Velcra
| Velcra | |
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 Velcra (2005) |
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| General information | |
| Genre (s) | Nu metal , alternative rock |
| founding | 1999 |
| Website | www.velcra.com |
| Founding members | |
| Jessi Frey | |
| OD | |
| Current occupation | |
singing |
Jessi Frey |
Guitar, programming |
OD |
| DJ freak | |
| Ramonius | |
guitar |
Timo Hänninen |
| former members | |
bass |
Teppo Hudson (2001-2005) |
| Mikko Herranen (2000-2006) | |
| Will Hartonen | |
guitar |
Tomi Koivusaari |
Velcra is a Finnish band whose style is composed of elements of metal , alternative rock and electronica .
Band history
Originally the group consisted only of the singer Jessi Frey and the multi-instrumentalist OD The two recorded their first demo tape together in 1999. The songs are stylistically somewhere between metal and pop music . The demo tape was given shortly after the release of the title "Demo of the Month" in the British Metal Hammer .
Since two are not enough for live performances, it was decided to take on more band members. So the bassist Gunnar and the drummer Mikko came along. They were then signed by EMI Finland and recorded their debut album Consequences of Disobedience in 2002 . After the CD was in stores and their first single hit the charts, the band went on tour. Initially only in Finland, later also in Germany and England . This made them internationally known and EMI Germany released their album in Germany. For the further tour with Exilia and Oomph! Then there was the bassist Willi and DJ Freak on the keyboard and turntables. In summer 2005 the second album Between Force And Fate was released , on which the two newcomers can also be heard.
The band's third album was released in spring 2007. Hadal focuses on the electronic influences that were previously only subtle. Borrowings from breakbeat and drum and bass determine the work and are only occasionally supported by drums and electric guitar. Jessi Frey's singing is much cleaner and more melodic.
Discography
Albums
| year | title |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
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 FI
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| 2002 | Consequences of Disobedience |
FI36 (1 week) FI |
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| 2005 | Between Force and Fate |
FI6 (4 weeks) FI |
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| 2007 | Hadal |
FI36 (1 week) FI |
Singles
| year | Title album |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
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FI
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| 2002 | Can't Stop Fighting Consequences of Disobedience |
FI5 (1 week) FI |
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| 2005 | Our Will Against Their Will Between Force and Fate |
FI8 (1 week) FI |
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| 2007 | Dusk becomes a Dawn Hadal |
FI8 (1 week) FI |
Web links
- official homepage
- Velcra on MySpace
- Chart sources: FI