METAL DE FACTO is a Finnish heavy/power metal band that was formed in 2017 by Esa Orjatsalo (Bloody Hell, ex-Dreamtale) and Sami Hinkka (Ensiferum). The line-up was soon completed with Atte Marttinen (ex-Kivimetsän Druidi), Benji Connelly (Everfrost), Mikko Salovaara (Leverage, ex-Kiuas) and Mikael Salo (Everfrost, Thy Row). The band promises to “Make Power Metal Great Again” with their powerful sound and epic concepts, ones that deal with different historical themes and their mythologies. Their first album “Imperium Romanum” will delve into ancient Rome and its many stories and legends! One year after the international success of debut album “Imperium Romanum”, Rockshots Records and Metal De Facto are now releasing the vinyl version - in three limited color edition: black, red and gold! 

MARKETING & PROMOTION / SELLING POINTS

• One year after the international success of debut album “Imperium Romanum”, Rockshots Records and Metal De Facto are now releasing limited edition vinyl versions! 

• METAL DE FACTO is an all-stars band formed by members and ex-members of Ensiferum, Dreamtale, Everfrost, Kivimetsän Druidi. 

• Best seller at Rockshots Records, MdF are one of the most successful newcomer bands in 2019. 

• Highly acclaimed by the whole international press. 

• Limited vinyl edition in three colors: black, red and gold. 

• Extensive ADV campaigns on major magazines in Europe (incl. Metal Hammer UK, Rock Hard ITA, Legacy GER). 

• Social Media campaigns incl. Google AD, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram. 

• For fans of Helloween, Iron Maiden, Lost Horizon.

TRACKLIST

1. The Conqueror

2. Legionnaires’ Oath

3. Naturalis Historia

4. Inferno

5. Bacchanalia

6. Echoes In Eternity

7. Colosseum

8. Ides Of March

9. The Ascending Of Jupiter

10. Germanicus