NO FEAR - THE RASMUS
Finnish band the Rasmus has gathered enough buzz to warrant stateside release of its 2005 album, “Hide From the Sun,” due Oct. 10. On lead single “No Fear,” the tinkling piano and sighing backup vocals, joined by crunchy guitar and crashing drums, will remind you of Finnish band HIM’s brooding romantic rock. The Rasmus isn’t as dark or tortured as its compatriots, but the Gothic twinges make this another potential idol for the Hot Topic crowd. It also helps that “No Fear” is a good song that can fit edgier top 40 and rock formats alike. We suspect good fortune will greet the Rasmus on these shores. Billboard
