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from 1997 until their disbandment in 2019, and in 2000 created a musical project focused on instrumental work, which would only have guest singers on a few selected songs.

Albums

''Unknown Soldier'' (1999–2001)

The first incarnation of Warmen was composed of Janne, guitarist Sami Virtanen and drummer Mirka Rantanen. This line-up successfully recorded and released the ''Unknown Soldier'' album in 2000, with the collaboration of guest singer Kimberly Goss (from Sinergy), guitarist Roope Latvala (also from Sinergy, later also from

) and bassist Jari Kainulainen (from Stratovarius).

''Beyond Abilities'' (2002–2004)

The following year, the band saw the addition of Lauri Porra (later in Sinergy and Stratovarius) and Janne's guitarist brother, Antti Wirman (from Kotipelto). In the ''Warmen Productions Studio'' (now called ''Beyond Abilities''), this line-up recorded the album ''Beyond Abilities'', a progressive metal album that received critical appraisal. With a more prominent and diverse use of vocals, this album made use of the talent of Timo Kotipelto (from Stratovarius), Pasi Nykänen (from Throne of Chaos) and returning vocalist Kimberly Goss.

''Accept the Fact'' (2005–2006)

Their third album, ''Accept the Fact'' was released in June 2005 and features vocals by Timo Kotipelto, Marko Vaara, Jonna Kosonen and

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from Children of Bodom. Alexi performs clean vocals in "Somebody's Watching Me" (originally by Rockwell), which is rare, since in Children of Bodom he has performed clean vocals in only one song, a cover of "

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", originally by Billy Idol. The spoken words on the first track "Accept the Fact" are taken from the movie '' Amadeus'', spoken by the character ''

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''.

''Japanese Hospitality'' (2008–2010)

The fourth Warmen album, titled ''Japanese Hospitality'', was released on August 24, 2009 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by Journey, and "Black Cat" by

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, featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock singer Jonna Kosonen. Other guest musicians that appear on the CD include Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) and

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(ex- Thunderstone).

''First of the Five Elements'' (2014–present)

On July 9, 2014, Warmen started a campaign on PledgeMusic to have fans help fund the production of the album, titled ''First of the Five Elements''. This campaign was successful and the album was released on that same year.

Band members

Current members * Janne Viljami Wirman – keyboards *

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– drums * Antti Wirman – guitars * Jyri Helko – bass guitar Former members * Sami Virtanen – guitars * Lauri Porra – bass guitar

Timeline

Discography

Albums

* ''Unknown Soldier'' (2000) * ''Beyond Abilities'' (2001) * ''Accept the Fact'' (2005) * ''Japanese Hospitality'' (2009) * ''First of the Five Elements'' (2014)

Compilations

*''The Evil That Warmen Do'' (2010)

Singles

* ''Alone'' (2001) * ''Somebody's Watching Me'' (2005) * ''They All Blame Me'' (2005)

References

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