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Swallow the Sun | |
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![]() Swallow the Sun at Wave-Gotik-Treffen in 2016 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Jyväskylä, Finland |
Genres | Death-doom, melodic death metal |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Firebox, Spinefarm, Century Media |
Members | Juha Raivio Mikko Kotamäki Matti Honkonen Juuso Raatikainen Juho Räihä |
Past members | Pasi Pasanen Kai Hahto Aleksi Munter Markus Jämsen Jaani Peuhu |
Website | Swallowthesun.net |
Swallow the Sun is a Finnish death-doom band founded in 2000 by Juha Raivio. Their death-doom style emphasizes melody and atmosphere, and occasionally steps into gothic and black metal territory. They have released eight full-length albums, one triple album, one EP, one demo, and seven singles.