Lordi - Drummer Fired For Unmasking Himself
Finnish heavy metal monsters Lordi have released the following statement:
"It is our unfortunate task to inform that drummer Kita is no longer a member of Lordi. Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita. This is in direct conflict with one of the cornerstones of Lordi's image. Therefore it is not possible for him to continue as a member of the band anymore.
Lordi will continue as always, masked and costumed, consisting of monster personas. Also, the upcoming tour will happen as planned. We thank Kita for the years he has been an important part of the band and our successes and wish him all the best in his future."
This hard decision came after the announcement earlier today that Finnish melodic rock band Stala & So. - which features in its ranks Kita (real name: Sampsa Astala) on vocals and ex-Lordi bassist Kalma (real name: Niko Hurme; also known by his current stage name Nick Gore) - will be competing to represent Finland in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest.
Kita as the frontman of Stala & So.
"It is our unfortunate task to inform that drummer Kita is no longer a member of Lordi. Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita. This is in direct conflict with one of the cornerstones of Lordi's image. Therefore it is not possible for him to continue as a member of the band anymore.
Lordi will continue as always, masked and costumed, consisting of monster personas. Also, the upcoming tour will happen as planned. We thank Kita for the years he has been an important part of the band and our successes and wish him all the best in his future."
This hard decision came after the announcement earlier today that Finnish melodic rock band Stala & So. - which features in its ranks Kita (real name: Sampsa Astala) on vocals and ex-Lordi bassist Kalma (real name: Niko Hurme; also known by his current stage name Nick Gore) - will be competing to represent Finland in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest.
Kita as the frontman of Stala & So.
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| rodion-z Posts: 9  |
This sounds so stupid. Or not, I guess, if you LOOK at the band and not listen. Although, Slipknot doesn't seem to be so fucking anal about their alter egos.
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| vezzy Stallmanite Posts: 3493  |
Put that mask back on. Now.
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| DevilishSong Posts: 85  |
Are they working for art & music or this ridiculous gest ... btw their new album really sucks!! ...
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| oroboros Posts: 134  |
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| Meller Sleazy Rider Posts: 30  |
Written by vezzy on 04.10.2010 at 19:06 Nearly shit myself when read that one...
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62015  |
Hahahhaha how funny. thay shood replace him whit a masked snowman
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| KwonVerge Odysseus Elite Posts: 5068  |
I feel so sad 
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| seafood Posts: 104  |
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| kkktookmybaby Posts: 132  |
"It is our unfortunate task to inform that drummer Kita is no longer a member of Lordi. Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita." i think what they're saying is that Kita doesn't want to wear the mask at all anymore.. even with Lordi. Would they keep Jim Root in Slipknot if he decided to perform unmasked?
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| Darkside Momo Retired Elite Posts: 9089  |
Written by Irritable Ted on 04.10.2010 at 21:05 You didn't know? come on...
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Written by [user id=17278] on 04.10.2010 at 21:13 My comment was solely based on the way the guy looks. I wasn't comparing the music at all. And well, since you brought up the subject of Bon Jovi being "easy prey"... You can hardly blame people who pick on them. It's Bon Jovi's own damn fault. Clearly, the guy is more of a super star than a musician. u_u
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| moe5512 Posts: 502 |
I...I... I don't like bon jovi... no....no he's bad....not good...bad yes.very bad...one song bon jovi is all songs bon jovi EDIT: damn I'm in a random mood today 
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Written by [user id=17278] on 04.10.2010 at 22:02 Indeed. Personally, I think Jon is a pretty awful songwriter and musician, but I'm not going to hold anything against somebody who enjoys his music. Each is to his/her own. 
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Account deleted Written by moe5512 on 04.10.2010 at 22:10 He's okay. You Give Love a Bad Name and Bad Medicine are the only songs I like.
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| WorpeX Made of Metal Posts: 1352  |
Oh cool, two Lordi disappointments in one week. First, the new album blows and second, the coolest looking monster is kicked from the band. I want Kita back damn it! I don't care if he shows his face!
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| Amergin Posts: 3  |
I never liked Lordi's "bad boy" image either. But I think they deserve respect for something that might creep some of you out: they spread the name "hard rock"...! (Even I don't want to label their music as whatsoever) They brought the term "hard rock music" in the rooms of little innocent children. In the three years I consider myself as a rock/metal fan, I never regretted the night I saw the monsters on TV. I disliked their image very much, but a few weeks later I started to doubt about their music, and I would find my current home. ^^ I might not like ther latest work, but I respect the Lordi (ex-)members.
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| Marcus Doit Like Bernie Posts: 642  |
What if he rejoins under a different mask? WE'D NEVER KNOW!
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| X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18374  |
Drama of the year maybe? Nah, too stupid...
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| Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8669  |
Lordi are so mysterious band...
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| Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8669 |
Written by Marcus on 04.10.2010 at 23:18  damn, man
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Account deleted Written by Marcus on 04.10.2010 at 23:18 brilliant
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| RavenKing Posts: 1941  |
It just shows how this band is all about theatrics and shit and not about music. No wonder they suck so bad.
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| Marcus Doit Like Bernie Posts: 642 |
Written by RavenKing on 05.10.2010 at 01:01 To be fair I did see them live about four years ago and they were a helluva lotta fun. Can't comment on how they are now though.
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