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Korpiklaani - Announce A Change In The Line-Up For The First Time Since 2005


Korpiklaani have announced a line-up change. Violinist Jaakko "Hittavainen" Lemmetty will be leaving the band.

Here it is the official statement from the band: "The Finnish folk metal ambassadors Korpiklaani announce a change in the lineup for the first time since 2005. Hittavainen who's been with band since the beginning will leave the band. There is a mutual understanding between him and the rest of the band and there is no big drama involved. His personal health issues made the constant touring and recording impossible."

"The band found Hittavainen's replacement in a young prodigy Teemu Eerola, who's already been rehearsing hard with the band. Teemu has already proven himself to be an excellent replacement and magnificent company. He also plays violin."

"The first show with the new lineup will be in Rotterdam on September 24. In Finland the revitalized band can be spotted in Pori on October 6 and in Helsinki later in the same month. The real test for Teemu's abilities and endurance will be the 24-date North American tour starting on November 23."

[Also thanks to swatata for sending in this news!]


Source: korpiklaani.com
Band profile: Korpiklaani
Posted: 19.09.2011 by Reza


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19.09.2011 - 18:06
moe5512

He smoked too much
He was the coolest guy in klaani, never changed his facial expression and had always a cigarette somewhere
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19.09.2011 - 20:42
swatata

Ty metalstorm And.yeah i think he smoked too much too
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20.09.2011 - 16:45
Inconcessus
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Too much smoke, too much drink... haha, Finns are awesome!
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04.10.2011 - 04:04
Viltharis
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Arrr... Korpiklaani without "Hittavainen"... Sad. I hope new violinist will be cool too.
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30.10.2011 - 06:15
second_coming89
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Wow. didn't see that coming.
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