Vesa Ranta

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Vesa Ranta
Born (1973-07-20) 20 July 1973 (age 50)
Genres Death metal, melodic death metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Drummer

Vesa Ranta (born 20 July 1973) is a Finnish drummer. He was one of the original members of the metal bands Sentenced [1] and The Man-Eating Tree. He is also a fine art photographer [2] and was owner of the Nuclear Nightclub live music club and bar in downtown Oulu. [3] In 2024, He join Cemetery Skyline and he produces a single called Violent Storm.

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Live album

DVDs

Singles

Compilation

Demos

Split albums

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References

  1. "Sentenced – the Grave". Sentenced. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
  2. "Vesa Ranta Photography". Vesa Ranta. Archived from the original on 18 September 2009. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
  3. "Nuclear Nightclub – tärkeintä on rakkaus live-soittoon". Nuclear Nightclub. Retrieved 3 November 2009.