Alamaailman Vasarat
Alamaailman Vasarat (translated: "The Hammers of the Underworld"[1]) is an avant-garde Finnish musical group formed in 1997.[2] Their music is influenced by European folk, klezmer, jazz and metal.[3] The band's founder Jarno Sarkula died on 12 July 2020 in Portugal.[4]
Alamaailman Vasarat | |
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 Jarno Sarkula of Alamaailman Vasarat at Roskilde Festival 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | World music, avant-garde, progressive metal, klezmer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Laskeuma Records, Nordic Notes, Wolfgang Records, Johanna Kustannus Oy |
| Members | Jarno Sarkula Jarkko Niemelä Miikka Huttunen Tuukka Helminen Marko Manninen Santeri Saksala |
| Past members | Teemu Hänninen Erno Haukkala |
Band members
The names of the band members are taken from various sources.[5][1]
- Jarno Sarkula (sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass and contrabass saxophones, clarinet, contrabass clarinet, various woodwind instruments)
- Jarkko Niemelä (trumpet, alto horn)
- Miikka Huttunen (pump organ, grand piano, keyboards, melodica)
- Tuukka Helminen (cello)
- Marko Manninen (cello, theremin)
- Santeri Saksala (drums, percussion)
Discography
The info for the following discography is taken from various sources.[6][1]
- Vasaraasia (2000)
- Käärmelautakunta (2003)
- Kinaporin Kalifaatti (with Tuomari Nurmio) (2005)
- Palataan Aasiaan (2005, DVD)
- Maahan (2007)
- Huuro Kolkko (2009)
- Haudasta lomilla, DVD (2010)
- Valta (2012)
References
- Orens, Geoff. "Alamaailman Vasarat - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
- "ALAMAAILMAN VASARAT Huuro Kolkko music review by justaguy". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
- Patrick Saad, Valta album review, Lebmetal.com, retrieved 2012-09-22
- HS (16 July 2020). "Alamaailman Vasarat -yhtyeen perustaja Jarno "Stakula" Sarkula on kuollut". Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- "» MEMBERS Alamaailman Vasarat Home Page". Vasarat.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
- "Alamaailman Vasarat Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
External Links
- Alamaailman Vasarat discography at Discogs
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