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Shape of Despair is quite a melodic funeral doom metal band from Finland that was formed in 1995 as Raven. They changed their name in September 1998. The band's music, which can be described as slow, atmospheric, gothic, and cold, is composed using keyboards, flutes and violins, with very slow drums and grinding guitar chords. Shape of Despair's music is comparable to that of Skepticism, but their songs are more symphonic and are recorded with more precise production values. The band is signed to Spinefarm Records. Shape of Despair's first recording under their current name was the 1998 Promo tape. This was also their first recording released to the public, as Alone in the Mist was never officially distributed. The band has since released three albums and a compilation, and also participated in the 2006 Skepticism tribute album.
Members
Pasi Koskinen (2001-) - Vocals
Natalie Koskinen, Natalie's maiden name is "Safrosskin" (1998-) - Vocals,
Jarno Salomaa (1995-) - Guitars, keyboards
Tomi Ullgren (1995-) - Guitars
Sami Uusitalo (2002-) - Bass
Samu Ruotsalainen (1999-) - Drums
Former members
Toni Mäensivu (1995-2001) - Drums, vocals
Azhemin (1998-1999) - Vocals
J.V. (1999-) - Flutes
Additional musicians
Toni Raehalme - Violin (On Angels of Distress and also backgrounded violin on Illusion's Play)
A. Tolonen - Kantele (On Illusion's Play)
Discography
Alone in the Mist (Demo, 1998 - as Raven)
Promo tape (Demo, 1998)
Shades of... (CD, 2000)
Angels of Distress (CD, 2001)
Illusion's Play (CD, 2004)
Shape of Despair (Compilation, 2005)
Entering The Levitation (CD - "Tribute to Skepticism" album 2007)
