Biography
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Sentenced
Effective period / Period of releases: 1990 - 2022
Members: Taneli Jarva, Ville Laihiala, Miika Tenkula, Sami Lopakka, Vesa Ranta, Sami Kukkohovi, Lari Kylmänen
A heavy metal band from Muhos/Oulu, Finland, active between 1989-2005. Started out as a pure death metal band, but during their first five years the band streamlined their musical approach, creating a combination of roughness, melody and rocking heavy metal with focus on strong songs rather than technical complexity. This formed the musical foundation for the rest of the their career.A special funeral tour culminated in the band's funeral gig in their home town Oulu on October 1st 2005.
Final lineup:
Miika Tenkula - Lead guitar (1989-2005)
Sami Lopakka - Guitar (1989-2005)
Vesa Ranta - Drums (1989-2005)
Ville Laihiala - Vocals (1996-2005)
Sami Kukkohovi - Bass (1997-2005)
Former members:
Lari Kylmänen - Bass (1989-1991)
Taneli Jarva - Bass, vocals (1991-1996)
Live session musicians:
Niko Karppinen - Bass (1995)
Sami Kukkohovi - Bass (1996-1997)
Tarmo Kanerva - Drums (1999)
Antti Pikkarainen - Keyboards (2002)