Silentium
"Gothic" is a style that seemingly was invented in Finland,
but while Silentium is undeniably a gothic metal band,
they are of the symphonic gothic metal variety, not the
goth rock style headed by
H.I.M. and other Finnish bands of that ilk.
The band debuted in 1999 with
the ambitiously-titled
Infinita Plango Vulnera,
followed by
Altum two years later and most recently their
best release to date,
Sufferion - Hamartia Of Prudence.
A true concept album (half of the "songs" are actually
spoken interludes that carry forward the story, a
romantic tale set in 1787),
Sufferion contains many
of the staples of the gothic metal genre (a variety
of vocal styles, violins, theatrical arrangements), yet
succeeds in rising above the competition with its
rich diversity and flawless execution.
Truly an impressive effort.
Current Members
Riina Rinkinen
vocals
Toni Lahtinen
guitars/vocals
Juha Lehtioksa
guitars
Matti Aikio
bass/vocals
Sami Boman
keyboards
Jari Ojala
drums
Former Members/Guests
Tiina Lehvonen
vocals
Whisper Lilith (Tanya Kemppainen)
vocals (ex-Gloomy Grim, ex-Lullacry)
Jani Laaksonen
violin
Janne Ojala
drums (ex-Gloomy Grim)
Discography
Infinita Plango Vulnera
1999
Spinefarm
 |
- Solicitude
- Forever Sleep
- Redemption
- Autumn Heart
- Whatever the Pain
- Maiden of the Forest
- Requiem
- With Blood Adorned
- At the Dawn I Wept
- Solicitude
|
-
Tiina Lehvonen
-
Toni Lahtinen
-
Juha Lehtioksa
-
Matti Aikio
-
Sami Boman
-
Jani Laaksonen
-
Janne Ojala
|
|
Altum
2001
Spinefarm
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- Revangelis
- Blasphemer
- To My Beloved One
- Painless
- ... Repent ...
- Into the Arms of the Night
- The Lusticon
- The Sinful
- The Propheter of the Unenthroned
|
-
Tiina Lehvonen
-
Toni Lahtinen
-
Juha Lehtioksa
-
Matti Aikio
-
Sami Boman
-
Jani Laaksonen
-
Janne Ojala
|
|
(MCD) SI.VM E.T A.V .VM
2002
Spinefarm
 |
- Apart
- Grieving Beauty (Remake)
- I Bleed For ...
- Lament (Remake)
|
-
Tiina Lehvonen
-
Toni Lahtinen
-
Juha Lehtioksa
-
Matti Aikio
-
Sami Boman
-
Jani Laaksonen
-
Janne Ojala
|
|
Sufferion - Hamartia Of Prudence
2003
Spinefarm
 |
- The Letter
- Flame Still Burns
- Antracone's Dream
- Lost Is My Name
- The Wraith at a Shore
- Heart Unyielding
- The Conspiracy
- Shame Forever Mine
- Scoria Arrives
- Dark Whispers
- The Murderer
- Wither In Silence
- The Hideaway
- The Fall
- At the Cabin
- Beyond
|
-
Whisper Lilith
-
Toni Lahtinen
-
Juha Lehtioksa
-
Matti Aikio
-
Sami Boman
-
Jani Laaksonen
-
Janne Ojala
|
|
Seducia
2006
Dynamic Arts
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- Hangman's Lullaby
- Serpentized
- Dead Silent
- Unbroken
- Frostnight
- Children Of Chaos
- Empress Of The Dark
- Seducia
|
-
Riina Rinkinen
-
Toni Lahtinen
-
Juha Lehtioksa
-
Matti Aikio
-
Sami Boman
-
Jari Ojala
|
|
Amortean
2008
Dynamic Arts
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- Leave The Fallen Behind
- The Messenger
- A Knife In The Back
- The Fallen Ones With You Tonight
- My Broken Angel
- The Cradle Of Nameless
- Storm Sight Solicitude
- Embrace The Storm
- La Fin du Monde
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-
Riina Rinkinen
-
Toni Lahtinen
-
Juha Lehtioksa
-
Matti Aikio
-
Sami Boman
-
Jari Ojala
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