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The Man-Eating Tree

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The Man-Eating Tree
OriginOulu, Finland
GenresGothic metal
Years active2009–present
LabelsNoble Demon Records, Century Media, Cobra Metal
MembersJanne Markus
Manne Ikonen
Aksu Hanttu
Mika "June" Junttila
Sakke Paavola
Websitethemaneatingtree.fi

The Man-Eating Tree is a Finnish atmospheric gothic metal band formed in Oulu in 2009. It features musicians who have appeared in bands such as Poisonblack, Entwine, Ghost Brigade, Mors Subita.

History

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Vine (2009–2010)

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The band started in 2009 when Vesa Ranta formed the band. The final line-up was ready: Tuomas Tuominen, Janne Markus, Antti Karhu, Mikko Uusimaa, Heidi Määttä. First demo recordings were made in the spring and summer of 2009. In 2010, the first album Vine was made a reality. Producer was Hiili Hiilesmaa. The band kicked off with a No. 3 on the Finnish charts for their first single "Out of the Wind". After releasing their debut album Vine (2010) outside of Finland, Century Media Records signed The Man-Eating Tree worldwide. They made an extensive Finnish tour supporting bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Katatonia, KYPCK and after that joined Tarot for a big Europe tour.

Harvest (2010–2011)

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The band returned soon to studio to record their second album "Harvest" again with Hiili Hiilesmaa as a producer. This time the crew is strengthened by Antti Karhu. Now the band toured Amorphis and Leprous.

In the Absence of Light (2015)

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After four years, the band released their third album on 20 March 2015. This album featured vocals from the band's new vocalist Antti Kumpulainen.

2024

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The band announced their comeback on social media in November 2024, and the line-up has undergone big changes. There is a new album coming out in 2025 via Noble Demon Records and they will also be performing live.[1]

Band members

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Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Vine (2010)
  • Harvest (2011)
  • In the Absence of Light (2015)

DVD

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  • The Making of "Harvest"

Singles

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  • "Out of the Wind" (2010)
  • "Vultures" (2010)

Videography

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  • "Out of the Wind" (2010)
  • "This Longitude of Sleep" (2010)
  • "Amended" (2010)
  • "Of Birth for Passing" (2011)
  • "Armed" (2011)
  • "Code of Surrender" (2012)
  • "Incendere" (2012)

References

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  1. ^ "Yksi hiljaiseloa viettänyt kotimainen metalliyhtye palaa liikekannalle – jäsenistö on mennyt pitkälti uusiksi". Soundi.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  2. ^ https://www.facebook.com/themaneatingtree [user-generated source]
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