Thunderstone (band)

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Thunderstone
Background information
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genre(s) Power metal
Years active 2000–Present
Label(s) Nuclear Blast
Website http://www.thunderstone.org/
Members
Pasi Rantanen
Nino Laurenne
Kari Tomack
Titus Hjelm
Mirka Rantanen

Thunderstone is a power metal band from Helsinki, Finland. The band was formed in 2000 by guitarist Nino Laurenne, and the line-up became full the following year. After the release of the band's self-titled debut album, Thunderstone, the band toured Europe supporting Stratovarius and Symphony X.[1] Thunderstone have released all four of their albums through Nuclear Blast.[2]

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[edit] Eurovision

Thunderstone were in the Finnish final for Eurovision 2007, with the song "Face in the Mirror".[3] They came second with 33% of the given votes.

[edit] Members

  • Pasi Rantanen - Vocals
  • Nino Laurenne - Guitar & backing vocals
  • Kari Tomack - Keyboards
  • Titus Hjelm - Bass & backing vocals
  • Mirka "Leka" Rantanen - Drums

[edit] Discography

[edit] References

  1. ^ All Music Guide - Thunderstone biography
  2. ^ All Music Guide - Thunderstone discography
  3. ^ Euroviisut - Kolme ensimmäistä finaalikappaletta selvillä (in Finnish only)

[edit] External links