Artist description Craydawn is a Finnish band that has been working on melodic heavy metal since 1999. Craydawn's music has got influences from several bands, but the band still has a sound of its own, not least because it's unique-voiced lead singer.

Music Style Heavy Metal

Musical Influences Sinergy, Stone, Symphony X

Similar Artists Edguy, Sinergy, Stratovarius, Gamma Ray

Artist History The band was founded by guitarists Pekka Palmu and Antti Wirman (also known from Warmen). They had been playing and writing songs together for years, when they decided to form a new, powerful metal group, which first operated and became known as "Wisard", but changed its name later to "Craydawn". Craydawn has already played at legendary rock clubs in Finland such as Tavastia-klubi (Helsinki) and Tulliklubi (Tampere). Craydawn also played at Nummirock 2001, one of the biggest summer festivals in Finland and the annual gathering of all the greatest metal bands. Craydawn recorded their latest promotion CD at the notorius Astia studio (engineered and produced by Anssi Kippo) in the summer of 2001.

Group Members Luis Herrero (vocals), Antti Wirman (guitar), Jaakko Teittinen (guitar), Vili Ollila (keyboards), Tapio Oksanen (bass) and Mikko Sepponen (drums)

Instruments Luis: custom made "Herrero" vocal cords | Antti: Jackson RR-LL guitar, Perfect Connection preamp, Marshall amp and cabinet | Jaakko: Charvel guitar (+identical amplification to Antti's) | Vili: Korg N364 synth, Korg Tr-Rack module | Tapio: varies from time to time... | Mikko: Pearl MLX drums, Sabian and Paiste cymbals, Yamaha double pedal

Albums Sheets of Lies (promo 2001), Open Skies, Drowning (demo 1999)

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Location Helsinki, Helsinki - Finland

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