.38 Special (band)

The band .38 Special is a Rock and Roll group that was formed in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida and their musical career began in 1976. They released some concept albums. Amorphis is well known for their use of (the English translation of) the Finnish national epic, Kalevala, as a source for their lyrics. Drivetrain (2004). Initially, the band was a death metal act, but in later albums they have evolved into making songs that are more classifiable as mainstream but nevertheless with increasingly complex arrangements. A Wild-Eyed Christmas Night (2001). Amorphis is a Finnish metal band started by Jan Rechberger and Esa Holopainen in 1990. 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of .38 Special (2000). Pekka Kasari (drums) (1996-2002).

Live at Sturgis (1999). Olli-Pekka Laine (bass) (1992-1999). Resolution (1997). Pasi Koskinen (vocals) (1996-2004). Bone Against Steel (1991). Far from the Sun (2003). Rock & Roll Strategy (1988). Am Universum (2000).

Flashback: The Best of .38 Special (1987). Tuonela (1999). Strength in Numbers (1986). Elegy (1996). Tour de Force (1983). Tales from the Thousand Lakes (1994). Special Forces (1982). The Karelian Isthmus (1992).

Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (1981). Evil Inside (2003). Rockin' Into the Night (1980). Day of Your Beliefs (2003). Wild Eyed & Live (1978). Alone (2001). Special Delivery (1978). Divinity (1999).

.38 Special (1977). My Kantele (1997). Black Winter Day (1994). Privilege of Evil (1993). Jan Rechberger (drums).

Santeri Kallio (keyboards). Niclas Etelävuori (bass). Tomi Koivusaari (guitar). Esa Holopainen (guitar).

Tomi Joutsen (vocals).