funny 1990 horror movie of the same name. Who says

vampires don't have a sense of humour?

"Never Say Die" the title is taken from a quote in the 80s teen movie

"The Goonies" is the ultimate skate-goth-punk anthem and should finish

what The 69 Eyes started with their 2004 film-inspired hit "Lost Boys".

"We're always having cool parties in Hollywood", singer Jyrki69 explains, "so

it was only natural we should end up making an album that we could blast out

at after-shows after the night at the Rainbow Bar and Fuckin' Grill!" He

adds: "We already tested some songs out in my room parties on the Strip

before the album was finished and morning never came..."

The 69 Eyes are: Jyrki 69 (vocals), Jussi 69(drums), Timo Timo (guitars),

Bazie (guitars), Archzie (bass)

In support of "Angels", the band will be playing the follow UK shows:

29.05.2007 Nottingham Rock City

30.05.2007 Glasgow King Tuts

31.05.2007 London Barfly

UK Dates Announced!!! Up to the minute 2007 Tour Dates...

the69eyes — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:43:57 +0000

69 Eyes 2007 Remaining European Tour Dates

April 21: Rytmikoriaamo in Seinajoki, Finland *POSTPONED*

April 22: Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland *POSTPONED*

April 27: Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland

April 28: Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland

May

May 3: Klubben in Stockholm, Sweden

May 4: Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden

May 5: KB in Malmo, Sweden

May 18: Sottosopra in Este, Italy

May 19: Siddharta Club in Prato, Italy

May 20: Estragon Club in Bologna, Italy

May 22: Copernico in Madrid, Spain (VENUE CHANGE!!)

May 23: Apolo in Barcelona, Spain (VENUE CHANGE!!)

May 24: Le Nouveau Casino in Paris, France

May 29: Rock City in Nottingham, UK

May 30: King Tuts in Glasgow, UK

May 31: Barfly in London, UK

June:

June 17: Provinssirock in Seinajoki, Finland

July

July 13: Rockperry in Vaasa, Finland

July 14: Tammerfest in Tampere, Finland

July 26: Down by the Laituri Festival in Turku, Finland

July 28: Benatska Noc Festival in Mala Skala, Czech Republic

August

August 12: Mera Luna Festival in Hildesheim Germany

More dates to follow...

MT, Vampire Assistant

Remaining European Tour Dates...MORE ADDED!

the69eyes — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:22:30 +0000

69 Eyes 2007 Remaining European Tour Dates

April

April 2: Zeche in Bochum, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 3: Markthalle in Hamburge, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 4: Capitol in Hannover, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 5: Bieob in Vosselaar, Belgium w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 6: Melkweg in Amsterdam, Netherlands w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 8: New Backstage in Munich, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 9: Batschkapp in Frankfurt, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 10: Longhorn in Stuttgart, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 11: Garage in Saarbruken, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 12: Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 14: Strasse E in Dresden, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 15: Postbahnhof in Berlin, Germany w/Wednesday 13 & Maryslim

April 19: Karen in Turku, Finland

April 20: Lutakko in Jyvaskyla, Finland

April 21: Rytmikoriaamo in Seinajoki, Finland

April 22: Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland

April 27: Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland

April 28: Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland

May

May 3: Klubben in Stockholm, Sweden

May 4: Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden

May 5: KB in Malmo, Sweden

May 18: Sottosopra in Este, Italy

May 19: Siddharta Club in Prato, Italy

May 20: Estragon Club in Bologna, Italy

May 22: Caracol in Madrid, Spain

May 23: Mephisto in Barcelona, Spain

May 24: Le Nouveau Casino in Paris, France

June

June 17:Provinssirock in Seinäjoki, Finland

July

July 13: Rockperry in Vaasa, Finland

July 14: Tammerfest in Tampere, Finland

July 28: Benatska Noc Festival in Mala Skala, Czech Republic

More dates to follow...

MT, Vampire Assistant

The 69 Eyes in Rolling Stone? Make it happen!

the69eyes — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:48:43 +0000

"Our top music hounds scoured the ends of the earth to find the ten most exciting new bands and artists out there. Here are our 10 Artists to Watch, lovingly curated and ripe for your eyes and ears.

And because we love turning you on to awesome music so much, we’re announcing right here and now that we’ll be kicking off a weekly Artist to Watch column beginning a week from today (that’s Wednesday, March 28th, folks). So come back and get our take on the latest, hottest tunes out there. We’ll give you the inside scoop, as well as some music to enjoy and exclusive video of the artists in action. In the meantime, tell us who we need to hear: Nominate your picks RIGHT NOW for the new music that deserves to be an Artist to Watch. That means submitting the band’s name and a way to hear it in the comments section below. Who knows? Maybe you know something we don’t!" ~Rolling Stone

Mama Trash, vampire assistant here with the link to make this happen! The 69 Eyes are NEW to the USA so let's make a statement that we love our Helsinki Vampires worldwide!!! Click on the image, leave a comment including their web address www.69eyes.com and pass it on to other vampire fans!

Goth Bless,

Mama Trash, Vampire Assistant

Message from Daniel & The 69 Eyes!!!

the69eyes — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:23:49 +0000

Hello my vampire and 69 Eyes friends across the world. Thank you so much for being so supportive and wonderful on our tour with Cradle of Filth across the nation!

We love you all and are so happy to see that you all came out and we will soon be back headlining in america. It actually looks like the next tour is gonna be in June already!!!!

For now please go out and support the band and pick up the new album "ANGELS" that is in stores right now. Pick up one for yourself and one for your best friend as well as we need to do well with this record so we can keep coming back to the US!

We love you all!

Daniel and all of The 69 Eyes!

GET BITTEN BY THE HELSINKI VAMPIRE WHILE YOU STILL CAN, AMERICAN BABY!

the69eyes — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:30:05 +0000

"The crystal ship is being filled
A thousand girls, a thousand thrills
A million ways to spend your time
When we get back, I'll drop a line..."
- The Doors, Crystal Ship

Thanks to all of you being a part of our North American journey, a thousand stories, a thousand memories - still one more long weekend to go! And then the new era of "Angels" begins...

Welcome to our grand ending of the tour and release of "Angels" party on this Sunday, right after the final 69/COF/3IOB show, March 4th, 2007 @ SNITCH, 59 West 21st Street, New York City. Let's paint the Big Apple black-black-black, babe!!!

Yours Bloody Truly,
Jyrki69

The Official 69 Eyes Record Release & US Tour Wrap Up Party!!!

the69eyes — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:51:55 +0000

See you in New York City Vampires! Tell your friends!!

MT, Vampire Assistant

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World Premiere of "Never Say Die" Video!!!!

the69eyes — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:37:40 +0000

The World Premiere of The 69 Eyes second video from "Angels" for the song "Never Say Die" will be here on Trig NEXT Wednesday, March 7th!

3/10 update: Sorry the video is not here yet! I am having issues posting it on the page and am waiting for TRIG to get back to me! In the meantime, it is all over YouTube!

hugz,

2007 European Tour Dates!

the69eyes — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:57:46 +0000

69 Eyes 2007 European Tour Dates

March

March 23: Tocka in Moscow, Russia

March 24: Port in St. Petersburg, Russia

March 27: Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland w/Deathstars

March 29: Planet Music in Vienna, Austria w/Deathstars

March 30: Orpheum in Graz, Austria w/Deathstars

March 31: Rockhouse in Salzburg, Austria w/Deathstars