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| Birth_name = Sampsa Astala |
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| Alias = Kita, |
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| Born = {{birth date and age|1974|1|23}} |
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| Years_active = 1997 - present |
| Years_active = 1997 - present |
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| Label = [[Sony BMG]] |
| Label = [[Sony BMG]] |
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| Associated_acts = [[Lordi]], |
| Associated_acts = [[Lordi]], |
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| URL = [http://www.lordi.fi Lordi.fi] |
| URL = [http://www.lordi.fi Lordi.fi] |
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'''Sampsa Astala''', (born January 23, 1974 in [[Vantaa]], [[Finland]]) was the drummer for the [[Finland|Finnish]] [[heavy metal music|metal]] band [[Lordi]] . His stage name of Kita comes from the [[Finnish language|Finnish]] word meaning "jaws", "gap", or "maw". |
'''Sampsa Astala''', (born January 23, 1974 in [[Vantaa]], [[Finland]]) was the drummer for the [[Finland|Finnish]] [[heavy metal music|metal]] band [[Lordi]] . His stage name of Kita comes from the [[Finnish language|Finnish]] word meaning "jaws", "gap", or "maw". |
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He joined Lordi in 2000 and with the band, went on to win the [[2006 Eurovision Song Contest]].<ref name="mieoonlordi">{{cite book |
He joined Lordi in 2000 and with the band, went on to win the [[2006 Eurovision Song Contest]].<ref name="mieoonlordi">{{cite book |
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Sampsa Astala, (born January 23, 1974 in Vantaa, Finland) was the drummer for the Finnish metal band Lordi and the lead singer of the glam-rock band SO. His stage name of Kita comes from the Finnish word meaning "jaws", "gap", or "maw".
He joined Lordi in 2000 and with the band, went on to win the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest.[1] In recognition, the city of Karkkila, where he spent his teenage years, named its youth facilities after him.[2]
Many critics view Lordi as a satanic band, however this is a common misconception. In fact on the "Thank you to..." list on his records Kita thanks "Almighty God"
Kita arranges and performs all backing vocals on the CDs, but he didn't sing live due to his mask.
On the 4th of October 2010, there was an announcement from the band, saying that Kita no longer was a member of Lordi.
Character background
Kita is a manbeast from an ancient alien race. Originally a brutal battle beast from the Mu Arae star system used in combat, he was sent to Earth for an unknown purpose.
The time-traveling Mr. Lordi found Kita in the mountains of Himalaya, enslaved by a snake demon. After Mr. Lordi defeated the demon, Kita allied with him.
It is not known if Kita is actually the name of the whole race or the individual. It is rumored that Earth's Yeti stories originate from sightings of members from Kita's race sent to Earth, which may link them to the Mi-Go of the Cthulhu Mythos.[3]
Discography
Lordi
- Get Heavy (2002)
- The Monsterican Dream (2004)
- The Arockalypse (2006)
- Deadache (2008)
- Babez For Breakfast (2010)
Other releases
- Apulanta: Hiekka (2002) (backing vocals)
- Järjestyshäiriö: Levoton (EP) (2004) (producer, recorder, backing vocals)
- Hanna Pakarinen: Lovers (2007) (backing vocals)
- Pete Parkkonen : First Album (2009) (song writing)
References
- ^ Ahlroth, Jussi (2006). Mie oon Lordi. Juva: Johnny Kniga. ISBN 951-0-32584-8.
- ^ "Karkkilan kaupunki juhlisti euroviisuvoittajaa - Nuorisotilasta Kita". City of Karkkila. 2006-06-22. Archived from the original on 2007-05-05. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
- ^ "Lordi - The Official Website". Lordi. Retrieved 2007-07-22.