The Man-Eating Tree is a Finnish atmospheric gothic metal band formed in

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in 2009. It features musicians who have appeared in bands such as

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, Ghost Brigade, Mors Subita.

History

''Vine'' (2009–2010)

The band started in 2009 when Vesa Ranta formed the band. The final line-up was ready: Tuomas Tuominen, Janne Markus, Antti Karhu, Mikko Uusimaa, Heidi Määttä. First demo recordings were made in the spring and summer of 2009. In 2010, the first album ''Vine'' was made a reality. Producer was

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. The band kicked off with a No. 3 on the Finnish charts for their first single "Out of the Wind". After releasing their debut album ''Vine'' (2010) outside of Finland,

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signed The Man-Eating Tree worldwide. They made an extensive Finnish tour supporting bands such as

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and after that joined

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for a big Europe tour.

''Harvest'' (2010–2011)

The band returned soon to studio to record their second album "Harvest" again with

as a producer. This time the crew is strengthened by Antti Karhu. Now the band toured

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and

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''In the Absence of Light'' (2015)

After four years, the band released their third album on 20 March 2015. This album featured vocals from the band's new vocalist Antti Kumpulainen.

2024

The band announced their comeback on social media in November 2024, and the line-up has undergone big changes. There is a new album coming out in 2025 via Noble Demon Records and they will also be performing live.

Band members

Current members

* Sakke Paavola - guitars (2024-present) * Janne Markus – guitar and vocals (2009–present) * Manne Ikonen – vocals (2024-present) * Marco Sneck – keyboards (2016–present) * Samuli Lindberg – drums (2018–present)https://www.facebook.com/themaneatingtree

Former members

* Aaron Rantonen – guitar (2009) * Tuomas Tuominen – vocals (2009–2013) * Heidi Määttä – keyboard (2009–2013) * Mikko Uusimaa – bass (2009–2015) * Antti Karhu – guitar (2011–2015) * Antti Kumpulainen - vocals (2013-2023) *

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– drums (2009–2017) *

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– bass (2016–2018) * Jami Heikkala – guitar (2016–2018)

Session members

Aksu Hanttu Aksu Hanttu (born ) is a musician, record producer and sound engineer from Lahti, Finland. He plays the drums in the metal band Entwine and vocals and drums in the group Tuoni. Hanttu is also involved with Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, which h ...

– drums (2011–2012) * Antti Karhu – guitar, backing vocals (2011) * Miika "Viiru" Pesonen – guitar (2012) * Rauli Alaruikka – bass (2013) * Jami Heikkala – guitar (2015–2016)

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Vine'' (2010) * ''Harvest'' (2011) * ''In the Absence of Light'' (2015) * ''Night Verses'' (2025)

DVD

* ''The Making of "Harvest"''

Singles

* "Out of the Wind" (2010) * "Vultures" (2010)

Videography

* "Out of the Wind" (2010) * "This Longitude of Sleep" (2010) * "Amended" (2010) * "Of Birth for Passing" (2011) * "Armed" (2011) * "Code of Surrender" (2012) * "Incendere" (2012)

References

External links

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The Man-Eating Tree on Instagram
{{DEFAULTSORT:Man-Eating Tree Finnish gothic metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2009 Musicians from Oulu