Formed: 2000
From:
Jyväskylä,
Finland
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Swallow The Sun was brought to light back in 2000 when guitarist Juha Raivio asked his fellow band mate Pasi Pasanen to try out some songs that didn’t fit their current band’s ( Plutonium Orange) melodic rock style. They rehearsed a couple of songs together and decided to find more members and turn this venture into a band. The following year M. Jämsen joined as a second guitarist and M. Kotamäki from the black metal band Funeris Nocturnum as a vocalist. Soon after that another two members of Funeris Nocturnum came along- A. Munter on keyboards and M. Honkonen on bass.
In early 2003 Swallow The Sun recorded and self- released the demo “Out of This Gloomy Light”. As a result the band landed a record deal with Firebox Records and in July went back to the studio to record their debut album “The Morning Never Came”, which was released the same year and harvested a huge success within the underground community.
Their second album is due out in September 2005 through Firebox and Olympic Records.
Latest Swallow The Sun News
Below is our complete Swallow The Sun news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Swallow The Sun Debuts "Charcoal Sky" Visualizer
Today, Swallow The Sun have released their long-awaited new album "Shining" along with another new single. Fans can now stream and watch the music video for "Charcoal Sky" below.
Juha Raivio comments on the album release: "It feels almost surreal to release one of our best and bravest album 24 years into the band’s existence. Like an ice dagger through a sleeping heart. Sunrise in the night sky. Horns and Halos. Shining dark."
He adds on the new single: "'Charcoal Sky' is a true anthem for the autumn and the weight of the coming winter. To recognize and face the killing season within, to be reborn again."
Mikko Kotamäki adds on "Charcoal Sky”: “'Charcoal Sky' is musically the heaviest song of the album. Can’t wait to perform this song live. Great riffs and catchy chorus. Future classic so to speak." More...
Swallow The Sun Unveils New Music Video
Today, Swallow The Sun have released another new single taken from their upcoming album "Shining" out October 18th. Fans can now stream and watch the music video for "MelancHoly," which can be seen below.
Juha Raivio comments on the new song: "This song talks about how melancholy can be comforting, safe and even a beautiful place. But when it turns into your God, it will surely kill you."
Mikko Kotamäki adds on "MelancHoly": "I’ve heard these days people call great and catchy songs bangers. Well, this one truly is one."
Swallow The Sun recently announced details surrounding their eagerly awaited new album "Shining" out October 18th via Century Media Records. The new record is produced and mixed by Dan Lancaster (Bring Me the Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari, etc.), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) and recorded by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, except vocals recorded by Dan Lancaster. More...
MMXX Premiere Debut Single
MMXX - a new doom metal project featuring Andrea Chiodetti (ex-The Foreshadowing) on guitars/keys, Jesse Haff on drums (Daylight Dies, Gökböri), and Egan O'Rourke (Daylight Dies) on bass - premiere their debut single “This Breath Is Not My Breath”. The track features vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow the Sun) and is taken from their upcoming debut album due out later this year.
The album will feature guest vocals from Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Nightingale), Yann Ligner (Klone), Mick Moss (Antimatter, Sleeping Pulse), Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride), Carmelo Orlando (Novembre), Marco Benevento (The Foreshadowing), Chris Cannella (Autumns End), O'Rourke, and Kotamäki.
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Primordial Wields Lightning Over London
The Islington Assembly Hall in North London is quite an interesting little place. Standing for almost a hundred years, the venue has hosted everything from community meetings to dances to tea parties and now hosts a number of live shows throughout the year. Amusingly for a venue with such innocent events taking place in its history and with the motto "Deus per Omnia" above the stage, it's become a great place to witness black metal, having hosted such bands as Rotting Christ, 1349 and Moonspell. This past Sunday, another of black/pagan metal's most beloved bands took to the stage, as Primordial brought their "Heathen Crusade" tour back to the English capital, four years on from their last visit.
Opening the show was Luxembourgish dark folk band Rome, an outlet for musician Jérôme Reuter, which to date has released fourteen albums. While there's very little to say with regards to stage presence, which features Jérôme along with a drummer (possibly Patrick Damiani) simply performing the songs, saying "thanks" now and then and moving on, there's definitely something to their music. It should be made clear that Rome isn't a metal band, they're more in line with dark folk music, which served as a fine opener for the night's lineup. An interesting listen, which provided enough intrigue to stave off the boredom many metal fans can feel when confronted with something they can't headbang to. More...
Moonspell Announces North American Tour Dates
In celebration of their 30-year career, crowned by the band’s latest studio album "Hermitage," Moonspell have announced an extensive North American anniversary tour dubbed "American Full Moon," featuring special guests Swallow The Sun and Witherfall, kicking off in New York City this August. Tickets are now on sale now, see below for all dates.
Since their formation 30 years ago, the Portuguese band has taken the international heavy music scene by storm, followed by a monumental journey through an impressive, enthralling yet varying back catalogue of thirteen records, earning their place as one of the most distinctive dark metal artists of all time. But playing live has always been the motor of the band. For the first time since the world went into lockdown, and in addition to their extensive touring schedule throughout Europe this year, the band satiates the hunger of the wolfpack by announcing an upcoming tour of North America.
Says frontman Fernando Ribeiro: "American Full Moon is going to be the ultimate celebration of Moonspell’s legacy, past and present. 30 years under the spell can’t be missed by any fans overseas. Joining us will be Swallow The Sun and Witherfall, masters of their own craft who will add their own awesomeness to a tour which will bring us all together under, hell yea, a full moon madness. We will be revisiting our career and playing classics, new songs and hidden gems alike, so the hype is real, brace yourself for an extraordinary voyage in the amazing company of these bands, probably the best and most heartfelt tour of 2022."
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Swallow The Sun To Tour With Primordial
Primordial have announced Swallow The Sun as the new co-headliner to this tour since Naglfar are not available anymore. Rome remain on all dates as special guest! A message from Swallow The Sun reads:
"Hello! We have great news to all of you around Europe. As our own tour got postponed to next year, we have been thinking of how to tour earlier. Wait is over now and below some great news for you! We will join Primordial and Rome on 'Heathen crusade to doomsday' -tour. Tickets are available now, looking forward to meet in your city!"
Primordial vocalist A.A. Nemtheanga comments: "Let's sing another song, this one has grown old and bitter. It seems like another lifetime ago since we announced the third Heathen Crusade, a lot has happened since then but it looks like finally the tour will happen, we welcome Swallow the Sun to the bill and alter the name slightly to Crusade to Doomsday which seems more and more apt with every passing day, all original tickets are still valid, for as long as the world exists let's gather and sing Every Empire Falls! See you down the front."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Swallow The Sun Premiere New Song "Enemy"
Swallow The Sun premiere their new advance track and lyric video "Enemy" streaming for you below. The band's new album "Moonflowers" is due out November 19.
You can catch Swallow The Sun live with Wilderun and Abigail Williams this November: More...
Swallow The Sun Unveils New Music Video
With "Woven Into Sorrow" Finnish death doom metal masters Swallow The Sun present a new single and video taken off their upcoming album "Moonflowers," which will be released worldwide on November 19th and can be pre-ordered as of today.
The brand-new track is the first heavy version to be released of the record, as the band already released very special classical editions of the regular album songs. Both versions – classical string and regular album version – are as dark and mournful as we are accustomed to Swallow The Sun.
Frontman Mikko Kotama¨ki comments,
"Here it is! The first single of ‘Moonflowers’ is out! ‘Woven Into Sorrow’ is probably the gloomiest track of the album. The backing growls for this song came by Antti Hyyrynen from Stam1na. Enjoy the misery!"
"Moonflowers" will be available as Ltd. Deluxe sky blue 3LP+2CD & Art Print Box Set, Ltd. 2CD Mediabook, Gatefold black 2LP+CD and digital album (incl. Bonus album) and can be pre-ordered here. More...
Swallow The Sun Posts New Live Video Online
Finnish death doom metal masters Swallow The Sun release their first live track and video for "Don’t Fall Asleep (Horror, Pt. II) [Live in Helsinki]" today via Century Media Records. The song is taken off the bands upcoming live album entitled "20 Years of Gloom, Beauty and Despair – Live in Helsinki," which will be released on the 30th of July 2021. Watch the live video for "Don’t Fall Asleep (Horror, Pt. II) [Live in Helsinki]" below.
"We were supposed to play anniversary shows in Europe and North America," vocalist Mikko Kotama¨ki recalls. "We started our European tour in Finland in February 2020 and played 10 gigs. Everything got canceled two weeks after that. Luckily, we filmed and recorded our gig in Helsinki. Now, everyone can see it. At the time, we didn't know the footage or recordings would be used for this purpose."
About the song the band comments, "This is the first single from our upcoming live album. 'Don’t Fall Asleep' is an old classic from 2007, which was also released as a single from our 'Hope' album back then. We played a special fan voted setlist that night in Helsinki.
"So expect nothing but hits and classics. Enjoy!" More...
Hevisaurus Premiere New Song & Video "100"
A few years back the news of a Finnish kid-friendly dinosaur metal group named ‘Hevisaurus‘ made the rounds. Hevisaurus tirelessly recorded and toured since then and have recently released their 100th song. Check out ”100” the 3rd single from the band's upcoming new album ”Bändikouluun!”.
For that special occasion Hevisaurus enlisted the help of various well known metal musicians: More...
Swallow The Sun Announces European Tour
Earlier this year, Finnish melancholy death-doom metal act Swallow The Sun released their new album, "When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light." Now the band is happy to announce an extended European Headline tour, together with label mates Oceans Of Slumber and Aeonian Sorrow.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Swallow The Sun Posts New Music Video Online
Finnish extreme metal outfit Swallow The Sun has posted a new music video online for the song, "Firelights." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's new album, "When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light," which is scheduled to be released on January 25th through Century Media Records.
"From the ultimate depths of Lumina Aurea we rose upon the water. Now it is time to light the first torches in the night. Death might be stronger than life, but Love is always stronger than death. This is Firelight!" - Swallow The Sun
The video was again directed and produced by Aapo Lahtela and Vesa Ranta. More...
Children Of Bodom Announce North American Tour
Children Of Bodom announce the dates for a headlining North American tour that will find them supported by Swallow The Sun and Wolfheart. Summoner’s Circle, Hollow Cry and Fragmentum will join them as opening act on select stops. Children Of Bodom will out on the road to support their new release “Hexed“, which will be out March 08th.
See for all dates below:
w/ Summoner’s Circle:
03/13 Quebec City, QC – Imperial
03/14 Montreal, QC – Corona Theater
03/15 Ottawa, ON – Bronson Centre
03/16 Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Concert Theater
w/ Hollow Cry:
03/18 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews
03/19 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
03/20 Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theater
03/22 Denver, CO – The Summit
03/23 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
03/25 Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
03/26 Edmonton, AB – Union
03/27 Vancouver, BC – The Vogue Theater
03/29 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
w/ Fragmentum:
03/30 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
04/01 San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
04/03 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
04/03 Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
04/05 San Antonio, TX – Alamo Music Hall
04/06 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
04/07 Dallas, TX – Canton Hall
w/ Summoner’s Circle:
04/09 Tampa, FL – The Ritz
04/11 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
04/12 Charlotte, NC – The Underground
04/13 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
04/14 Pittsburgh, PA – Mr Smalls Theatre
04/16 Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
04/17 Boston, MA – The Royale
04/18 Reading, PA – Reverb
04/19 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Speaking of the coming tour, Children Of Bodom frontman/guitarist Alexi Laiho offered: More...
Swallow the Sun Premiere New Song "Upon The Water"
Finland’s Swallow the Sun premiere a new song "Upon The Water", taken from their upcoming new album "A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light", which will be out January 25th via Century Media Records.
Check out now "Upon The Water" below.
Swallow the Sun Premiere New Song & Video
Finland’s Swallow the Sun premiere a new song and video entitled "Lumina Aurea", taken from their brand new EP of the same name, which is out in stores now via Century Media Records.
Check out now "Lumina Aurea" below.
Explains guitarist Juha Raivio: More...
Post Pulse Premiere New Song "Dead Like Silence"
Finnish progressive metal act Post Pulse premiere a new song titled "Dead Like Silence". The track features guest spots by Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow The Sun), Jørgen Munkeby (Shining (NOR)), Otto Aleksanteri Eräjoki (Mørket), Niko Kalliojärvi (Humavoid) and Sami Silvennoinen (Skein).
Check out now "Dead Like Silence" below.
70000 Tons Of Metal Lineup Completed
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has announced the last four bands to perform at this year's event. Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm will be performing, in addition to American power metal outfit Seven Kingdoms has been confirmed for the journey, as well as Belgian groove metal band Diablo BLVD and Colombian speed metal group Revenge. The cruise will set sail from Port Lauderdale, Florida on February 1st and head to the Grand Turk and Caicos Islands and back in a trek that will last until February 5th.
The current list of confirmed bands is as follows: More...
Two More Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal
Comedy metal act Psychostick and Mexican doom metal band Majestic Downfall are the latest groups announced to play this year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which sets sail in only six days. This brings the total number of confirmed bands up to fifty six, with only four more to be confirmed. The organisers have said that the next three bands to be confirmed will all hail from different continents. The cruise will set sail from Port Lauderdale, Florida on February 1st and head to the Grand Turk and Caicos Islands and back in a trek that will last until February 5th.
The current list of confirmed bands is as follows:
Aborted
Aeternam
Alestorm
Amberian Dawn
Battle Beast
Belphegor
Benediction
Benighted
Beyond Creation
Cannibal Corpse
Dark Tranquility
Destruction
Enslaved
Evergrey
Evertale
Exciter
Exhumed
Freedom Call
Goatwhore
Gyze
In Extremo
In Mourning
Insomnium
Internal Bleeding
Korpiklaani
Kreator
Leaves' Eyes
Majestic Downfall
Masterplan
Meshuggah
Metal Church
Metsatöll
Naglfar
Necrophobic
Obscura
October Tide
Primal Fear
Psychostick
Rhapsody
Sabaton
Samael
Septicflesh
Sepultura
Seven Spires
Sinister
Sirenia
Sonata Arctica
Swallow The Sun
Threshold
Triosphere
Voivod
Witchery
Witherfall
Wolfchant
Wolfheart
Belphegor Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has announced that Austrian blackened death metal veterans Belphegor will be performing at this year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. This brings the total of confirmed bands to fifty four, with only six more to be revealed. The cruise will set sail from Port Lauderdale, Florida on February 1st and head to the Grand Turk and Caicos Islands and back in a trek that will last until February 5th.
The current list of confirmed bands is as follows: More...
Evertale Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal
German power metal band Evertale has been announced to perform at this year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. This brings the total of confirmed bands to fifty three, with only seven more to be revealed. The cruise will set sail from Port Lauderdale, Florida on February 1st and head to the Grand Turk and Caicos Islands and back in a trek that will last until February 5th.
The current list of confirmed bands is as follows:
Aborted
Aeternam
Alestorm
Amberian Dawn
Battle Beast
Benediction
Benighted
Beyond Creation
Cannibal Corpse
Dark Tranquility
Destruction
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Enslaved
Evergrey
Evertale
Exciter
Exhumed
Freedom Call
Goatwhore
Gyze
In Extremo
In Mourning
Insomnium
Internal Bleeding
Korpiklaani
Kreator
Leaves' Eyes
Masterplan
Meshuggah
Metal Church
Metsatöll
Naglfar
Necrophobic
Obscura
October Tide
Primal Fear
Rhapsody
Sabaton
Samael
Septicflesh
Sepultura
Seven Spires
Sinister
Sirenia
Sonata Arctica
Swallow The Sun
Threshold
Triosphere
Voivod
Witchery
Witherfall
Wolfchant
Wolfheart