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1998-1999 Celesty was formed in 1998 in Seinäjoki, Finland. The first line-up was totally different than today, only Ari Katajamäki and Jere Luokkamäki remain from those days. In 1999 guitarist Tapani Kangas joined the band and at this time Celesty produced their first demo in summer 1999. This was recorded just for the band and was not released or sent anywhere. It did not take long for Ari, Jere and Tapani to notice the potential of the band; they knew that something had to be done, so they decided to change their line-up and sign on new members. 2000-2002 In the year 2000 Tapani and Ari were called to the army and Celesty continued looking for a functional and first-rate line-up. In spring 2000 Tapani found the young and talented guitarist J-P Alanen who already knew Celesty vocalist Kimmo Perämäki, and the band asked him to join Celesty. Kimmo joined, and finally in autumn 2000 they booked a studio for their first real demo. The Warrior of Ice demo was released in spring 2001 ...