Band
Sotajumala today
Sotajumala is a Finnish death metal band founded in 1998 that plays aggressive death metal. Drawing influence from both old and new generations of death metal the band has created a sound of their own. The lyrics are in their native language and the band name translates to Wargod. Over the years the band has gained loyal following through hard work, solid releases and several fierce live shows.
Debut full-length Death Metal Finland received great response from press and fans alike in 2004, marking the beginning of a new era in Finnish death metal. As a result of meticulous writing process the band unleashed their sophomore album Teloitus in 2007. With its eight crushing songs Teloitus displays Sotajumala’s progress as songwriters, as musicians and as a band - something both press and fans noticed. From start to finish Teloitus destroys everything on its path, not once letting go. This energy is also present at live shows where the band has further demonstrated their abilities to annihilate the masses.
Mynni Luukkainen – vocals
- Age: 28
- Joined: July 27th 2005, session vocalist since 2004
Other bands
Ajattara, Black Sun Aeon, Horna, Obscurant
Previous bands
Biggest (musical) influences
Phil & Pantera, Kerry & Slayer, G.G. Allin, Rob Zombie, Dark Throne, Necrophagia, Hypocrisy and Satan.
All time favourites
All of the above plus Ramones, Cypress Hill, Motörhead, Brujeria, Behemoth, Entombed, Zyklon-B, Thorns, Danzig, Down, Dissection, Burzum, My Dying Bride, DHG, Marduk, Carpathian Forest and Martti Servo & Napander.
Equipment
ESP ex-400, ESP V-700 Ltd Dave Mustaine, Dean Dave Mustaine VMNTX, Aria Pro 2 Urchin Deluxe, Sotavasara, ENGL Fireball, Marshall MG10CD Combo Amp, a way old cabinet that used to belong to Shitter Limited, T.Bone TWS16PT 800 MHZ, Line6 POD2, BOSS TU-2, Ibanez Delay pedal, a broken mic and tons of crappy cables.
Kosti Orbinski – guitar
- Age: 30
- Joined: 1998, founding member
Other bands
Grimm’s Journey, Taiteilija Orkasalo & Pertti Pohjola Orchestra, Viilto
Biggest (musical) influences
Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Deicide, Morbid Angel, Dream Theater and P.T.P.Lapio.
All time favourites
Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Queen, Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Deep Purple, Eppu Normaali, Leevi and the Leavings, W.A.S.P., Klamydia, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Death, AC/DC, Cannibal Corpse, Twisted Sister, Emperor, Kari Tapio, Napalm Death, Pantera, Rainbow, Raptori, Sentenced, Led Zeppelin, Tarot, Tommy Emmanuel, Alice Cooper, Kirka, Kake Randelin…
Equipment
ENGL Powerball & Peavey 6505+ heads, Gibson Les Paul Studio & ESP KHALV guitars and VHT cabinet.
Pete Lapio – guitar
- Age: 32
- Joined: Originally 2000—2002, joined again in 2003
Other bands
Estrangulados, Grimm’s Journey, Viilto
Previous bands
Ravendusk
Biggest (musical) influences
Pekka Pohjola, Anssi Tikanmäki, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Iron Maiden, Rush, Steve Lukather, Pat Metheny, John Petrucci…
All time favourites
Pink Floyd, Riverside, Ghost Brigade, Opeth, Emperor & Ihsahn, FM 2000…
Equipment
Fernandes Revolver pro guitar, Landola acoustic guitar, Engl Fireball head and Marshall valvestate combo at home.
Tomi Otsala – bass, backing vocals
- Age: 32
- Joined: 1998, founding member
Other bands
Estrangulados, Grimm’s Journey
Biggest (musical) influences
Steve Harris, Amorphis, David Vincent, John Myung, Kose, Pertti, Tapio Rautavaara and Kreator.
All time favourites
Iron Maiden, Obituary, Morbid Angel, Suicidal Tendencies, Motörhead, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Paraxism, Terrorizer, Danzig, Crowbar…
Equipment
Dean Edge Pro, Tech 21 head and Warvick cabinet.
Timo Häkkinen – drums
- Age: 26
- Joined: August 12th 2004, session drummer since 2003
Other bands
A Sullen Day, Estrangulados, Where Victims Lie
Previous bands
Biggest (musical) influences
Gösta Sundqvist, Bill Hicks, George Kollias, Derek Roddy, John Longstreth, Kai Hahto, Dave Norton…
All time favourites
Shannon Wright, Leevi and the Leavings, The Gathering, Victory at Sea, M.G. Lederman, Travels, Jen Wood, Thalia Zedek, Yann Tiersen, Misery Index, Nasum, Origin, Nile, Decrepit Birth, Ulcerate, Foo Fighters, Viikate, Go It Alone, Champion, Magyar Posse, Kaia, Trespassers William, Magnolia Electric Co., Elliott Smith, The Smiths, Jonna Tervomaa, Ultra Bra, Julma-Henri & Syrjäytyneet…
Equipment
Pearl Session Studio drums: 2 x 22” kicks, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14” and 16” toms, 14” Pearl Reference snare. Sabian and Istanbul cymbals. Axis A Longboard pedals.
