Niilo Sevänen

Niilo Sevänen

Sevänen performing with Insomnium in Bologna in 2010
Background information
Born (1979-08-19) August 19, 1979
Origin Turku, Finland
Genres Melodic death metal
Instruments Vocals, bass
Years active 1997–present
Labels Century Media Records
Associated acts Insomnium
Paise
Stonecrow
Watch Me Fall
Website www.insomnium.net

Niilo Sevänen (born August 19, 1979) is a musician from Joensuu Finland. He is best known as the current vocalist/bassist for the melodic death metal band, Insomnium.[1]

Background

Sevänen grew up on the coast of Finland, in the town of Turku before moving to Joensuu, where he was raised. In 1994, he began learning the bass and formed his first band: punk rock act called Paise. The following year, the band changed its name to Stonecrow and began to shift its musical style. Sevänen left the band two years later due to musical differences. However, following his departure, he quickly collaborated with musicians whose interests aligned themselves with Sevänen and formed the melodic death metal band, Insomnium.[2]

Musical influences

Sevänen grew up listening to a variety of hard rock, glam metal, grunge and heavy metal bands, among them Queen, Aerosmith, Sepultura and Metallica.[2]

Outside Insomnium

Niilo Sevänen is, outside Insomnium, the director of culture in Kotka, Finland. He organizes, amongst others, the Kotka Maritime Festival. He also majored in history of culture and literature. [3]

References

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