Jussi Lehtisalo


Jussi Lehtisalo is a Finnish musician. In 1991, he founded Circle, a prolific band drawing influences from heavy metal and krautrock to develop a style of repetitive experimental rock. He also runs a record label, Ektro Records, releasing his own music alongside left field rock and metal releases by artists such as Faust and Acid Mothers Temple.

Biography

Circle

Still the main project for Lehtisalo's musical endeavours, Circle have released 40 albums since 1994. Throughout the band's ever-shifting line-up, Lehtisalo has been the only constant presence, and de facto leader. The current core line-up of the band – Mika Rättö, Janne Westerlund, Tomi Leppänen and Lehtisalo – is the longest consistent incarnation of the group.

Other projects

Lehtisalo is involved in a large number of projects outside of Circle, most notably Pharaoh Overlord, originally the trio of Leppänen, Westerlund and Lehtisalo indulging in a passion for stoner rock. He and Rättö have also released several albums as a duo and one as a trio with Kauko Röyhkä. The improvisation-based Ektroverde uses various electronic instrument, jazz drumming, and 1970s-style progressive rock riffs. Other bands are Iron Magazine, Oric, Dekathlon, Pakasteet, Sakset, Doktor Kettu, Steel Mammoth and Lehtisalofamily, which consists of Lehtisalo accompanied by his parents. Grumbling Fur, meanwhile, is a collaboration with Daniel O'Sullivan of Guapo and Alexander Tucker, amongst others. 2012 saw the debut release from Split Cranium, a collaboration with Aaron Turner of Isis.

Discography

Circle

''See Circle discography''

Jussi Lehtisalo

  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Dead
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Spectrum
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Maisteri
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: The Complete Solo Works
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Interludes for Prepared Beast
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: ''Rotta''

Pharaoh Overlord

''See Pharaoh Overlord discography''

Rättö ja Lehtisalo

''See Rättö ja Lehtisalo discography''

Ektroverde

  • Ektroverde, Pingvin
  • Ektroverde, Futuro – A New Stance For Tomorrow
  • Ektroverde, Arpeggio
  • Ektroverde, Harakkakuisti
  • Ektroverde, Integral
  • Ektroverde, ''Ukkossalama''

Steel Mammoth

  • Steel Mammoth, Atomic Mountain
  • Steel Mammoth, The Kingdom of the Golden Hammer
  • Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Ritual
  • Steel Mammoth, Radiation Funeral
  • Steel Mammoth, ''Nuclear Rebirth''

Other projects

Albums

  • Lehtisalofamily, Interplay
  • Kirvasto, Täydellisiä Kysymyksiä, Täydellisiä Vastauksia
  • Eturivi, Ylhäisten Kastien Kelvottomat Jälkeläiset
  • Rakhim, Rakhim
  • Rakhim, Crimson Umbrella
  • Doktor Kettu, Soft Delirium
  • Lusiferiinin Armosta, Nuolee
  • Susi-Unto, Puheluja pimeältä puolelta
  • Grumbling Fur, Furrier
  • Split Cranium, Split Cranium
  • Pakasteet with Charles Hayward: Molten Salt
  • Pakasteet ja Draama-Helmi: ''Tyhjä risteys''

Singles

  • Ektroverde, Mortalaattori
  • Ektroverde, Music For Supermarket EP
  • Ektroverde, Svart/Orange
  • Ektroverde/Hinageshi Bondage, Varovaisesti Kotiin/Tänään Ruokalassa/Peltilehmä
  • Eturivi, Lempilapset
  • Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Barbarians
  • Motorspandex, Torment Star
  • Arkhamin Kirjasto, ''Arkhamin Kirjasto''