Genre(s):
Melodic Doom/Death Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Death, Grief, Loss, Despair
Origin:
Finland (Jyväskylä)
Formed In:
2000-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Juha Raivio Guitars (2000-present)
See also: Hallatar, ex-Trees of Eternity, Plutonium Orange, ex-Clayforge
Matti Honkonen Bass (2001-present)
See also: ex-Atakhama, ex-Funeris Nocturnum, ex-Obscurant, ex-Gold Dust
Mikko Kotamäki Vocals (2001-present)
See also: Hedonihil, Kuolemanlaakso, Verivala, ex-Empyrean Bane, ex-Barren Earth, ex-Alghazanth, ex-Enter My Silence, ex-Funeris Nocturnum
Juuso Raatikainen Drums (2014-present)
See also: Heathen Hoof, Hedonihil, Mercury Circle, ex-Psychework, ex-Gian
Juho Räihä Guitars (2018-present)
See also: Gloria Morti, Hedonihil, Riverside Syndicate, Hallatar (live), Red Moon Architect (live), ex-Before the Dawn, ex-Wolfheart (live)
Jaani Peuhu Keyboards, Vocals (backing) (2018-present)
See also: Hallatar (live), ex-Chaoslord, Iconcrash, Mercury Circle, Scarlet Youth, ex-Mary-Ann, ex-Deadbabes, ex-Myyt, ex-Varjo
Former/Past Member(s):
Pasi Pasanen Drums (2000-2009)
See also: Bone 5, ex-Murder in Art, ex-Untimely Death, ex-Sons of Aeon, ex-Clayforge, Plutonium Orange, Red Eleven, ex-Devoid of Fate, ex-Morningstar, ex-Anaalikuo
Markus Jämsen Guitars (2001-2018)
See also: Rautakello, ex-Murder in Art, ex-Clayforge
Aleksi Munter Keyboards (2001-2016)
See also: ex-Empyrean Bane, ex-Trollheims Grott, ex-Insomnium (live), ex-Funeris Nocturnum, ex-Random
Kai Hahto Drums (2009-2015)
See also: Nightwish, Wintersun, ex-Cartilage, ex-Trees of Eternity, ex-Tuska20, ex-Vomiturition, ex-Wings, ex-Rotten Sound, ex-Agressor (live), ex-Arthemesia, ex-Enochian Crescent
Live musicians:
Past
Kai Hahto Drums (2007)
See also: Nightwish, Wintersun, ex-Cartilage, ex-Trees of Eternity, ex-Tuska20, ex-Vomiturition, ex-Wings, ex-Rotten Sound, ex-Agressor (live), ex-Arthemesia, ex-Enochian Crescent
Juuso Raatikainen Drums (2013-2014)
See also: Heathen Hoof, Hedonihil, Mercury Circle, ex-Psychework, ex-Gian
Antti Kiiski Bass (acoustic) (2015)
See also: Rytmihäiriö, Slugstain, Mercury Circle, Sleep of Monsters, ex-Infinity Machine
Juho Räihä Guitars (2016)
See also: Gloria Morti, Hedonihil, Riverside Syndicate, Hallatar (live), Red Moon Architect (live), ex-Before the Dawn, ex-Wolfheart (live)
Janne Markus Guitars (2016)
See also: The Man-Eating Tree, ex-Sacred Crucifix, ex-Poisonblack, ex-Death of Horses, ex-Fall, ex-Pekka Tapani & Avioero, ex-Scent
Additional notes:
Swallow the Sun was formed in 2000 by Juha Raivio, soon joined by his friend Pasi Pasanen. A full six-piece line-up was built in 2001, then the band released its first demo at the beginning of 2003 and signed after a few months to Firebox Records. They subsequently recorded two full-lengths, with the 2005 single Forgive Her... entering the Finnish top 20 singles chart at the fourth place. They signed to Spinefarm Records in 2006.
Discography:
Swallow The Sun - Out Of This Gloomy Light [demo] - 2003
Swallow The Sun - The Morning Never Came [full-length] - 2003
Swallow The Sun - Forgive Her... [single] - 2005
Swallow The Sun - Ghosts Of Loss [full-length] - 2005
Swallow The Sun - Don't Fall Asleep [single] - 2007
Swallow The Sun - Hope [full-length] - 2007
Swallow The Sun - Plague Of Butterflies [ep] - 2008
Swallow The Sun - New Moon [single] - 2009
Swallow The Sun - New Moon [full-length] - 2009
Swallow The Sun - Silent Towers [single] - 2012
Swallow The Sun - Emerald Forest And The Blackbird [full-length] - 2012
Swallow The Sun - Songs from the North I, II & III [full-length] - 2015
Swallow The Sun - Lumina Aurea [single] - 2018
Swallow The Sun - When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light [full-length] - 2019
Swallow The Sun - Moonflowers [full-length] - 2021
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