Sinamore - Biography
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2006-
Biography
Not far from the infamous Hamina, where the influence of the Russian conquest remains a prevalent part of the archipelago's history and the old picturesque fishermen´s villages color the landscape belonging to the land of a thousand lakes, SINAMORE makes their home in "the ghettos" of Summa Rock City. The childhood friends, Mikko Heikkilä (vocals/guitar), Jarno Uski (bass) and Miika Hostikka (drums), though hidden away in the easternmost border of Europe, dreamed at a young age of reaching rock-n-roll stardom.
After perfecting their craft, the members of SINAMORE soon developed their unique style and in 1998 began working on the long road ahead. Their first demo "My Grace" was released under the moniker HALFLIFE two years later, followed by "Agony" and "She and the Devil".
With the addition of Tommi Muhli as a second guitarist in the spring 2002, the band, who had been working on their third demo, gathered new momentum. The first recording session together resulted in the demo "Sleeping Away". The band's name was shortened to H/L and in the beginning of year 2004 they once again entered the studio in cooperation with producer Teemu Aalto to record their fifth demo "Follow into the Cry".
SINAMORE's efforts paid off shortly thereafter as they were signed by a small Japanese label. Excited by the promising development, the band went vigorously to work on their debut. Yet the excitement soon faded when they encountered problems with the label and were forced to dissolve the partnership. Determined not to allow such a setback to dampen their spirits the newly christened SINAMORE looked to better days ahead.
With a total of 5 recorded demos, two recording contracts, one dissolved, one full-length album left unreleased, the Finnish Rock Championships 2003 semi-final placing, compilation CDs, band-of-the-month titles, and of course live shows, SINAMORE was ready to join the ranks of international recording artists when the opportunity to sign with NAPALM RECORDS arose. At this point the band chose to re-record their debut album improving on the production, delivering a tighter artistic performance, and adding new tracks.
SINAMORE's "A New Day" hit the streets in January 2006. Described as sad, bittersweet, biting, dark, and melancholic?perhaps drawing its influences from the sombre yet hopeful Finnish persona?the debut received excellent reviews from the international press, including titles such as "Newcomer of the Month" in Germany's Orkus magazine. Shortly following its release, SINAMORE embarked on an extensive European tour with with To/Die/For (FIN), Das Scheit (GER) and Indigo Child (SLO).
With their second album "Seven Sins a Second", which was recorded and mixed at Villvox Studio by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Before the Dawn, Dawn of Solace, Profane Omen, etc.) and mastered at the legendary Finnvox Studios by Minerva Pappi, SINAMORE continues their musical journey, setting a darker and more intense tone complete with sorrowful melodies, melancholic lyrics, and a somber atmosphere typical of Finnish bands. Yet for all the world weariness imparted in their music, SINAMORE never forgets their rock-n-roll roots. Thus, the four Finns let it all hang out, combining pleasing melancholy and soft sounds with solid drumming, great hooklines, catchy choruses, and heavy guitars. In other words, Gothic Rock with balls!
(Source: http://www.sinamore.com)
After perfecting their craft, the members of SINAMORE soon developed their unique style and in 1998 began working on the long road ahead. Their first demo "My Grace" was released under the moniker HALFLIFE two years later, followed by "Agony" and "She and the Devil".
With the addition of Tommi Muhli as a second guitarist in the spring 2002, the band, who had been working on their third demo, gathered new momentum. The first recording session together resulted in the demo "Sleeping Away". The band's name was shortened to H/L and in the beginning of year 2004 they once again entered the studio in cooperation with producer Teemu Aalto to record their fifth demo "Follow into the Cry".
SINAMORE's efforts paid off shortly thereafter as they were signed by a small Japanese label. Excited by the promising development, the band went vigorously to work on their debut. Yet the excitement soon faded when they encountered problems with the label and were forced to dissolve the partnership. Determined not to allow such a setback to dampen their spirits the newly christened SINAMORE looked to better days ahead.
With a total of 5 recorded demos, two recording contracts, one dissolved, one full-length album left unreleased, the Finnish Rock Championships 2003 semi-final placing, compilation CDs, band-of-the-month titles, and of course live shows, SINAMORE was ready to join the ranks of international recording artists when the opportunity to sign with NAPALM RECORDS arose. At this point the band chose to re-record their debut album improving on the production, delivering a tighter artistic performance, and adding new tracks.
SINAMORE's "A New Day" hit the streets in January 2006. Described as sad, bittersweet, biting, dark, and melancholic?perhaps drawing its influences from the sombre yet hopeful Finnish persona?the debut received excellent reviews from the international press, including titles such as "Newcomer of the Month" in Germany's Orkus magazine. Shortly following its release, SINAMORE embarked on an extensive European tour with with To/Die/For (FIN), Das Scheit (GER) and Indigo Child (SLO).
With their second album "Seven Sins a Second", which was recorded and mixed at Villvox Studio by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Before the Dawn, Dawn of Solace, Profane Omen, etc.) and mastered at the legendary Finnvox Studios by Minerva Pappi, SINAMORE continues their musical journey, setting a darker and more intense tone complete with sorrowful melodies, melancholic lyrics, and a somber atmosphere typical of Finnish bands. Yet for all the world weariness imparted in their music, SINAMORE never forgets their rock-n-roll roots. Thus, the four Finns let it all hang out, combining pleasing melancholy and soft sounds with solid drumming, great hooklines, catchy choruses, and heavy guitars. In other words, Gothic Rock with balls!
(Source: http://www.sinamore.com)