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Mokoma

Mokoma formed in Lappeenranta, Finland in 1996 with vocalist Marko Annala, guitarists Kuisma Aalto and Mikko Karmila, bassist Santtu Hämäläinen, and drummer...

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Mokoma's Finnish metal confronts the heavy stuff

A Finnish thrash metal band whose lyrics tackle depression, suicide, and inner turmoil in their native language.

For a good sense of what they do, try 'Älä Anna Sille Nimeä' for the heavy subject matter, or 'Sudet ihmisten vaatteissa' for their current sound. Both show why they've stuck around.

Mokoma matters because they've never shied away from difficult subjects in Finnish metal. Their 2006 single 'Älä Anna Sille Nimeä' became a hit in Finland while sparking debate about its direct treatment of suicide and depression. Songs like 'Sudet ihmisten vaatteissa' and 'Ammu Hautaa Ja Vaikene' continue that tradition of weighty themes delivered with metallic force.

Formed in Lappeenranta in 1996, they released their debut album 'Kuolemanlaakso' in 2002, establishing their sound of heavy riffs with Marko Annala's Finnish-language lyrics. They followed with albums like 'Tämän Maailman Talvi' in 2003 and 'Viides Vuodenaika' in 2005, with bassist Santtu Hämäläinen leaving in 2010.

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Mokoma formed in Lappeenranta, Finland in 1996 with vocalist Marko Annala, guitarists Kuisma Aalto and Mikko Karmila, bassist Santtu Hämäläinen, and drummer Janne Hyrkäs. They put out two EPs, 'Valu' in 1998 and 'Seitsemän Sinettiä' the following year, before their debut album 'Kuolemanlaakso' arrived in 2002.

That first album established their sound, heavy riffs with Annala's Finnish-language lyrics that often turned inward. They followed it with 'Tämän Maailman Talvi' in 2003 and 'Viides Vuodenaika' in 2005. In 2006, their single 'Älä Anna Sille Nimeä' became a hit in Finland while stirring debate about its direct treatment of suicide and depression.

Bassist Santtu Hämäläinen left in 2010, replaced by Tuomo Saikkonen. Songs like 'Ammu Hautaa Ja Vaikene' and 'Ärränpää' show the band's continued focus on weighty themes delivered with metallic force.

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