Genre(s):
Symphonic Epic Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Epic battles, fantasy, Tolkien
Origin:
Finland (Lappeenranta)
Formed In:
1999
Current Line-Up:
Tomi Mykkänen - Vocals (2004-) (Evemaster, Mortal God, Elephant Bell)
Kaisa Jouhki - Vocals
Jussi Rautio - Guitar (2001-)
Jyri "Moredhel" Vahvanen - Guitar (Horna, Khert-Neter)
Timo Honkanen - Bass (2004-) (Elderthrones, Grey Inside)
Henri Vahvanen - Drums (2000-) (Grey Inside)
Maria Honkanen - Keyboards, Flute (Elderthrones)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Tommi Havo (1999-2001, also Guitar) (Deepred, Elderthrones, Khert-Neter, Morbid Savouring)
Patrik Mennander (1999-2004) (Natsipaska, Ruoska)
Bass:
Miika Kokkola (1999-2005) (Dead of Night (Fin))
Drums:
Gorthaur (1999) (Horna, Khert-Neter)
Additional notes:
The band is heavily influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien stories.
J. Vahvanen and M. Kokkola founded Battlelore in 1999. Their first promo CD "Warrior's Tale" was released that same year. "Warrior's Tale" was praised and liked, but the band caught the attention of Napalm Records only after the release of their second demo "Dark Fantasy" in 2000.
Other releases:
Untitled 3-track Promo (2000/2001)
Birth dates:
Tomi Mykkänen (18th September 1974, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Kaisa Jouhki (7th July 1980, Sumatra, Indonesia)
Jussi Rautio (17th January 1978, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Jyri Vahvanen (7th July 1978, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Henri Vahvanen (29th June 1983, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Maria (8th January 1982, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Timo Honkanen (14th December 1979, Finland)
Harri "Witch King" Hyytiäinen (Baranduin, Avathar (Fin)) temporarily joined the ranks of Battlelore in October 2008 for touring purposes, replacing regular frontman Tomi Mykkänen who had opted out for family reasons.
J. Vahvanen and M. Kokkola founded Battlelore in 1999. Their first promo CD "Warrior's Tale" was released that same year. "Warrior's Tale" was praised and liked, but the band caught the attention of Napalm Records only after the release of their second demo "Dark Fantasy" in 2000.
Other releases:
Untitled 3-track Promo (2000/2001)
Birth dates:
Tomi Mykkänen (18th September 1974, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Kaisa Jouhki (7th July 1980, Sumatra, Indonesia)
Jussi Rautio (17th January 1978, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Jyri Vahvanen (7th July 1978, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Henri Vahvanen (29th June 1983, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Maria (8th January 1982, Lappeenranta, Finland)
Timo Honkanen (14th December 1979, Finland)
Harri "Witch King" Hyytiäinen (Baranduin, Avathar (Fin)) temporarily joined the ranks of Battlelore in October 2008 for touring purposes, replacing regular frontman Tomi Mykkänen who had opted out for family reasons.
Discography:
Battlelore - Warrior's Tale [demo] - 1999
Battlelore - Dark Fantasy [demo] - 2000
Battlelore - ...Where The Shadows Lie [full-length] - 2002
Battlelore - Sword's Song [full-length] - 2003
Battlelore - Third Age Of The Sun [full-length] - 2005
Battlelore - Evernight [full-length] - 2007
Battlelore - The Last Alliance [full-length] - 2008
Battlelore - Doombound [full-length] - 2011
Battlelore - Bonus Tracks [compilation] - 2018
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OfficialWebPage:
http://www.myspace.com/battleloremusic
