New guitarist joins the band

20.4.2010

We have some good news. We finally found a new guitarist to join Distained and his name is Tatu Suomalainen. You will get more info about the dude later. At this point we just focus on rehearsing together.

Now that Distained is complete again we can get the wheels back rolling as soon as possible. So stay alert and wait for more news about gigs, studio sessions etc.

We would also like to thank all of you who showed interest and contacted us about the open post for guitarist. Thank you and keep rockin'!

Distained in full Technicolor!

4.3.2010

We have the tendency to bring a camera everywhere we go and film all our adventures. We thought we'd share some of our moments with you! First up is some video material from the Mindframe photoshoot, where we put on our best hangover face and try to look representable. More videos are coming so be sure to check back here every now and then!

Petteri has left the building (an open letter)

22.2.2010

Sadly we have to inform you once again about a change in our line-up. Our rhythm guitarist Jani Petteri Holttinen is no more in the band (his Argentinean husband was too much for us!) No but seriously, quitting the band was his personal decision and we have to respect his choice.

Now we have to go on without him and we are already looking for someone to replace him on the rhythm guitar. So available and talented guitarist candidates can contact us by e-mail through distained(at)distained.com or through the contact for on the website. And you should do it as soon as possible if you think you are the right person for Distained!

Distained on Hitlantis

11.2.2010

Distained joined Hitlantis!

Go and find us on Hitlantis.com (type Distained in the search box at the bottom) and become a fan! It will push us closer to the center of the Hitlantis map and enables us to compete for gigs and fame!

Mindframe review by Vertigo

30.12.2009

One more Mindframe review. Only in finnish.

Vertigo reviews Mindframe

Distained and 2009

24.12.2009

Distained has wrapped it up for this year!
We would like to thank all our fans, friends, enemies, and anyone who has supported us during this fantastic year! A new line-up, a record recorded, plenty of gigs played.

It has been awesome and Distained is gonna make 2010 even better! Have some good holidays, and we will see you on the other side of the calendar.

Gig photos

15.11.2009

The photos section is now updated with some live photos which were taken on the Friday 13th at Dog's Home (Tampere).

Go and have a look how Distained rocked on stage!

Musical Updates!

21.10.2009

How come we are so silent? Because we are busy being creative of course!
While we are actively gigging through Finland, we also have been working on a lot of new material!
Have a sneak preview of some of our new songs, which we have recorded in our crappy home studios.(So don't expect spectacular quality!)

The songs you will hear in this medley are:
Stage of My Soul, Drown in Gray, You Bow To No One.

We will add other new songs frequently so come back to check it out as new medleys are added.

Mindframe: Reviewed & a newspaper article!

19.8.2009

Some Mindframe reviews have started to pop up around the net, and some more are coming soon. Check out thes reviews from:

Stalkermusic

Desibeli (scroll down on the page a bit)

Sydän-Hämeen Lehti has printed a bit about our gig at August Rock X. You can read it right here! In Finnish only, sorry.

Distained @ August Rock X

Mindframe EP now available!

12.6.2009

Our latest EP; Mindframe is now available for sale through this website. Get your hands on this fine piece of art for only 6 euros!

Navigate to the Rockplayer on the right to hear a sample of Mindframe, and go to the Rockshop afterwards to get more info and the ordering form.

Distained hits the road!

18.5.2009

Summer is coming and so are we!
The first gigs of this year have been added to the gig calendar and there are many more coming. This is your chance to come check out Distained's new line up and songs, in a shady bar near you!

See you there!

Mindframe cover art

7.4.2009

Here's the cover art for the Mindframe -EP.

Vote for Distained

6.4.2009

Okay, friends and strangers now it's time to vote. We are participating in this Radio Rock Starba -competition and we need every single vote we can get. The competition is tough so go and vote for us! http://www.radiorock.fi/biisiarvostelut/arvostele.asp?id=994

And while you're at it, vote for us also at Sisulla Stagelle -competition to see us play in Nosturi. http://www.suomalaistasisua.fi/sisullastagelle/bandilista/bandisivu?bid=12923529

Songs from the new Mindframe EP

2.4.2009

We thought we would share some of our labours of the recent studio session with you.

In the Rockplayer on the right you will find the full new "Deny The Sun" track and clips of the other two songs of the upcoming EP release.

Stay tuned to know when the record will be released and available for sale!

Studio Diary - day 3

29.3.2009

Some events from the final day at Matrixtor...

Studio Diary - day 3

Studio Diary - video from day 2

27.3.2009

The video entry from day 2:

Studio Diary - day 2

Studio Diary - day 1

26.3.2009

Check out our Myspace-page for some news and video clips from Distained studio sessions.

Studio Diary: Day 1

Distained enters studio

19.3.2009

Distained starts the recordings of its first promo-cd with this new line-up. The band will enter the Matrixtor Studios in Hämeenlinna on Wednesday 25th of March. The recording sessions will last three days and if everything goes as planned we have recorded three new songs by the end of the week.

The three songs we are going to record presents new and diverse sides of our music. Songs are heavier but still more melodic and more emotional than before. We will keep you posted on our progression (and aggression) in the studio by posting a studio diary on this site.

New band members

8.3.2009

We are very excited and happy to announce our new line-up. Like we said earlier there are two new members in the band. Distained's vocalist is now Niklas Sluyter and our new rhythm guitarist is Jani Holttinen.

You can find more information about these guys in the band section. Our website has also gone through some updates as you probably noticed. So take your time and browse through our renewed site and leave a comment in our guestbook and tell us what you think of the site or the changes in the band.

Remember to visit this page regularly because we will record some new material during this spring and this will be the first place where you can hear it!

Distained is alive and kicking!

16.1.2009

We just wanted to inform you that there are now two new members in Distained and we are again working at full speed. Actually we have been rehearsing with this new line-up for some time now but we have kept low profile on purpose ('cause we are a bunch of sneaky bastards)! :)

Anyway, we have quite a few new songs ready and we will go to a studio during this spring to record them. We will also make some updates on the website soon. Then you will get some more information about the new members of Distained. So stay tuned and wait for the updates coming soon!

Jami quit the band

11.10.2008

Our vocalist/guitarist Jami Heikkala has left the band. In his words he didn't have the needed motivation or passion to continue with Distained. We respect his choice and wish him all the best. After all, these past two years have been a good period for us.

We are again standing in a crossroads, we will go on but the direction is unclear. Distained is now looking for a new lead singer and second guitarist to join our group. Although last years have been good for our band, we are confident that future years will be even better!

-Anssi from Distained 

Show updates

15.7.2008

Our gig in Aitoo is now past and we would like to thank everyone who was there! The atmosphere was amazing, as you can see from the pictures in the photos section. Go and check them out.

Distained stays on the road and we'll be playing next gig in Oulu on 23rd of July. The place is Hevimesta and we are supporting Infernal Void.

We are also playing in August Rock -festival in Pälkäne on the 2nd of August. You can find more information about the event and the artists here.

More gigs confirmed

5.4.2008

Distained live : Saturday 3th of May Satulaseppä, Vihti Monday 7th of july Aitoon Kirkastusjuhlat, Aitoo ( w/ Viikate etc.) http://www.aitoo.fi/

New gig confirmed

19.3.2008

Distained will be performing live at Ravintola Kellari in Riihimäki on Saturday 26th of April. Check out the venue from here. Stay tuned and see you in Riksu!

A gig in Jyväskylä

20.1.2008

We will play a gig on 22nd of February in Jyväskylä at Pub Katse. There will also play another great band called Infernal Void. So see you all there!

Photos from Rock

12.1.2008

There are now some photos from our gig in Lahti in the photos section. Go and check them out. Especially take a look at our unbelievable rented tour bus! :)

Live show 26.12.

13.11.2007

Distained will be performing live at Ravintola Rock in Lahti on 26.12. More detailed information will be given later. Just put the date in your calendar! See you there!

New photos

17.9.2007

Photos from August Rock -07 added to photos section.

Mikseri.net

4.9.2007

We have now our own site in mikseri.net. Mikseri is a Finnish website where artists can spread their music for free. Our Mikseri-site can be found at www.mikseri.net/distained. Go and have a look!

August Rock

31.7.2007

Distained will play their first gig ever as a four piece band at August Rock festival saturday 4.8. Just be there!

Jamppa has left the building (an open letter)

2.7.2007

We have to regretfully inform you that our rhythm guitarist Jamppa Sinkkonen is no more in the band. (We just couldn't stand your Argentinean husband)! No but seriously, Jamppa made a personal decision that he didn't have enough motivation or interest to continue playing so he decided to quit the band. We would like to thank you Jamppa, for all the years you have played with us and we wish you all the best in the future. We will miss you and your striking power chords! Distained goes on without Jamppa and we are not looking for anyone to replace him.

Website online

14.6.2007

Distained's website is finally online. Some small changes and improvements will be made during next weeks. Tracks from our new album Inhuman are online for you to listen and download. Try our Rockplayer on the right, or head straight down to the music section to download mp3s and check out the lyrics...