Crimson Sun
Crimson Sun | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kotka, Finland |
| Genres | Melodic metal |
| Years active | 2001 |
| Website | http://crimsonsun.fi/ |
| Members | Sini Seppälä, Joni Junnila, Jukka Jauhiainen, Miikka Hujanen, Antti Rantavuo |
Crimson Sun is a modern melodic metal band, formed in 2001 in Kotka, Finland, and performing under their current lineup since 2011. The band has released two EPs and two full-length albums, with their latest album Fates released in January 2020.
History
The earliest incarnation of the band was formed by middle school classmates Joni Junnila and Teemu Hankanen in 2001, but the current lineup was solidified in 2011 when singer Sini Seppälä joined the band. In their search for a vocalist, Crimson Sun was introduced to Seppälä at a karaoke bar; the previous year, she had competed in the Karaoke World Championships and placed in the national finals.
Crimson Sun released their first EP "The Border" in 2013 and released a video for the song "Burned Away".
Crimson Sun released their first studio album Towards the Light in 2015 via Canadian Maple Metal Records.
In 2016, Crimson Sun recorded a 3-song EP titled The Spirit of Unchainable, and shot a music video for the song Forever and Away. This was immediately followed up by a multi-country European tour in 2017 supporting Amberian Dawn and Diabulus in Musica.[1] After this tour, the band continued playing gigs and festivals primarily in Finland, while concentrating on composing their follow-up full-length.
In 2019, the band terminated their contract with Maple Metal Records and began to release their music independently, and in January 2020, their second studio album Fates was released.
Crimson Sun has performed extensively across Finland, including appearances at festivals such as Tuska Open Air, Nummirock and Dark River Festival, as well as shows and tours alongside bands like Epica, Omnium Gatherum, Poisonblack, Cain’s Offering, Amoral and Lullacry.
All of Crimson Sun’s albums thus far have been recorded at Deep Noise Studios, which is owned by the band’s former keyboard player and long-time friend Saku Moilanen.
Band members
- Sini Seppälä – vocals (2011-)
- Joni Junnila – guitars (2001-)
- Jukka Jauhiainen – bass (2001-)
- Miikka Hujanen – keyboards (2009-)
- Antti Rantavuo – drums (2003-)
Former members
- Jonne Taavitsainen – drums (2005-2007)
- Teemu Hankanen – vocals, guitars (2001-2004)
- Tomi Paronen – drums (2001-2002)
- Ilari Hannula – keyboards (2005-2006)
- Sini Hanttu – vocals (2005-2006)
- Jaakko Lahtinen – keyboards (2006-2007)
- Tina Jukarainen – vocals (2006-2010)
- Saku Moilanen – keyboards (2007-2009)
Guests
Marco Sneck – keyboard solo on album Towards the Light
Musical style
Crimson Sun describes their music as modern melodic metal. The band combines and takes influence from styles such as heavy metal, power metal, symphonic metal, and even djent. Additionally, the band utilizes a great deal of synthesizers in their music. The band’s two latest releases (Fates and The Spirit of Unchainable) were recorded on eight-string guitars.
Discography
Studio albums
- Towards the Light (2015, Maple Metal Records)
- Fates (2020, Crimson Sun)
EPs
- The Border (2013, EP, Kotkan Kanki)
- The Spirit of Unchainable (2017, EP, Crimson Sun)
References
- ↑ Mäenpää, Toimittaja: Arto (2017-02-02). "Crimson Sun Euroopan kiertueelle helmikuussa". KaaosZine (in suomi). Retrieved 2020-03-04.
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