Poets of the Fall

Finland, 2003–now

Helsinki band led by singer Marko Saaresto, formed in 2003. They broke through with 'Late Goodbye' (written for the game Max Payne 2) and the anthem 'Carnival of Rust', building a devoted international following with melodic, cinematic rock — and later voicing the fictional band Old Gods of Asgard in Remedy's Alan Wake games.

MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced Poets of the Fall and 0 artists Poets of the Fall influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Poets of the Fall?

• Pink Floyd — Pink Floyd are a stated influence on Marko Saaresto and a clear touchstone for the band's cinematic, conceptual rock — their debut Signs of Life is named after a Pink Floyd instrumental and echoes The Wall's cyclical structure.
• U2 — U2's anthemic, atmospheric arena rock is among Marko Saaresto's stated influences, shaping Poets of the Fall's soaring, emotive sound.
• Metallica — Metallica's heavy metal is among Saaresto's named influences, feeding the harder-edged, riff-driven side of Poets of the Fall.
• Van Halen — Van Halen's melodic hard rock and guitar virtuosity are among Saaresto's cited influences on the band.