Celesty is a power metal band formed in 1998 in Seinäjoki, Finland. They are still active today. History Celesty's first line-up in the year 1998 was totally different from today's, and only bassist Ari Katajamäki and drummer Jere Luokkamäki are left from those days. In 1999 Tapani Kangas joined the band as a guitar player. Following this, Celesty recorded their first (unnamed) demo in summer 1999. This demo wasn't released commercially or sent out.Shortly after, Ari, Jere and Tapani decided to sign off some members and started replacing them with new ones. In 2000 Tapani and Ari joined the Finnish army while Celesty were still looking for a functional line-up. In spring 2000, Tapani discovered the young and talented guitarist J-P Alanen, who he asked to join Celesty. Alanen quickly agreed and joined the ranks of the band. He knew vocalist Kimmo Perämäki and asked the band to give him a chance. The band complied and Kimmo joined. During autum