Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
A fire broke out yesterday at the Helsinki residence of Master Bates (Hannu Voutilainen), the longtime bassist for the Finnish industrial metal band Turmion Kätilöt. Emergency services were called to the scene to extinguish the flames. While the extent of the damage to the property is still being assessed, no serious injuries have been reported.
The translation of the post reads:
There it is, burning merrily in my apartment on the top floor. Looks like my neighbor’s steak got a bit too well done. Thanks to the emergency dispatch center for their great work and to the firefighters for the evacuation. Everyone in our household is safe and sound.
Turmion Kätilöt, the Finnish-singing industrial and electronic metal band hailing from the barren wastelands of Savo, is rapidly becoming a new favorite among open-minded metal fans in the mid-2020s. The odds of their rise to prominence are nothing short of great. Known for their ecstatic and theatrical concerts, Turmion Kätilöt invites you to dive into their twisted world of “disco metal.” The current lineup features singers MC Raaka Pee and Shag-U, guitarist Bobby Undertaker, bassist Master Bates, keyboardist RunQ, and drummer DQ. Since the early 2000s, this vivid sextet has been delivering a unique blend of electrifying heavy music, characterized by its peculiar, perverted, and catchy style. Their journey includes numerous sold-out concerts, gold and platinum records, and Emma nominations (Finland’s equivalent to the Grammys).
Turmion Kätilöt’s depraved disco ball has also shone beyond Finland. Many fans remember their legendary European tour with Pain in 2011. In the 2020s, their fame continued to grow, highlighted by their selection as the opening band for Nightwish’s sold-out European arena tour in 2022.
The band had just finished this month of May a tour of Finland called “Spring 2026”, with the last show played on May 2nd in Valkeakoski.
