Musta Paraati
| Musta Paraati | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | Gothic rock, post-punk |
| Years active | 1982–1984, 2015 |
| Labels | Johanna, Svart Records |
| Associated acts | Maj Karma |
| Members |
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| Past members |
Jore Vastelin Njassa Epe Kronholm Jari Kääriäinen Ykä Knuuttila Gabi |
Musta Paraati (Black Parade in English) are a Finnish post-punk/gothic rock band, comparable to Killing Joke and Theatre of Hate. The original band was active for only a few years in the early 1980s, but their lineup changed many times before they dissolved circa 1984. Original vocalist Jore Vastelin (succeeded by Njassa and Epe Kronholm) died in 1993. The early 2000s post-punk revival led to renewed appreciation for the band, resulting in a CD release of their 1983 debut album Peilitalossa with several singles appended as bonus tracks. [1][2]
A Musta Paraati reunion concert at the Provinssirock festival in Seinäjoki is planned for summer 2015, featuring the Peilitalossa-era lineup with Herra Ylppö of Maj Karma replacing the late Vastelin. The reformed band are also planning to record new material.[3]
Members
Current reunion lineup:
- Herra Ylppö (vocals)
- Saku Paasiniemi (guitar)
- Panda Nikander (bass)
- Sande Vettenranta (drums)
- Jesu Hämäläinen (keyboards)
Former members:
- Jore Vastelin (vocals; also guitar at the beginning)
- Njassa (vocals)
- Epe Kronholm (vocals)
- Jari Kääriäinen (keyboards)
- Ykä Knuuttila (drums)
- Gabi (drums)
Discography
Studio albums
- Peilitalossa (English: In the House of Mirrors) (1983, Johanna; 2012, Svart Records)
- Käärmeet (English: Snakes) (1984, Johanna)
Singles and EPs
- "Romanssi" b/w "Kädet" (English: "Romance"/"Hands") (7") (1982, Johanna)
- "Johtaja" b/w "Jää" (English: "Leader"/"Stay") (7") (1983, Johanna)
- "Myrsky Nousee" b/w "Punainen Salama" (English: "Storm Arising"/"Red Lightning") 7" (1984, Johanna)