Marko Annala (b. 1972, Joutseno) is a Finnish musician and novelist, best known as the founder, vocalist and primary songwriter of the heavy metal band Mokoma, which he established in 1996. His distinctive vocal style blends death metal growling with articulate Finnish rock delivery, and Mokoma's Finnish-language lyrics - largely his work - helped define a generation of domestic metal. As a writer he has published four novels with Like Kustannus, winning the Tiiliskivi literary prize for his debut Värityskirja (2017) and the Tampere City Literary Prize for Paasto (2018). Since early 2026 he has also been active as a solo electronic artist under the name Alter Annala.
Annala released his second Alter Annala solo single 'Kuolinpesä', previewing a full solo album planned for autumn 2026.
Annala debuted as solo electronic artist Alter Annala with the single 'Save Room', announcing a live debut at Tavastia, Helsinki on 29 August 2026.
Mokoma toured Finland with a 20th-anniversary run for the album 'Kuoleman laulukunnaat', performing the record in full at venues including Helsinki, Turku and Kuopio.
Annala published his fourth novel 'Ylva', set in late-1980s Norway and illustrated in collaboration with artist Petri Ala-Maunus and Annala's daughter Iita Annala.
The audiobook edition of 'Ylva', read by Annala himself, was released on 25 December 2025.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
84concertFri 20.11.Gigi Masin (ITA), Otto Taimela
82concertMon 16.11.Grouper (US) + Roy Montgomery (NZ)
63concertSat 6.2.Rony Rex
61concertFri 28.8.Ánnámáret: Bálvvosbáiki
61concertThu 19.11.Agent Side Grinder
59concertSun 7.2.Scientist
45concertSat 28.11.Andromedik
41concertFri 27.11.Rony Rex
41concertSat 28.11.Rony Rex
34concertTue 2.2.Pendulum
88concertSat 28.11.MASTER BOOT RECORD
73concertFri 11.12.Captain Jack
concert19:00Marko Annala's new band Alter Annala debuts on a club tour. The electronically-tinged lineup unusually features electric guitar, with album producer Aake Lämsä and drummer Leo Heikkilä on stage. The evening opens with Nenerchy.
concert20:00Marko Annala from Mokoma presents his alter ego Alter Annala at Tavastia. Supporting act Nenerchy blends punk, rap, and drum and bass.