Falchion (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Finland |
| Products | Heavy metal and death metal music |
Falchion was a heavy metal and death metal ensemble originating from Finland, established in 2002. Their first full-length record, Legacy of Heathens, was released in 2005. The band featured Juho Kauppinen as the lead guitarist and vocalist, alongside drummer Matti Johansson; both musicians had prior experience performing with the Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. Juho departed from Korpiklaani in 2013, while Matti left in 2019. Falchion ceased activities in 2009.
On September 12, 2008, Falchion unveiled their third studio album titled Chronicles of the Death, which was distributed by Massacre Records.
Final lineup
- Juho Kauppinen − lead guitar, unclean vocals, accordion (2002–2009)
- Matti Johansson − drums (2005–2009)
- Janne Kielinen − bass guitar (2005–2009)
- Toni Tieaho − rhythm guitar (2008–2009)
Former
- Jani Laine − rhythm guitar (2002–2005)
- Seppo Tiaskorpi − bass guitar (2002–2005)
- Teemu Peltonen − drums (2003–2005)
- Sami Heinonen − rhythm guitar (2003, 2004)
- Miikka Tulimäki − rhythm guitar (2005–2008)
- Joonas Simonen − keyboards (2002–2003)
- Sampsa Savijärvi − rhythm guitar, clean vocals (2006)
Timeline
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Discography
- 2003 - Glory of the Sword (EP)
- 2005 - Legacy of Heathens
- 2008 - Chronicles of the Dead