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.
Mikko “Mige” Knuutila- vocals, guitar
Born:1984
Equipment: Peavey Windsor, Laney, ESP LTD 607B, Ibanez, Dunlop DB-01 Crybaby
Musical history: Frail From Inside 2000-2006 (gtr,voc), Chaos Creation 2005-2006 (gtr), Devilhorn 2006- (gtr), Källä 2007.I started to play the guitar at the age of 7, when my brother played me some Gn’r, Rhcp and stuff like that.
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.
Influences: Mike Patton, Serj Tankian, Slash, John Frusciante, Layne Staley, Phil Anselmo
Kai-Pekka “Kaikka” Kangasmäki – guitar
Born: 1985
Equipment: Marshall JCM 800, Marshall JCM 900 cabinet, ESP Viper Baritone, 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
Juha-Matti “Jupu” Kangasmäki – bass
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
Influences: LIFE
Joonas “Jonttu” Kauppinen – drums
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.
Influences: Joey Jordison, Kai Hahto, Anssi Nykänen,
