Band
Disease of the Nation is a four-membered metal band from Lappeenranta, Finland. This band has played uncompromised metal which takes influences from pop music to black metal and from traditional heavy to grindcore and hardcore since the year 2006. With three demos and the experience of 30 gigs the band continues to spread the disease – like it or not.
| Mikko “Mige” Knuutila – vocals, guitar | |
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Born: 1984
Equipment: Laney, LTD, Ibanez Musical history: Frail From Inside 2000-2006 (gtr,voc), Chaos Creation 2005-2006 (gtr), Devilhorn 2006- (gtr), Källä 2007. Fav. music: Faith No More, System Of A Down, Pantera, Katatonia, Bloodbath, Slayer, Velvet Revolver, Pink floyd, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, This list is endless. Fav. movies: Robocop, Casino, Matrix, Lord of The Rings, Bad Taste, Godfather.. Influences: Mike Patton, Serj Tankian, Slash, John Frusciante, Layne Staley, Phil Anselmo Other interests: Pekka Erkkilä Free word: Watch out that Rudum behind U! |
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Top of the month: - Alice In Chains – Black Gives Way To Blue - The Doors (Ben Fong-Torres & The Doors) - Kompiaiset - Lullikit |
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| Kai-Pekka “Kaikka” Kangasmäki - guitar | |
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Born: 1985
Equipment: Marshall JCM 800, Marshall 4*12, ESP/LTD VB-400 Baritone, some pedals Musical history: Guitar since 1997, a couple of years of drums, bass since 2005 Fav. music: Punk, metal, rap, rock, industrial, pop Fav. movies: Too many Free word: Näyttääks miun pää isolta? |
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Top of the month: - Mike Patton & Mondo Cane - Forthcoming music video of DotN - Rytmihäiriö – Surmantuoja - Summer!!! |
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| Joonas “Jonttu” Kauppinen – drums | |
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Born: 1.1.86
Equipment: Me, Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Pro.Mark sticks and Aquarin drumheads Musical history: drums since 1996. Misery inc. 2001-2008 and Tuoni live drums 2008-. Fav. music: Slipknot, Strapping Young Lad, Pink, Diablo, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra etc. Fav. movies: All comedy stuff. eli siis tää ny on niin ja näin tosiasiassa norski kääpiö/hevos/alistus-poke on totuus Influences: Joey Jordison, Kai Hahto, Anssi Nykänen, Other interests: Woodworks and skiing Free word: no hittolainen |
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Top of the month: - Pekko |
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| Juha-Matti “Jupu” Kangasmäki – bass | |
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Born: 1987
Equipment: Bass Musical history: Frail From Inside 2000-2006 (bass), Källää kagosee 2007- Fav. music: All kind of good shit from reggae to grindcore Fav. movies: Point Break, Cheech & Chong, Crank, Kids… Influences: LIFE Other interests: Riding dirt bike, Burning Shit, Books, Movies Free word: Älä ota ittees |
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Top of the month: - Laineen Kasperi – Olet tässä -Pendulum – Hold your colour -John Frusciante – Curtains -South Park |
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