Album: Apocalypse Again by Thunderstone (2016)
Genre: Power Metal
Record Label: AFM Records
Format: Album

Description: Apocalypse Again is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's sixth full length studio album, released April 1st, 2016 on the AFM Records label.

Artist Background: Formed in early 2000 by ex-speed/thrash Antidote guitarist Nino Laurenne as a project, his first demo was recorded at his personally owned Sonic Pump Studios. With a growing awareness of the project's potential, a commitment was made to create a full-fledged band. Laurenne then recruited former Antidote bandmate Titus Hjelm on bass and backing vocals, Pasi Rantanen on vocals and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Tags: Power Metal, 2010s, Album, AFM Records


Apocalypse Again is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's sixth full length studio album, released April 1st, 2016 on the AFM Records label.

Album: Evolution 4.0 by Thunderstone (2007)
Genre: Power Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Evolution 4.0 is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's fourth album, released March 16, 2007 on the Nuclear Blast label.
 It features the song "Forevermore" with which they participated in the pre-selections of the Eurovision contest.

Artist Background: Formed in early 2000 by ex-speed/thrash Antidote guitarist Nino Laurenne as a project, his first demo was recorded at his personally owned Sonic Pump Studios. With a growing awareness of the project's potential, a commitment was made to create a full-fledged band. Laurenne then recruited former Antidote bandmate Titus Hjelm on bass and backing vocals, Pasi Rantanen on vocals and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Tags: Power Metal, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Evolution 4.0 is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's fourth album, released March 16, 2007 on the Nuclear Blast label.
 It features the song "Forevermore" with which they participated in the pre-selections of the Eurovision contest.

Album: Thunderstone by Thunderstone (2002)
Genre: Power Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Thunderstone is the debut full length studio album by Finnish power metal band Thunderstone, released June 24, 2002 on the Nuclear Blast label. Some versions of this album contain a bonus track which is a cover of the song "Wasted Years" by Iron Maiden.

Artist Background: Formed in early 2000 by ex-speed/thrash Antidote guitarist Nino Laurenne as a project, his first demo was recorded at his personally owned Sonic Pump Studios. With a growing awareness of the project's potential, a commitment was made to create a full-fledged band. Laurenne then recruited former Antidote bandmate Titus Hjelm on bass and backing vocals, Pasi Rantanen on vocals and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Tags: Power Metal, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Thunderstone is the debut full length studio album by Finnish power metal band Thunderstone, released June 24, 2002 on the Nuclear Blast label. Some versions of this album contain a bonus track which is a cover of the song "Wasted Years" by Iron Maiden.

Album: The Burning by Thunderstone (2004)
Genre: Power Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: The Burning is the second full length studio album from Finnish power metal band Thunderstone, released January 12, 2004 on the Nuclear Blast label.

Artist Background: Formed in early 2000 by ex-speed/thrash Antidote guitarist Nino Laurenne as a project, his first demo was recorded at his personally owned Sonic Pump Studios. With a growing awareness of the project's potential, a commitment was made to create a full-fledged band. Laurenne then recruited former Antidote bandmate Titus Hjelm on bass and backing vocals, Pasi Rantanen on vocals and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Tags: Power Metal, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast


The Burning is the second full length studio album from Finnish power metal band Thunderstone, released January 12, 2004 on the Nuclear Blast label.

Album: Tools of Destruction by Thunderstone (2005)
Genre: Power Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Tools of Destruction is the third full length studio album from Finnish power metal band Thunderstone, released April 18, 2005 on the Nuclear Blast label.

Artist Background: Formed in early 2000 by ex-speed/thrash Antidote guitarist Nino Laurenne as a project, his first demo was recorded at his personally owned Sonic Pump Studios. With a growing awareness of the project's potential, a commitment was made to create a full-fledged band. Laurenne then recruited former Antidote bandmate Titus Hjelm on bass and backing vocals, Pasi Rantanen on vocals and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Tags: Power Metal, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Tools of Destruction is the third full length studio album from Finnish power metal band Thunderstone, released April 18, 2005 on the Nuclear Blast label.

Album: Dirt Metal by Thunderstone (2009)
Genre: Power Metal
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

Description: Dirt Metal is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's fifth album, released September 9, 2009 on the Epic label. 
It features their new vocalist Rick Altzi (At Vance, Frequency (Band), Sandalinas) and their new keyboardist Jukka Karinen (also of the band Status Minor).

Artist Background: Formed in early 2000 by ex-speed/thrash Antidote guitarist Nino Laurenne as a project, his first demo was recorded at his personally owned Sonic Pump Studios. With a growing awareness of the project's potential, a commitment was made to create a full-fledged band. Laurenne then recruited former Antidote bandmate Titus Hjelm on bass and backing vocals, Pasi Rantanen on vocals and Mirka Rantanen on drums. Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Helsinki, Uusimaa music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Power Metal movement.

Tags: Power Metal, 2000s, Album, Epic

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Dirt Metal is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's fifth album, released September 9, 2009 on the Epic label. 
It features their new vocalist Rick Altzi (At Vance, Frequency (Band), Sandalinas) and their new keyboardist Jukka Karinen (also of the band Status Minor).

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