Catamenia 698196 224655334 2008-07-09T20:55:05Z CircafuciX 4067712 /* Members */ [[WP:MUSTARD]] (albums are italicized and names not bolded in members section) {{otheruses}} {{Unreferenced|date=March 2008}} {{Infobox musical artist | Name = <!--[[Image:Catamenia.svg|250px|Catamenia]]-->Catamenia | Background = group_or_band | Origin = [[Oulu]], [[Finland]] | Genre = [[Melodic black metal]] | Years_active = 1995–present | Label = [[Massacre Records|Massacre]] | URL = [http://www.catamenia.net www.catamenia.net] | Current_members = Riku Hopeakoski<br />Ari Nissillä<br />Toni Kansanoja<br />Kari Vähäkuopus<br />Mikko Nevanlahti | Past_members = (See: [[#Former|full listing]]) }} '''Catamenia''' is a [[melodic black metal]] band from [[Finland]], founded in 1995 by original members Riku Hopeakoski and Mika Tönning in [[Oulu]]. ==History== They released their first [[demo (music)|demo album]] in their first active year, simply titled ''Demo '95''. Their second demo, ''Winds'' released in 1996, led to a four-album contract with [[Massacre Records]] in 1997. Their debut full-length [[album]] ''[[Halls of Frozen North]]'' was recorded in Commusication Studios, [[Beindersheim]], [[Germany]], in 1997 with Gerhard Magin ([[Crematory (band)|Crematory]], [[Mystic Circle]]) and was released in 1998. A year later they recorded their second album, ''[[Morning Crimson]]'' (1999) in Sweden, at Sunlight Studios with Thomas Skogsberg ([[Katatonia]], [[Dismember (band)|Dismember]]). The band's third album ''[[Eternal Winter's Prophecy]]'' was recorded in their home country in 2000 at Tico-Tico Studios with Ahti Kortelainen ([[Kalmah]], [[Eternal Tears of Sorrow]], [[Dawn of Relic]]). Their last album for Massacre Records was entitled ''[[Eskhata]]'', released in 2002, recorded in [[Oulu]], Finland at SoundMix Studios with producer [[Mika Pohjola]] ([[The Black League]]). After the release and promotion of ''Eskhata'', Catamenia renewed their contract with Massacre Records for three more albums, citing good working relations. Catamenia faced many line-up changes during the rehearsal of their fifth album, but their line-up steadied and again were a six-piece for its release. Catamenia recorded their fifth album ''[[Chaos Born]]'' at Neo Studio in Oulu, Finland with Kari Vähäkuopus and Immu Ilmarinen ([[Burning Point]], [[Embraze]], [[Afterworld (band)|Afterworld]], [[Sentenced (band)|Sentenced]]). ''ChaosBorn'' combines melodics and aggressive metal with excellent balance. After praise from media and their fans for ''ChaosBorn'', ''[[Winternight Tragedies]]'' was stated as their sixth studio release, again with Mastervox Studios and producers Kakke Vähäkuopus and Immu Ilmarinen. While working on ''Winternight Tragedies'', the band encountered problems with collaboration, distance and lack of practice. As a result line-up changes were made. Vocalist Mika and bassist Timo were replaced by new vocalist O.J. Mustonen and bassist Mikko Hepo-oja. The album features raw, aggressive and angry songs while still keeping the melodious background intact. In 2006, their seventh album, ''[[Location:COLD]]'' was released. Later that year, a DVD entitled, ''[[Bringing the Cold to Poland]]'', was released featuring [[concert|live]] recordings at the Stodola Club in [[Warsaw]], [[Poland]]. Drummer Veikko Jumisko departed from Catamenia in Spring 2007 because he was not capable to join the touring anymore. The [[United States|US]] tour has been postponed until 2008, because of promotion problems. A short Canadian tour called Brothers of Cold is happening in May 2008. In May 2008, Olli Mustonen left the band for undisclosed reasons. It is believed since he missed the Canadian tour, he was deemed unreliable. Ari Nissilä will take over lead vocals from now on. == Discography == ===Albums=== * ''[[Halls of Frozen North]]'' (1998) * ''[[Morning Crimson]]'' (1999) * ''[[Eternal Winter's Prophecy]]'' (2000) * ''[[Eskhata]]'' (2002) * ''[[Chaos Born]]'' (2003) * ''[[Winternight Tragedies]]'' (2005) * ''[[Location:COLD]]'' (2006) * ''[[VIII (album)|VIII]]'' (2008) ===Demos/EPs=== * ''[[Demo '95 (demo)|Demo '95]]'' (1995) * ''[[Winds (demo)|Winds]]'' (1996) * ''[[Shape Edition (EP)|Shape Edition]]'' (1999) == Videography == ===Video=== * "Kuolon Tanssi" (music video) (2003) * "Tuhat Vuotta" (music video) (2006) * ''[[Bringing the Cold to Poland]]'' (DVD) (2006) * "Location: COLD" (music video) (2006) ==Cover songs== * "Fuel for Hatred" ([[Satyricon (band)|Satyricon]]) − on ''Winternight Tragedies'' * "I Wanna Be Somebody" ([[W.A.S.P. (band)|W.A.S.P.]]) − on ''Location: COLD'' == Band members == ===Current=== * Riku Hopeakoski − [[lead guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[electronic keyboard|keyboards]] on "Eskhata" - [http://www.myspace.com/kaaoz Riku's MySpace site] * Ari Nissilä − lead vocals, [[rhythm guitar]], backing vocals - [http://www.myspace.com/nipamania Ari's MySpace site] * Toni Kansanoja − [[bass guitar]] - [http://www.myspace.com/koopra Toni's MySpace site] * Kakke Vähäkuopus − [[clean vocals]] * Mikko Nevanlahti − [[drum kit|drums]] - [http://www.myspace.com/neppari80 Mikko's MySpace site] ===Former=== * Olli-Jukka Mustonen − [[singer|vocals]] (2003-2008) * Mika Tönning − vocals (1995–2003) * Sampo Ukkola − guitars (1995–1999) * [[Timo Lehtinen]] − bass (1995–2003) * Mikko Hepo-oja − bass (2005–2006) * Heidi Riihinen − keyboards (1995–2000) * Tero Nevala − keyboards (2003–2006) * Toni Tervo − drums (1995–1999) * Veikko Jumisko − drums (2003–2007) ===Guest and session musicians=== * Antti Haapsamo − vocals on ''Location: COLD'' * Sir Luttinen − drums on ''Eternal Winter's Prophecy'' * Janne Kusmin − drums on ''Eskhata'' == See also == '''Related genres:''' * [[Symphonic black metal]] * [[Black metal]] == External links == * [http://www.catamenia.net Catamenia official site] * [http://www.massacre-records.com/bands/bands.asp?bands=CATAMENIA Catamenia] at [[Massacre Records]] * [http://www.myspace.com/catameniaband Catamenia] at [[MySpace]] * [http://www.metalfromfinland.com/Catamenia Catamenia] at [[Metal from Finland]] * [http://www.duman6.gen.tr/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=15355 Catamenia Turkish biography] [[Category:Finnish black metal musical groups]] [[Category:Finnish heavy metal musical groups]] [[Category:Melodic black metal musical groups]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 1995]] [[de:Catamenia]] [[es:Catamenia]] [[fr:Catamenia (groupe)]] [[it:Catamenia]] [[pl:Catamenia]] [[pt:Catamenia]] [[ro:Catamenia]] [[ru:Catamenia]] [[fi:Catamenia]] [[sv:Catamenia]]