Public recordCompiled from 14 credited sources · Updated Sep 22, 2026
Swallow the Sun
Metal band from Jyväskylä · formed 2000
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 54
- Cities
- 45
- Releases
- 27
- Last show
- Mar 10, 2025El Corazon
About
Swallow the Sun is a band from Jyväskylä, formed in 2000, tagged Death Doom Metal, death metal, Death-doom by its sources. Shows on record run from 2016 to 2025, across 54 rooms in 45 cities.
- Swallow the Sun formed in 2000 — MusicBrainz
- Swallow the Sun is based in Jyväskylä — MusicBrainz
- Juha Raivio: electric guitar — MusicBrainz
- Matti Honkonen: electric bass guitar — MusicBrainz
- Mikko Kotamäki: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Juuso Raatikainen: drums (drum set) — MusicBrainz
- Pasi Pasanen: drums (drum set) (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Aleksi Munter: keyboard (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Markus Jämsen: electric guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Kai Hahto: drums (drum set) (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Jaani Peuhu: keyboard (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Swallow the Sun has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2003–2024 — MusicBrainz
- Swallow the Sun is from Jyväskylä , Finland — Wikipedia
- Swallow the Sun has 5 members: Juha Raivio, Mikko Kotamäki, Matti Honkonen, Juuso Raatikainen, Juho Räihä — Wikipedia
- Swallow the Sun plays Death-doom — Wikipedia
- Swallow the Sun plays [ 1 ] melodic death metal [ 2 ] — Wikipedia
- Swallow the Sun has 241390 listeners on Last.fm — Swallow the Sun on Last.fm
- Swallow The Sun has released 10 recordings between 2012 and 2024 — Swallow The Sun on Discogs
- Swallow the Sun has 15 followers on Genius — Swallow the Sun on Genius
- Country (per TheAudioDB): Jyväskylä, Finland — Swallow the Sun on TheAudioDB
- Formed 2000 (Wikidata inception) — Wikidata
- Origin: Jyväskylä (Wikidata) — Wikidata
- Genres per Wikidata: doom metal — Wikidata
- Members per Wikidata: Juha Raivio, Pasi Pasanen, Aleksi Munter, Matti Honkonen, Markus Jämsen, Mikko Kotamäki, Kai Hahto, Jaani Peuhu, Juho Räihä, Juuso Raatikainen — Wikidata
- Labels per Wikidata: Firebox Records, Spinefarm Records, Century Media Records — Wikidata
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · Songkick, setlist.fmNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 201616 shows
- 20171 show
- 202118 shows
- 202216 shows
- 20259 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | El Corazon · SeattleHeadlinerwith Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia |
| Mar 7, 2025 | The Echo · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia |
| Mar 5, 2025 | The Rebel Lounge · PhoenixHeadlinerwith Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia, Harakiri for the Sky | Headliner | Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia, Harakiri for the Sky |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Come and Take It Live · AustinHeadlinerwith Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Bronze Peacock Room, House of Blues · HoustonHeadlinerwith Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Hangar 1819 · GreensboroHeadlinerwith Ghost Bath, Harakiri for the Sky, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Ghost Bath, Harakiri for the Sky, Snakes of Russia |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Baltimore Soundstage · BaltimoreHeadlinerwith Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Gramercy Theatre · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Brighton Music Hall · BostonHeadlinerwith Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia | Headliner | Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia |
| Sep 18, 2022 | Middle East - Downstairs · CambridgeSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 17, 2022 | La Source de la Martinière · QuébecSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Café Campus · MontrealSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Lee's Palace · TorontoSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Substation · SeattleSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 8, 2022 | The Bossanova Ballroom · PortlandSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Goldfield Trading Post - Roseville · RosevilleSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 1720 · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 5, 2022 | Brick by Brick · San DiegoSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 4, 2022 | Nile Theater · MesaSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Rock House Bar & Grill · El PasoHeadlinerwith Witherfall | Headliner | Witherfall |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Trees · DallasSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Come and Take It Live · AustinSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Scout Bar · HoustonSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Haven Orlando · OrlandoSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Aug 27, 2022 | The Blind Tiger · GreensboroSupportwith Moonspell, Witherfall | Support | Moonspell, Witherfall |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Come and Take It Live · AustinHeadlinerwith Wilderun, Hinayana, Abigail Williams | Headliner | Wilderun, Hinayana, Abigail Williams |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Scout Bar · HoustonHeadlinerwith Infected Rain, Dawn of Dissolution | Headliner | Infected Rain, Dawn of Dissolution |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Club Red - West Theater · MesaHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Whisky a Go Go · West HollywoodHeadlinerwith Infected Rain, KING KAOS | Headliner | Infected Rain, KING KAOS |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Malone's · Santa AnaHeadlinerwith Infected Rain, Northwind Wolves, Sicarius | Headliner | Infected Rain, Northwind Wolves, Sicarius |
| Apr 3, 2021 | Holy Diver · SacramentoHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Apr 2, 2021 | 3rd Street Pub · BendHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Rickshaw Theatre · VancouverHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Dickens · CalgaryHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Amsterdam Bar & Hall · St. PaulHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Token Lounge · WestlandHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Mohawk Place · BuffaloHeadlinerwith Infected Rain, Seven Faces, Ascentria | Headliner | Infected Rain, Seven Faces, Ascentria |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Babylon · OttawaHeadlinerwith Infected Rain, Sovereign Council | Headliner | Infected Rain, Sovereign Council |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Dingbatz · CliftonHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Voltage Lounge · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Crowbar · Ybor CityHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 6, 2021 | The Haven Lounge · Winter ParkHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Respectable Street · West Palm BeachHeadlinerwith Infected Rain | Headliner | Infected Rain |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Ash St. Saloon · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 7, 2016 | Scout Bar · HoustonSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 |
| Dec 5, 2016 | Trees · DallasSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 |
| Dec 3, 2016 | Club Red · MesaSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Brick by Brick · San DiegoSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +2 | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +2 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Digalert Grove of Anaheim · AnaheimSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Slim's · San FranciscoSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Nov 23, 2016 | In The Venue · Salt Lake CitySupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Bluebird Theater · DenverSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Nov 20, 2016 | Fubar · St LouisSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Nov 19, 2016 | Triple Rock Social Club · MinneapolisSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Park Street Saloon · ColumbusSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 |
| Nov 14, 2016 | Altar Bar · PittsburghSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill, +1 |
| Nov 12, 2016 | Mod Club Theatre · TorontoSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
| Nov 8, 2016 | Upstate Concert Hall · Clifton ParkSupportwith Sonata Arctica, Dark Tranquillity, Leaves' Eyes, +3 | Support | Sonata Arctica, Dark Tranquillity, Leaves' Eyes, +3 |
| Nov 7, 2016 | The Fillmore Silver Spring · Silver SpringSupportwith Sonata Arctica, Leaves' Eyes, Omnium Gatherum, +3 | Support | Sonata Arctica, Leaves' Eyes, Omnium Gatherum, +3 |
| Nov 6, 2016 | Trocadero Theatre · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill | Support | Dark Tranquillity, Enforcer, Starkill |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
54 rooms in 45 citiesRooms played most
- Come and Take It Live · Austin3 shows
- Scout Bar · Houston3 shows
- Brick by Brick · San Diego2 shows
- Trees · Dallas2 shows
- 1720 · Los Angeles (LA)1 show
Cities played
- Houston4 shows
- Austin3 shows
- Mesa3 shows
- Dallas2 shows
- Greensboro2 shows
and 40 other cities
Releases
27 releases, 2003–2024Innocence Was Long Forgotten
2024 · Single
MelancHoly
2024 · Single
Shining
2024 · Album
The Singles Collection (The Spinefarm Years)
2024 · Compilation
What I Have Become
2024 · Single
20 Years of Gloom, Beauty and Despair: Live in Helsinki
2021 · Album
Don’t Fall Asleep (Horror, Pt. II) (live in Helsinki)
2021 · Single
Enemy
2021 · Single
Moonflowers
2021 · Album
Woven Into Sorrow
2021 · Single
Firelights
2019 · Single
Upon the Water
2019 · Single
When a Shadow Is Forced Into the Light
2019 · Album
Lumina Aurea
2018 · Single
Songs From the North I, II & III
2015 · Album
Songs From The North Pt. I, II & III
2015
Emerald Forest and the Blackbird
2012 · Album
Silent Towers
2012
New Moon
2009 · Album
New Moon / Servant of Sorrow
2009 · Single
Plague of Butterflies
2008 · Ep
Don’t Fall Asleep
2007 · Single
Hope
2007 · Album
Forgive Her…
2005 · Single
Ghosts of Loss
2005 · Album
Out of This Gloomy Light
2003 · Ep
The Morning Never Came
2003 · Album
Lineup
- Juha Raivio · electric guitar
- Matti Honkonen · electric bass guitar
- Mikko Kotamäki · lead vocals
- Juuso Raatikainen · drums (drum set)
Former
- Pasi Pasanen · drums (drum set)
- Aleksi Munter · keyboard
- Markus Jämsen · electric guitar
- Kai Hahto · drums (drum set)
- Jaani Peuhu · keyboard
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Swallow the Sun on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Swallow The Sun on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Swallow the Sun on Genius | Artist facts |
| Swallow the Sun on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| Wikidata | Artist facts, Photos |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| setlist.fm | Show history |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.