BiografieStemming from Finland´s impressive music scene, MEHIDA emerged following keyboardist Mikko Harkin´s struggle to establish his new musical vision. After leaving his previous band Wingdom, Harkin (ex-Kotipelto, ex-Sonata Arctica) joined forces with long-time friend and drummer Markus Niemispelt and bassist Jarno Raitio, who had played together with Harkin since 1995.



"We were looking for a heavier sound and were convinced Jani Stefanovic (Sins of Omission, Divinefire, ex-Am I Blood) was the guitar player we needed." Jani, who had made a name for himself in the Death Metal scene and previously worked with Harkin, gave MEHIDA´s sound the complimentary contrast it needed.



"We also needed a singer who had the ability to express the wide scale of emotional and musical elements inherent in our music." Through Jani, the band recruited the vocal talents of Thomas Vikström (Therion, ex-Candlemass). "Thomas truly understood from the get-go what we were trying to express in our songs."



MEHIDA´s music focuses on emphasizing the musical extremes: from complex rhythmic sequences to unexpected modern melody lines, while always managing to remain accessible, catchy, and easy to listen to. Quelle: http://www.napalmrecords.com/Discografie2007 - Blood & Water
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