Finnish doom metal masters Swallow the Sun have incorporated the dark, oppressive hopelessness that has defined the genre made popular in the 80’s, with the melodic, atmospheric synth sound into one dynamic force.

Snarling death metal growls are prominent throughout, but very clean vocals and singing make the band one of the few in this brand of metal that pull it off very well. The whole atmosphere while listening to these guys emits a feeling of despair and mourning, layered with beautiful guitar work and imagery to make this a great late night band to listen to.

In 2003 Swallow the Sun’s LP “Hope” skyrocketed into the number 3 position in the Finnish Album Charts, which has never happened before with a doom metal album anywhere in the world, and won’t happen again unless these guys are the ones doing it.

Mikko Kotamaki-vocals                          2003-Out of This Gloomy Light (demo)

Juha Raivio-guitar                                    2003-The Morning Never Came LP

Markus Jamsen-guitar                            2005-Ghosts of Loss LP

Matti Honkonen-bass                              2005-Forgive Her(single)

Aleksi Munter-keyboards                      2007-Hope LP

Kai Hahto-drums                                       2008- Plague of Butterflies EP

Get the bands newest release! 2009- New Moon LP

Watch the “Don’t Fall Asleep” vid