The MOONSORROW saga began in late 1995, when the Sorvali cousins Henri and Ville got together with the idea of creating Folkish, Epic Metal art. Soon enough, the boys record their first demo, "Thorns Of Ice". Mysteriously, half of the material recorded disappears after mastering so the tape was left unreleased. The spring of 1997 casts some light upon the band, their official debut demo, "Metsä" ("Forest"), a display of the fantastic Epic Metal there is to come - is released, and slowly yet firmly the audience awakens. After "Metsä" an untitled promo tape is also recorded, but due to the unsatisfactory outcome it is never released.

In the very beginning of 1999 the next demo, "Tämä Ikuinen Talvi" ("This Eternal Winter"), is released and leading shortly to a contract with Plasmatica Records. This is also the same date in MOONSORROW's history when the drummer known as Marko Tarvonen enters their line-up. One of the collective dreams is now fulfilled as the first full-length album of MOONSORROW is recorded. Carrying the title "Suden Uni" ("A Wolf's Dream"), it is the solid cornerstone of the MOONSORROW-sound - a bombastic epic of the finest pagan Folk Metal. It still takes more than a year to be released, but the band doesn't remain completely idle; the new members Mitja Harvilahti and Lord Eurén are introduced to the line-up and the first live shows of MOONSORROW become reality.

After fulfilling their one-record contract with Plasmatica Records, MOONSORROW begins the search for a new label. It does take its time, (meanwhile "Tämä Ikuinen Talvi" is released on CD-format, remixed and with entirely new vocals) but finally the warriors end up with Spikefarm Records. The second full-length "Voimasta ja kunniasta" ("Of Strength And Honour") is released on the 26th of November 2001. The album is a full-on attack of incredibly Epic Metal, winning the hearts of fans and press worldwide. A nationwide campaign of shows begins and the MOONSORROW horde is in full effect.

The next step is taken when the band once again enters the legendary Tico-Tico Studios in Kemi and begins recording "Kivenkantaja". Three weeks of hard work pays off, since "Kivenkantaja" is definitely the band's magnum opus, taking the epic MOONSORROW-sound into new levels. In between the two albums, Henri freaked out on old vintage moogs and hammonds, which give a little spice to the album's overall sound. Fear not, they haven't gone all 70's, they're still very bombastic, very epic, very MOONSORROW. And they are the best at what they do. (biography taken from www.moonsorrow.com)

Current Line-Up:
Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Bass & Vocals (also in AMORAL & MAY WITHERS)
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Rhythm Guitar & Keyboards (also in FINNTROLL & LUOKKASOTA)
Marko Tarvonen - Drums (also in CHAOSBREED, THE WICKED & GOREWINTER, ex-KUHA.)
Mitja Harvilahti - Lead & Rhythm Guitar (also in THE SINKAGE, ex-TYRANT)
Lord Eurén - Live Keyboards (also in GOREWINTER)

Previous members:
None

Discography:

Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Vocals, Bass, Fretless Bass, Door & Choir Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Keyboards, Rhythm Guitars, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, Mouth Harp, Pedal Harmonium, Accordion, Clean Vocals, Backing Vocals & Choir Marko Tarvonen - Drums, Percussion, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals & Choir Mitja Harvilahti - Lead And Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals & Choir "The Metal Observer" Review "The Metal Observer" Review

2004 "Verisäkeet" - Spikefarm Records Total playing time: 70:37 Karhunkynsi Haaska Pimeä Jotunheim Kaiku

Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Vocals, Bass, Fretless Bass, Door & Choir Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Keyboards, Rhythm Guitars, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, Mouth Harp, Pedal Harmonium, Accordion, Clean Vocals, Backing Vocals & Choir Marko Tarvonen - Drums, Percussion, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals & Choir Mitja Harvilahti - Lead And Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals & Choir Lord Eurén - Arpeggiator & Choir Petra Lindberg - Vocals Hittavainen - Fiddle Janne Perttilä - Choir Stefan Lejon - Choir "The Metal Observer" Review "The Metal Observer" Review	2003 "Kivenkantaja" - Spikefarm Records Total playing time: 53:48 Raunioilla Unohduksen Lapsi Jumalten Kaupunki/Tuhatvuotinen Perintö Kivenkantaja Tuulen Tytär/Soturin Tie Matkan Lopussa
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Guitars, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Mouth Harp & Clean Vocals Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Bass & Vocals	2002 "Metsä (Internet Release)" - www.moonsorrow.com Total playing time: 19:21 Jo Pimeys Saa Fimbulvetr Frost Hvergelmir / Elivagar (Pakanavedet)
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards, Accordion, Mouth Harp, Backing Vocals, Handclaps & Choir Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Bass, Vocals, Handclaps & Choir Baron Tarwonen - Thunder Percussion, Timpani, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Handclaps & Choir Mitja Harvilahti - Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Handclaps & Choir Janne Perttilä - Handclaps & Choir Avather - Handclaps Blastmor - Handclaps "The Metal Observer" Review	2001 "Voimasta ja Kunniasta" - Spikefarm Total playing time: 48:37 Tyven Sankarihauta Kylän Päässä Hiidenpelto/Häpeän Hiljaiset Vedet Aurinko ja Kuu Sankaritarina
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Guitars, Keyboards, Accordion, Mouth Harp, Clean Vocals, Handclaps & Choir Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Bass, Vocals, Handclaps & Choir Baron Tarwonen - Drums & Percussion, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Handclaps & Choir Janne Perttilä - Handclaps & Choir Avather - Handclaps Blastmor - Handclaps "The Metal Observer" Review	2001/2004 "Suden Uni" - Plasmatica Records/Spikefarm Total playing time: 42:53/46:25 Ukkosenjumalan Poika Köyliönjärven Jäällä (Pakanavedet II) Kuin Ikuinen >mp3 Tuulen Koti, Aaltojen Koti Pakanajuhla >mp3 1065: Aika Suden Uni Tulkaapa Ij T!
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Guitars, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Clean & Backing Vocals Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Bass & Vocals Baron Tarwonen - Backing Vocals Mitja Harvilahti - Backing Vocals Lord Eurén - Backing Vocals	2001 "Tämä Ikuinen Talvi" - Sagitarius Productions Total playing time: 42:23 Taistelu Pohjolasta Vihreällä Valtaistuimella Talvi Luopion Veri Kuun Suru
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Guitars, Keyboards, Drum Programming & Clean Vocals Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Bass & Vocals	1999 "Tämä Ikuinen Talvi (Demo-Tape)" - Meat Hook Productions Total playing time: 43:00 Taistelu Pohjolasta Vihreällä Valtaistuimella Talvi Luopion Veri Kuun Suru
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Guitars, Keyboards, Drum Programming & Clean Vocals Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Vocals	1997 "Metsä (Demo-Tape)" - Meat Hook Productions Total playing time: 19:00 Jo Pimeys Saa Fimbulvetr Frost Hvergelmir Elivagar (Pakanavedet)
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Guitars, Keyboards, Drums & Backing Vocals Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Vocals	1997 (unreleased) "Promo (Demo-Tape)" - Independent Total playing time: n/a Battlehymn Outro
Henri Urponpoika Sorvali - Guitars, Keyboards & Vocals Ville Seponpoika Sorvali - Drums, Keyboards & Backing Vocals	1996 (unreleased) "Thorns Of Ice (Demo-Tape)" - Independent Total playing time: n/a Raven (A Sculpture Of Stone) Forgotten Woods Of Sorrow Thrones Of Ice Wolves (A Sculpture Of Snow)