Mikko Herranen | |
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 Mikko Herranen | |
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| Born | (1976-04-09)9 April 1976 (age 48) Otava, Finland |
| Genres | Hard rock,heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums, bass, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | mikkoherranen |
Mikko Herranen is a Finnish singer and musician. His current bandMisterer is athrash metal band fromHelsinki and they are preparing songs for their upcoming debut album.[1] Previously, he frontedRUST, which released three albums and several singles between 2003 and 2010. Herranen competed inMichael Monroe's team in the reality singing competitionThe Voice of Finland in 2012. His debut solo albumKylmä maailma was released throughJohanna Kustannus in June 2012.
Herranen was the main composer and the singer/bass player ofRUST, apost-grunge/metal band out ofHelsinki. Since the band's formation in 2001, Herranen also produced all the band's recordings, including three full-length albums, two EPs and five singles. Their debut album Softly was released in August 2004 and it reached Top50 on the Finnish album chart. Finland's top nationwide Rock radio networkYLEX chose "Softly" as the album of the week in August 2004.[2]
After reaching Top8 onThe Voice of Finland Herranen signed a record deal with Johanna/Universal to release his solo albumKylmä Maailma (Cold World). He has written all the songs, sings and plays all the instruments except cello and violin on the album that he had been writing for the past four years. His twin sister has written lyrics on two tracks, and his The Voice coach Michael Monroe makes an appearance playing sax and harmonica on one of the tracks. The album was recorded and mixed at his Noise Floor studio.[3] The album debuted at No. 6 on the Finnish album chart.[4]
Apart from singing and playing a variety of instruments in several bands, Herranen has also established himself as a record producer andsound engineer both in studio and live concerts. He has predominantly been involved with the production ofheavy metal recordings and concerts of such bands asLullacry, Carnalation, Profane Omen, Kilt, Plastic Tears,The Chant, Iiwanajulma,Misery Inc., and Killpretty. As a lead vocalist, Herranen has fronted many cover bands playing the music ofIron Maiden,Alice in Chains,Metallica, andPantera.
Mikko Herranen is a 2001Rosemary Kennedy International Young Soloist Award Winner.[5]
Herranen began studying piano at the age of three, drums at the age thirteen and voice in high school. At the Pop & Jazz Conservatory in Helsinki, he has been able to study, compose, produce and teach music.[6] He is engaged to a vocal coach and singer Mari Multanen.[7]
Despite hisvision loss, Herranen is able to read and operate computers, mixing consoles and other machinery.[8]
Killpretty
Beagon
Iiwanajulma
Plastic Tears
Kilt
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