To The Darker Grounds (now known as Darker Grounds) was formed in early 2002 by the leadsinger Olli-Pekka Rissanen and guitarist Henri Mäkijokela. Soon after the band was formed Jussi Harju (keyboards), Ville Miinala (drums) and Teemu Ylinikka (bass) joined. At first main idea was to play cover songs from bands such as Dimmu Borgir and Eternal Tears of Sorrow, but soon the idea of playing also own songs became real. In summer 2002 Henri was asked to leave because of his attitude and Matti Palenius came to fill the line-up with Markku Kerosalo, the bassist of the band May I Cry, on r… read more
To The Darker Grounds (now known as Darker Grounds) was formed in early 2002 by the leadsinger Olli-Pekka Rissanen and guitarist Henri Mäkijokela. Soon after the band was formed Jussi Harju (keyboards), Ville Miinala (drums) and Teemu Ylinikka (bass) joined. At first main idea was to play cov… read more
To The Darker Grounds (now known as Darker Grounds) was formed in early 2002 by the leadsinger Olli-Pekka Rissanen and guitarist Henri Mäkijokela. Soon after the band was formed Jussi Harju (keyboards), Ville Miinala (drums) and Teemu Ylinikka (bass) joined. At first main idea was to play cover songs from bands such as Dimmu Borgir and Eternal Tears of Sorrow, bu… read more