Bloodpit is a Finnish
hard rock
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band. Before 1998, the band has been named "RIP" and "Turmio". It was founded in 1994 by Matthau Mikojan (Matti Mikkonen), lead singer, and Paavo Pekkonen, guitarist. They released their first album ''Mental Circus'' in 2005, along with many singles, such as "Platitude", "Bad-Ass Blues", and "Wise Men Don't Cry". Their second album, ''Off the Hook'', was released in 2007. The single "Platitude" is on the soundtrack to the
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Band members
* Antti Ravín – vocals
* Paavo Pekkonen – guitar
* Pietu Hiltunen – guitar
* Aleksi Keränen – bass
* Alarik Valamo – drums
Previous band members
*
Matthau Mikojan – guitar and vocals (1998–2007)
* Janne Kolehmainen – bass (1998–2000)
* Arnold T. Kumputie – drums (1999–2002)
*
Sir Christus
Sir Christus (born Jukka Kristian Mikkonen; April 10, 1978 – December 7, 2017) was a Finnish guitarist, best known as the former rhythm guitarist of the glam rock band Negative. His father was Arwo Mikkonen, guitarist of the Finnish rock band P ...
– guitar and backing vocals (2000–2002)
* Paspartou Hagen – bass (2002)
Related bands
Previously bassist for Bloodpit, Matthau's older brother, Sir Christus, left to play guitar in Negative. Of the latter, Antti Anatomy, bassist, appeared in Bloodpit's video "Wise Men Don't Cry" as a vengeful brother, accompanied by Jussi Selo, from
Uniklubi, in a similar role.
Also, Matthau and his brother are sons of departed Arwo Mikkonen, who has played guitar for the famous band
Popeda
Popeda is a Finnish rock band hailing from Tampere and one of the staples of Manserock. It was founded in November 1977 by Pauli "Pate" Mustajärvi and Ilari "Ilpo" Ainiala, who were joined by Arwo Mikkonen, Matti Palmunen and Ari Puukka. Mu ...
.
Discography
Albums
* ''Mental Circus'' (2005)
* ''Off the Hook'' (2007)
* ''The Last Day Before the First'' (2009)
EPs
* ''Sauna Päälle!'' (2006)
* ''Recovered'' (2008)
Singles
* "Out to Find You" (2005)
* "One More Time" (2005)
* "Platitude" (2005)
* "Bad-Ass Blues" (2005)
* "Wise Men Don't Cry" (2007)
Videos
* "Platitude" (2005)
* "Bad-Ass Blues" (2006)
* "Wise Men Don't Cry" (2007)
* "For You to Be Safe" (2008)
External links
Official websiteBloodpit page on Wimstream.com
Musical groups established in 1994
Finnish hard rock musical groups
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