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Helsinki, Finland (1995 – present)

Moonsorrow is a band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 1995. Musically, the band incorporates elements of and in their sound. The band call their sound “” and try to distance themselves from the term “”.

The group’s earliest formation consisted of cousins Ville Sorvali (vocals and bass) and Henri Sorvali (guitar and keyboards; also keyboards for Finntroll, Barathrum, and session member of Ensiferum) who released various demos that were much more characteristic of than future releases.

Their debut album, Suden Uni, recorded in early 2000, was released in 2001, along with Tämä Ikuinen Talvi (“This Everlasting Winter”), a re-release of a 1999 demo. Suden Uni (“A Wolf’s Dream”) combined Finnish paganism and folk elements. After recruiting Mitja Harvilahti and Markus Eurén, Moonsorrow started playing live, releasing Voimasta Ja Kunniasta (“Of Strength and Honour”) in late 2001. However, the real takeoff for the band is generally held to be their 2003 release, Kivenkantaja (“Stonebearer”). In 2005 the band followed it up with their fourth full-length album, Verisäkeet (“Blood Verses”). The album was also their first to use ambient sounds such as birdsong and crackling fire in between tracks.

In January 2006 the band played their first US show at the Heathen Crusade Metalfest in Columbia Heights, MN. On March 7, 2006, Moonsorrow announced a 2-album contract with Spinefarm Records, and that their next album was slated for release in late 2006.
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  • moonsorrow1992

    Maybe so soon for a new album, I want that DVD they promised years ago! xD

    yesterday morning

  • melvinkooi

    This band is amazing. However i got only 139 song plays in comparison of my most listened band with 982 plays due the average length of the songs. But this could be one of my favorite bands for sure!

    Sunday morning

  • spiritlord93

    Windir...Summoning...Moonsorrow. The tree best bands ever...! *_*

    Friday morning

  • XevildollX

    Polish folk metal band Vecordia is searching for a female vocalist. If You're interested please write us / Polski folkmetalowy zespół Vecordia poszukuje wokalistki. Osoby zainteresowane prosimy o kontakt pod adresem: management@vecordia.pl Wydarzenie na facebooku - http://www.facebook.com/events/403678879666942/

    Thursday afternoon

  • Tabucky

    So North American tour in August/September??? 2 shows are listed so far... can anyone shed some light?

    last week

  • Metallereric

    the band that got me into metal

    last week

  • rHiggo-cbs

    @bassius - try their post-Kivenkantaja material.

    11 days ago

  • MoonSanctuary

    They have only had one four year gap, all the other album's have been released in two year cycles. So it is possible we might see another album next year. But if a 4 year wait means another epic awesome album, then I'm fine with them taking their time.

    12 days ago
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