Henkka Seppälä

Infobox musical artist
Name = Henkka T. Blacksmith

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Img_capt = Henkka (second left) performing with Children Of Bodom in Milan 2006
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Henri Samuli Seppälä
Alias = Henkka Seppälä
Born = birth date and age|1980|6|7
Died =
Origin = Espoo, Finland
Instrument = Bass, Guitar
Genre = Melodic death metal
Occupation = Bassist
Years_active = 1995 - Present
Label = Nuclear Blast
Spinefarm Records
Century Media
Associated_acts = Children of Bodom
Aivokasvain
URL = http://www.cobhc.com/
Notable_instruments = ESP

Henri Samuli Seppälä (Born June 7, 1980), better known as Henkka T. Blacksmith, is the bassist of the Finnish metal band Children of Bodom.
Henkka is responsible for backing vocals both on studio and live.Henkka is a very common nickname for Henri and "seppä" means "blacksmith" in English. The reason he has a "T." in the middle of his name is his nickname being Torso. [http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com/bodompedia/glossary.php?word=Torso (__Scythes-Of-Bodom.com__) - (__The Ultimate Children Of Bodom Hate Crew Fanpage__) ] ]

Biography

Henkka was born in 1980 in Espoo, Finland. He first started playing guitar at the age of eleven. He got into the heavy metal scene through his brother, who listened to bands such as Slayer and Pantera with his friends. Before that, he had only had contact with rock 'n roll and rock bands such as Guns N' Roses and Poison. As time passed, his interest started leaning towards heavier bands, until in the early 90s he discovered black metal and death metal bands of the likes of Burzum, Dissection and Cannibal Corpse.

He played at his first band at the age of 13. It was called "Aivokasvain" (Brain Tumour). He was part of the band for two years, and then quit, switching his main instrument to the bass.

When Samuli Miettinen quit "Inearthed" (the original name of Children of Bodom) in 1996, Henkka joined the band, (asked by lead guitarist and singer, Alexi Laiho) adopting the 5-string bass.

He is the frontman of the band when it comes to interviews and public appearances. Other than the fact that he can speak Finnish, English, Swedish and some French, he is also the most equilibrated member of the band, in a general way.

He studies political science and political history in the "University of Helsinki" when he has time, which is not too often. He is also into sports, and has a passion for (European) football. However, he also enjoys swimming. Henkka is completely dedicated to Children of Bodom, and is the only member who doesn't have any side-project. According to him, the most important things in his life are his family and his band.

Equipment

* ESP Custom Basses, Black Araya shaped 4 string (34" neckthru body alder, EMG 35DC pickups)
* ESP "Assault" shaped (34" neckthru body alder, EMG 40DC pickups)
*ESP Custom shop Viper Bass, same specs as his other basses, and can be seen on their live dvd Chaos Ridden Years

Discography

With Children of Bodom

Albums
* "Something Wild" (1997)
* "Hatebreeder" (1999)
* "Tokyo Warhearts" (Live CD, 1999)
* "Follow the Reaper" (2000)
* "Hate Crew Deathroll" (2003)
* "Are You Dead Yet?" (2005)
* "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live" (Live CD, 2006)
* "Blooddrunk" (2008)

Singles & EPs
* "Children of Bodom" (Single, 1997)
* "Downfall" (Single, 1998)
* "Hate Me!" (Single, 2000)
* "You're Better Off Dead!' (Single, 2002)
* "Trashed, Lost & Strungout" (EP, 2004)
* "In Your Face" (Single, 2005)

Trivia

*He is 184 cm tall. [ [http://www.fourteeng.net/henkka2.html Interview Children of Bodom ] ]

References

#"Fourteeng.net" [http://www.fourteeng.net/henkka2.html]

External links

* [http://www.cobhc.com/ Children of Bodom Official Website]
* [http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com/site.php?go=henkka&lang=en Scythes of Bodom: COBHC Fanpage]
* [http://www.bandvibe.com/interview_COB.asp Interview with Henkka]
* [http://nzrock.com/modules/wordpress/?p=207 Interview with Henkka at NZRock.com]