Entwine

This article is about the Finnish band. For a definition of the word "entwine", see the Wiktionary entry entwine.
Entwine

Entwine at Kuopio Rockcock 2008
Background information
Origin Lahti, Finland
Genres Gothic metal, dark rock, hard rock
Years active 1995–present
Labels Spinefarm Records
Associated acts ShamRain
Tuoni
Before the Dawn
Website http://www.entwine.org
Members Jaani Kähkönen
Joni Miettinen
Aksu Hanttu
Mika Tauriainen
Tom Mikkola
Past members Riitta Heikkonen
Panu Willman
Teppo Taipale
Saara Hellström

Entwine is a Finnish gothic metal band from Lahti in Finland.

Biography

Entwine was originally assembled as a death metal band in 1995 by guitarist and vocalist Tom Mikkola, drummer Aksu Hanttu and bassist Teppo Taipale. In 1997 they decided to change Entwine's musical style to gothic metal. As of 2014, the band describe their genre as gothic rock.

Rhythm guitarist and vocalist Panu Willman was added to the band's line-up in 1997. In December of that same year, Entwine recorded its first demo entitled Divine Infinity. In February 1998 keyboard player Riitta Heikkonen joined the band.

Entwine's debut album Treasures Within Hearts was released in September 1999. In April 2000 both Willman and Taipale left the band, with the latter being replaced by Joni Miettinen. Vocalist Mika Tauriainen was added to the band on the following month.

The band's next album Gone was released in April 2001. It received the award of "Album of the Month" from German magazine Hammer and the song "New Dawn" entered the "Finnish Single Charts" in one of the top ten positions.

Jaani Kähkönen joined the band as a live session guitarist in late 2001, but soon became a permanent member of Entwine. In early 2002 the band recorded their third album, Time of Despair, which was produced by Anssi Kippo. Entwine then toured Europe with Theatre of Tragedy and Ram-Zet to promote this release.

In 2003 Entwine recorded their fourth album, diEversity, released in March 2004. This albums showed an evolution on their sound, abandoning some of the band's gothic roots and opting for a heavier style. This new style incorporated heavy, de-tuned rhythm guitars alongside more melodic vocals than in previous albums. The band's first single "Bitter Sweet" reached No. 3 on the "Finnish Single Charts" and the album itself reached No. 11 on the "Official Chart of Finland".

Entwine released in August 2005 an EP containing five tracks, entitled Sliver.

In August 2006 Entwine released their fifth album entitled Fatal Design and toured in Europe with German gothic rock band Zeraphine.

On December 8, 2006, keyboardist Riitta Heikkonen announced her departure from the band citing personal reasons. No replacement is planned. Blabbermouth

On May 3, 2008, Entwine announced that they had begun work on their sixth studio album which was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Apocalyptica, Sentenced). The album was set to be released on January 14, 2009, but was pushed back to the 28th.[1] With the title Painstained. Blabbermouth

A compilation album was released on the 23rd of June 2010 with the name Rough n' Stripped.

The band announced in January 2014 that they had begin recording their Seventh album. On the 22nd of December 2014 the vocals were completed. On the 12th of May 2015, Entwine stated that they were in the final stages of programming, mixing and mastering the album. On the 25th of June 2015, the band announced on their official Facebook page that the album had been completed and was now ready for release. This will be their first commercial release for six years. An exact release date for the album has not yet been announced to the public, although a vague date of Autumn 2015 has been given by band on their Facebook page . A behind the scenes photograph of drummer Aksu Hanttu shows him holding the master recording of the album in the studio. A note on the label of the CD suggests that the album will have the title of Chaotic Nation.

Line-up

Current members

Former Members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Compilations

Singles

Demos

References

  1. ↑ Spinefarm

External links

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