Finnish metal band, now disbanded.
Sentenced was started in 1988 (originally as Deformity, then changed name into Sentenced) by Miika Tenkula (lead guitar & vocals), Sami Lopakka (guitar), Vesa Ranta (drums) and Lari Kylmänen (bass). They released two demo tapes with this lineup; in 1991, bass player Lari Kylmänen was replaced by Taneli Jarva, who also took care of singing. Their first full-lenght, titled "Shadows of the Past ", was released on the same year.
At that time, they were playing European death metal. In 1992 their new demo "Journey To Pohjola" got the attention of the newborn Finnish label, Spinefarm Records. Their second full-lenght, titled "North From Here", was released on the same label in 1993.
In 1995 they released what is considered to be their best work by fans and critics, "Amok", on Century Media. The album was supported with two large tours, which made the band's name known all over Europe. Then, in the end of the year, bassist and singer Taneli Jarva surprisingly left the band. His duties were taken separately by two new bandmembers: singer Ville Laihiala and bassist Sami Kukkohovi. Since then, the band's sound evolved in a more melodic way.
In 2005, they announced their retirement, and released their eighth and last full-lenght, named "The Funeral Album". As the band stated, no reunion will be possible, ever.
Miika Tenkula was found dead on February 19, 2009 in his home. Miika had a genetic heart condition and died from a sudden attack at his home on February 18th, 2009 as stated in band's homepage.
Lineup:
Ville Laihiala - vocals (1996-2005)
Miika Tenkula - guitar (1989-2005)
Sami Lopakka - guitar (1989-2005)
Vesa Ranta - drums (1989-2005)
Sami Kukkohovi - bass (1996-2005)
Sentenced was started in 1988 (originally as Deformity, then changed name into Sentenced) by Miika Tenkula (lead guitar & vocals), Sami Lopakka (guitar), Vesa Ranta (drums) and Lari Kylmänen (bass). They released two demo tapes with this lineup; in 1991, bass player Lari Kylmänen was replaced by Taneli Jarva, who also took care of singing. Their first full-lenght, titled "Shadows of the Past ", was released on the same year.
At that time, they were playing European death metal. In 1992 their new demo "Journey To Pohjola" got the attention of the newborn Finnish label, Spinefarm Records. Their second full-lenght, titled "North From Here", was released on the same label in 1993.
In 1995 they released what is considered to be their best work by fans and critics, "Amok", on Century Media. The album was supported with two large tours, which made the band's name known all over Europe. Then, in the end of the year, bassist and singer Taneli Jarva surprisingly left the band. His duties were taken separately by two new bandmembers: singer Ville Laihiala and bassist Sami Kukkohovi. Since then, the band's sound evolved in a more melodic way.
In 2005, they announced their retirement, and released their eighth and last full-lenght, named "The Funeral Album". As the band stated, no reunion will be possible, ever.
Miika Tenkula was found dead on February 19, 2009 in his home. Miika had a genetic heart condition and died from a sudden attack at his home on February 18th, 2009 as stated in band's homepage.
Lineup:
Ville Laihiala - vocals (1996-2005)
Miika Tenkula - guitar (1989-2005)
Sami Lopakka - guitar (1989-2005)
Vesa Ranta - drums (1989-2005)
Sami Kukkohovi - bass (1996-2005)
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