Mannhai
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MANNHAI On Hiatus
06 February 2009
MANNHAI, the Finnish group whose lineup includes singer Pasi Koskinen (ex-AMORPHIS, AJATTARA), has issued the following update:"Maybe its time to tell you what is going on in the MANNHAI camp... Weve been quite passive for a long time, and right now it seems that we will remain that way for some time. How long this will be is impossible to say, but the fact that we havent composed new music together as a band since 2007, might give a picture of the current situation."Weve done four albums in nine years, which would be enough for an average band career. Also, weve played gigs in various kinds of circumstances — and always enjoyed it. But now its time to jump off the wagon for a while and take a look at what weve done from another perspective. Whenever its tim
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Biography
The Finnish stoner-group Mannhai was formed in the end of 1999 by guitarist Ile Laaksomaa and bassist Oppu Laine (ex-Amorphis). Accompanied by the young drummer Junior Pietinen, the band’s quick composing process led them to the studio only four months later, where they recorded three instrumental songs. With these three heavy tracks, Joãnitor Muurinen, the ex-Xysma frontman, was allured to the band. Joãnitor’s deep and instantly recognizable voice couldn’t have suited the band more perfectly.
By the end of 2000 Mannhai had recorded their second three-song demo CD and signed a deal with Spinefarm Records. In January 2001, before a single live show, Mannhai started to record their debut album, “The Sons of Yesterday’s Black Grouse”, at the Seawolf Studios in Helsinki. The result was a classic rock album filled with fuzz, memorable melodies and more than just a bit of the almighty Rock. “The Sons of Yesterday’s Black Grouse ” blasted Mannhai to the consciousness of the stoner rock scene worldwide. For good.
The album was licensed to Nuclear Blast in Germany and instantly flew to many a DJ-playlist and turntable all around Europe. Mannhai started to gig heavily in and around Helsinki and did a few short tours around Finland, playing to growing audiences in the biggest cities in Finland.
In August 2002, Mannhai packed their gear and flew to Gothenburg to record their second full-length at the famed StudioMega (The Crown, The Soundtrack of Our Lives) with Christian Silver twisting the knobs. And what an album the boys came up with! Accompanied by the stunning single and video ”Spiritraiser”, Mannhai’s second album “Evil Under The Sun” was everything its predecessor was and even more!
Now it’s time for Mannhai’s third attack: the aptly titled “The Exploder”! Drawing influences from 70s heavy metal, the songs on the Exploder bring a more melodic edge to Mannhai’s music. A new member has also joined the band, the ex-Amorphis keyboardist Kasper Mårtenson!
”The Exploder” has been produced by Jürgen Hendlmeier, the man behind the production of such rock acts as the Flaming Sideburns. To add icing to this exploding cake, the album was mastered by Björn Engelmann at Stockholm’s Cutting Room studios.
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Members
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Ile Laaksomaa
- Guitars 1999 -
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Oppu Laine
- Bass 1999 -
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Junior Pietinen
- Drums 1999 -
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Janitor Muurinen
- Vocals 1999 -
Contact Info:
Label, Management:
Buckshotmusic Oy
Bull's Eye Records
Jukka Varmo
Kirvesmiehenkatu 10
00880 Helsinki
Finland
+358 50 5791597
bullseye [at] buckshotmusic.com (Record Company)
jukka.varmo [at] gmail.com (Management)
www.buckshotmusic.com
Booking:
in Finland
Dex Viihde Oy
Janne Tokola
Humppakuja 1 as 18
40520 JYVÄSKYLÄ
Finland
+358 44 520 3335
janne.tokola [at] dexviihde.fi
www.dexviihde.fi
In Europe
Rock This Town Concerts
info [at] rockthistown.de
Distribution:
Finland and Baltic Area
Playground Music Scandinavia
PO Box 222
33201 Tampere
Finland
+358 3 2603201
Fax: +358 3 2603200
finfo [at] playgroundmusic.com
www.playgroundmusic.fi
Outside Finland
Playground Music Scandinavia
John Cloud
cloud [at] playgroundmusic.com
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