Rapture
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Finland
- Born: 1997 in Helsinki, Finland
- Active: 1997–present
Biography
Rapture is a Finnish doom and melodic death metal band formed in Helsinki in 1997. Signed to #Spikefarm Records#, the band released 'Futile' in 1999, 'Songs for the Withering' in 2002 and 'Silent Stage' in 2005, mixing depressive doom atmospheres, melodic guitar work and a dual approach of clean singing and death growls. Singer Petri Eskelinen and guitarist Tomi Ullgrén have remained the core of the band, which still performs live.
Rapture Discography
- Futile (1999) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- Songs for the Withering (2002) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- Silent Stage (2005) - Album - rated 3.36/5
Members
- Petri Eskelinen - vocals (1997–present)
- Tomi Ullgrén - lead guitar (1997–present)
- Aleksi Ahokas - rhythm guitar, bass (2000–present)
- Samu Ruotsalainen - drums (1997–2006)
- Henri Villberg - harsh vocals (2000–2007)