Assemble the Chariots

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Assemble the Chariots
OriginHelsinki/Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland
GenresDeathcore, symphonic death metal
Years active2008-present
LabelsSeek and Strike
MembersKevin Apostol
Niklas Turunen
Sami Mäntylä
Onni Holmström
Mikael Reinikka
Past membersElina Corpsela
Ville Murdersved
Alexi Lehto
Tapsa Vapola
Joni Koivu
Kristo Sundström
Juhana Heinonen
Taneli "Tauno" Kaalikoski

Assemble the Chariots is a Finnish symphonic deathcore band, formed in 2008. The band has released four EPs, the last of which, The Celestials, having been independently released in July 2020, and re-released on 25 September 2020 via Seek and Strike records.[1] The band's debut full-length album Unyielding Night was released in July 2024.[2] The album received many positive reviews.[3][4][5][6] The band has released a music video for "Evermurk".[7][8] The band took part in Caliban's "Back From Hell" European tour in April and May 2025, alongside In Hearts Wake and Cabal.[9][10]

Musical style

Assemble the Chariots and its material have been described as extreme metal,[2][8][10] and more specifically as deathcore,[1][3][4][6] symphonic deathcore,[3][6][7] death metal,[1] symphonic metal,[10] and technical deathcore.[10]

Members

Current members

  • Kevin Apostol - guitars (2008–present)
  • Niklas Turunen - guitars (2008–present)
  • Sami Mäntylä - drums, keyboards (2011–present)
  • Onni Holmström - vocals (2017–present)
  • Mikael Reinikka - bass (2024–present)

Past members

  • Elina Corpsela - keyboards (2008–2011)
  • Ville Murdersved - vocals (2008–2011)
  • Alexi Lehto - drums (2008–2011)
  • Tapsa Vapola - bass (2008–2011)
  • Joni Koivu - bass (2011–2012)
  • Kristo Sundström - vocals (2011–2017)
  • Juhana Heinonen - bass (2012–2015)
  • Taneli "Tauno" Kaalikoski - bass (2015–2024)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Unyielding Night (2024)

EPs

  • Reflections (2009)
  • The Sulphur Voids (2012)
  • World Architects (2014)
  • The Celestials (2020)

Singles

  • "The Moon Collector" (2017)
  • "Empress" (2021)
  • "Galactic Order" (2023)
  • "Evermurk" (2024)

References