Biography


Operating somewhere in the depths of post-metal and progressive death metal, Sargassus is sure to attract the fans of many metal subgenres with their unique style. The band was established more than ten years ago by guitarist Teemu Leskinen and drummer Matias Rokio. Years of playing and practising together laid the ground for what Sargassus is today. Interestingly, most songs are composed intuitively in live jamming sessions by Rokio and Leskinen, which is a result of their long history of playing together and creating their musical connection. The debut EP “The Giant” was composed over a period of 2 years and finalized when Matias Stenman joined the band on vocals in 2020. In July 2021 the band released a single “Tiamat” that was a definite step forward after The Giant. Only 6 months later the band released an EP “The Albatross” that introduced improved production quality coupled with all the more progressive touch that received great feedback from critics and live audiences alike. During 2022 Sargassus kept on composing new material and as a result, during 2023 they recorded their latest EP “King of the Sun” that is the band's most ambitious release so far. Thematically the band draw their inspiration from mythology and literature.

News


New album
King of the Sun

Behold: our new EP is OUT NOW!


Unleashing their most audacious offering to date, Sargassus present their new EP, King of the Sun, a monstrous addition to their progressive death metal discography. These four tracks, composed in an intuitive manner in live jamming sessions and recorded in 2023, forge a unique sonic landscape that stands as testament to the band's unyielding artistic evolution...

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SARGASSUS IS HIRING


Sargassus etsii riveihinsä uutta bassotaituria. Toiminta on tavoitteellista, joten basistilta odotamme vastaavan suuntaisia ajatuksia soittamisen suhteen. Soiton pitää näin ollen kulkea ja groovata, ja kokemusta saisi olla bänditoiminnasta enemmänkin, mutta mielellään myös studiosta ja keikoilta. Tavoitteellisesti toimivaan bändiin liittyy myös väistämättä kustannuksia, mikä on tulevan basistin hyvä myös huomioida.

Muu bändi vaikuttaa Tampereella, jossa myös treenikämppä sijaitsee, mutta asuinpaikallasi ei ole sinänsä väliä, kunhan pääset tarvittaessa paikalle ja olet oma-aloitteisesti innokas niin tekemään.

Me tarjoamme sinulle inspiroivan ja motivoituneen bändiporukan, jonka kanssa ei taatusti tulee tylsää hetkeä eikä tarvitse painia perusasioiden kanssa! Tarkoituksena on jatkaa uuden musiikin parissa ja keikkailla niin paljon kuin mahdollista.

Albums


King of the Sun

Sargassus
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The Albatross

Sargassus
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Tiamat

Sargassus
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The Giant

Sargassus
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Members

Matias Stenman

Vocals He plays guitar, he plays banjo, sometimes he even plays himself. He's been screaming for Sargassus since 2020 with few regrets. Side hustles include (but are not limited to): Vocals in Chronicler, painting album artwork & other things

Teemu Leskinen

Guitar One of two founding members of Sargassus. Usually introduces new riff ideas for new songs. Teemu's playing has been influenced by progressive metal and death metal. "I do enjoy a cold beer from time to time".

Matias Rokio

Drums The other founding member of Sargassus who doesn’t mind harassing his band members in the middle of the night about the new ideas. A passionate musician that draws inspiration from black metal to smooth funky tunes. Also a drummer of Amongst The Ashes and a death metal force Erase This Earth. Refuses to spit into cups of any kind.

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