Syven is a Finnish band from Riihimäki, formed in 2007. The band released their début album '' Aikaintaite'' through Vendlus Records in 2011; the second album, '' Corpus Christi (Syven album)'', was released the following year.

Biography

Syven was created in July 2007, after the vocalist Andy Koski-Semmens moved to Finland and decided to collaborate with the multi-instrumentalist and composer Aslak Tolonen, previously active in several bands, including Nest. Tolonen was composing new material when he noticed that his music had become darker and heavier, compared to the Nest's last release, prompting him to create a new band. In 2010, Syven released a demo, which was sent to various labels, and contributed one track, "How Fare the Gods?" to the compilation album ''

Whom the Moon a Nightsong Sings ''Whom the Moon a Nightsong Sings'' is a compilation album by various neofolk and metal artists. It was released through Prophecy Productions on October 29, 2010. Artists featured on the compilation album include Ulver, Nest, Syven, Les Disc ...

''. The following year, the band was signed by Vendlus Records and released its début album, ''Aikaintaite'', on December 6. Exactly a year after, the second album, ''Corpus Christi'', was released. On December 8, 2012, Syven's first live performance took place in Brașov, Romania.

Members

*Aslak Tolonen – all instruments *Andy Koski-Semmens – vocals

Discography

Albums

* '' Aikaintaite'' (2011) * '' Corpus Christi'' (2012)

Compilations

* ''

'' (2010)

Demos

* ''Promo 2010'' (2010)

References

External links

Official Homepage
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