MyGRAIN
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Helsinki , Finland |
| Products | Melodic death metal music, studio albums, EPs, demos |
myGRAIN is a melodic death metal group originating from Helsinki, Finland. Their discography includes five full-length studio albums alongside one extended play.
History
Established in 2004, myGRAIN's initial lineup consisted of Tommy Tuovinen (vocals), Resistor (rhythm guitar), Jonas (bass), and Matthew (guitar), all previously members of New Science Band. Prior to securing a contract with Spinefarm Records, drummer Janne "DJ Locomotive" Manninen and keyboardist Eve Kojo joined the ensemble. The band's second independently produced demo, The Red Frame, played a pivotal role in obtaining their deal with Spinefarm.
Their first studio album, Orbit Dance, was launched in April 2006, containing eleven tracks that fused elements of Nordic and American melodic death metal. To support the release, the band embarked on an extensive Finnish tour. The follow-up album, Signs of Existence, was released in February 2008. In January 2011, they presented their eponymous third album. Early in 2013, myGRAIN revealed plans for Planetary Breathing, initially scheduled for an April release but postponed until September due to conflicts with their label.
In May 2015, the band announced their dissolution, attributing the decision to difficulties surrounding the Planetary Breathing launch and uncertainty about future collaboration, although members intended to explore individual projects.
myGRAIN resurfaced in October 2018 with the track "Lightless" and subsequently issued the EP III in November. Their resurgence continued with the release of the album V in 2020.
Current members
- Tommy "To(mm)yboy" Tuovinen – lead vocals (2004–2015, 2018–present)
- Joni Lahdenkauppi – rhythm guitar (2013–2015, 2018–present)
- Teemu "Mr. Downhill" Ylämäki – lead guitar (2008–2015, 2018–present) (Misery Inc.)
- Jonas Kuhlberg – bass guitar (2004–2015, 2018–present)
- Janne "DJ Locomotive" Mikael Manninen – drums (2004–2015, 2018–present) (...And Oceans)
Former members
- Matthew – lead guitar (2004–2008)
- Resistor – rhythm guitar (2004–2013)
- Eve Kojo – keyboards (2004–2015, 2018–2019)
Studio albums
- Orbit Dance (2006)
- Signs of Existence (2008)
- myGRAIN (2011)
- Planetary Breathing (2013)
- V (2020)
EPs
- III (2018)
Demos
- Demo 2004 (2004)
- The Red Frame (2005)