HB (band)

HB was a Christian symphonic metal band, formed in Forssa, Finland in 2002. They recorded a demo, four albums in Finnish with English versions for three of them, three singles, and a live DVD filmed at the Maata Näkyvissä Festival (2006).

HB
HB live at Uusi Alku, Lempäälä, Finland 2010
Background information
OriginForssa, Finland
GenresChristian metal, symphonic metal, power metal
Years active2002–2016
LabelsBullroser, Data Universum, HooBee
Websitewww.hbmusic.net
Members
  • Johanna Kultalahti (Aaltonen)
  • Antti Niskala
  • Markus Malin
  • Tuomas Kannisto

Concerning the origin and meaning of the initials HB, Johanna Kultalahti (Aaltonen) said at the official website of the band: "Actually the initials H and B don't really stand for anything. We once had a competition on our webpage, where people could suggest different meanings for the two letters. Holy Bible was one of the suggestions."[1]

Musically the band performs symphonic metal with powerful sounds of the electric guitars, bass guitar and drums, fused with characteristic instruments of classical music, choir and even a few verses of lyric singing. The band is also characterized by the strong spiritual content in their Christ-centred lyrics.

Johanna Kultalahti (Aaltonen), the original lead vocalist, left in early 2013, to be replaced by Miia Rautkoski,[2] who in turn announced her departure from the band in March 2014. On May 3, 2014 the band announced Johanna Aaltonen was back with HB.[3]

On December 10, 2016 they played their farewell concert in Germany at Christmas Rock Night.[4] They told the audience that they had decided to go their own ways in mutual agreement.

Members

Current members

  • Johanna Kultalahti (Aaltonen) – vocals (2002–2013, 2014–2016)
  • Antti Niskala – guitar (2002–2016)
  • Tuomas Kannisto – bass (2009–2016)
  • Markus Malin – drums (2007–2009, 2011–2016)

Former members

  • Keijo Kauppinen – guitar (2006–2007)
  • Tuomas Mäki-Kerttula – bass (2002–2008)
  • Tommi Huuskonen – bass (2008–2009)
  • Janne Karhunen – guitar (2007–2009)
  • Samuel Mäki-Kerttula – drums (2002–2007, 2009–2011)
  • Bob Kanervo – guitar (2009–2011)
  • Sofia Ylinen – guitar (2009–2011)
  • Miia Rautkoski– vocals (2013–2014)

Timeline

Discography
Finnish-language versionEnglish-language version
TitleYearFormatTitleYear
HB 20022002Demo/EP—
Uskon Puolesta2004AlbumThe Battle of God[5]2011
Turhaa Tärinää?   (two-track single)2004CDS—
Enne2005AlbumFrozen Inside[5]2008
Can You Road?2006DVD—
Piikki lihassa2008AlbumJesus Metal Explosion[5]2010
Perkeleitä2010CD—
Pääkallonpaikka2010Album—
——CDS"Mary"   (Christmas single)2014

References
  1. "Entry nº1951 on the bands official forum". September 6, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  2. New Lead Singer and New Album for HB Archived May 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  3. HB
  4. Christmas Rock Night
  5. "HB". Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2011.


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