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Jussi Lehtisalo

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Jussi Lehtisalo
Lehtisalo performing with Circle in 2010
Background information
Born1972
OriginPori, Finland
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
InstrumentsBass, Guitar, Vocals
Years active1991–present
LabelsEktro

Jussi Lehtisalo (born 1972) is a Finnish musician. 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, Ektro Records, releasing his own music alongside left field rock and metal releases by artists such as Faust and Acid Mothers Temple.

Biography

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Circle

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Still the main project for Lehtisalo's musical endeavours, Circle have released 40 albums since 1994. Throughout the band's ever-shifting line-up,[1] 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-2000s, Lehtisalo has shown no sign that he plans to wind the band up.

Other projects

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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. The improvisation-based Ektroverde[2] uses various electronic instrument, jazz drumming, and 1970s-style progressive rock riffs.[3] Other bands are Iron Magazine, Oric, Dekathlon, Pakasteet, Sakset, Doktor Kettu, Steel Mammoth and Lehtisalofamily, which consists of Lehtisalo accompanied by his parents.[citation needed] Grumbling Fur, meanwhile, is a collaboration with Daniel O'Sullivan of Guapo and Alexander Tucker, amongst others. 2012 saw the debut release from Split Cranium, a collaboration with Aaron Turner of Isis.

Discography

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Circle

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See Circle discography

Jussi Lehtisalo

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  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Dead (2019, Ruton Music)
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Spectrum (2017, Ruton Music)
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Maisteri (2015, Full Contact)
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: The Complete Solo Works (2013, Ektro)
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Interludes for Prepared Beast (2012, Ektro)
  • Jussi Lehtisalo: Rotta (2010, Ektro)

Pharaoh Overlord

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See Pharaoh Overlord discography

Rättö ja Lehtisalo

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See Rättö ja Lehtisalo discography

Ektroverde

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  • Ektroverde, Pingvin (1998, Ektro Records CD)
  • Ektroverde, Futuro – A New Stance For Tomorrow (1998, Ektro Records CD)
  • Ektroverde, Arpeggio (1999, Bad Vugum CD)
  • Ektroverde, Harakkakuisti (2000, Ektro Records CD)
  • Ektroverde, Integral (2000, Snowdonia/Mizmaze CD)
  • Ektroverde, Ukkossalama (2003, Ektro Records CD)

Steel Mammoth

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  • Steel Mammoth, Atomic Mountain (2007, Ektro Records CD)[4]
  • Steel Mammoth, The Kingdom of the Golden Hammer (2008, Super Metsä CD)
  • Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Ritual (2009, Musapojat CD)
  • Steel Mammoth, Radiation Funeral (2011, Ektro Records LP)
  • Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Rebirth (2011, Full Contact Records LP)

Other projects

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Albums

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  • Lehtisalofamily, Interplay (1997, Ektro Records CD)
  • Kirvasto, Täydellisiä Kysymyksiä, Täydellisiä Vastauksia (1998, Bad Vugum CD)
  • Eturivi, Ylhäisten Kastien Kelvottomat Jälkeläiset (2002, Verdura CD)
  • Rakhim, Rakhim (2006, Qbico LP)
  • Rakhim, Crimson Umbrella (2007, 20 Buck Spin CD)
  • Doktor Kettu, Soft Delirium (2009, Super Metsä CD)
  • Lusiferiinin Armosta, Nuolee (2009, Ektro Records CD)
  • Susi-Unto, Puheluja pimeältä puolelta (2010, Full Contact LP)
  • Grumbling Fur, Furrier (2011, Aurora Borealis CD)
  • Split Cranium, Split Cranium (2012, Hydra Head Records CD/LP)
  • Pakasteet with Charles Hayward: Molten Salt (2019, Full Contact LP)
  • Pakasteet ja Draama-Helmi: Tyhjä risteys (2019, Full Contact LP)

Singles

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  • Ektroverde, Mortalaattori (1996, Ektro Records CDEP)
  • Ektroverde, Music For Supermarket EP (1998, Bad Vugum CDEP)
  • Ektroverde, Svart/Orange (1999, Fonal Records 7-inch)
  • Ektroverde/Hinageshi Bondage, Varovaisesti Kotiin/Tänään Ruokalassa/Peltilehmä (1999, Verdura split 7-inch)
  • Eturivi, Lempilapset (1999, Verdura 7-inch)
  • Steel Mammoth, Nuclear Barbarians (2007, Ektro Records CDEP)
  • Motorspandex, Torment Star (2008, Full Contact 7-inch)
  • Arkhamin Kirjasto, Arkhamin Kirjasto (2010, Full Contact 7-inch)

References

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  1. ^ Interview with Teemu Elo
  2. ^ Interview with Teemu Elo
  3. ^ Mamone, Jordan M. (19 July 1999). "Rev. of Elektroverde, Arpeggio". CMJ New Music Monthly. pp. 26–27. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  4. ^ Review of Atomic Mountain