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Helsinki, Finland (2003 – present)

Poets of the Fall is a rock band formed in 2003 in Helsinki, Finland composed of singer Marko Saaresto (“Mark”), guitarist Olli Tukiainen (“Ollie”) and keyboardist Markus Kaarlonen (“Captain”). They gained their first fame by recording the title theme of Max Payne 2, Late Goodbye. In June 2004 it was later released as a single and followed by Lift in September, which turned out to be a big hit. Their first album, Signs of Life was released in January 2005 and immediately went to number one on the Finnish Top40 list and remained on the chart for over a year. Their sophomore record Carnival of Rust was released in April 2006, preceded by a title track single, Carnival of Rust in March and providing another hit. The next singles were Sorry Go ‘Round and Locking Up the Sun. Both albums have reached platinum status in Finland.

The name, Poets of the Fall, comes from the idea that two opposites form a whole, ie. there isn’t one without the other. “Poets” here represent the positive side and “the Fall” the negative. Of course, when you join these two concepts, the “Poets” starts to sound just a tad mischievious as well… depends, of course, on how you perceive “the Fall”. You might see it as a beautiful crisp season and the “Poets” are its insightful architects…

Among many others, the trio has received the following awards:

* Best Finnish Act at MTV Europe Music Awards 2006
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  • Hazard02

    @Mark_SW: My favorite album of Poets isn't RR 'cos I don't have one, but I'm glad that someone apreciates that album, 'cos it's great and highly underrated

    5 hours ago
  • Mark_SW

    I think the «Revolution Roulette» is the best album they have made!

    Saturday evening
  • Aryan2205

    Пример: Sunrise Avenue...а мне наоборот не очень нравится голос...

    Tuesday afternoon
  • DEATHINFIREX

    Lift was my favorite song when I was like 13. The recent stuff I've heard on the radio has been a bit on the homosexual side, nothing like Lift at all.

    10 days ago
  • makushka1

    у всех финнов классный голос? (Пример: Sunrise Avenue) All Finns cool voice? (Example: Sunrise Avenue)

    11 days ago
  • makushka1

    новый альбом офигенен. странно, но не очень запоминающиеся песни только на пользу! каждый раз по новому окунаешься в плавность и мелодичность альбома. звучание очень приятное! очень супер!)

    11 days ago
  • Y2P

    So we have Vladimir Lem and Vinnie in band :D

    15 days ago
  • eN4ez

    The Distance

    16 days ago
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