Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Carnival Puppeteers is the fourth studio album by the Finnish melodic heavy metal band Stargazery, released worldwide today, November 7, 2025, by the Greek label Sleaszy Rider Records (on CD, colored vinyl, and digital). Formed by veterans of the Finnish scene — Jari Tiura (vocals, ex-MSG, Snakegod), Pete Ahonen (guitar, Burning Point), Marko Pukkila (bass, Altaria), Ville Hanhisuanto (drums), and J. Palmroos (keyboards) — Stargazery delivers 11 tracks (plus a bonus track) of classic heavy metal with an eighties feel, full of catchy riffs, epic choruses, and atmospheric keyboards reminiscent of Rainbow, Dio, Black Sabbath (Tony Martin era), and even touches of melodic power metal.
The album opens with the epic “Eternity Calling,” a mid-tempo track with grandiose keyboards and a guitar solo that immediately sticks in your head. The title track, “Carnival Puppeteers,” is the highlight: a heavy riff, a captivating chorus, and lyrics about manipulation and illusion—perfect for live headbanging. “Retaliate” (the first single with a lyric video on YouTube) brings speed and aggression, while “Rainbow In The Dark” flirts with radio-friendly hard rock without losing its heaviness. Produced by Pete Ahonen himself, the sound is crystal clear, organic, and with that analog sheen that vinyl fans love. Palmroos' keyboards add a symphonic touch, and Tiura's raspy voice sounds more powerful than ever. It's an album that combines 80s nostalgia with current energy, ideal for those who enjoy Burning Point, Altaria, or the more melodic side of Dio.
In short: Carnival Puppeteers is Stargazery at its best — mature, heavy, and absurdly addictive. If you like classic metal with sing-along choruses, go listen now. It's already available on all platforms and in physical stores. Play it loud!
MEMBERS
Pete Ahonen - Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2005-present)
Jari Tiura - Vocals (2005-present)
Marko Pukkila - Bass (2019-present)
J. Palmroos - Keyboards (2020-present)
Ville Hanhisuanto - Drums (2024-present)
TRACKLIST
1. Eternity Calling | 00:00
2. Strangers Before Blood | 05:43
3. In the Dark | 10:00
4. Carnival Puppeteers | 13:58
5. Rainbow in the Dark | 19:19
6. Empire Is Falling Down | 23:38
7. Can You Deny | 27:07
8. Thousand Faces | 30:55
9. Smile (Hide the Truth) | 35:41
10. Derailing Your Thoughts | 39:22
11. Retaliate | 43:55
12. Too Late for Love | 48:54
SOCIAL MEDIA
Deezer: deezer.com/en/artist/4937826
Facebook: facebook.com/stargazery
Instagram: instagram.com/stargazery_official
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5OiOiQP6SoswVuk835eTZf
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Stargazery. All rights reserved to
Sleaszy Rider Records. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#newalbum #newrelease #fullalbum #promotion #metal
🔇Please let me know by commenting the video if you're seen in the video or own the copyright and don't like my promotion! Ofcourse I'll pull down the video if you ask! It's all done for the love of your music!
Carnival Puppeteers is the fourth studio album by the Finnish melodic heavy metal band Stargazery, released worldwide today, November 7, 2025, by the Greek label Sleaszy Rider Records (on CD, colored vinyl, and digital). Formed by veterans of the Finnish scene — Jari Tiura (vocals, ex-MSG, Snakegod), Pete Ahonen (guitar, Burning Point), Marko Pukkila (bass, Altaria), Ville Hanhisuanto (drums), and J. Palmroos (keyboards) — Stargazery delivers 11 tracks (plus a bonus track) of classic heavy metal with an eighties feel, full of catchy riffs, epic choruses, and atmospheric keyboards reminiscent of Rainbow, Dio, Black Sabbath (Tony Martin era), and even touches of melodic power metal.
The album opens with the epic “Eternity Calling,” a mid-tempo track with grandiose keyboards and a guitar solo that immediately sticks in your head. The title track, “Carnival Puppeteers,” is the highlight: a heavy riff, a captivating chorus, and lyrics about manipulation and illusion—perfect for live headbanging. “Retaliate” (the first single with a lyric video on YouTube) brings speed and aggression, while “Rainbow In The Dark” flirts with radio-friendly hard rock without losing its heaviness. Produced by Pete Ahonen himself, the sound is crystal clear, organic, and with that analog sheen that vinyl fans love. Palmroos' keyboards add a symphonic touch, and Tiura's raspy voice sounds more powerful than ever. It's an album that combines 80s nostalgia with current energy, ideal for those who enjoy Burning Point, Altaria, or the more melodic side of Dio.
In short: Carnival Puppeteers is Stargazery at its best — mature, heavy, and absurdly addictive. If you like classic metal with sing-along choruses, go listen now. It's already available on all platforms and in physical stores. Play it loud!
MEMBERS
Pete Ahonen - Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2005-present)
Jari Tiura - Vocals (2005-present)
Marko Pukkila - Bass (2019-present)
J. Palmroos - Keyboards (2020-present)
Ville Hanhisuanto - Drums (2024-present)
TRACKLIST
1. Eternity Calling | 00:00
2. Strangers Before Blood | 05:43
3. In the Dark | 10:00
4. Carnival Puppeteers | 13:58
5. Rainbow in the Dark | 19:19
6. Empire Is Falling Down | 23:38
7. Can You Deny | 27:07
8. Thousand Faces | 30:55
9. Smile (Hide the Truth) | 35:41
10. Derailing Your Thoughts | 39:22
11. Retaliate | 43:55
12. Too Late for Love | 48:54
SOCIAL MEDIA
Deezer: deezer.com/en/artist/4937826
Facebook: facebook.com/stargazery
Instagram: instagram.com/stargazery_official
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5OiOiQP6SoswVuk835eTZf
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Stargazery. All rights reserved to
Sleaszy Rider Records. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#newalbum #newrelease #fullalbum #promotion #metal
🔇Please let me know by commenting the video if you're seen in the video or own the copyright and don't like my promotion! Ofcourse I'll pull down the video if you ask! It's all done for the love of your music!
