Stam1na is a Finnish metal band from Lemi, formed in 1996 by vocalist and guitarist Antti Hyyrynen, lead guitarist Pekka Olkkonen, and drummer Teppo Velin. After releasing several demo recordings, the group signed with Sakara Records in 2004. Their self-titled debut album, Stam1na, reached number 13 on the Finnish charts in 2005. The band achieved consistent commercial success with Uudet kymmenen käskyä, which peaked at number 3 in 2006, followed by a string of Number 1 albums including Raja, Viimeinen Atlantis, and Nocebo, the latter of which was certified gold on its release day in 2012. Subsequent Number 1 releases included SLK in 2014, Elokuutio in 2016, Taival in 2018, Novus Ordo Mundi in 2021, and X in 2023. In 2026, the band released the album Apnea, which reached number 2. Stam1na is recognized for its technical thrash metal style and has won multiple Emma Awards throughout its career.
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