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Mikko Herranen is a Finnish singer and musician. His current band Misterer is a thrash metal band from Helsinki and they are preparing songs for their upcoming debut album.[1] Previously, he fronted RUST, which released three albums and several singles between 2003 and 2010. Herranen competed in Michael Monroe's team in the reality singing competition The Voice of Finland in 2012. His debut solo album Kylmä maailma was released through Johanna Kustannus in June 2012.

Mikko Herranen
Mikko Herranen
Background information
Born (1976-04-09) 9 April 1976 (age 46)
Otava, Finland
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, drums, bass, keyboards, guitar
Years active1997–present
Websitemikkoherranen

Career



RUST


Herranen was the main composer and the singer/bass player of RUST, a post-grunge/metal band out of Helsinki. Since the band's formation in 2001, Herranen also produced all the band's recordings, including three full-length albums, two EP's and five singles. Their debut album Softly was released in August 2004 and it reached Top50 on the Finnish album chart. Finland's top nationwide Rock radio network YLEX chose "Softly" as the album of the week in August 2004.[2]


Solo


After reaching Top8 on The Voice of Finland Herranen signed a record deal with Johanna/Universal to release his solo album Kylmä Maailma (Cold World). He has written all the songs, sings and plays all the instruments except cello and violin on the album that he had been writing for the past four years. His twin sister has written lyrics on two tracks, and his The Voice coach Michael Monroe makes an appearance playing sax and harmonica on one of the tracks. The album was recorded and mixed at his Noise Floor studio.[3] The album debuted at No. 6 on the Finnish album chart.[4]


Other projects


Apart from singing and playing a variety of instruments in several bands, Herranen has also established himself as a record producer and sound engineer both in studio and live concerts. He has predominantly been involved with the production of heavy metal recordings and concerts of such bands as Lullacry, Carnalation, Profane Omen, Kilt, Plastic Tears, The Chant, Iiwanajulma, Misery Inc., and Killpretty. As a lead vocalist, Herranen has fronted many cover bands playing the music of Iron Maiden, Alice in Chains, Metallica, and Pantera.

Mikko Herranen is a 2001 Rosemary Kennedy International Young Soloist Award Winner.[5]


Personal life


Herranen began studying piano at the age of three, drums at the age thirteen and voice in high school. At the Pop & Jazz Conservatory in Helsinki, he has been able to study, compose, produce and teach music.[6] He is engaged to a vocal coach and singer Mari Multanen.[7]

Despite his vision loss, Herranen is able to read and operate computers, mixing consoles and other machinery.[8]


Discography


[9]

Misterer

RUST

Velcra

Killpretty

Beagon

Misery Inc.

Iiwanajulma

The Chant

Plastic Tears

Kilt

Profane Omen

Lullacry


Filmography


[10][11]


References


  1. Misterer Facebook
  2. "YleX Charts". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  3. "Haastattelut: Herranen, Mikko" [Interviews: Herranen, Mikko] (in Finnish). Imperiumi.net. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  4. IFPI Official Finnish Album chart for week 26/2012
  5. VSArts article Archived 26 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  6. VSArts article Archived 26 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  7. "VoF-Mikon syntymäpäiväyllätys: Kihlat!".
  8. "Näkövammainen VoF-kilpailija: "Haluaisin nähdä avovaimoni"".
  9. Discography
  10. Mikko Herranen at IMDb
  11. "Solar Films". Archived from the original on 11 November 2007. Retrieved 10 April 2010.




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