Turisas
Finland · 1997–present
- folk metal
- melodic death metal
Current members
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electric guitarsince 1997 Founding
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lead vocalssince 1997 Founding
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violin, background vocalssince 2007
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drums (drum set)since 2012
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electric bass guitarsince 2012
Members timeline
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| Member | Years | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Jussi Wickström | 1997–present | electric guitar |
| Mathias Nygård | 1997–present | lead vocals |
| Olli Vänskä | 2007–present | violin |
| Olli Vänskä | 2007–present | background vocals |
| Jaakko Jakku | 2012–present | drums (drum set) |
| Jesper Anastasiadis | 2012–present | electric bass guitar |
| Robert Engstrand | 2011–2014 | background vocals, keyboard |
| Tude Lehtonen | 1998–2012 | drums (drum set) |
| Hannes Horma | 2007–2011 | electric bass guitar |
| Hannes Horma | 2007–2011 | background vocals |
| Netta Skog | 2009–2011 | accordion |
| Lisko | 2007–2008 | accordion |
| Antti Ventola | 1998–2007 | keyboard |
| Georg Laakso | 2000–2006 | electric guitar |
| Mikko Törmikoski | 2001–2004 | electric bass guitar |
| Sami Aarnio | 1999–1999 | electric bass guitar |
Discography
Albums
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Battle Metal2004 · 12 tracks, 57:19
Track list & credits
- Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus Music: Mathias Nygård 1:27
- As Torches Rise Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 4:51
- Battle Metal Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 4:23
- The Land of Hope and Glory Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 6:22
- The Messenger Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Antti Ventola, Mathias Nygård 4:42
- One More Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 6:50
- Midnight Sunrise Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 8:15
- Among Ancestors Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Antti Ventola, Mathias Nygård 5:16
- Sahti-Waari Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Antti Ventola, Mathias Nygård 2:28
- Prologue for R.R.R. Lyrics: Zacharias Topelius · Music: Mathias Nygård 3:09
- Rex Regi Rebellis Lyrics: Zacharias Topelius, Mathias Nygård · Music: Jussi Wickström, Mathias Nygård 7:10
- Katuman kaiku Music: Mathias Nygård 2:22
Production- Mathias Nygård
- orchestrator, arranger
- Antti Ventola
- orchestrator
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The Varangian Way2007 · 8 tracks, 43:00
Track list & credits
- To Holmgard and Beyond Lyrics: Mathias Nygård 5:17
- A Portage to the Unknown Lyrics: Mathias Nygård 4:50
- Cursed Be Iron Lyrics: [traditional] · Music: Jussi Wickström 5:03
- Fields of Gold Lyrics: Mathias Nygård 4:34
- In the Court of Jarisleif Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Lisko, Olli Vänskä 3:17
- Five Hundred and One Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Olli Vänskä 6:18
- The Dnieper Rapids Lyrics: Mathias Nygård 5:20
- Miklagard Overture Lyrics: Mathias Nygård 8:18
Performed by- Hannes Horma
- bass guitar, background vocals
- Tude Lehtonen
- drums (drum set)
- Lisko
- accordion
- Mathias Nygård
- chorus master, keyboard, lead vocals
- Olli Vänskä
- electric violin
- Jussi Wickström
- acoustic guitar
- Aleksi Aromaa
- double bass
- Jonathan Hutchings
- other vocals
- Johanna Laukkanen
- chorus master
- Antti Laurila
- accordion
- Mixed Classical Choir
- choir vocals
- Antti Paranko
- vocals
- Janne Saksa
- background vocals, acoustic guitar
- The Varangian Choir
- choir vocals
Production- Mika Jussila
- mastering
- Matias Kupiainen
- engineer
- Teemu Lehtonen
- engineer
- Mathias Nygård
- orchestrator, producer, programming
- Janne Saksa
- producer, recording engineer
- Jukka Vierimaa
- engineer
- Teropekka Virtanen
- mixer
Artwork- Steve Brown
- photography
- John Coulthart
- design/illustration
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Stand Up and Fight2011 · 11 tracks, 55:14
Track list & credits
Disc 1- The March of the Varangian Guard Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 3:51
- Take the Day! Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 5:26
- Hunting Pirates Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 3:43
- Βένετοι! – Πράσινοι! Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 3:49
- Stand Up and Fight Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 5:27
- The Great Escape Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 4:51
- Fear the Fear Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård, Olli Vänskä 6:13
- End of an Empire Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 7:16
- The Bosphorus Freezes Over Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 5:37
Disc 2- Broadsword Lyrics: Ian Anderson · Music: Ian Anderson 5:00
- Supernaut Lyrics: Geezer Butler · Music: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward 3:56
Performed by- Hannes Horma
- electric bass guitar (track 1.1)
- Tude Lehtonen
- drums (drum set)
- Mathias Nygård
- vocals (track 1.1)
- Netta Skog
- accordion (track 1.3)
- Olli Vänskä
- violin (tracks 1.1, 1.2)
- Jussi Wickström
- electric guitar (track 1.1)
- Christian Fagerström
- cello (track 1.9)
- Ville Hiilivirta
- French horn (tracks 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8)
- Kalle Kataja
- French horn (tracks 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8)
- Jaakko Pulakka
- cello (track 1.9)
- Iiro Rantala
- grand piano (track 1.8)
Production- Jens Bogren
- mixer
- Johan Örnborg
- mixer
- Janne Saksa
- recording engineer
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Turisas20132013 · 9 tracks, 41:41
Track list & credits
- For Your Own Good Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Jussi Wickström, Mathias Nygård 4:32
- Ten More Miles Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 4:16
- Piece by Piece Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 5:38
- Into the Free Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 3:49
- Run Bhang‐Eater, Run! Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård 4:40
- Greek Fire Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård, Jussi Wickström 4:50
- The Days Passed Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård, Olli Vänskä 4:33
- No Good Story Ever Starts With Drinking Tea Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård, Olli Vänskä 2:50
- We Ride Together Lyrics: Mathias Nygård · Music: Mathias Nygård, Jussi Wickström 6:33
Performed by- Jesper Anastasiadis
- bass guitar
- Robert Engstrand
- keyboard
- Jaakko Jakku
- percussion, drums (drum set)
- Mathias Nygård
- vocals, keyboard
- Olli Vänskä
- choir vocals, electric violin, violin
- Jussi Wickström
- other vocals, choir vocals, guitar
- Helena Haaparanta
- vocals (track 5)
Production- Jaime Gomez Arellano
- mixer
- Matias Kupiainen
- recording engineer
- Lauri Malin
- recording engineer
- Mathias Nygård
- arranger, programming, recording engineer
- Kalle‐Keski Orvola
- engineer
- Janne Saksa
- recording engineer
- Perttu Vänskä
- recording engineer, orchestrator
- Jussi Wickström
- recording engineer
