Kotiteollisuus
Kotiteollisuus is a Finnish hard rock and heavy metal band that was formed in 1991 in Lappeenranta. The band released its first demo tape in 1993 under the name "Hullu ukko ja Kotiteollisuus". The shortened name and current line-up were established in 1997.
Kotiteollisuus is said to combine "furious heavy metal with Finnish sullenness". Subjects frequently touched upon in songs are the current state of the nation, religion and mankind in general. The band members have become known for their outspokenness during interviews and shows. The guitarist-vocalist Jouni Hynynen is especially known for insulting and commenting on the audience during live shows.
Kotiteollisuus is undoubtedly one of the most popular metal bands in Finland, having produced one platinum and several gold-selling albums and winning Emma-awards in 2003 and 2005 for best metal record and best DVD respectively. The band released their tenth album, Ukonhauta, on 18 February 2009.
Tuomas Holopainen of the famous Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish has played guest keyboards on the band's three latest albums as well as during several live gigs whenever he has not been too busy with his other projects, mainly Nightwish.
In March 2014, Miitri Aaltonen, who had been playing guitar at Kotiteollisuus's gigs for years, was named an official member of the band.
Members
Current line-up- Jouni Hynynen – guitar, lead vocals
- Janne Hongisto – bass guitar
- Jari Sinkkonen – drums
- Miitri Aaltonen – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Simo Jäkälä – lead vocals
- Tomi Sivenius – guitar, backing vocals
- Aki Virtanen – guitar
- Miitri Aaltonen – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Tuomas Holopainen – keyboards
Discography
Studio albums
Hullu ukko ja kotiteollisuus Aamen Eevan perintö Tomusta ja tuhkasta Kuolleen kukan nimi Helvetistä itään 7 Iankaikkinen Sotakoira Ukonhauta Kotiteollisuus Sotakoira II Maailmanloppu Kruuna/Klaava Vieraan vallan aurinko Valtatie 666 Jumalattomat- ''Susirajalla''
Singles/EPs
- Noitavasara
- Kuulohavaintoja
- Routa ei lopu
- Juoksu
- Eevan perintö
- Jos sanon
- Kädessäni
- Yksinpuhelu
- Rakastaa/ei rakasta
- Vuonna yksi ja kaksi
- ±0
- Routa ei lopu
- Helvetistä itään
- Minä olen
- Tämän taivaan alla
- Kultalusikka
- Vieraan sanomaa
- Kaihola
- Arkunnaula
- Vapaus johtaa kansaa featuring CMX and 51Koodia
- Tuonelan koivut
- Kummitusjuna
- Sotakoira
- Kuollut Kävelee
- Kusipää
- Herttarouva
Compilations
Murheen mailla 1996–2007 Murheen mailla singlet 1996–2007- ''Murheen mailla II 2007-2014''
DVDs
Kotiteollisuus DVD Tuuliajolla 2006- ''Itärintama''
Documentaries
- ''Rai Rai!''