Artist page · 07/07/2026
About
Over 6 vinyl releases tracked, with original pressings on Nuclear Blast commanding varied prices.
Wintersun originated as a solo project by Jari Mäenpää after he left Ensiferum in 2004. He recorded the first album alone, except for drums played by Kai Hahto. The band features Teemu Mäntysaari on guitar and Jukka Koskinen on bass. Wintersun's sound combines melodic death metal with symphonic and folk influences, delivering complex arrangements and atmospheric depth.
Their vinyl catalog includes six albums, mostly released through Nuclear Blast, with editions spanning LP, limited editions, test pressings, and picture discs. Their recordings capture a blend of technical skill and melodic complexity that appeals to collectors and audiophiles alike.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Wintersun's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The debut album, entirely composed and performed by Jari Mäenpää except for drums, laid the foundation for the band’s symphonic melodic death metal style.
First half of the ambitious double album 'Time', offering epic compositions and rich symphonic layers.
A four-track conceptual album themed around the seasons, blending black metal intensity with thoughtful symphonic elements.
Go further
Artists who share part of Wintersun's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Jari Mäenpää created the entire debut album except for the drum parts played by Kai Hahto.— Wintersun band history
The first Wintersun album was recorded almost entirely by Jari Mäenpää alone, with Kai Hahto contributing drums, a feat that set a high bar for the project's ambitious sound.
Wintersun’s vinyl albums are predominantly released by Nuclear Blast, including significant pressings in Europe and the US with varying formats like limited editions and picture discs.
This 2017 album groups four lengthy tracks, each centered on a season, exemplifying the band's symphonic and black metal blend.
Original pressings of 'Wintersun' from 2004 reach high prices, reflecting collector interest and rarity, especially white label versions pressed in Germany.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Wintersun is primarily known for melodic death metal with black and symphonic metal influences.
The band was formed in 2003 in Helsinki, Finland.
The 2004 self-titled debut album is a great introduction, showcasing their signature sound and complex arrangements.
Yes, several Wintersun albums have limited edition LP pressings, including picture discs and white label versions.
'The Forest Seasons' vinyl contains four long tracks, each representing a different season.
Prices vary depending on edition and rarity, with some original pressings exceeding €200, while other standard editions cost between €20 and €60.
Original white label vinyl pressings were made in Germany around 2010.
Wintersun's albums are also available on CD and digital formats alongside vinyl releases.
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