Thorbjorn was playing bass at the time with a band called Endomorph, formed by a guitarist named Per Kankanranta. Later on he decided to quit the band and start doing music with Hussni and Erik.
Without a permanent drummer Hussni were forced into the drum position,
as well as guitar and performing all vocals.
Suddenly they remembered an old friend who played drums in another band, his name was Mikael Pekkonen.
When Mikael entered the band they came up with the name Winterlong
from an old rocker who once had a dream.
Mikael played with the band for about one year, and then he left...
...The main reason was school.
Winterlong now had to find a new drummer, and the only drummer capable of performing WL´s music, and the only one who came to meet their heavy demands was Toni Erkkilä, former drummer with Thorbjörn when they did Endomorph.
This was the beginning of a new era for the band...
Toni and Thorbjörn already knew each other since the schooldays,
The band practiced like they were possessed and rehursed like crazy, then they took the music on the road for a few shows.
The metal scene in the area in which they were living was not big though, so realized they had to break out of the cold north to survive.
However, what happened was they went separate ways.
Thorbjörn and Erik left town, also did Toni, and only Hussni remained.
As time went by, and the guys didn´t hear from each other in a while, Hussni joined Per Kankanranta in a newly started project; Javelin.
Erik and Thorbjörn began studying, yet they knew school was absolutely not the place for them. They spend all their time with their instruments instead, and recorded lots of material in Thorbjörns homestudio. They sent their material to record companies all over the world.
Then suddenly, after achieving some contacts with rather small metal labels, mainly in the U.S, they recieved an E-mail from Lars Eric Mattson, president of LionMusic.
He thought the material was good, and the only problem for him
as he stated, was the lack of a real drummer. They had been using a drum machine for the percussion tracks!
Well, that ignited the spark in their lives as they called up Hussni and Toni and told them what was going on.
Hussni quit the Javelin-project immediatly, and Toni came up from the south of Sweden where he now lived, so once again they joined forces, only this time something magical was in the air...
They signed their very first and well earned record contract!
Winterlong
Winterlong Lyrics
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A fire for metal is burning so bright.
Waiting for the right time
When fortune we will find
Braking the silence, we're one of a kind
[Chorus]
We are Winterlong reaching for the top of the hills.
Standing tall never to fall into the battle of forevermore we go.
To reach higher grounds
We stand by our six strings a warriors sound.
[Chorus]
We are Winterlong reaching for the top of the hills.
Standing tall never to fall into the battle of forevermore we go.
The lyrics of Winterlong's song "Winterlong" describe a group of individuals who are braving the cold winter night to search for their fortune. Despite the darkness that surrounds them, they have a burning passion for heavy metal music, evocatively represented by the image of a roaring fire. The lyrics suggest that the group is waiting for the right moment to take action and ultimately achieve success.
The chorus of the song reinforces the notion that the group is determined to succeed; they are Winterlong, and they are reaching towards the top of the hills. The imagery of standing tall and not falling speaks to their perseverance and courage in the face of adversity. The use of the phrase "battle of forevermore" suggests that their journey is not just a casual pursuit, but a lifelong commitment to their passion for heavy metal music.
Overall, the lyrics of "Winterlong" serve as an anthem for anyone who is passionate about their craft and willing to fight for their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Darkness surrounds us, on a cold winter's night.
We are engulfed by darkness on a cold winter's night.
A fire for metal is burning so bright.
We have a strong passion for heavy metal music.
Waiting for the right time
We're patiently waiting for the perfect moment.
When fortune we will find
We believe that we will eventually find success and prosperity.
Braking the silence, we're one of a kind
We break the silence and stand out as unique individuals.
We are Winterlong reaching for the top of the hills.
As Winterlong, we strive for greatness and aim to reach the pinnacle of success.
Standing tall never to fall into the battle of forevermore we go.
We stand strong and will not be defeated as we continue our eternal battle.
We're leaving the playground
We are moving on from our past and stepping up to something greater.
To reach higher grounds
We aim to achieve higher levels of success and achievement.
We stand by our six strings a warriors sound.
We express ourselves through our music, which is our weapon and symbolizes our fighting spirit.
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