The Man-Eating Tree
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The Man-Eating Tree | |
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| Origin | Oulu, Finland |
| Genres | Gothic metal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Noble Demon Records, Century Media, Cobra Metal |
| Members | Janne Markus Manne Ikonen Aksu Hanttu Mika "June" Junttila Sakke Paavola |
| Website | themaneatingtree |
The Man-Eating Tree is a Finnish atmospheric gothic metal band formed in Oulu in 2009. It features musicians who have appeared in bands such as Poisonblack, Entwine, Ghost Brigade, Mors Subita.
History
[edit ]Vine (2009–2010)
[edit ]The band started in 2009 when Vesa Ranta formed the band. The final line-up was ready: Tuomas Tuominen, Janne Markus, Antti Karhu, Mikko Uusimaa, Heidi Määttä. First demo recordings were made in the spring and summer of 2009. In 2010, the first album Vine was made a reality. Producer was Hiili Hiilesmaa. The band kicked off with a No. 3 on the Finnish charts for their first single "Out of the Wind". After releasing their debut album Vine (2010) outside of Finland, Century Media Records signed The Man-Eating Tree worldwide. They made an extensive Finnish tour supporting bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Katatonia, KYPCK and after that joined Tarot for a big Europe tour.
Harvest (2010–2011)
[edit ]The band returned soon to studio to record their second album "Harvest" again with Hiili Hiilesmaa as a producer. This time the crew is strengthened by Antti Karhu. Now the band toured Amorphis and Leprous.
In the Absence of Light (2015)
[edit ]After four years, the band released their third album on 20 March 2015. This album featured vocals from the band's new vocalist Antti Kumpulainen.
2024
[edit ]The band announced their comeback on social media in November 2024, and the line-up has undergone big changes. There is a new album coming out in 2025 via Noble Demon Records and they will also be performing live.[1]
Band members
[edit ]Current members
[edit ]- Janne Markus – guitar (2009–present)
- Antti Kumpulainen – vocals (2013–present)
- Marco Sneck – keyboards (2016–present)
- Samuli Lindberg – drums (2018–present)[2]
Former members
[edit ]- Aaron Rantonen – guitar (2009)
- Tuomas Tuominen – vocals (2009–2013)
- Heidi Määttä – keyboard (2009–2013)
- Mikko Uusimaa – bass (2009–2015)
- Antti Karhu – guitar (2011–2015)
- Vesa Ranta – drums (2009–2017)
- Altti Veteläinen – bass (2016–2018)
- Jami Heikkala – guitar (2016–2018)
Session members
[edit ]- Aksu Hanttu – drums (2011–2012)
- Antti Karhu – guitar, backing vocals (2011)
- Miika "Viiru" Pesonen – guitar (2012)
- Rauli Alaruikka – bass (2013)
- Jami Heikkala – guitar (2015–2016)
Discography
[edit ]Studio albums
[edit ]- Vine (2010)
- Harvest (2011)
- In the Absence of Light (2015)
DVD
[edit ]- The Making of "Harvest"
Singles
[edit ]- "Out of the Wind" (2010)
- "Vultures" (2010)
Videography
[edit ]- "Out of the Wind" (2010)
- "This Longitude of Sleep" (2010)
- "Amended" (2010)
- "Of Birth for Passing" (2011)
- "Armed" (2011)
- "Code of Surrender" (2012)
- "Incendere" (2012)
References
[edit ]- ^ "Yksi hiljaiseloa viettänyt kotimainen metalliyhtye palaa liikekannalle – jäsenistö on mennyt pitkälti uusiksi". Soundi.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/themaneatingtree [user-generated source ]