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Oulu, Finland (1998 – present)
Kalmah is a melodic death metal band from Oulu, Finland that formed in 1998. In less than a year after its formation, Kalmah was signed by Spinefarm Records. The word “kalmah” is Karelian and could be translated as “to the grave” or “to the death.”
In the fall of 2000, the band recorded its debut album for the label at Tico-Tico studios, a favourite of fellow countrymen Sentenced and Impaled Nazarene. The result “Swamplord” is an aggressive, twin guitar solo-based album whose atmosphere is often heightened by ethereal keyboards. Century Media Records picked up “Swamplord” for North American distribution, and the record was released in 2001. Afterwards, Kalmah released “They Will Return” (2002), “Swampsong” (2003) and “The Black Waltz” (2006).
“The Black Waltz” is noticeably different when compared to the band’s previous albums. The vocals are much deeper (more growling) and the music seems more influenced by the Gothenburg style.
Kalmah released their fifth album in April 2nd, 2008 under the title “For the Revolution”. The newest, and sixth album, titled “12 Gauge”, was released on February 24th, 2010.
Current Lineup
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Pekka Kokko - Guitar, Vocals
Antti Kokko - Lead Guitar (ex-Eternal Tears Of Sorrow, ex-Remains)
Janne Kusmin - Drums (ex-Catamenia, ex-Dope Tribe Devils, Mental Voice, ex-Soulhammer, Wrathage)
In the fall of 2000, the band recorded its debut album for the label at Tico-Tico studios, a favourite of fellow countrymen Sentenced and Impaled Nazarene. The result “Swamplord” is an aggressive, twin guitar solo-based album whose atmosphere is often heightened by ethereal keyboards. Century Media Records picked up “Swamplord” for North American distribution, and the record was released in 2001. Afterwards, Kalmah released “They Will Return” (2002), “Swampsong” (2003) and “The Black Waltz” (2006).
“The Black Waltz” is noticeably different when compared to the band’s previous albums. The vocals are much deeper (more growling) and the music seems more influenced by the Gothenburg style.
Kalmah released their fifth album in April 2nd, 2008 under the title “For the Revolution”. The newest, and sixth album, titled “12 Gauge”, was released on February 24th, 2010.
Current Lineup
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Pekka Kokko - Guitar, Vocals
Antti Kokko - Lead Guitar (ex-Eternal Tears Of Sorrow, ex-Remains)
Janne Kusmin - Drums (ex-Catamenia, ex-Dope Tribe Devils, Mental Voice, ex-Soulhammer, Wrathage)
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Saleck wrote:
Bloody hell, first time checking out Kalmah. Bought 12 Gauge and I was totally blown away. Absolutely amazed. I can't believe I never checked this band out before, I hope their past releases are just as good :)
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screwing-a wrote:
Really enjoy their latest album - so thrashy. Has anything been heard about their next effort? I'm really looking forward to it.
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MaxisMundi wrote:
One of the best MDM bands out there by this moment. Grat riffs and melodies. Modern COB sucks, dont' even compare them. Haven't listened in a while to a bigger crap than their last album. Alexi has run out of fresh musical ideas, but a decade ago COB used to be a good band :)
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Metalheads! Incarnal's first long play is going to be released on 6th of February - check our profile http://www.lastfm.pl/music/incarnal and listen to trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmjVuoTQtWA&feature=youtu.be . Be in mind to comment our work! Thanks a lot!
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lordcthulhu wrote:
BIRD OF ILL OMEN
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Antiurban wrote:
very very good band.
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bassius wrote:
bodom sucks hard nowadays.
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White_Len wrote:
Kalmah > many, many bands. Especially Bodom. [3] don't even compare that crap to such band
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StrokeHeart wrote:
everything Kalmah makes is gold to me.
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TheTrooper83 wrote:
I'm really liking For the Revolution, epic shit \m/.
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Schander wrote:
Kalmah > many, many bands. Especially Bodom. [2]
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Rakshasa_FW wrote:
Kalmah has the best guitar riffs in history? Nope. They has the best killer fucking riffs! Like in Mindrust, imo :p Pants are always shitted after this song :p
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Tapani69ofBodom wrote:
Kalmah > many, many bands. But not Bodom.
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impres666 wrote:
Kalmah > Bodom [2]
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smellofevil wrote:
Just got in Swampsong today...I now own 4 off their CD's =D happy
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bassius wrote:
Kalmah > Bodom
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DDarkworker wrote:
I love Kalmah, but they are to repetative to be the best. You know like Bullets are blind sounds like Heros to us Pt. II and like that. Still a great group of musicans. ^^
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PaulSander wrote:
best melodic death metal band [1] imo
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iamryanj wrote:
Now I'm coming to gobble you up!
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impres666 wrote:
Kalmah has the best guitar riffs in history [2]
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