70000 Tons of Metal - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise

"some music was meant to stay underground..."

Headline News

Manitou Calls It Quits

posted Jul 20, 2009 at 9:21 PM by xFiruath.  (5 Comments)

Finnish metallers Manitou have issued the following announcement about calling it a day:

"THE END OF THE MANITOU

"After a long struggle and a lot of effort to give some rescue breathing to this band without much results we've decided to call it a day and say goodbye to the MANITOU.

"We had some new rocking songs ready for the recording and we even had a new bad-ass keyboard player Mikko Reinamo on board. Too bad that we failed to get the recordings done due to the lack of motivation.

"12 years, three great albums and a big bunch of great gigs, ups and downs. A big thank you goes to all our friends, fans, co-operation partners and supporters, you know who you are!

"The good news are that Ismo, Antti, Mikko and Markus are already working together on a new still anonymous project, which will in a way continue the legacy of Manitou with a new singer and drummer on board. More info coming soon on this case, so keep on checking the Manitou myspace site for updates on what's happening in the family.

"But we won't be leaving here quietly as we'll be still performing one last show and playing the MANITOU farewell gig at the mighty local DARK RIVER FESTIVAL 7.8. at Honkala Ski Stadium in Karhula.

"So, be sure you won't miss this event as you really can't catch this later!

"R.I.P. MANITOU 1997-2009"

What's Next?

5 Comments on "Manitou Calls It Quits"

hater_guy's avatar

Member

1. hater_guy writes:

what is this?? the year of metal bands breaking up while sh**ty ones reunite??

# Jul 21, 2009 @ 10:13 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
jbalanzar's avatar

Member

2. jbalanzar writes:

I guess so. . . What a crappy year!

# Jul 21, 2009 @ 7:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Anonymous Reader

3. Zontar The Munificent writes:

Maniwho?

# Jul 22, 2009 @ 12:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Anonymous Reader

4. We Love Metal writes:

Its sad to see them pack it in now. I think some of the lesser known bands are really going to get their shot in the next five years as people realize that new music has turned sour and only the older bands now how to make soemthing with longevity.

# Jul 23, 2009 @ 2:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Anonymous Reader

5. HE HE HE HE writes:

1 FING PHOUREH SHOUREH MENG...THEY SUCKED......

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 11:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

To minimize comment spam/abuse, you cannot post comments on articles over a month old.