Rytmihäiriö (Finnish for 'arrhythmia') is a Finnish hardcore punk, thrash metal/crossover thrash, grindcore and surmacore Helsinki-based band established in 1988 until 1992, when the band was put on a hiatus. It had a comeback in 1998 with a number of changes in the line-up. The band is signed to Sakara Records, and for distribution Sony.
Band has taken their main inspiration from the occult, devil worship, Finnish mixed drink Gambina and Finnish crime magazine Alibi.
Members Current lineup Unto "Une" Helo – vocals (2002–present) Janne Perttilä – guitars (1998–present) Antti Kiiski – bass (1988-1992, 1998–present) Jukka "Kosmo" Kröger – drums (2017–present)
Original band Kalle Ellilä, vocals (1988-1989, died 2003) - replaced by Pate Vuorio, vocals (1989–1991, 1998-2002) - replaced by Silveri, vocals (1991-1992) Marko Karimo, vocals (1991–1992) Tuukka Laitinen, guitar (first period, 1988–1989) - replaced by EQ, guitar (1989) replaced by Nastis, guitar (1989–90), replaced by Tuukka Laitinen, guitar (second period 1990-1991) -replaced by Samppa (guitar, 1991–1992) Antti Kiiski – bass (1988-1992, 1998-) Otto Luotonen – drums (1988-1992, 1998-2016)
Discography Studio albums YearAlbumChartsFINFinnishCharts.com: Rytmihäiriö page1991Surman siipien havinaa332005Saatana on herra2006Seitsemän surman siunausliitto362008Sarvet, sorkat, salatieteet102010Surmantuoja62013Todellisuuden mestari42018Gambinapsykoosi52023Surmacore12
Compilation albums 1991: Möfaa puujumalille (self-published) 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... - by Rytmihäiriö ...is Round the Corner - 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, free download)
Collaboration - Singles as Mokoma / Rytmihäiriö / Stam1na YearAlbumChartsFIN2007"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
References
External links www.surmacore.com Official website Sakara Records Official Records