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Moonsorrow

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.

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Soulgrind

Soulgrind was born in 1992 in Finland as a melodic dark metal band playing very unique and intelligent metal. After a short existence, it got a deal from German based MMI Records (Autonomy Productions). The first release was 7“ EP titled Santa Sangre featuring unique dark industrial mixed to doom and black feelings. In 1994 the debut CD titled La Matanza, El Himno Pagano was released through the same label. Album featured much more complex and weird emotions and structures than the previous EP.

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Nailbed

Nailbed is a Finnish black metal band which draws it's lyrical influences from depression, betrayal and suicide. 2001: Nailbed was formed at the beginning of a feisty winter. Forming members of Nailbed were Percele (guitar and mandolin) and Priestess Cunt (synth). Music written in this era is heavily influenced by Summoning, Burzum and Tolkien. 2002: Priestess Cunt proved to be useless for this project since all Summoning influences were left behind. Percele had an idea of a more brutal band. At the end of the year two new members were recruited: Cadaver (drums) and Vesa T.

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Astriaal

Astriaal is a black metal band from Brisbane, Australia. The band formed in the winter of 1998 as a three piece with Baaruhl on both vocals and guitar. Astriaal released their debut demo 'Glories of the Nightsky' in October 1998 with Baaruhl playing both bass and guitar. Since the addition of bass player Murtach in 1999, Astriaal's line-up has remained solid. The band's first live show was as support to Nazxul in November 1998.

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