Syven

Syven is a Finnish band from Riihimäki, formed in 2007.[1] The band released their début album Aikaintaite through Vendlus Records in 2011; the second album, Corpus Christi (Syven album), was released the following year.

Syven
OriginRiihimäki, Finland
GenresAmbient, neofolk, heavy metal
Years active2007–present
LabelsVendlus Records
Audiokratik
MembersAslak Tolonen
Andy Koski-Semmens
WebsiteOfficial Homepage

Biography

Syven was created in July 2007, after the vocalist Andy Koski-Semmens moved to Finland and decided to collaborate with the multi-instrumentalist and composer Aslak Tolonen, previously active in several bands, including Nest.[1][2] Tolonen was composing new material when he noticed that his music had become darker and heavier, compared to the Nest's last release, prompting him to create a new band.[3] In 2010, Syven released a demo, which was sent to various labels, and contributed one track, "How Fare the Gods?" to the compilation album Whom the Moon a Nightsong Sings. The following year, the band was signed by Vendlus Records and released its début album, Aikaintaite, on December 6.[4] Exactly a year after, the second album, Corpus Christi, was released. On December 8, 2012, Syven's first live performance took place in Brașov, Romania.[5]

Members
  • Aslak Tolonen – all instruments
  • Andy Koski-Semmens – vocals

Discography

Albums

Compilations

Demos
  • Promo 2010 (2010)

References
  1. "Syven - Rozhvor". Innocent Music Server. May 9, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
  2. "Syven Interview". DarkUndergroundMusicZine. January 25, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  3. Joakimsson, Thor (February 2, 2012). "To Let the Listener's Imagination Fly". Avantgarde Metal. Archived from the original on June 8, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  4. "Syven Released". Vendlus Records. December 6, 2011. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  5. "Kruna Neios". Kogaionon. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
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