Kalmah was formed in 1992, originally as Ancestor, and changed named to Kalmah in 1998 shortly before their first demo, followed by two albums. Musically, any Finnish band who fuses classically influenced keyboard-laced power metal with harsh vocals invites comparisons to Children Of Bodom, and true enough that's the best reference point for Kalmah. They are certainly not a COB clone, rather a band in the same ballpark stylistically speaking. The musicianship and arrangements here are top-notch, while Pekka Kokko's vocals are venomous enough if not particularly distinctive (many Swedish and Finnish bands have similar vocal styles these days). This is a band on the rise, and one that is quite recommended.
Kalmah - Swamplord (2000)
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Kalmah - They Will Return (2001)
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Kalmah - Swampsong (2003)
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Kalmah - The Black Waltz (2006)
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