Poets of the Fall

Poets of the Fall
Poets of the Fall performing at Savoy-teatteri, Helsinki, Finland in December 2017
Poets of the Fall performing at Savoy-teatteri, Helsinki, Finland in December 2017
Background information
Also known asOld Gods of Asgard
OriginHelsinki, Finland
Genres
Years active2003–present
LabelsInsomniac, Remote Music
MembersMarkus Kaarlonen
Marko Saaresto
Olli Tukiainen
Jani Snellman
Jaska Mäkinen
Jari Salminen
Past membersTapio Sutela
Websitepoetsofthefall.com

Poets of the Fall (POTF) is a Finnish rock band from Helsinki. The group consists of Marko Saaresto (lead vocals), Olli Tukiainen (lead guitar), Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen (keyboards, production),[1] Jani Snellman (bass), Jaska Mäkinen (rhythm guitar), and Jari Salminen (drums, percussion).

The band is known for their partnership with video game developers, most notably with Remedy Entertainment, having written songs for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003), Alan Wake (2010), Alan Wake's American Nightmare (2012), Control (2019), and Alan Wake 2 (2023), the latter four in a much heavier style and under the pseudonym Old Gods of Asgard.

  1. ^ "Poets of the Fall - Official Website - About Poets". Poetsofthefall.com. 22 November 2013. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2014.