Santa Cruz (band)
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| Santa Cruz | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Hard rock, Heavy metal |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Spinefarm Records (2012-present) |
| Website | www.santacruz.fi |
| Members |
"Archie" (Arttu Kuosmanen) "Johnny" (Joonas Parkkonen) "Middy (Mitja Toivonen) "Taz" (Tapani Fagerström) |
Santa Cruz is a Finnish hard rock band formed in 2007 in Helsinki by Archie Kuosmanen and Johnny Parkkonen. The following year, bass player Middy Toivonen joined in. The band released two demos in 2008-2009.[1] After changing a number of temporary drummers, they settled for a full time drummer, Taz Fagerström in 2009 becoming a 4-member band.[2] After a self-released EP of 6 songs under the title Anthems for the Young 'n' Restless, they signed with Finnish Spinefarm Records[3] in 2012 and releasing their first studio album Screaming for Adrenaline in April 2013.[4]
Members
- Arttu "Archie" Kuosmanen - vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar (2007–present)
- Joonas "Johnny" Parkkonen - guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (2007–present)
- Mitja "Middy" Toivonen - bass, backing vocals (2008–present)
- Tapani "Taz" Fagerström - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2009–present)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN [5] | |||
| 2013 | Screaming for Adrenaline | 27 | |
EPs
- 2011: Anthems for the Young 'n' Restless
References
- ↑ Vihdin Uutiset: Rokkibändi Santa Cruz haluaa Lauri Tähkän syövän sanansa (Finnish)
- ↑ Metal from Finland - Santa Cruz biography
- ↑ Melodic Hardrock: Santa Cruz Finland biography
- ↑ Imperiumi: Santa Cruz - Review for Screaming for Adrenaline
- ↑ "Santa Cruz discography". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
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