Mehida | |
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| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | Melodic rock melodic metal progressive metal |
| Years active | 2006 – Present |
| Labels | Napalm |
| Members | Mikko Harkin Markus Niemispelto Toni Mäki-Leppilampi Henning Ramseth Olli Tanttu Thomas Vikström |
| Past members | Jani Stefanovic, Jarno Rautio |
| Website | mehida.net |
Mehida is a Finnish melodic rock / metal band formed by ex-Sonata Arctica keyboardist Mikko Harkin.[1] 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.[2]