Kylähullut
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Tampere , Finland |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Kylähullut was a Finnish band blending speed metal and punk, originating from Tampere. They were recognized for their Finnish-language lyrics and a band name translating to Village Idiot. According to Stefan Glas of underground-empire.com, their 2005 release Turpa Täynnä combined elements of "drunk-punk" with "metal'n'roll". The group produced two full-length albums and two EPs through Kråklund Records. Established in 2003, Kylähullut disbanded in 2012 after the passing of drummer Tonmi Lillman.
History
The formation began in 2003 when guitarist and vocalist Alexi Laiho (known from Sinergy and Children of Bodom) met singer Vesa Jokinen (from Klamydia) at Tampere’s Telakka restaurant. This encounter led to collaborative songwriting with drummer and bassist Tonmi Lillman, previously associated with To/Die/For and Lordi. The project was intended as a casual and entertaining musical outlet.
Their initial EP, Keisarinleikkaus (2004), contained four songs that were later featured on their debut album Turpa Täynnä (2005). This album also included a rendition of Klamydia's track Aika. Vocals on the song Kylähullut were contributed by Kimberley Goss from Sinergy. The band's live debut occurred at the Kuopio Rockcock festival in July 2005.
In 2007, they released the EP Lisää Persettä Rättipäille alongside their second studio album titled Peräaukko Sivistyksessä. Following the death of Tonmi Lillman in February 2012 at age 38 due to illness, Kylähullut ceased all activities.
Band members
Former
- Vesa 'Vesku' Jokinen – Vocals (2004–2012)
- Tonmi Lillman – Drums, Bass (2004–2012; deceased 2012)
- Alexi Laiho – Guitar, Vocals (2004–2012; deceased 2020)
Albums
- Turpa Täynnä (2005)
- Peräaukko Sivistyksessä (2007)
EPs
- Keisarinleikkaus (2004) – Four-track EP featuring Alexi Laiho (guitar, vocals), Tonmi Lillman (drums), and Vesku Jokinen (vocals)
- Lisää Persettä Rättipäille (2007)
Videos
- Kääpiöt - Turpa Täynnä
- Kieli Hanurissa