Dolorian, a Finnish doom metal band, was founded in 1997 in Oulu by Ari
Kukkohovi and Anti Ittna Haapapuro. Keyboardist Jussi Ontero later joined the
band. The group initially gained attention with their debut album When All the
Laughter Has Gone, recorded in April 1998 and released on December 7, 1999, via
Wounded Love Records. Their second album, self-titled Dolorian, was released on
February 1, 2001, and also garnered positive reviews. In April 2006, Dolorian
released their final studio album, Voidwards. The band's music is characterized
by a dark crossover of black metal and ...