BARREN EARTH, Featuring Members Of MOONSORROW...

BARREN EARTH, Featuring Members Of MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN, MANNHAI, KREATOR, Post Audio Samples








Finnish metallers BARREN EARTH's lineup features Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN, EMPYREAN BANE - vocals), Olli-Pekka Laine (MANNHAI, CHAOSBREED, ex-AMORPHIS - bass), Kasper Mårtenson (VENHO - keyboards), Janne Perttilä (RYTMIHÄIRIÖ, MOONSORROW session player - guitar), Marko Tarvonen (MOONSORROW - drums) and Sami Yli-Sirniö (KREATOR, WALTARI - guitar).

The following has been posted at the band's MySpace page:

"The melodic metal band Barren Earth was formed in Helsinki in the autumn of 2007.

The music of Barren Earth combines elements of modern and traditional (death) metal, with 70's prog rock and folk. Among the band's influences are artists like PARADISE LOST, OPETH, PINK FLOYD, JETHRO TULL and also some pioneers of Finnish prog.

The members' individual backgrounds in many internationally known and acclaimed outfits is a testament to the quality of the band's music. These same backgrounds are obviously also echoed in Barren Earth's music.

The songs presented here were recorded and mixed in late summer 2008 at Jive Studios, Helsinki."