Barren Earth

Barren Earth is a Finnish progressive death metal band with a line-up consisting of former members of Amorphis as well as current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, Rytmihäiriö and Kreator. The music of Barren Earth combines elements of modern and traditional death metal with 70's prog rock and folk. Among the bands influences are artists such as Amorphis, Dan Swanö, Opeth, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and also some pioneers of Finnish prog. Their first release, the Our Twilight four track EP, was released on 9th November 2009 and a full length LP is currently scheduled for an early 2010 release. Mikko Kotamäki - Vocals (Swallow The Sun) Olli-Pekka Laine - Bass (Ex-Amorphis, Mannhai) Kasper Mårtenson - Keyboards (Ex-Amorphis, Ben Granfelt Band) Janne Perttilä - Guitar (Rytmihäiriö) Marko Tarvonen - Drums (Moonsorrow) Sami Yli-Sirniö - Guitar (Kreator, Waltari)