Origin: Finland  
Genres: Gothic Metal
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Last update/review: November 30, 2008

Silentium

"Gothic" is a style that seemingly was invented in Finland, but while Silentium is undeniably a gothic metal band, they are of the symphonic gothic metal variety, not the goth rock style headed by H.I.M. and other Finnish bands of that ilk. The band debuted in 1999 with the ambitiously-titled Infinita Plango Vulnera, followed by Altum two years later and most recently their best release to date, Sufferion - Hamartia Of Prudence. A true concept album (half of the "songs" are actually spoken interludes that carry forward the story, a romantic tale set in 1787), Sufferion contains many of the staples of the gothic metal genre (a variety of vocal styles, violins, theatrical arrangements), yet succeeds in rising above the competition with its rich diversity and flawless execution. Truly an impressive effort.

Current Members

Riina Rinkinen

vocals

Toni Lahtinen

guitars/vocals

Juha Lehtioksa

guitars

Matti Aikio

bass/vocals

Sami Boman

keyboards

Jari Ojala

drums

Former Members/Guests

Tiina Lehvonen

vocals

Whisper Lilith (Tanya Kemppainen)

vocals (ex-Gloomy Grim, ex-Lullacry)

Jani Laaksonen

violin

Janne Ojala

drums (ex-Gloomy Grim)



Discography


Infinita Plango Vulnera  
1999 Spinefarm
  1. Solicitude
  2. Forever Sleep
  3. Redemption
  4. Autumn Heart
  5. Whatever the Pain
  6. Maiden of the Forest
  7. Requiem
  8. With Blood Adorned
  9. At the Dawn I Wept
  10. Solicitude
  • Tiina Lehvonen
  • Toni Lahtinen
  • Juha Lehtioksa
  • Matti Aikio
  • Sami Boman
  • Jani Laaksonen
  • Janne Ojala



Altum  
2001 Spinefarm
  1. Revangelis
  2. Blasphemer
  3. To My Beloved One
  4. Painless
  5. ... Repent ...
  6. Into the Arms of the Night
  7. The Lusticon
  8. The Sinful
  9. The Propheter of the Unenthroned
  • Tiina Lehvonen
  • Toni Lahtinen
  • Juha Lehtioksa
  • Matti Aikio
  • Sami Boman
  • Jani Laaksonen
  • Janne Ojala



(MCD) SI.VM E.T A.V .VM  
2002 Spinefarm
  1. Apart
  2. Grieving Beauty (Remake)
  3. I Bleed For ...
  4. Lament (Remake)
  • Tiina Lehvonen
  • Toni Lahtinen
  • Juha Lehtioksa
  • Matti Aikio
  • Sami Boman
  • Jani Laaksonen
  • Janne Ojala



Sufferion - Hamartia Of Prudence  
2003 Spinefarm
  1. The Letter
  2. Flame Still Burns
  3. Antracone's Dream
  4. Lost Is My Name
  5. The Wraith at a Shore
  6. Heart Unyielding
  7. The Conspiracy
  8. Shame Forever Mine
  9. Scoria Arrives
  10. Dark Whispers
  11. The Murderer
  12. Wither In Silence
  13. The Hideaway
  14. The Fall
  15. At the Cabin
  16. Beyond
  • Whisper Lilith
  • Toni Lahtinen
  • Juha Lehtioksa
  • Matti Aikio
  • Sami Boman
  • Jani Laaksonen
  • Janne Ojala



Seducia  
2006 Dynamic Arts
  1. Hangman's Lullaby
  2. Serpentized
  3. Dead Silent
  4. Unbroken
  5. Frostnight
  6. Children Of Chaos
  7. Empress Of The Dark
  8. Seducia
  • Riina Rinkinen
  • Toni Lahtinen
  • Juha Lehtioksa
  • Matti Aikio
  • Sami Boman
  • Jari Ojala



Amortean  
2008 Dynamic Arts
  1. Leave The Fallen Behind
  2. The Messenger
  3. A Knife In The Back
  4. The Fallen Ones With You Tonight
  5. My Broken Angel
  6. The Cradle Of Nameless
  7. Storm Sight Solicitude
  8. Embrace The Storm
  9. La Fin du Monde
  • Riina Rinkinen
  • Toni Lahtinen
  • Juha Lehtioksa
  • Matti Aikio
  • Sami Boman
  • Jari Ojala




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