Erna Siikavirta
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Erna Inari Kaarina Siikavirta (born 8 October 1977 in Espoo
) is a Finnish
keyboard
player. She is best known as a member of the Finnish hard rock band Lordi
, which she joined in 1997 under the stage name Enary. She left the band in 2005, at the request of the other members.
In 1998, Erna joined Children of Bodom
on their first European tour, temporarily replacing keyboardist Janne Wirman
. In the same year, Erna sang soprano on the album Fallen Angel's Symphony for the German band Ancient Ceremony. In 1999, she played keyboard for Sinergy
during their live gigs. Erna was also keyboardist for the Finnish group Grain, until their split in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, she played synthesizer in Markku Klami's Meditation (op. 10/1) and Hymn For Christmas.
In 2006, Erna joined the Finnish "gravedigger metal" band Deathlike Silence, replacing former keyboardist Mr. Rigor Mortis. On 2008 she had to leave because of her pregnancy, eventually moving to the band Arthemesia
, which was disbanded in 2010.
Espoo
Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. The population of the city of Espoo is . It is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Espoo shares its eastern border with Helsinki and Vantaa, while enclosing Kauniainen....
) is a Finnish
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...
keyboard
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
player. She is best known as a member of the Finnish hard rock band Lordi
Lordi
Lordi is a Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band, formed in 1996 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume-designer, Mr. Lordi. The band is known for wearing monster masks and using pyrotechnics during concerts...
, which she joined in 1997 under the stage name Enary. She left the band in 2005, at the request of the other members.
In 1998, Erna joined 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...
on their first European tour, temporarily replacing keyboardist Janne Wirman
Janne Wirman
Janne Viljami "Warman" Wirman is a Finnish musician; he is the keyboardist for the bands Children of Bodom and Warmen.-Biography:Born in the town of Espoo, Finland, Janne Wirman began playing the piano at the age of five...
. In the same year, Erna sang soprano on the album Fallen Angel's Symphony for the German band Ancient Ceremony. In 1999, she played keyboard for 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...
during their live gigs. Erna was also keyboardist for the Finnish group Grain, until their split in 2001. In 2001 and 2002, she played synthesizer in Markku Klami's Meditation (op. 10/1) and Hymn For Christmas.
In 2006, Erna joined the Finnish "gravedigger metal" band Deathlike Silence, replacing former keyboardist Mr. Rigor Mortis. On 2008 she had to leave because of her pregnancy, eventually moving to the band Arthemesia
Arthemesia
Arthemesia was a Finnish black metal/melodic black metal band active between 1994 and 2010. The band derives their name from Artemisia absinthium, Latin for wormwood, thought to have many spiritual qualities...
, which was disbanded in 2010.
Discography
- Ancient Ceremony: Fallen Angel's Symphony (1998)
- LordiLordiLordi is a Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band, formed in 1996 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume-designer, Mr. Lordi. The band is known for wearing monster masks and using pyrotechnics during concerts...
: Get HeavyGet HeavyGet Heavy is the 2002 debut album by Lordi.Despite the fact that the bassist Kalma appears on the front cover, all bass guitars were played by the former bassist Magnum, who left after the recording and before the release of the album. The album is dedicated to Magnum.-Track listing:All music &...
(2002) - LordiLordiLordi is a Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band, formed in 1996 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume-designer, Mr. Lordi. The band is known for wearing monster masks and using pyrotechnics during concerts...
: The Monsterican DreamThe Monsterican DreamThe Monsterican Dream is a 2004 album by Lordi. Many fans reportedly did not like the album's more metallic music and heavier sound with a more grim look to the band. This album could be considered one of Lordi's darker albums...
(2004) - Deathlike Silence: Vigor Mortis (2007)
- Deathlike Silence: Saturday Night Evil (2009)