Lullacry
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Helsinki , Finland |
| Products | Heavy metal, gothic metal music |
Lullacry was a heavy metal and gothic metal ensemble originating from Helsinki, Finland, active between 1998 and 2014.
History
In 1998, the group produced their initial demo titled Weeper's Aeon, which rapidly earned them a fanbase. This momentum led to their debut album, Sweet Desire, released in 1999. The album caught the attention of Spinefarm Records, resulting in a formal recording contract. Their significant rise occurred with the 2001 release of Be My God, which coincided with a collaborative tour alongside the power metal band Edguy.
The departure of vocalist Tanya Kemppainen in 2002 prompted auditions that brought contralto Tanja Lainio into the fold as her successor. The next album, Crucify My Heart, included the track "Don't Touch the Flame", which featured a rendition of Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like a Hole".
Prior to unveiling their fourth studio album, the band released an EP named Fire Within. This collection contained alternative takes on established songs, a cover of W.A.S.P.'s "L.O.V.E. Machine", and fresh compositions.
Their fourth full-length record, Vol. 4, was finalized by June 2005 and launched in September of that year, with the single "Stranger in You" preceding it in July.
Following a break, Lullacry independently issued their fifth album, Where Angels Fear, in 2012 via their own label OUTO recordings, with distribution handled by Playground Scandinavia. The album was licensed for release throughout Europe, Japan, North America, Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
To commemorate their 15-year milestone in February 2013, the band released a video and digital single for "To Every Heartache" and performed primarily within Finland. After conducting three farewell concerts, Lullacry officially dissolved in 2014.
Band members
Final line-up
- Sami Leppikangas – lead guitar (1998–2014)
- Sauli Kivilahti – guitar (1998–2014)
- Kimmo "Heavy" Hiltunen – bass (1998–2014)
- Jukka Outinen – drums (1999–2014)
- Tanja Lainio – vocals (2002–2014)
- Tanya Kemppainen – vocals (1998–2002, 2014)
Live
- Euge Valovirta – bass (2014)
Albums
- Sweet Desire (1999)
- Be My God (2001)
- Crucify My Heart (2003)
- Vol. 4 (2005)
- Where Angels Fear (2012)
Singles and EPs
- "Don't Touch the Flame" (2003)
- "Alright Tonight" (2003)
- "Fire Within" (EP, 2004)
- "Stranger in You" (2005)
Compilations
- "Legacy 1998–2014" (2014)
Digital singles
- "Bad Blood" (2012)
- "Feel My Revenge" (2012)
- "Thousand Suns" (2012)
- "To Every Heartache" (2013)
- "Hell on High Heels" (2014)
Music videos
- "Damn You" (2001, directed by Timo Halo)
- "Don't Touch the Flame" (2003, directed by Jameye)
- "King of Pain" (2005, directed by Jameye)
- "Bad Blood" (2012, directed by Jouko Kallio)
- "Feel My Revenge" (2012, directed by Jouko Kallio)
- "To Every Heartache" (2013, directed by Sauli Kivilahti)
External links
- Official website of Lullacry
- [ AllMusic entry]