Convulse (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Successor | Reunited in 2012 |
| Headquarters | Nokia , Finland |
| Products | Death metal music, albums, demos, EPs, singles |
Convulse is a death metal group originating from Nokia, Finland, with activity spanning from 1988 to 1994 and resuming in 2012. Recognized as one of the earliest extreme metal acts in Finland, they played a significant role in shaping the local 'Nokia' metal movement.
History
The band was established in 1988 under the name S.D.S., consisting of vocalist and guitarist Rami Jämsä, bassist Juha "Patti" Telenius, drummer Janne Miikkulainen, and guitarist Jani Kuhanen. After adopting the name Convulse, they issued their initial demo, Resuscitation of Evilness, in 1990. In 1991, guitarist Toni Honkala became part of the lineup. This demo led to a contract with the French label Thrash Records, which produced their debut album World Without God. The single Lost Equilibrium was released through Relapse Records in 1993. Their sophomore album, Reflections, was recorded over a single week at Sunlight Studios in Sweden. Prior to its release in summer 1994 by Relapse Records, band members fulfilled mandatory military duties. The group dissolved later that same year.
Convulse reunited in 2012 and subsequently performed across Finland, including an appearance at the 2013 Maryland Deathfest. The present roster includes Jämsä, Telenius, and drummer Tomi Ylönen.
Legacy
Denise Falzon of Exclaim! remarked in 2010 that although Convulse contributed significantly to defining classic extreme metal, their early career did not receive ample recognition.
Members
- Current line-up
- Rami Jämsä – vocals and guitar
- Patti (Juha Telenius) – bass guitar
- Juppo Paavola – drums
- Toni Honkala – guitar
- Aki Yli-Salomäki – vocals
- Former members
- Janne Miikkulainen – drums
- Jani Kuhanen – guitar
- Perttu Lind – drums
- Kimmo Häkkilä – vocals
Discography
- Demos
- Rehearsal (1990)
- Resuscitation of Evilness (1990)
- Promo 1992 (1992)
- Studio albums
- World Without God (1991)
- Reflections (1994)
- Evil Prevails (2013)
- Cycle of Revenge (2016)
- Deathstar (2020)
- EPs
- Inner Evil (2013)
- Singles
- Lost Equilibrium (1993)