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Country of origin:
Finland
Location:
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Status:
Active
Formed in:
2006
Genre:
Symphonic/Melodic Death/Pagan Metal
Lyrical themes:
Freedom, Society, Nature, Humanity, Norse mythology as a metaphor
Current label:
Napalm Records
Years active:
2006 (as Lai Lai Hei), 2006-present
Formed in the summer of 2006 at a music summer camp under the name LAI LAI HEI (named after the Ensiferum song of the same name), covering metal songs. The band won a camp-competition covering the Ensiferum track "Token of Time". After this, the band quickly became more serious and own music was composed. A few separate demo-songs were recorded in 2006 and 2007.
MEMBERS
Jarkko Niemi Bass, Vocals (backing, choirs) (2006-present)
See also: ex-Enragement
Sean Haslam Guitars (2006-present)
See also: IA
Joona Björkroth Guitars, Vocals (backing, choirs) (2006-present)
See also: Battle Beast, For the Imperium, ex-Baton Rogue Morgue
Viktor Gullichsen Vocals (lead, choirs) (2006-present), Orchestrations (2016-present)
See also: ex-Nerlich, ex-The Coven
Patrik Fält Drums (2013-present)
See also: Feastem, Irdon, ex-Afgrund
past members
Jaakko Tikkanen Drums (2006-2010)
Janne Björkroth Keyboards, Vocals (backing) (2006-2019)
See also: Battle Beast
Sami Hänninen Drums (2010-2013)
See also: ex-Beast in Black, ex-Spirit Disease
DISCOGRAPHY
Breathe Fire to the Sun Full-length 2011
For Those Who Died Single 2016
The Rain Single 2016
Slayer of Gods Full-length 2016
Chasing the Skyline Single 2018
Ride On, Spirit Single 2018
Wings of Fire Full-length 2019