Petri Lindroos
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Petri Lindroos is a heavy metal
guitarist and vocalist. He is currently the lead vocalist in Ensiferum
and, prior to this, was a founder and lead vocalist for Norther
.
band Norther
with drummer Toni Hallio
. In 2004, he joined the folk metal
/Viking metal
band Ensiferum as lead vocalist and continued to perform and record with Norther until March 3, 2009, when Norther's official website announced his departure from the band to focus more on his duties with Ensiferum. Petri said later in an interview that he did not want to quit the band, and on the contrary, the band members forced him to.
In 2008, Lindroos fell sick and was subsequently unable to perform on the planned Russian tour. For the duration of the tour, bass player Sami Hinkka
took over Lindroos' vocals while ex-bassist Jukka-Pekka Miettinen filled in as a sessional guitarist.
and Marty Friedman
. Petri's favourite bands are primarily Megadeth
and Slayer
.
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...
guitarist and vocalist. He is currently the lead vocalist in Ensiferum
Ensiferum
Ensiferum is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "heroic folk metal." Since their formation, Ensiferum has released four full-length albums, one EP, one compilation, three singles, and three demo albums and one unreleased album.-Musical...
and, prior to this, was a founder and lead vocalist for Norther
Norther
Norther is a Finnish Melodic Death Metal band from Helsinki, Finland.-History:Norther was originally formed by Kristian Ranta, Jukka Koskinen, Tuomas Planman, Petri Lindroos and Toni Hallio in the year 1996 after various of early stage band formations. The band kicked into gear with its debut...
.
Biography
At 14 years old, Petri (also known as "Pete") began to play the guitar. In 1996 he founded the melodic death metalMelodic death metal
Melodic death metal is a heavy metal music style that combines elements from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with elements of death metal. The style was developed during the early and mid-1990s, primarily in England and Scandinavia...
band Norther
Norther
Norther is a Finnish Melodic Death Metal band from Helsinki, Finland.-History:Norther was originally formed by Kristian Ranta, Jukka Koskinen, Tuomas Planman, Petri Lindroos and Toni Hallio in the year 1996 after various of early stage band formations. The band kicked into gear with its debut...
with drummer Toni Hallio
Toni Hallio
Toni Hallio is the former drummer for and one of the founding members of melodic death metal band Norther. He left the band in October 2005 to pursue other interests...
. In 2004, he joined the folk metal
Folk metal
Folk metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. As the name suggests, the genre is a fusion of heavy metal with traditional folk music...
/Viking metal
Viking metal
Viking metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its galloping pace, keyboard-rich anthemic sound, bleakness and dramatic emphasis on lyrical themes of Norse mythology, Norse paganism, and the Viking Age...
band Ensiferum as lead vocalist and continued to perform and record with Norther until March 3, 2009, when Norther's official website announced his departure from the band to focus more on his duties with Ensiferum. Petri said later in an interview that he did not want to quit the band, and on the contrary, the band members forced him to.
In 2008, Lindroos fell sick and was subsequently unable to perform on the planned Russian tour. For the duration of the tour, bass player Sami Hinkka
Sami Hinkka
Sami Hinkka, born 1978 in Finland, is a heavy metal bass player, presently with Ensiferum. He joined his current band in 2004 as a replacement for Jukka-Pekka Miettinen after playing for some years in the melodic death/doom metal band Rapture...
took over Lindroos' vocals while ex-bassist Jukka-Pekka Miettinen filled in as a sessional guitarist.
Musical influences
Musically he was influenced by Jeff HannemanJeff Hanneman
Jeffrey John "Jeff" Hanneman is a rhythm/lead guitarist and founding member of the American thrash metal band Slayer. Hanneman grew up in Los Angeles in a family of war veterans, and his fascination with warfare is attributed to his upbringing...
and Marty Friedman
Marty Friedman
Marty Friedman may refer to:* Marty Friedman , musician* Marty Friedman , basketball player and coach-See also:*Martin Freedman, Canadian judge*Martin Freeman...
. Petri's favourite bands are primarily Megadeth
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
and Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
.
Equipment
- Ibanez RG3550MZ (Galaxy Black Finish)
- Jackson Soloist SL2H (Copper Snakeskin Finish)
- Kramer Baretta II Pro (24 frets, Seymour Duncan pickups)
- Jackson Dinky
- Jim Dunlop Jazz III picks
- Jackson Dx10d, seen in the "Mirror of MadnessMirror of Madness-Band members:* Petri Lindroos − Guitars, Vocals* Kristian Ranta − Guitars* Tuomas Planman − Keyboards* Jukka Koskinen − Bass* Toni Hallio − Drums-Production and other:* Mixed in January 2003 at Finnvox Studios by Mikko Karmila, mastered by Mika Jussila...
" video.
With Norther
- N (2008)
- No Way BackNo Way Back (Norther EP)-Videography:From the EP, the track "Frozen Angel" was used in the soundtrack to the Finnish film Vares 2. Clips of the film were used in the accompanying music video for .-Credits:* Petri Lindroos − vocals, guitar...
(2007) - EP - Till Death Unites UsTill Death Unites Us-Charts:-Band members:* Petri Lindroos − vocals, guitar* Kristian Ranta − guitar, vocals * Toni Hallio − drums* Jukka Koskinen − bass* Tuomas Planman − keyboards, synthesizers...
(2006) - CD - Scream (2006) - CD Single
- Solution 7Solution 7-Credits:* The song; "Chasm" is a remix of the song that also appears on Death Unlimited. The vocals are sung cleanly by Kride .* "Chasm " was made with Mikko Karmila, not Anssi Kippo....
EP (2005) - Mini CD - Spreading DeathSpreading DeathSpreading Death was released on both DVD single and CD single.Spreading Death is a DVD single by the Finnish melodic death metal band Norther, released on September 1, 2004 by Spinefarm Records...
(2004) - DVD Single - Death UnlimitedDeath Unlimited-Videography:The album features a video for the song "Death Unlimited", which can be viewed .-Band:* Petri Lindroos − Harsh Vocals and Guitar* Kristian Ranta − Guitar and Clean Vocals* Toni Hallio − Drums* Jukka Koskinen − Bass...
(2004) - CD - Spreading DeathSpreading DeathSpreading Death was released on both DVD single and CD single.Spreading Death is a DVD single by the Finnish melodic death metal band Norther, released on September 1, 2004 by Spinefarm Records...
(2004) - CD Single - Mirror of MadnessMirror of Madness-Band members:* Petri Lindroos − Guitars, Vocals* Kristian Ranta − Guitars* Tuomas Planman − Keyboards* Jukka Koskinen − Bass* Toni Hallio − Drums-Production and other:* Mixed in January 2003 at Finnvox Studios by Mikko Karmila, mastered by Mika Jussila...
(2003) - CD - Unleash Hell (2003) - CD Single
- Dreams of Endless WarDreams of Endless WarDreams of Endless War is the debut album by the Finnish melodic death metal band Norther. It was released on July 18, 2002 by Spinefarm Records. The songs; "Victorious One" and "Endless War" are demo songs from Warlord, while the song "Warlord" from the demo was renamed as "Endless War" and are...
(2002) - CD - Released (2002) - CD Single
- WarlordWarlord (demo)Warlord is the only demo by the Finnish melodic death metal band Norther, which was self-released in November 2000. The demo featured Sebastian Knight and Joakim Ekroos, who would not be retained as permanent members after production. Warlord was mixed in only a few hours and features a cover song...
(2000) - Demo
With Ensiferum
- DragonheadsDragonheads-Line-up:* Petri Lindroos - Harsh Vocals, Guitar* Markus Toivonen - Guitar, Clean & Backing Vocals, Percussion* Meiju Enho - Keyboard* Sami Hinkka - Bass, Clean & Backing Vocals* Janne Parviainen - Drums-Session musicians:...
(2006) EP - "One More Magic PotionOne More Magic Potion"One More Magic Potion" is the second single of the viking / folk metal band Ensiferum. The song comes from their third album, Victory Songs. It was released on February 7, 2007 by Spinefarm.-Track listing:# "One More Magic Potion"...
" (2007) CD Single - Victory SongsVictory SongsVictory Songs is the third full-length album by the Finnish viking / folk metal band Ensiferum. It was released on April 20, 2007 by Spinefarm...
(2007) CD - From AfarFrom Afar-Track listing:-Charts:-Band members:*Petri Lindroos – harsh vocals, guitars*Markus Toivonen – guitars, clean and backing vocals*Sami Hinkka – bass, clean and backing vocals*Janne Parviainen – drums*Emmi Silvennoinen – keyboards, backing vocals...
(2009) CD