Viimeinen kiertue - photo gallery
When writing my upcoming book "Viimeinen Kiertue", I have been digging through loads of old photographs, which I’ll be sharing in this page. They’re not in any particular thematical order — but they do share a light and details for the book itself.
16.11.2006 Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
This shot was taken on November 16, 2006, in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. The Rasmus was on tour in South America, and with a day off before our show in Buenos Aires, we hopped on a ferry to Uruguay. The ride took just over an hour, and Colonia del Sacramento turned out to be an absolute gem—it instantly reminded me of Trinidad, Cuba, which I had visited just six months earlier.
Here’s band’s drummer Aki Hakala and me, wandering the city, unwinding, and enjoying a rare, worry-free moment—without a single thought about the backline or stage setup waiting for us at Buenos Aires Personal Fest the next day.
3.6.2010 Nürnberg, Germany
This shot takes us back to June 3, 2010, at Zeppelinfeld in Nürnberg, Germany. I was on tour with HIM, gearing up for the festival season, which kicked off the next day at Rock im Park. The gear had just arrived from the USA, and we spent the day prepping everything for the shows ahead.
Back then, we used four Laney tube amplifiers—two in use, two as spares. You don’t see rigs like this much anymore. Here, it’s set up in its stage position, with the amplifiers behind the cabinets.
5.8.2011 Pori, Finland
This photo was taken on August 5th, 2011, in Pori, Finland. My colleague Karri Virtanen and I were finishing up the festival setup for Michael Monroe during the tour for their incredible Sensory Overdrive album. Karri worked as a drum tech and also took care of Michael’s saxophone, harp, cables, and more. Back then, the band relied entirely on rental gear, provided by Backline Rental Finland.
This show also marked my last one with the band before stepping away from touring and buying a music store in the heart of Helsinki.