# The Man-Eating Tree

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{{Short description|Finnish gothic metal band}}
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| origin            = [Oulu](/source/Oulu), Finland
| genre             = [Gothic metal](/source/Gothic_metal)
| years_active      = 2009–present
| label             = Noble Demon Records, [Century Media](/source/Century_Media), Cobra Metal
| website           = {{URL|themaneatingtree.fi}}
| current_members   = Janne Markus <br /> Manne Ikonen <br /> [Aksu Hanttu](/source/Aksu_Hanttu) <br /> Mika "June" Junttila <br /> Sakke Paavola
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'''The Man-Eating Tree''' is a Finnish [atmospheric gothic metal](/source/atmospheric_gothic_metal) band formed in [Oulu](/source/Oulu) in 2009. It features musicians who have appeared in bands such as [Poisonblack](/source/Poisonblack), [Entwine](/source/Entwine), [Ghost Brigade](/source/Ghost_Brigade_(band)), [Mors Subita](/source/Mors_Subita).

== History ==

=== ''Vine'' (2009–2010) ===
The band started in 2009 when Vesa Ranta formed the band. The final line-up was ready: Tuomas Tuominen, Janne Markus, Antti Karhu, Mikko Uusimaa, Heidi Määttä. First demo recordings were made in the spring and summer of 2009. In 2010, the first album ''Vine'' was made a reality. Producer was [Hiili Hiilesmaa](/source/Hiili_Hiilesmaa). The band kicked off with a No. 3 on the Finnish charts for their first single "Out of the Wind". After releasing their debut album ''Vine'' (2010) outside of Finland, [Century Media Records](/source/Century_Media_Records) signed The Man-Eating Tree worldwide. They made an extensive Finnish tour supporting bands such as [Bullet for My Valentine](/source/Bullet_for_My_Valentine), [Katatonia](/source/Katatonia), [KYPCK](/source/KYPCK) and after that joined [Tarot](/source/Tarot_(band)) for a big Europe tour.

=== ''Harvest'' (2010–2011) ===
The band returned soon to studio to record their second album "Harvest" again with [Hiili Hiilesmaa](/source/Hiili_Hiilesmaa) as a producer. This time the crew is strengthened by Antti Karhu. Now the band toured [Amorphis](/source/Amorphis) and [Leprous](/source/Leprous).

=== ''In the Absence of Light'' (2015) ===
After four years, the band released their third album on 20 March 2015. This album featured vocals from the band's new vocalist Antti Kumpulainen.

=== 2024 ===
The band announced their comeback on social media in November 2024, and the line-up has undergone big changes. There is a new album coming out in 2025 via Noble Demon Records and they will also be performing live.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yksi hiljaiseloa viettänyt kotimainen metalliyhtye palaa liikekannalle – jäsenistö on mennyt pitkälti uusiksi |url=https://www.soundi.fi/uutiset/yksi-hiljaiseloa-viettanyt-kotimainen-metalliyhtye-palaa-liikekannalle-jasenisto-on-mennyt-pitkalti-uusiksi/ |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=Soundi.fi |language=fi}}</ref>

== Band members ==
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=== Current members ===
* Sakke Paavola - guitars (2024-present)
* Janne Markus – guitar and vocals (2009–present)
* Manne Ikonen – vocals (2024-present)
* [Marco Sneck](/source/Marco_Sneck) – keyboards (2016–present)
* Samuli Lindberg – drums (2018–present)<ref>https://www.facebook.com/themaneatingtree {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>
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=== Former members ===
* Aaron Rantonen – guitar (2009)
* Tuomas Tuominen – vocals (2009–2013)
* Heidi Määttä – keyboard (2009–2013)
* Mikko Uusimaa – bass (2009–2015)
* Antti Karhu – guitar (2011–2015)
* Antti Kumpulainen - vocals (2013-2023)
* [Vesa Ranta](/source/Vesa_Ranta) – drums (2009–2017)
* [Altti Veteläinen](/source/Altti_Vetel%C3%A4inen) – bass (2016–2018)
* Jami Heikkala – guitar (2016–2018)

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=== Session members ===
* [Aksu Hanttu](/source/Aksu_Hanttu) – drums (2011–2012)
* Antti Karhu – guitar, backing vocals (2011)
* Miika "Viiru" Pesonen – guitar (2012)
* Rauli Alaruikka – bass (2013)
* Jami Heikkala – guitar (2015–2016)
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== Discography ==

=== Studio albums ===
* ''Vine'' (2010)
* ''Harvest'' (2011)
* ''In the Absence of Light'' (2015)
* ''Night Verses'' (2025)

=== DVD ===
* ''The Making of "Harvest"''

=== Singles ===
* "Out of the Wind" (2010)
* "Vultures" (2010)

== Videography ==
* "Out of the Wind" (2010)
* "This Longitude of Sleep" (2010)
* "Amended" (2010)
* "Of Birth for Passing" (2011)
* "Armed" (2011)
* "Code of Surrender" (2012)
* "Incendere" (2012)

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.themaneatingtree.fi/}}
* {{Facebook|themaneatingtree|The Man-Eating Tree}}
* [https://www.instagram.com/themaneatingtreeofficial The Man-Eating Tree on Instagram]

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Category:Finnish gothic metal musical groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2009
Category:Musicians from Oulu

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