The 69 Eyes announce temporary lineup change

Drummer Jussi 69, a member of the Finnish gothic rock ensemble The 69 Eyes, will abstain from participating in the forthcoming performances due to a diagnosis of viral meningitis. In his absence, his drum technician, Vilho Rajala, will assume the drumming responsibilities on a temporary basis.

Dear all!

I’m truly sorry to share that I’ve been diagnosed with nasty infection (viral meningitis.) I need to rest and follow my doctors orders, which means no physical activity or drumming for now.

The 69 Eyes will play all upcoming tour dates, with my amazing drum tech Vilho Rajala, who knows our songs by heart, filling in for me for the first couple of weeks.

I’ve always given 100% at every show, but right now I need to focus on getting better so I can come back stronger than ever!

I hope you understand. I love you all and hope to see you at the shows very soon!

With love,
Jussi 69

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Upcoming shows:

• Friday, October 30, 2026 – Club B-52, Ähtäri, Finland
• Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Sawohouse Underground / Horror in the Underground, Kuopio, Finland
• Thursday, November 05, 2026 – Krapin Paja, Tuusula, Finland
• Friday, November 06, 2026 – Zemppi Areena, Kempele, Finland (w/ Battle Beast)
• Saturday, November 07, 2026 – Hotelli Keurusselkä, Keuruu, Finland
• Thursday, December 03, 2026 – Sellosali, Espoo, Finland
• Saturday, December 05, 2026 – Jäähalli, Helsinki, Finland (w/ Beast in Black)
• Friday, December 11, 2026 – Piazza, Tahko, Finland
• Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Brummi, Rauma, Finland
• Friday, December 18, 2026 – Pikkupässi, Karkkila, Finland
• Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Z-One, Varkaus, Finland
• Thursday, December 31, 2026 – Backstage, Munich, Germany

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One foot on glam, another one on goth, The 69 Eyes have released thirteen albums, reaching gold and platinum and a mainstream status in their native Finland. They have been touring without any notable breaks all over the world the last twenty years. 

Vocals, a lead and a rhythm guitar, a bass and drums are the classic rock band line-up. The 69 Eyes have that magic on stage that is needed for these elements to carry on beyond the rock’n’roll dreams, theirs and their cult following.

Line Up:
Jyrki 69 – vocals
Bazie – guitar, backing vocals
Timo-Timo – guitar
Archzie – bass, backing vocals
Jussi 69 – drums