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Finnish Metal Expo
Finnish Metal Expo was a heavy metal fair and festival held annually at Kaapelitehdas in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, Finland from 2005 to 2012. It was a part of the Helsinki Metal Meeting. It's original location was the Cablefactory in Helsinki, Finland. Mark Groman of Braveworlds writes: "In addition to discussing global improvements for touring, marketing and promoting the music, FME introduces outsiders to homegrown talent, while entertaining the natives with top-flight international bands." 2005 lineup * Agonizer * Amoral *Callisto * Codeon *Finntroll * Godsplague * Hevein * Kill the Romance * Machine Men *Mnemic * Pain Confessor *Purity * SinKing *Sonata Arctica *Tarot *Teräsbetoni * The Scourger * Total Devastation *Velcra 2006 lineup * 45 Degree Woman * Ajattara *Amorphis * ANJ *Bloodpit * Ensiferum *Evergrey *Kotipelto * Pain Confessor * SinKing * Swallow the Sun *U.D.O. *Verjnuarmu *Waltari * Winterborn 2007 lineup * Amon Amarth *April * Battlelore * Before the Dawn *Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helsinki
Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Helsingfors, ) is the Capital city, capital, primate city, primate, and List of cities and towns in Finland, most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of Uusimaa in southern Finland, and has a population of . The Helsinki urban area, city's urban area has a population of , making it by far the List of urban areas in Finland by population, most populous urban area in Finland as well as the country's most important center for politics, education, finance, culture, and research; while Tampere in the Pirkanmaa region, located to the north from Helsinki, is the second largest urban area in Finland. Helsinki is located north of Tallinn, Estonia, east of Stockholm, Sweden, and west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It has History of Helsinki, close historical ties with these three cities. Together with the cities of Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen (and surrounding commuter towns, including the eastern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purity (band)
Purity may refer to: Books * ''Pureza'' (novel), a 1937 Brazilian novel by José Lins do Rego * ''Purity'' (novel), a 2015 novel by Jonathan Franzen ** ''Purity'' (TV series), a TV series based on the novel *''Purity'', a 2012 novel by Jackson Pearce *''Purity'', a 1998 novel by Shaun Hutson *''Purity'', a 2007 play by Thomas Bradshaw (playwright) *''Cleanness'', also known as ''Purity'', a 14th-century poem Companies *Purity Dairies, a dairy company in Nashville, Tennessee, United States *Purity Factories, a food processing company in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada *Purity Distilling Company, an alcohol manufacturer involved in the Boston Molasses Disaster in the U.S. *Purity FM, a Nigerian radio station *Purity, a former supermarket brand owned by Woolworths Supermarkets (Australia) Film * ''Purity'' (film), a 1916 motion picture *Purity by Anat Zuria * Black oil (''The X-Files'') (also known as Purity), a fictional alien virus in the TV series ''The X-Files'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ensiferum
Ensiferum (Latin: , n adj., meaning "sword bearing") is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "melodic folk metal." History Formation, demos and ''Ensiferum'' (1995−2002) ''Ensiferum'' was founded in 1995 by Markus Toivonen (guitar), Sauli Savolainen (bass) and Kimmo Miettinen (drums). In the next year, Jari Mäenpää was taken into the band as singer and second guitar-player. In 1997, the first demo was released, containing three songs. In 1998, Savolainen and Miettinen left the band and were replaced by Jukka-Pekka Miettinen (Kimmo Miettinen's little brother, then 14 years old) and Oliver Fokin. In January 1999, a second demo was recorded, which although it did not produce a recording deal, boosted the band's confidence. In November 1999 a third demo ''Hero in a Dream'' was recorded, and was successful in obtaining a record deal with Spinefarm Records. The logo that appears on all the band's releases was designed for the th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloodpit
Bloodpit is a Finnish hard rock band. Before 1998 the band has been named "RIP" and "Turmio". It was founded in 1994 by Matthau Mikojan (Matti Mikkonen), lead singer, and Paavo Pekkonen, guitarist. They released their first album '' Mental Circus'' in 2005, along with many singles, such as "Platitude", "Bad-Ass Blues", and "Wise Men Don't Cry". Their second album, ''Off the Hook'' was released in 2007. The single "Platitude" is on the soundtrack to the EA Sports game ''NHL 07''. Band members * Antti Ravín - vocals * Paavo Pekkonen - guitar * Pietu Hiltunen - guitar * Aleksi Keränen - bass * Alarik Valamo - drums Previous band members * Matthau Mikojan - guitar and vocals (1998–2007) * Janne Kolehmainen - bass (1998–2000) * Arnold T. Kumputie - drums (1999–2002) * Sir Christus - guitar and backing vocals (2000–2002) * Paspartou Hagen - bass (2002) Related bands Previously bassist for Bloodpit, Matthau's older brother, Sir Christus, left to play guitar in Neg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ANJ (band)
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Amorphis
Amorphis is a Finnish heavy metal band founded by Jan Rechberger, Tomi Koivusaari, and Esa Holopainen in 1990. Initially, the band was a death metal act, but on later albums they evolved into playing other genres, including progressive metal, and folk metal. They frequently use the ''Kalevala'', the epic poem of Finland, as a source for their lyrics. History ''Disment of Soul'' and ''The Karelian Isthmus'' Jan Rechberger played in a thrash metal band called Violent Solution, which Tomi Koivusaari had left in 1990 to form the death metal band Abhorrence, with Koivusaari being replaced by Esa Holopainen. Violent Solution slowly dissolved with Jan Rechberger and Esa Holopainen deciding to continue working with each other to form their own death metal band, Amorphis. With Rechberger having ties with Koivusaari, in early 1990, Koivusaari became the vocalist and the band also got Oppu Laine to become their bassist. During that time, Koivusaari also performed rhythm guitar, leading to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajattara (band)
Ajattara is a sextet black metal band from Helsinki, Finland led by Pasi Koskinen (ex Amorphis). They formed in 1996, split up in 2012, and reformed in 2016. They were signed to Spinefarm Records and have released eight albums, their most recent being '' Lupaus'', which was released in May 2017. History Ajattara formed in 1996 as a side project of Amorphis singer Pasi Koskinen.Rivadavia, Eduardo " Ajattara Biography, Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation Their first release was a demo tape entitled ''Helvetissä on syntisen taivas'' which was released in 1998. The band then signed to Spikefarm Records and went on to release three albums - '' Itse'' in 2001, ''Kuolema'' in 2003 and '' Tyhjyys'' in 2004. These albums were met with largely good reviews. Ajattara released the Christmas singles "Ilon juhla" in November 2004 and "Joulu" in November 2005. The band then went on to release another album in 2006, entitled '' Äpäre'', which was met with similar reviews as their last three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
45 Degree Woman
45 may refer to: * 45 (number) * one of the years 45 BC, AD 45, 1945, 2045 Film * ''45'' (film), directed by Peter Coster (2009) * ''.45'' (film), directed by Gary Lennon (2006) Music * ''45'' (Jaguares album), 2008 * ''45'' (Kino album), 1982 * "45" (Bon Iver song), 2016 * "45" (The Gaslight Anthem song), 2012 * "45" (Shinedown song), 2003 * "45" (Elvis Costello song), 2002 *"Forty Five", a song by Karma to Burn from the album '' Appalachian Incantation'', 2010 *45 rpm record or 45, a common form of vinyl single Other uses *Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, with the nickname "45" * ''45'' (book), written by Bill Drummond *.45 caliber, a family of firearm cartridges ** A nickname for a handgun chambered in .45 caliber, such as the M1911 pistol or Colt Single Action Army **.45 ACP, pistol cartridge **.45 Colt, revolver cartridge *Jacobite rising of 1745 or "The '45", in the United Kingdom *Forty-fives Forty-fives (also known as Auction Forty-Fives, Auction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velcra
Velcra was a Finnish rock band, established 2000. Their music features female vocals (both clean and distorted) on a background of heavily distorted guitars and marching beats with heavy use of sample loops. History They soon signed to Virgin Records to release an album. In 2002, Velcra released their debut CD, ''Consequences of Disobedience''. The singles "Can't Stop Fighting" and "My Law" helped the band rise to No. 5 on the Finnish charts. Velcra also released the singles, "Big Brother" and "Test Animals". In 2005, the band released their second album, ''Between Force and Fate'', and the single "Our Will Against Their Will" hit No. 3 on the Finnish chart. Since then, the band has made two more music videos, one for "Memory Loss" and one for "The Bong Song". For ''Between Force and Fate'', the band dropped the catchy pop choruses from their music presented in their debut ''Consequences of Disobedience''. This gives the album a much heavier sound, which is evident in songs su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Total Devastation (band)
Total Devastation is a hip hop group consisting of Rasta Redeye and Big Tone. They have sold over 60,000 copies of their debut single "Many Clouds of Smoke" in California. History Initially consisting of Rasta Redeye (born in Puerto Rico), Da Soopa Dupa (born in Cuba), and DJ Tuf Cut Tim the Fat Beat Maker (born in Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...), the group released their self-titled debut studio album in 1993. "Many Clouds of Smoke" was released as a single from the album. Their second studio album, ''The Stone Age'', was released in 1998 with members of the group reduced to two – Rasta Redeye and Big Tone (formerly known as Da Soopa Dupa). Discography Albums Singles References {{Authority control Hip hop groups from California Musical gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scourger
The Scourger is a thrash metal band from Helsinki, Finland, that formed in 2003. All three of the band's singles have landed on the national Finnish charts: "Hatehead", which debuted at No. 1 in July 2005; "Maximum Intensity", which landed at No. 3 a year later and climbed to No. 2 the following week; and "Never Bury the Hatchet", which entered the charts at No. 9 in July 2007. The first two singles are found on the band's 2006 debut album, '' Blind Date with Violence'', while the third single is on the 2008 follow-up, '' Dark Invitation to Armageddon''. On May 14, 2009, the band announced that it was splitting; vocalist Jari Hurskainen retained The Scourger name, while drummer Seppo Tarvainen, bassist Kimmo Kammonen, and guitarists A guitarist (or a guitar player) is a person who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of guitar family instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teräsbetoni
Teräsbetoni is a Finnish Heavy metal music, heavy/power metal band. Their first album, ''Metallitotuus'', was released in 2005 and has so far sold more than 32,000 copies. Teräsbetoni has been strongly influenced by bands such as Manowar. The direct translation of the band's name is "steel concrete", Finnish for "reinforced concrete". The music of Teräsbetoni has a martial air to it, with lyrics glorifying a Paganism, pagan warrior lifestyle and a "brotherhood of metal". The style has received mixed reception. Band members themselves have said that they are not dead serious about the band's mentality and are having fun with it. The most famous songs of the band include "Taivas lyö tulta", "Vaadimme metallia", "Voittamaton" and their Eurovision Song Contest, Eurovision entry "Missä miehet ratsastaa". The group announced the interruption of activities in August 2011, and it has remained in hiatus ever since. History Jarkko Ahola, Arto Järvinen, and Viljo Rantanen met each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
