Rust

Biography

These four Finns demonstrate an incredible amount of talent, dedication and versatility in their music best described as Alternative Metal. RUST hails from the city of Helsinki, Finland and stands out with their original style and striking musicianship. Having their roots in the 90's Alternative Rock and Metal, RUST distinctively mixes sounds and rhythms of the 21st century with massive deep-tuned guitar riffs, huge and catchy choruses and powerful vocal performances. The music is strong and hard at the same time being melodic and emotional.

RUST was formed in Helsinki, Finland in 2001. The first “official” Rust release “The Black EP” was released on July 24th 2003. The national radio station YleX chose the song “Down” as the “powerplay song of the week”. In early 2004, the debut single "Miss You" was featured in a smash hit movie "Addiction 3" and its original soundtrack compilation. The second single, a Duran Duran cover "Ordinary World", presented more radio friendly side of RUST and was the first video single of the band.

The critically acclaimed debut album "softly", released on TCM label, set the bar high in August 2004. The fans and the media instantly recognized six months of hard work in the studio naming RUST as one of the best new rock bands of that time. "softly" reached top 50 on the Finnish album chart and received excellent reviews on music papers, magazines and web zines in Europe. Finland's top nationwide Rock radio network YLEX chose "softly" as the album of the week in August 2004. The band's mastermind, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mikko Herranen produced the album "softly" with Meelis Niin (reputable sound guru with Apocalyptica, Velcra, Waltari etc), the final result being massive, punchy and organic package full of energy and emotion.

RUST released their second album “Songs Of Suffocation” in the end of August 2006. The album was released by 92Dawn and prodeced by Mikko Herranen. “SOS”-album represented a heavier and darker side of RUST. The first single “Away” was number two single on the Finnish Top 20 single charts for two weeks. The album was strongly praised by the critics and the RUST fans.

In 2007 RUST released a free net EP called “SCARS”. At the same time the band parted ways with their long time bass player Jura. RUST continues as a four member band Mikko taking care of the bass duties.

RUST is currently working on new songs for their third album.

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