Rytmihäiriö
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Defunct | 1992 (hiatus) |
| Fate | Reassembled in 1998 |
| Headquarters | Helsinki , Finland |
Area served | Finland |
| Products | Hardcore punk, thrash metal, crossover thrash, grindcore, surmacore music |
| Parent | Sakara Records |
Rytmihäiriö—a Finnish term meaning 'arrhythmia'—is a band originating from Helsinki, Finland, known for their blend of hardcore punk, thrash metal/crossover thrash, grindcore, and surmacore genres. Established in 1988, the group took a hiatus in 1992 but reassembled in 1998 with modifications to their lineup. Currently, they are affiliated with Sakara Records and their music is distributed by Sony.
Their lyrical content frequently explores themes such as the occult, devil worship, the Finnish alcoholic beverage Gambina, and the Finnish crime publication Alibi.
Members
Current members
- Unto "Une" Helo – lead vocals (2002 to present)
- Janne Perttilä – guitar (since 1998)
- Antti Kiiski – bass guitar (1988–1992, resumed 1998 to present)
- Jukka "Kosmo" Kröger – drums (2017 onwards)
Original lineup
- Kalle Ellilä – vocals (1988–1989; deceased 2003), succeeded by
- Pate Vuorio – vocals (1989–1991, 1998–2002), followed by
- Silveri – vocals (1991–1992)
- Marko Karimo – vocals (1991–1992)
- Tuukka Laitinen – guitar (1988–1989), replaced by
- EQ – guitar (1989), then
- Nastis – guitar (1989–1990), followed by
- Tuukka Laitinen – guitar (1990–1991), succeeded by
- Samppa – guitar (1991–1992)
- Antti Kiiski – bass (1988–1992, resumed 1998 to present)
- Otto Luotonen – drums (1988–1992, 1998–2016)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|
| FIN | ||
| 1991 | Surman siipien havinaa | 33 |
| 2005 | Saatana on herra | |
| 2006 | Seitsemän surman siunausliitto | 36 |
| 2008 | Sarvet, sorkat, salatieteet | 10 |
| 2010 | Surmantuoja | 6 |
| 2013 | Todellisuuden mestari | 4 |
| 2018 | Gambinapsykoosi | 5 |
| 2023 | Surmacore | 12 |
Compilation albums
- 1991: Möfaa puujumalille (self-released)
- 2003: Surman vuodet – The Homicide Years (Mörri Records)
Split albums
- 1992: The End of Evolution... ...is Round the Corner (Spinefarm Records)
- The End of Evolution... performed by Rytmihäiriö
- ...is Round the Corner performed by Amen
- 2004: Chaosbreed / Rytmihäiriö (Homorock Records)
- Chaosbreed by Chaosbreed
- Rytmihäiriö by Rytmihäiriö
EPs
- 1990: Surmatyö (Surmatyö Records)
- 1990: Ihmisiä kuolee! (Spinefarm Records)
- 2003: Surmaa kännissä (Hukkalevyt, available as free download)
Collaborative singles featuring Mokoma / Rytmihäiriö / Stam1na
| Year | Title | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|
| FIN | ||
| 2007 | "Sakara Tour 2006 Nosturi" | 7 |
| "Sakara Tour 2006 Työnkulma" | 8 | |
| "Sakara Tour 2006 Rytmikorjaamo" | 9 | |
| "Sakara Tour 2006 Tivoli" | 11 | |
| "Sakara Tour 2006 Teatria" | 12 | |
| "Sakara Tour 2006 Lutakko" | 14 | |
| "Sakara Tour 2006 Sibeliustalo" | 16 |