Demigod (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Loimaa , Finland |
| Products | Death metal music |
Demigod was a death metal group originating from Loimaa, Finland, established in 1990. Their first full-length record, Slumber of Sullen Eyes, holds a prestigious position within the metal scene. The publication Terrorizer featured it among the "40 death metal albums you need to hear," highlighting its distinctive fusion of Florida's rhythmic groove and the guitar techniques characteristic of Sweden.
History
During the 1990s, Demigod built a strong following in the underground death metal circuit but ceased activity around the mid-1990s. The band reassembled in 1998 and secured a contract with Spikefarm, a Finnish metal label's subdivision, which handled the release of their sophomore album, Shadow Mechanics.
From 2002 until 2006, Demigod parted ways with Spikefarm and independently produced their subsequent album. This project was finalized in 2006 and saw its release in 2007 under their own imprint, Open Game Productions. Beginning in late 2007, global distribution responsibilities were assumed by Spanish label Xtreem Music, which also re-released their debut album after it had gone out of circulation. Meanwhile, Open Game Productions continued to oversee distribution within Scandinavia.
In 2012, original members including Esa Linden reunited for several live performances and announced intentions to commence work on new material.
Current
- Esa Lindén – lead vocals (1990–1994, 1997–2001, 2010–present), guitar (1990–1993)
- Jussi Kiiski – guitar (1991–2008, 2010–present)
- Tuomas Karppinen – guitar (2007–2008, 2010–present)
- Sami Vesanto – bass guitar (1993–2008, 2010–present)
- Tuomo Latvala – drums (2002–2008, 2010–present)
Former
- Seppo Taatila – drums (1990–2002)
- Tero Laitinen – bass (1990–1993), guitar (1994–2007)
- Mika Haapasalo – guitar (1992), vocals (1994–1997)
- Tuomas Ala-Nissilä – vocals (2001–2008)
- Ali Leiniö – vocals (2001)
Discography
- Unholy Domain (Demo, 1991)
- Slumber of Sullen Eyes (1992)
- Shadow Mechanics (Spikefarm, 2002)
- Let Chaos Prevail (Open Game/Xtreem, 2007)