In late 2007 VERIVALA singer Mikko Kotamäki forged side venture BARREN EARTH, a Progressive Folk Metal project with distinct 70s influences featuring members of KREATOR, guitar player Sami Yli-Sirniö, MOONSORROW members guitarist Janne Perttilä and drummer Marko Tarvonen, and MANNHAI, bassist Olli-Pekka Laine.