Sentenced

A heavy metal band from Muhos/Oulu, Finland, active between 1989-2005. Started out as a pure death metal band, but during their first five years the band streamlined their musical approach, creating a combination of roughness, melody and rocking heavy metal with focus on strong songs rather than technical complexity. This formed the musical foundation for the rest of the their career.
A special funeral tour culminated in the band's funeral gig in their home town Oulu on October 1st 2005.
Final lineup:
Miika Tenkula - Lead guitar (1989–2005)
Sami Lopakka - Guitar (1989–2005)
Vesa Ranta - Drums (1989–2005)
Ville Laihiala - Vocals (1996–2005)
Sami Kukkohovi - Bass (1997–2005)
Former members:
Lari Kylmänen - Bass (1989–1991)
Taneli Jarva - Bass, vocals (1991–1996)
Live session musicians:
- Bass (1995–1996)
Sami Kukkohovi - Bass (1996–1997)
- Drums (1999)
- Keyboards (2002)