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{{shortShort description|Finnish gothic metal band}}

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'''Sentenced''' was a Finnish [[gothic metal]] band that played [[melodic death metal]] in their early years.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pigeon |first=Tim |url=http://www.metalreview.com/reviews/1637/sentenced-the-funeral-album |title=Review of Sentenced - The Funeral Album |publisher=Metal Review |access-date=2011-10-25 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327091621/http://www.metalreview.com/reviews/1637/sentenced-the-funeral-album |archive-date=2012-03-27 March 2012 }}</ref> The band formed in 1989, in the town of [[Muhos]], [[Finland]], and broke up in 2005.

In 1995, Sentenced released their 'break through' album, ''[[Amok (Sentenced album)|Amok]]'', which is considered by many to be their best work. Compared to earlier releases, the music had slowed down somewhat, acquiring a more melodic structure. The track "Nepenthe" was complemented with a music video and the band took to tour Europe in two full-length tours supporting [[Samael (band)|Samael]] and [[Tiamat (band)|Tiamat]].The first Century Media release "Amok" (1994) was to be their break-through with over 35,000 copies sold worldwide.

===''Frozen'' (1998-20001998–2000)===

Two years after the release of ''[[The Cold White Light]]'', the band was seen in a slightly different light, the lyrics displaying some [[self-irony]] and even a rare positive edge. They released the single "No One There" which peaked The Finnish Charts at Number 1 following that with an extensive USAUS tour alongside [[Killswitch Engage]], [[Dark Tranquillity]] and [[In Flames]]. The album peaked 45th place in the German album chart. The single "No One There" was on the 1st place as well in the Finnish single chart. The band went on a European Tour with [[Lacuna coilCoil]].

After ''[[The Cold White Light]]'', they released a CD single in 2003 along with songs by other bands on a four track compilation single that was dedicated to Oulun [[Kärpät]], the [[ice hockey]] team of the band's hometown, [[Routasydän]] (translates to "Heart of Permafrost") remains the only song Sentenced sang in [[Finnish language|Finnish]], and cannot be found elsewhere. The song caused something of a stir in Finland, as several politicians reviewed the lyrics and purported them to contain [[Nazism|Nazi]] overtones, which the band has steadfastly refuted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=15717 |title=SENTENCED Embroiled In 'Nazi' Controversy |date=5 October 2003 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=7 December 2012-12-07}}</ref>

In early 2005 the band announced that their following release, ''[[The Funeral Album]]'', would be their last. They performed farewell gigs during the spring and summer and ended with a final show on 1 October 2005 in their hometown [[Oulu]]. The concert film ''[[Buried Alive (Sentenced album)|Buried Alive]]'', directed by [[Mika Ronkainen]], filmed at the funeral gig, was premiered at [[Oulu Music Video Festival]] on 9 September 2006. In 2005 ''The Funeral Album'' was awarded gold status in Finland for sales in excess of 15,000 copies, footage of the event is filmed in the ''Buried Alive'' DVD! The CD topped the Finnish album chart upon its release in May 2005 and made it to position No. 49 on the German Media Control chart. "Ever-Frost" single went straight to 1st position on Official Finnish Single Chart staying there for 6 straight weeks.

===Aftermath (2006–2006–present)===

Sentenced have been awarded Platinum in the band's native Finland for their posthumous live DVD ''Buried Alive''. The trophy was handed out to the band's former members at the Century Media 20th anniversary party at the Tavastia club in [[Helsinki]] on 14 August 2008, where [[Poisonblack]] and labelmates [[Norther (band)|Norther]] and [[Kivimetsän Druidi]] played exclusive gigs to properly celebrate this special event.

On 13 November 2009, Sentenced released a box set of 16 CDs and 2 DVDs chronicling their entire career in a coffin-shaped box. The box-set also included rare and previously unreleased tracks.

In 2011 a tribute CD was released by a couple of Russian bands. The CD is called "Russian Tribute To Sentenced".

On 12 December 2014, a book written by Matti Riekki, a Finnish rock journalist, about the band's history was released. It is named "Täältä Pohjoiseen - Sentencedin Tarina". andAfter soyears of farbeing available in Finnish only, an English translation was released in 2021. The title translates to "North from Here – The Story of Sentenced."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalfromfinland.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/dance-on-the-graves-a-tribute-to-sentenced/|title=Dance on the Graves - A tribute to SentenctedSentenced|access-date=2015-06-12 June 2015}}</ref>

==='''Final lineup==='''

* [[SamiMiika LopakkaTenkula]] – [[rhythmlead guitar]] (1989–2005; died 2009), vocals (1989–1992)

* [[VesaSami RantaLopakka]] – [[Drumrhythm kit|drums]]guitar (1989–2005)

* [[VilleVesa LaihialaRanta]] – [[Singing|vocals]]drums (1996–20051989–2005)

* [[SamiVille KukkohoviLaihiala]] – [[Bass guitar|bass]]vocals (1997–20051996–2005)

==='''Prior members==='''

==='''Tour members==='''

bar:Tenkula from:01/01/1989 till:01/01/1992 color:vocals width:37

bar:Tenkula from:01/07/1996 till:01/01/1997 color:bass width:37

bar:Tenkula from:01/01/1989 till:01/01/1993 color:keyboards width:53

bar:Tenkula from:01/01/1994 till:end color:keyboards width:53

bar:Lopakka from:01/01/1993 till:01/01/1994 color:keyboards width:53

[[Category:Finnish deathheavy metal musical groups]]