Mehida
Finnish melodic rock/metal band
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Mehida was a Finnish melodic rock and metal band formed by ex-Sonata Arctica keyboardist Mikko Harkin.[1] Other band members are Markus Niemispelto (drums), Henning Ramseth (guitar), Olli Tanttu (guitar), Toni Mäki-Leppilampi (bass) and Thomas Vikström (Therion, Stormwind, ex-Candlemass) on vocals. Mehida's first album, Blood & Water, was released in Finland on Aug. 22, 2007, in Europe on August 31, 2007, and in the U.S. on September 11, 2007, by Napalm Records.
Mehida | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | Melodic rock melodic metal progressive metal |
| Years active | 2006–2009 |
| Label | Napalm |
| Members | Mikko Harkin Markus Niemispelto Toni Mäki-Leppilampi Henning Ramseth Olli Tanttu Thomas Vikström |
| Past members | Jani Stefanovic, Jarno Rautio |
| Website | mehida.net |
During the week of August 27, 2007, Blood & Water hit No. 23 on Finland's top 40 charts.[2] In 2008, the band finished recording a new album.[3] Shortly afterward, the band's second and final album, The Eminent Storm, was released in 2009,[4] after which Mehida became inactive.
Discography
- Blood & Water (Napalm, 2007)
- The Eminent Storm (Bullroser Records, 2009)
