Machine Men  

Fans of all things Iron Maiden-like, this Finnish band formed in 1998, taking their name from the Bruce Dickinson song that came out that same year. The band themselves list Maiden and Queensryche as influences (the latter is less evident, though at times these guys do resemble 'Ryche in their early days), with the real resemblance being in the vocal arena -- Toni Parviainen is a dead ringer for Dickinson, and in fact Dickinson's recent solo works are also a good reference point for this band. These guys may need to reduce their reliance on sounding like their idols on future releases, but for now they've got a pretty good thing going, their songs not offering a lot of surprises but are well-constructed and enjoyable to listen to.

Current Members Toni Parviainen vocals J-V Hintikka guitars Jani Noronen guitars Eero Vehniäinen bass Jarno Parantainen drums

Discography

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(MCD) Machine Men 
2002 Dynamic Arts

Men Inside The Machine Eye Of The Truth The Slave Trade Enjoy Insanity Aces High

Toni Parviainen J-V Hintikka Jani Noronen Eero Vehniäinen Jarno Parantainen

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Scars & Wounds 
2003 Dynamic Arts

Against the Freaks The Gift The Beginning Of The End Silver Dreams Man In Chains Betrayed by Angels Victim Scars & Wounds

Toni Parviainen J-V Hintikka Jani Noronen Eero Vehniäinen Jarno Parantainen

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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Elegies 
2005 Century Media

Falling Dream & Religion Apathy Back From The Days The Traitor October Daytime Theatre Doors Of Resurrection From Sunrise To Sunset Freak

Toni Parviainen J-V Hintikka Jani Noronen Eero Vehniäinen Jarno Parantainen

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal 

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Circus Of Fools 
2007 Century Media

Circus Of Fools No Talk Without The Giant Ghost Of The Seasons Tyrannize The Shadow Gallery Where I Stand Border Of The Real World Dying Without A Name The Cardinal Point

Toni Parviainen J-V Hintikka Jani Noronen Eero Vehniäinen Jarno Parantainen

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer