Tomi Koivusaari | |
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Koivusaari performing in 2008 |
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Background information | |
Born | April 11, 1973 |
Genres | Black metal, death metal, heavy metal, thrash metal |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1987–present |
Labels | Nuclear Blast (with Amorphis) |
Associated acts | Amorphis, Ajattara, Abhorrence, Violent Solution, Verenpisara |
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ESP Eclipse 1 CTM Crescent |
Tomi Koivusaari (April 11, 1973) is the rhythm guitarist and former vocalist of the Finnish metal band Amorphis.[1] He started playing at the age of 12,[2] his first band was Violent Solution formed in 1987, with him on guitars and vocals, Esa Holopainen on guitars and Jan Rechberger on drums. The band played thrash metal, recorded a demo and an EP. He also formed a death/doom band called Abhorrence in 1989, and recorded a demo and an EP. Both bands broke up in 1990, but Tomi was not a member of Violent Solution since he formed Abhorrence.
In 1990, Tomi, Esa, Jan and bass guitarist Olli-Pekka Laine (who played in Nuxvomica at that time) formed Amorphis.
In 1996, Tomi formed Ajattara with Pasi Koskinen. He used the "Samuel Lempo" name in the band.
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