AOD

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AOD
General information
origin Kauhajoki , Finland
Genre (s) Thrash metal
founding 1986, 2008
resolution 1989
Website www.myspace.com/
Current occupation
E-bass , initially also vocals
Pasi Osmo
Kimmo Osmo
Jussi Samppala
Electric guitar
 Jussi Arkela
singing
 Jarno Samppala
former members
Drums
 Jukka Sandberg
Electric guitar
 Mika Ahlqvist
singing
 Seppo Sandberg
singing
 Mika Luoma
Drums
 Juhani "Mämmi" Mädenpää
Electric guitar
 Junnu Mäki
Drums
 Sami Kariluoma
Live members
Electric guitar
 Timo Kivikangas

AOD ( acronym for Altars of Destruction ) is a Finnish thrash metal band from Kauhajoki that was formed in 1986, split in 1989 and reunited in 2008. She is one of the oldest Finnish representatives of the genre.

history

The band was formed in 1986 by guitarist Kimmo Osmo, bassist Pasi Osmo and drummer Jukka Sandberg. In the fall of 1988 the line-up of the band changed a little, so that in addition to Kimmo Osmo, guitarist Mika Ahlqvist was also in the band, Pasi Osmo continued to play bass, while drummers Juhani Mänenpää and Mika Luoma were also new to the line-up. At that time, Pasi Osmo had also taken over the position of singer. The band recorded some demos and played at various concerts. In 1989 the EP Painful Awakening was released . The band broke up in the same year.

In 2000 Pasi and Kimmo Osmo decided to put together the compilation AnnODomini , which included demos and the EP. The publication took place in 2001.

In spring 2008, Pasi and Kimmo Osmo and guitarist Junnu Mäki began working on the album Gallery of Pain . Sami Kariluoma joined as drummer, followed shortly after by singer Mika Luoma. At the beginning of 2009 two new songs were finished, so that the recording could begin. In the meantime, guitarist Mäki left the band, so that Kimmo Osmo recorded all guitar parts. Jussi Samppala joined the line-up as the new drummer. The album was released in 2010 via Violent Journey Records .

style

The band's music is described as solid classic thrash metal that has its roots in the 1980s.

Discography

  • Demo 1988 (Demo, 1988, self-published)
  • Demo II 1988 (Demo, 1988, self-published)
  • Painful Awakening (EP, 1989, self-published)
  • AnnODomini (compilation, 2001, self-published)
  • Gallery of Pain (Album, 2010, Violent Journey Records )

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Altars of Destruction , accessed May 11, 2012.
  2. ^ Altars Of Destruction Gallery Of Pain , accessed May 11, 2012.
  3. ↑ ALTARS OF DESTRUCTION - Gallery Of Pain , accessed May 11, 2012.