Happiness (band)
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Happiness is an alternative rock band from Helsinki
, Finland
. Formed in 2005, the band's current line-up consist of Alexandre Descargues (lead vocals), Jussi Korhonen (bass, vocals), Mikko Pietinen (drums) and Hans Hansen (guitar).
Their style can be defined as a mix of influences from bands like Queens of the Stone Age
, Muse
, Nine Inch Nails
, Radiohead
, Mew
and Tool
.
Most of their compositions are in English. The lyrics and single covers are strong and rated for containing cursing, sexual connotations and politics.
Made their debut in the rock scene with the album 66Ft Melodies in October 2007; recorded in the Dynasty Recordings and released by Warner Music Finland.
The first single was "Accelerate" in May 2007, that made them having a notable rotation in the media.
The second was "Need You" in September 2007, but it was censored and criticized by some media for containing the word "cock" in it.
In the next year, they released two singles more, "Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind" in May 2008 and "We Have Come in Means of Terror" in October 2008.
They have been the opener band of artists such as Marilyn Manson
and My Chemical Romance
, giving them the chance to play in the Ice Hall from Helsinki.
Currently, the band is recording a new album for 2010.
Need You
Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind
Helsinki
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, Finland
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...
. Formed in 2005, the band's current line-up consist of Alexandre Descargues (lead vocals), Jussi Korhonen (bass, vocals), Mikko Pietinen (drums) and Hans Hansen (guitar).
Their style can be defined as a mix of influences from bands like Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. The band's line-up has always included founding member Josh Homme , with the current line-up including longtime members Troy Van Leeuwen and Joey Castillo , alongside Michael Shuman and...
, Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
, Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction...
, Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
, Mew
Mew (band)
Mew is a Danish alternative music band consisting of Jonas Bjerre, Bo Madsen, and Silas Utke Graae Jørgensen. Bassist Johan Wohlert was also a founding member of the band, but left in 2006...
and Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
.
Most of their compositions are in English. The lyrics and single covers are strong and rated for containing cursing, sexual connotations and politics.
Made their debut in the rock scene with the album 66Ft Melodies in October 2007; recorded in the Dynasty Recordings and released by Warner Music Finland.
The first single was "Accelerate" in May 2007, that made them having a notable rotation in the media.
The second was "Need You" in September 2007, but it was censored and criticized by some media for containing the word "cock" in it.
In the next year, they released two singles more, "Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind" in May 2008 and "We Have Come in Means of Terror" in October 2008.
They have been the opener band of artists such as Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson may refer to:* Marilyn Manson , an American rock musician* Marilyn Manson , the American rock band led by the singer of the same name...
and My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
, giving them the chance to play in the Ice Hall from Helsinki.
Currently, the band is recording a new album for 2010.
Discography
66Ft. Melodies (October 3, 2007)- We Have Come in Means of Terror
- Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind
- Accelerate
- Need You
- Feels Like Flesh
- Riotsong
- Halo
- Euphoria Skies
- Fixes
- Headrest
- Anthem for the New Redeemer
- LBJ
Singles
Accelerate- Accelerate 4'00"
- Uh-merica 3'03"
Need You
- Need You 3'03"
- Need You (un-cocked) 3'03"
Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind
- Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind 4'16"
- Waiting for the Night (Live at Tavastia) 4'43"
- Accelerate (Acoustic live at studio) 4'30"