Biography

Merch: https://www.renascent.net/shop/ Renascent is a blackened symphonic melodic death metal band originally from Helsinki, Finland. The band was initiated in 2003 by Jani Stefanovic (Drums, Guitar), Eero Tertsunen (Guitar, Vocals), Mikaela Akrenius (Keyboards). Within a couple of days Voitto Rintala joined the band as a bass player. In late 2003 the band recorded their first release Demons’ Quest EP at Necromorbus studio in Stockholm, Sweden. The EP was released in 2004 by Maanalainen Levykauppa (later known as Bullroser Records). In 2004 Barry Halldan joined the band as a vocalist and in 2005 the band proceeded to record their 1st full-length album Through Darkness in Panic Room Studios, Skara, Sweden. Through Darkness was released in Japan 2005 by King Records and in Europe in 2006 by Metal Union Records. In 2006 Barry Halldan and Jani Stefanovic left the band, making Eero retake vocal duties and having Markus Saarela fill out the drumming position. After playing a couple of gigs the band went to hiatus. In 2012 the band hired Rolf Pilve (Stratovarius, Solution .45) to record drums for their next album at Drumforest Studios, Niinilahti, Finland. In 2015 Eero and Mikaela moved to Bloomington, Indiana, USA, where they finished the production of the second album and released it independently digitally in 2016. Band lineup: Mikaela Akrenius (Keyboards) Eero Tertsunen (Guitars and vocals) Joonas Heikkinen (Drums) Voitto Rintala (Bass)