Celesty
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Fate | Disbanded, briefly reunited 2015–2016 |
| Headquarters | Seinäjoki , Finland |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Music albums |
Number of employees | 6 (final lineup) |
Celesty was a power metal group originating from Seinäjoki, Finland, active between 1998 and 2012, with a discography comprising four studio albums. Their last release, Vendetta, achieved a peak position of 30 on the Official Finnish Charts in 2009. The band reunited briefly during 2015–2016, including a performance at the Nummirock festival in 2016.
They were affiliated with Spinefarm Records and gained recognition for a musical style reminiscent of Helloween, particularly evident on their first album.
Final lineup
- Ari Katajamäki – bass guitar (1998–2012, 2015–2016)
- Jere Luokkamäki – drums (1998–2012, 2015–2016)
- Tapani Kangas – guitar, rhythm guitar (1999–2010, 2015–2016)
- Kimmo Perämäki – lead vocals (2000–2003, 2015–2016)
- Juha Mäenpää – keyboard (2001–2012, 2015–2016)
- JP Alanen – guitar (2000–2005, 2015–2016)
Former members
- Teemu Koskela – guitar (2005–unknown)
- Timo Lepistö – guitar (1998–1999)
- Marika Kleemola – keyboard (1998–1999)
- Tommi Ritola – vocals (1998–1999)
- Jari Lehtola – guitar (1999)
- Antti Railio – vocals (2003–2009)
- Toni Turunen – vocals (2010–2012)
Studio albums
- Reign of Elements (2002)
- Legacy of Hate (2004)
- Mortal Mind Creation (2006)
- Vendetta (2009)
Demo recordings
- Warrior of Ice (2001)
- Times Before the Ice (2002)