Warmen
Encyclopedia
Warmen is a Finnish
metal
band assembled by keyboard player Janne Viljami Wirman - also known as Warman. Janne has been playing with Children of Bodom
since 1997, and on the year of 2000 created a musical project focused on instrumental work, which would only have guest singers on a few selected songs.
album in the same year of the band's formation, with the collaboration of guest singer Kimberly Goss
(from Sinergy
), guitarist Roope Latvala (also from Sinergy
, later also from Children of Bodom
) and bassist Jari Kainulainen (from Stratovarius
).
and Stratovarius
) and Janne's guitarist brother, Antti Wirman (from Kotipelto
). This line-up proceeded to record on the Warmen Productions Studio (now name Beyond Abilities) the album Beyond Abilities
, a progressive metal
album that received critical appraisal. With a more presence and diversity in the vocals, this album made use of the talent of Timo Kotipelto (from Stratovarius
), Pasi Nykänen (from Throne of Chaos
) and returning vocalist Kimberly Goss
.
was released in June 2005 and features vocals by Timo Kotipelto
, Marko Vaara, Jonna Kosonen and Alexi Laiho
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 one song, a cover of Rebel Yell
originally by Billy Idol
.
The spoken words on the first track 'Accept the Fact' are taken from the Movie Amadeus, spoken by the character Salieri.
. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by Journey
, and "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson
, featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen. Other guest musicians that appear on the CD include Alexi Laiho
(Children Of Bodom
) and Pasi Rantanen
(Ex-thunderstone).
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band assembled by keyboard player Janne Viljami Wirman - also known as Warman. Janne has been playing with Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band from Espoo. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho , Roope Latvala , Janne Wirman , Henkka Seppälä , and Jaska Raatikainen...
since 1997, and on the year of 2000 created a musical project focused on instrumental work, which would only have guest singers on a few selected songs.
Unknown Soldier (2000-2001)
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 SoldierUnknown Soldier (album)
Unknown Soldier is the first studio album from progressive metal band Warmen, released in February 2000.-Track listing:# "Introduction" – 0:51# "The Evil That Warmen Do" – 4:12 # "Devil's Mistress" – 5:52...
album in the same year of the band's formation, with the collaboration of guest singer Kimberly Goss
Kimberly Goss
Kimberly Goss is the vocalist and founding member of the Finnish band Sinergy.-Early life:She was born in Los Angeles to a Korean father and a German-American mother, who was a jazz singer...
(from Sinergy
Sinergy
Sinergy was a Finnish power metal band started in 1998 by American musician, Kimberly Goss. Aside from Sinergy, the most notable bands Goss has been involved with are Dimmu Borgir; as keyboardist, and Children of Bodom; where she filled in live for Janne Wirman and also contributed lyrics...
), guitarist Roope Latvala (also from Sinergy
Sinergy
Sinergy was a Finnish power metal band started in 1998 by American musician, Kimberly Goss. Aside from Sinergy, the most notable bands Goss has been involved with are Dimmu Borgir; as keyboardist, and Children of Bodom; where she filled in live for Janne Wirman and also contributed lyrics...
, later also from Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band from Espoo. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho , Roope Latvala , Janne Wirman , Henkka Seppälä , and Jaska Raatikainen...
) and bassist Jari Kainulainen (from Stratovarius
Stratovarius
Stratovarius are a Finnish power metal band that formed in 1984. Since their formation they have released 13 studio albums and one live album. Along with Helloween, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire and Gamma Ray, Stratovarius are considered one of the leading groups of the power metal and symphonic...
).
Beyond Abilities (2002-2004)
On the following year, the band saw the addition of Lauri Porra (from SinergySinergy
Sinergy was a Finnish power metal band started in 1998 by American musician, Kimberly Goss. Aside from Sinergy, the most notable bands Goss has been involved with are Dimmu Borgir; as keyboardist, and Children of Bodom; where she filled in live for Janne Wirman and also contributed lyrics...
and Stratovarius
Stratovarius
Stratovarius are a Finnish power metal band that formed in 1984. Since their formation they have released 13 studio albums and one live album. Along with Helloween, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire and Gamma Ray, Stratovarius are considered one of the leading groups of the power metal and symphonic...
) and Janne's guitarist brother, Antti Wirman (from Kotipelto
Kotipelto
Kotipelto is a Finnish melodic power metal self-named band by Timo Kotipelto created during a hiatus in activity for power metal band Stratovarius...
). This line-up proceeded to record on the Warmen Productions Studio (now name Beyond Abilities) the album Beyond Abilities
Beyond Abilities
Beyond Abilities is the second studio album from progressive metal band Warmen. Beyond Abilities includes more tracks with vocals than its predecessor Unknown Soldier. The CDs name and title track, as well as the track Salieri Strikes Back come from the movie Amadeus.-Track listing:# "Beyond...
, a progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
album that received critical appraisal. With a more presence and diversity in the vocals, this album made use of the talent of Timo Kotipelto (from Stratovarius
Stratovarius
Stratovarius are a Finnish power metal band that formed in 1984. Since their formation they have released 13 studio albums and one live album. Along with Helloween, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire and Gamma Ray, Stratovarius are considered one of the leading groups of the power metal and symphonic...
), Pasi Nykänen (from Throne of Chaos
Throne of Chaos
Throne of Chaos were a heavy metal band from Espoo, Finland, active from 1996 to 2005.Their early sound, as recorded on their debut album Menace and Prayer, has been described as melodic death metal, having musical characteristics reminiscent of fellow Finns Children of Bodom.For their second...
) and returning vocalist Kimberly Goss
Kimberly Goss
Kimberly Goss is the vocalist and founding member of the Finnish band Sinergy.-Early life:She was born in Los Angeles to a Korean father and a German-American mother, who was a jazz singer...
.
Accept the Fact (2005-2006)
Their third album, Accept the FactAccept the Fact
Accept the Fact is the third studio album from power metal band Warmen. Like its predecessor, Beyond Abilities, the CD's name and title track are based on the movie Amadeus...
was released in June 2005 and features vocals by Timo Kotipelto
Timo Kotipelto
Timo Antero Kotipelto is the vocalist of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius and is the creator and vocalist of the power metal band Kotipelto...
, Marko Vaara, Jonna Kosonen and Alexi Laiho
Alexi Laiho
Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho is a Finnish singer, composer, and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead guitarist as well as lead vocalist for melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, and he is also the guitarist for Sinergy and Kylähullut...
from Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band from Espoo. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho , Roope Latvala , Janne Wirman , Henkka Seppälä , and Jaska Raatikainen...
. Alexi
Alexi Laiho
Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho is a Finnish singer, composer, and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead guitarist as well as lead vocalist for melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, and he is also the guitarist for Sinergy and Kylähullut...
performs clean vocals in "Somebody's Watching Me" (originally by Rockwell
Rockwell
- People :* Dick Rockwell, an American comic strip and comic book artist, nephew of Norman Rockwell* Francis W. Rockwell, a United States Congressman from Massachusetts* Francis W...
), which is rare, since in Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band from Espoo. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho , Roope Latvala , Janne Wirman , Henkka Seppälä , and Jaska Raatikainen...
he has performed clean vocals in one song, a cover of Rebel Yell
Rebel yell
The rebel yell was a battle cry used by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Confederate soldiers would use the yell during charges to intimidate the enemy and boost their own morale, although the yell had other uses. The exact sound of the yell is unknown and the subject of much...
originally by Billy Idol
Billy Idol
William Michael Albert Broad , better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. A member of the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols fans, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X...
.
The spoken words on the first track 'Accept the Fact' are taken from the Movie Amadeus, spoken by the character Salieri.
Japanese Hospitality (2008-2010)
Children Of Bodom keyboardist Janne Wirman has set "Japanese Hospitality" as the title of the fourth album from his Warmen project, due on August 24 via Spinefarm RecordsSpinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records is a Finland-based record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists. In 1999, a sub-label titled Spikefarm Records was started by Sami Tenetz from Thy Serpent...
. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by Journey
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...
, and "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
, featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen. Other guest musicians that appear on the CD include Alexi Laiho
Alexi Laiho
Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho is a Finnish singer, composer, and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead guitarist as well as lead vocalist for melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, and he is also the guitarist for Sinergy and Kylähullut...
(Children Of Bodom
Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band from Espoo. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho , Roope Latvala , Janne Wirman , Henkka Seppälä , and Jaska Raatikainen...
) and Pasi Rantanen
Pasi Rantanen
Pasi Rantanen is a Finnish singer. Best known for his power metal band Thunderstone, which he was a member of from the band's creation in 2000 until 2007....
(Ex-thunderstone).
New Album (2010-2011)
In early 2011 Warmen is entering the studio to record a new album, according to Janne Wirman.Line-up
- Janne Viljami Wirman - Keyboards (2000–present)
- Antti Wirman - Guitar (2001–present)
- Mirka Rantanen - Drums (2000–present)
- Jyri Helko - Bass
Guest members
- Roope LatvalaRoope LatvalaRoope Latvala is a Finnish guitarist who currently plays with the bands Children of Bodom and Sinergy. He was one of the founding members of Stone, which was one of the first notable bands in the history of Finnish heavy metal.-Biography:...
- Guitar - Jari KainulainenJari KainulainenJari Kainulainen is a Finnish born bassist of the metal band called Devil´s Train. He was previously a member of, Stratovarius and the progressive power metal band Evergrey.Kainulainen plays Ibanez 6 string basses and uses Ampeg amplifiers...
- Bass - Kimberly GossKimberly GossKimberly Goss is the vocalist and founding member of the Finnish band Sinergy.-Early life:She was born in Los Angeles to a Korean father and a German-American mother, who was a jazz singer...
- Vocals - Timo KotipeltoTimo KotipeltoTimo Antero Kotipelto is the vocalist of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius and is the creator and vocalist of the power metal band Kotipelto...
- Vocals - Pasi Nykänen - Vocals
- Alexi LaihoAlexi LaihoAlexi "Wildchild" Laiho is a Finnish singer, composer, and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead guitarist as well as lead vocalist for melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, and he is also the guitarist for Sinergy and Kylähullut...
- Vocals - Marko Waara - Vocals
- Jonna Kosonen - Vocals
- Ralph SantollaRalph SantollaRalph Santolla is an Italian-American metal guitarist. He has played in many bands in the past, most recently Deicide, but also including Eyewitness, Death , Millennium, Iced Earth, and the Sebastian Bach band...
- Guitar - Fernando Abiera - violin
- Pasi RantanenPasi RantanenPasi Rantanen is a Finnish singer. Best known for his power metal band Thunderstone, which he was a member of from the band's creation in 2000 until 2007....
- Vocals
Albums
- Unknown SoldierUnknown Soldier (album)Unknown Soldier is the first studio album from progressive metal band Warmen, released in February 2000.-Track listing:# "Introduction" – 0:51# "The Evil That Warmen Do" – 4:12 # "Devil's Mistress" – 5:52...
(2000) - Beyond AbilitiesBeyond AbilitiesBeyond Abilities is the second studio album from progressive metal band Warmen. Beyond Abilities includes more tracks with vocals than its predecessor Unknown Soldier. The CDs name and title track, as well as the track Salieri Strikes Back come from the movie Amadeus.-Track listing:# "Beyond...
(2002) - Accept the FactAccept the FactAccept the Fact is the third studio album from power metal band Warmen. Like its predecessor, Beyond Abilities, the CD's name and title track are based on the movie Amadeus...
(2005) - Japanese HospitalityJapanese Hospitality"Japanese Hospitality" is the title of the fourth album from Children of Bodom keyboardist Janne Wirman's Warmen project. The album was released August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The album includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by Journey, and "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson...
(2009)
Singles
- Alone (2001)
- Somebody's Watching MeSomebody's Watching Me"Somebody's Watching Me" is the debut single by R&B artist Rockwell, released on the Motown label in 1984. The song's lyrics relate the narrator's paranoid fear of being followed and watched. It featured former Motown artists Michael Jackson on the chorus and Jermaine Jackson on additional backing...
(2005) - They All Blame Me (2005)