The Man-Eating Tree Explained

The Man-Eating Tree is a Finnish atmospheric gothic metal band formed in Oulu in 2009. It features musicians who have appeared in bands such as Poisonblack, Entwine, Ghost Brigade, Mors Subita.

History

Vine (2009–2010)

The band started in 2009 when Vesa Ranta formed the band. The final line-up was ready: Tuomas Tuominen, Janne Markus, Antti Karhu, Mikko Uusimaa, Heidi Määttä. First demo recordings were made in the spring and summer of 2009. In 2010, the first album Vine was made a reality. Producer was Hiili Hiilesmaa. The band kicked off with a No. 3 on the Finnish charts for their first single "Out of the Wind". After releasing their debut album Vine (2010) outside of Finland, Century Media Records signed The Man-Eating Tree worldwide. They made an extensive Finnish tour supporting bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Katatonia, KYPCK and after that joined Tarot for a big Europe tour.

Harvest (2010–2011)

The band returned soon to studio to record their second album "Harvest" again with Hiili Hiilesmaa as a producer. This time the crew is strengthened by Antti Karhu. Now the band toured Amorphis and Leprous.

In the Absence of Light (2015)

After four years, the band released their third album on 20 March 2015. This album featured vocals from the band's new vocalist Antti Kumpulainen.

2024

The band announced their comeback on social media in November 2024, and the line-up has undergone big changes. There is a new album coming out in 2025 via Noble Demon Records and they will also be performing live.^[1]

Band members

Current members

• Janne Markus – guitar (2009–present)
• Antti Kumpulainen – vocals (2013–present)
• Marco Sneck – keyboards (2016–present)
• Samuli Lindberg – drums (2018–present)^[2]

Former members

• Aaron Rantonen – guitar (2009)
• Tuomas Tuominen – vocals (2009–2013)
• Heidi Määttä – keyboard (2009–2013)
• Mikko Uusimaa – bass (2009–2015)
• Antti Karhu – guitar (2011–2015)
• Vesa Ranta – drums (2009–2017)
• Altti Veteläinen – bass (2016–2018)
• Jami Heikkala – guitar (2016–2018)

Session members

• Aksu Hanttu – drums (2011–2012)
• Antti Karhu – guitar, backing vocals (2011)
• Miika "Viiru" Pesonen – guitar (2012)
• Rauli Alaruikka – bass (2013)
• Jami Heikkala – guitar (2015–2016)

Discography

Studio albums

• Vine (2010)
• Harvest (2011)
• In the Absence of Light (2015)

DVD

• The Making of "Harvest"

Singles

• "Out of the Wind" (2010)
• "Vultures" (2010)

Videography

• "Out of the Wind" (2010)
• "This Longitude of Sleep" (2010)
• "Amended" (2010)
• "Of Birth for Passing" (2011)
• "Armed" (2011)
• "Code of Surrender" (2012)
• "Incendere" (2012)

External links

• • • The Man-Eating Tree on Instagram

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yksi hiljaiseloa viettänyt kotimainen metalliyhtye palaa liikekannalle – jäsenistö on mennyt pitkälti uusiksi . 2024-11-11 . Soundi.fi . fi.
2. https://www.facebook.com/themaneatingtree