Biography

Murder ballads, occult folk, melancholic duets, dark roots and black humour. The Gallows Dance brings old folk songs back to life, and nourishes the tradition of story-telling with their death-and-sorrow themed tales, spiced with an oddly cheerful twist. The gloomy atmosphere is combined with rattling chains, twangy banjo, screaming guitar, harmonica, and songs that are guaranteed to make your feet stomp the floor. Dark female vocals, varying from angelic to demonic, are occasionally accompanied by deep, resonant male voice. In addition to frequent gigs throughout Finland, the band has also performed in Sweden and Germany, and shared the stage with The Bridge City Sinners, Jayke Orvis, Autiomaa and Lasten Hautausmaa. The quickly sold out debut EP was followed up with a full length album “Songs for the Godless” in late summer 2021. The Gallows Dance are: Neme – vocals, chain Kaarlo Autio – guitar, vocals, harmonica Riina – guitar, banjo Antti – percussions Neva – bass The Gallows Dance was founded in 2017 in Kouvola, Finland.