WAKE, THE BAND PAGE
 WAKE, THE
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CURRENT NAME
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Wake, The |
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FORMER NAMES
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- |
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ORIGIN
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Finland |
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STATUS
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Active |
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FORMED IN
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- |
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LABEL
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Spikefarm Records |
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GENRE
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Death metal |
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STYLE
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Melodic |
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LYRICAL THEME
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- |
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BAND ADDED
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2005-07-13, 00:00 |
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LAST UPDATE
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2005-07-13, 00:00 |
The story of The Wake starts from the year 1998
when two brothers from Karjaa set up an underground
metal act. They played for a while, anonymously and
without a purpose. Those guys were Sakari and Harri
Lempinen. Later on things turned more professional
and they were urged to find a guitarist. Lauri Helenius
joined the crew. Rehearsing, songwriting and booze.
At the very beginning of the year 1999 Kaj Michelsson
joined to play the bass. Wellu Helenius joined as a
vocalist. Bleeding Harmony is chosen to be the name of
the band. A lot of more rehearsing and drinking. Things
turn out poisonous and the bands musical line is
almost found. First gig under the name BH is made.
Backstabbing, bad rumors and weak humour at the year
2000. Wellu leaves... Kaj takes the position of being
a vocalist with a bass hanging from his shoulders.
As it still is today. First demo is made. Recorded
at Moonman Studios, Helsinki recieving inspiring
and positive feedback. The band is more motivated
and more hungry than ever.
2001. Lauri got kicked due to personal reasons and
differences. Jani Luttinen and his magical fingers
joined the band. Heavy drinking, few gigs and a
bunch of new songs.
Entered the studio again in late year 2001 to record
a new promo. After the studio sessions Harri said
goodbyes and joined the army. Wellu joined the band
for the second time. But as a drummer with many years
of experience from drums in different bands and projects.
Turned out to be an excellent choice.
The promo came out at the year 2002 and shocked the
local underground scene, made the heads of record
labels turn and stuffed the mouths of suspecting
people with so big cock that it couldn't be swallowed.
The guys finally came to senses and changed the
bands name to The Wake. Things led to another.
The Wake signed a contract with Spikefarm Records
at the beginning of year 2003.
| Session musicians Add - Fetch |
| Unknown / none |
