The Man-Eating Tree
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{{Short description|Finnish gothic metal band}}
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| origin = Oulu, Finland
| genre = Gothic metal
| years_active = 2009–present
| label = Noble Demon Records, Century Media, Cobra Metal
| website = {{URL|themaneatingtree.fi}}
| current_members = Janne Markus
Manne Ikonen
Aksu Hanttu
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Sakke Paavola
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The Man-Eating Tree is a Finnish atmospheric gothic metal band formed in Oulu in 2009. It features musicians who have appeared in bands such as Poisonblack, Entwine, Ghost Brigade, Mors Subita.
History
= ''Vine'' (2009–2010) =
The band started in 2009 when Vesa Ranta formed the band. The final line-up was ready: Tuomas Tuominen, Janne Markus, Antti Karhu, Mikko Uusimaa, Heidi Määttä. First demo recordings were made in the spring and summer of 2009. In 2010, the first album Vine was made a reality. Producer was Hiili Hiilesmaa. The band kicked off with a No. 3 on the Finnish charts for their first single "Out of the Wind". After releasing their debut album Vine (2010) outside of Finland, Century Media Records signed The Man-Eating Tree worldwide. They made an extensive Finnish tour supporting bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Katatonia, KYPCK and after that joined Tarot for a big Europe tour.
= ''Harvest'' (2010–2011) =
The band returned soon to studio to record their second album "Harvest" again with Hiili Hiilesmaa as a producer. This time the crew is strengthened by Antti Karhu. Now the band toured Amorphis and Leprous.
= ''In the Absence of Light'' (2015) =
After four years, the band released their third album on 20 March 2015. This album featured vocals from the band's new vocalist Antti Kumpulainen.
= 2024 =
The band announced their comeback on social media in November 2024, and the line-up has undergone big changes. There is a new album coming out in 2025 via Noble Demon Records and they will also be performing live.{{Cite web |title=Yksi hiljaiseloa viettänyt kotimainen metalliyhtye palaa liikekannalle – jäsenistö on mennyt pitkälti uusiksi |url=https://www.soundi.fi/uutiset/yksi-hiljaiseloa-viettanyt-kotimainen-metalliyhtye-palaa-liikekannalle-jasenisto-on-mennyt-pitkalti-uusiksi/ |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=Soundi.fi |language=fi}}
Band members
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= Current members =
- Sakke Paavola - guitars (2024-present)
- Janne Markus – guitar and vocals (2009–present)
- Manne Ikonen – vocals (2024-present)
- Marco Sneck – keyboards (2016–present)
- Samuli Lindberg – drums (2018–present)https://www.facebook.com/themaneatingtree {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}
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= Former members =
- Aaron Rantonen – guitar (2009)
- Tuomas Tuominen – vocals (2009–2013)
- Heidi Määttä – keyboard (2009–2013)
- Mikko Uusimaa – bass (2009–2015)
- Antti Karhu – guitar (2011–2015)
- Antti Kumpulainen - vocals (2013-2023)
- Vesa Ranta – drums (2009–2017)
- Altti Veteläinen – bass (2016–2018)
- Jami Heikkala – guitar (2016–2018)
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= Session members =
- Aksu Hanttu – drums (2011–2012)
- Antti Karhu – guitar, backing vocals (2011)
- Miika "Viiru" Pesonen – guitar (2012)
- Rauli Alaruikka – bass (2013)
- Jami Heikkala – guitar (2015–2016)
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Discography
= Studio albums =
- Vine (2010)
- Harvest (2011)
- In the Absence of Light (2015)
= DVD =
- The Making of "Harvest"
= Singles =
- "Out of the Wind" (2010)
- "Vultures" (2010)
Videography
- "Out of the Wind" (2010)
- "This Longitude of Sleep" (2010)
- "Amended" (2010)
- "Of Birth for Passing" (2011)
- "Armed" (2011)
- "Code of Surrender" (2012)
- "Incendere" (2012)
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.themaneatingtree.fi/}}
- {{Facebook|themaneatingtree|The Man-Eating Tree}}
- [https://www.instagram.com/themaneatingtreeofficial The Man-Eating Tree on Instagram]
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Category:Finnish gothic metal musical groups