| Miika Tenkula | |
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| Also known as | M. Steelgrave[1] |
| Born | March 6, 1974 in Muhos, Finland |
| Died | February 18, 2009 (aged 34) |
| Genres | Death metal, melodic death metal, gothic metal |
| Occupations | musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards |
| Years active | 1989-2005 |
| Labels | Century Media |
| Associated acts | Sentenced |
Miika Tenkula (6 March 1974 – 18 February 2009)[2][3] was a Finnish heavy metal musician. He was the lead guitarist and the main songwriter for the band Sentenced until it disbanded. He was also the band's original vocalist from 1989 to late 1992.
Miika Tenkula was found dead on February 19, 2009 in his home. He had a serious drinking problem which escalated after Sentenced disbanded.[4] Shortly after his death, the surviving members of Sentenced issued the following statement:
Sentenced mourn the loss of Miika Tenkula, a dear friend, a truly remarkable artist and musician, and the very soul of what used to be Sentenced. Rest now, brother — in your music and our hearts you will live forever.[5]
An autopsy revealed that he had suffered from a genetic heart condition, and suffered a heart attack at his home on February 18, 2009. Miika Tenkula is buried at the Kirkkosaari cemetery in Muhos, Finland.[3]
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