Absoluuttinen Nollapiste

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Absoluuttinen Nollapiste
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From left: Aake Otsala, Tomi Krutsin, Aki Lääkkölä, Tommi Liimatta, Janne Hast.
Background information
Origin Rovaniemi (1991–1997), Tampere (1997-present), Finland
GenresProgressive rock, Finnish rock
Years active1991-present
LabelsVinylmania (until 1994)
Johanna Kustannus (1995-present)
MembersTommi Liimatta
Aki Lääkkölä
Aake Otsala
Tomi Krutsin
Past membersJanne Hast (2003-2011)
Teemu Eskelinen (1997–2001)
Jukka Leinonen (1991–1992)
Matti Kettunen (1991)
Website absoluuttinennollapiste.fi

Absoluuttinen Nollapiste (Finnish for absolute zero) is a progressive rock band from Rovaniemi, Finland. [1] [2] It is known for combining catchy melodies and solid, slightly progressive songwriting with Tommi Liimatta's eccentric lyrics.

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Liimatta has numerous side projects with some of the band's current members, some ex-members and others. They publish their music under their own Diu Dau Tapes label. The most famous project is Ahkerat simpanssit, who released the album Tervehdys, Maan asukit in 2003.

History

Absoluuttinen Nollapiste started in June 1991, when Liimatta was on his confirmation camp in Nuasjärvi, Sotkamo, when he had an idea of putting together a rock band. The members of the band, who all lived in the same neighborhood in Rovaniemi, were Liimatta (born in Kemi, 1976, vocals and wind instruments), Tomi Krutsin (born in Rovaniemi, 1976, drums) and Aki Lääkkölä (born in Rovaniemi, 1976, guitar and keyboards). They had had other groups before. The band's first bass guitarist, Matti Kettunen, was replaced in November 1991 by Aake Otsala (born in Kuopio, 1976) and, a year later, the second guitarist, Jukka Leinonen left the band. This line-up for about 7 years. Some time in 1999, Teemu Eskelinen joined the band as a backing vocalist.

Members

Past members

Discography

Albums

EPs / singles / compilations

DVDs

Solo albums

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References

  1. Absoluuttinen Nollapiste - Suljettu Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2023-03-16
  2. "Absoluuttinen Nollapiste Aawastockiin - "Albumikeikka on ainutlaatuista herkkua"". Lapin Kansa (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-03-16.