- Jussi Lehtisalo
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Jussi Lehtisalo 
Background information Also known as Junttura Born 1973 Origin Pori, Finland Genres Experimental Rock, Krautrock, Heavy Metal Occupations Musician, songwriter Instruments Bassist Years active 1991 – present Labels Ektro Records Associated acts Circle, Pharaoh Overlord, Rättö ja Lehtisalo Notable instruments Bass Jussi Lehtisalo (born 1973[1] is a Finnish bassist. In 1991 he founded Circle, a prolific band drawing influences from heavy metal and krautrock to develop a style of repetitive experimental rock. He also runs a record label,[2] Ektro Records, releasing his own music alongside left field rock and metal releases by artists such as Faust and Acid Mothers Temple.
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Biography
Circle
Still the main project for Lehtisalo's musical endeavours, Circle have released 35 albums since 1994. All focus on repetition as a key ingredient, and yet the variation from album to album is often startling. Throughout the band's ever-shifting line-up,[3] Lehtisalo has been the only constant presence, and de facto leader. The current core line-up of the band - Mika Rättö, Janne Westerlund, Tomi Leppänen and Lehtisalo - is the longest consistent incarnation of the group, and although their output has slowed down since the mid-00s (the band released 7 albums in 2007 alone!) Lehtisalo has shown no sign that he plans to wind the band up.
Other Projects
Lehtisalo is involved in a large number of projects outside of Circle, most notably Pharaoh Overlord, originally the trio of Leppänen, Westerlund and Lehtisalo indulging in a passion for stoner rock. He and Rättö have also released several albums as a duo (Rättö ja Lehtisalo) and one as a trio with Kauko Röyhkä. Other groups include the improvisation-based Ektroverde,[4] Doktor Kettu, Steel Mammoth and, intriguingly, Lehtisalofamily, which consists of Lehtisalo accompanied by his parents.[5] Grumbling Fur, meanwhile, is a collaboration with Daniel O'Sullivan of Guapo and Alexander Tucker, amongst others.
Discography
Circle
Pharaoh Overlord
See Pharaoh Overlord discography
Rättö ja Lehtisalo
See Rättö ja Lehtisalo discography
Other Projects
Albums
- Lehtisalofamily, Interplay (1997, Ektro Records CD)
- Ektroverde, Pingvin (1998, Ektro Records CD)
- Ektroverde, Futuro - A New Stance For Tomorrow (1998, Ektro Records CD)
- Kirvasto, Täydellisiä Kysymyksiä, Täydellisiä Vastauksia (1998, Bad Vugum CD)
- Ektroverde, Arpeggio (1999, Bad Vugum CD)
- Ektroverde, Harakkakuisti (2000, Ektro Records CD)
- Ektroverde, Integral (2000, Snowdonia/Mizmaze CD)
- Eturivi, Ylhäisten Kastien Kelvottomat Jälkeläiset (2002, Verdura CD)
- Ektroverde, Ukkossalama (2003, Ektro Records CD)
- Rakhim, Rakhim (2006, Qbico LP)
- Steel Mammoth, Atomic Mountain (2007, Ektro Records CD)[6]
- Rakhim, Crimson Umbrella (2007, 20 Buck Spin CD)
- Steel Mammoth, The Kingdom of the Golden Hammer (2008, Super Metsä CD)
- Doktor Kettu, Soft Delirium (2009, Super Metsä CD)
- Lusiferiinin Armosta, Nuolee (2009, Ektro Records CD)
- Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Ritual (2009, Musapojat CD)
- Susi-Unto, Puheluja pimeältä puolelta (2010, Full Contact LP)
- Jussi Lehtisalo, Rotta (2010, Full Contact LP)
- Steel Mammoth, Radiation Funeral (2011, Ektro Records LP)
- Grumbling Fur, Furrier (2011, Aurora Borealis CD)
- Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Rebirth (2011, Full Contact Records LP)
Singles
- Ektroverde, Mortalaattori (1996, Ektro Records CDEP)
- Ektroverde, Music For Supermarket EP (1998, Bad Vugum CDEP)
- Ektroverde, Svart/Orange (1999, Fonal Records 7")
- Ektroverde/Hinageshi Bondage, Varovaisesti Kotiin/Tänään Ruokalassa/Peltilehmä (1999, Verdura split 7")
- Eturivi, Lempilapset (1999, Verdura 7")
- Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Barbarians (2007, Ektro Records CDEP)
- Motorspandex, Torment Star (2008, Full Contact 7")
- Arkhamin Kirjasto, Arkhamin Kirjasto (2010, Full Contact 7")
References
Categories:- 1973 births
- Living people
- Finnish musicians
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