Where are turisas?
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Turisas/Origin
What genre is turisas?
Metal
Turisas/Genres
Often labeled as simply a folk metalband, the band defies easy genre definitions. Incorporating elements of symphonic power metal along with elements from prog, punk, death metal and even stadium rock, Turisas has truly carved a sound of their own.
What defines progressive metal?
Progressive metal (sometimes shortened to prog metal) is a broad fusion music genre melding heavy metal and progressive rock, combining the loud “aggression” and amplified guitar-driven sound of the former with the more experimental, cerebral or “pseudo-classical” compositions of the latter.
Are turisas still active?
Turisas is a Finnish metal band from Hämeenlinna. They were founded in 1997 by Mathias Nygård and Jussi Wickström, and named after an ancient Finnish god of war….
| Turisas | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hämeenlinna, Finland |
| Genres | Folk metal, power metal, symphonic metal, Viking metal |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Century Media |
Is turisas still together?
Turisas is a Finnish metal band from Hämeenlinna. They were founded in 1997 by Mathias Nygård and Jussi Wickström, and named after an ancient Finnish god of war….
| Turisas | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Century Media |
| Website | Turisas.com |
| Members | Mathias Nygård Jussi Wickström Olli Vänskä Jaakko Jakku Jesper Anastasiadis |
What happened turisas band?
On 19 February 2007, keyboardist Antti Ventola posted a message on the Turisas discussion forum announcing that he and the band had parted ways. This was later confirmed by the rest of the band.