Mehida was a Finnish melodic rock and metal band formed by ex-Sonata Arctica keyboardist Mikko Harkin. Other band members are Markus Niemispelto (drums), Henning Ramseth (guitar), Olli Tanttu (guitar), Toni Mäki-Leppilampi (bass) and Thomas Vikström (Therion, Stormwind, ex-Candlemass) on vocals. Mehida's first album, Blood & Water, was released in Finland on Aug. 22, 2007, in Europe on August 31, 2007, and in the U.S. on September 11, 2007, by Napalm Records.
During the week of August 27, 2007, Blood & Water hit No. 23 on Finland's top 40 charts.Finland Albums Top 40 In 2008, the band finished recording a new album. Shortly afterward, the band's second and final album, The Eminent Storm, was released in 2009, after which Mehida became inactive.
Discography Blood & Water (Napalm, 2007) The Eminent Storm (Bullroser Records, 2009)
References
External links Official Mehida Website Review of Blood&Water at ME Metalhour Interview with Mehida at ME Metalhour