Thunderstone (band)
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Thunderstone | ||
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Background information | ||
Origin | Helsinki, Finland | |
Genre(s) | Power metal | |
Years active | 2000–Present | |
Label(s) | Nuclear Blast | |
Website | http://www.thunderstone.org/ | |
Members | ||
Pasi Rantanen Nino Laurenne Kari Tomack Titus Hjelm Mirka Rantanen |
Thunderstone is a power metal band from Helsinki, Finland. The band was formed in 2000 by guitarist Nino Laurenne, and the line-up became full the following year. After the release of the band's self-titled debut album, Thunderstone, the band toured Europe supporting Stratovarius and Symphony X.[1] Thunderstone have released all four of their albums through Nuclear Blast.[2]
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[edit] Eurovision
Thunderstone were in the Finnish final for Eurovision 2007, with the song "Face in the Mirror".[3] They came second with 33% of the given votes.
[edit] Members
- Pasi Rantanen - Vocals
- Nino Laurenne - Guitar & backing vocals
- Kari Tomack - Keyboards
- Titus Hjelm - Bass & backing vocals
- Mirka "Leka" Rantanen - Drums
[edit] Discography
- Thunderstone (2002)
- The Burning (2004)
- Tools of Destruction (2005)
- Evolution 4.0 (2007)
[edit] References
- ^ All Music Guide - Thunderstone biography
- ^ All Music Guide - Thunderstone discography
- ^ Euroviisut - Kolme ensimmäistä finaalikappaletta selvillä (in Finnish only)