Line-up:
Thomas Vikstr�m - Vocals
Jani Stefanovic - Guitars
Mikko Harkin - Keys
Jarno Raitio - Bass
Markus Niemispelto - Drums

Stemming from Finland's impressive music scene, MEHIDA emerged following keyboardist Mikko Harkin's struggle to establish his new musical vision. After leaving his previous band Wingdom, Harkin (ex-Kotipelto, ex-Sonata Arctica) joined forces with long-time friend and drummer Markus Niemispelt and bassist Jarno Raitio, who had played together with Harkin since 1995. “We were looking for a heavier sound and were convinced Jani Stefanovic (Sins of Omission, Divinefire, ex-Am I Blood) was the guitar player we needed.” Jani, who had made a name for himself in the Death Metal scene and previously worked with Harkin, gave MEHIDA's sound the complimentary contrast it needed. “We also needed a singer who had the ability to express the wide scale of emotional and musical elements inherent in our music.” Through Jani, the band recruited the vocal talents of Thomas Vikstr�m (Therion, ex- Candlemass). "Thomas truly understood from the get-go what we were trying to express in our songs." MEHIDA's music focuses on emphasizing the musical extremes: from complex rhythmic sequences to unexpected modern melody lines, while always managing to remain accessible, catchy, and easy to listen to. The album "Blood & Water" is a reflection of the vast creativity of all MEHIDA band members. A wide style spans the spectrum between technical metal and dark beautiful ballads. Raging guitars and the strong vocal expression of Thomas Vikstr�m adds a converging force between ambient synthesizer arrangements and precise rhythmic outbursts.


"Blood & Water" was ecorded and mixed at Fantom Studio under the guidance of Samu Oittinen. It delivers over forty-five minutes of energetic modern Metal. The band’s enthusiasm towards its music combined with their unique creativity makes them a rock-solid combo with a knack for quality Progressive Melodic Metal.