Rytmihäiriö (Finnish for 'arrhythmia') is äiriöa Finnish hardcore punk, thrash metal/crossover thrash, grindcore and surmacore Helsinki-based band established in 1988 until 1992, when the band was put on a hiatus. It had a comeback in 1998 with a number of changes in the line-up. The band is signed to Sakara Records, and for distribution Sony.
Band has taken their main inspiration from occultism, devil worship, Finnish mixed drink Gambina and Finnish crime magazine Alibi.
Members
Current lineup
Unto "Une" Helo – vocals (2002–present) Janne Perttilä – guitars (1998–present) Antti Kiiski – bass (1988-1992, 1998–present) Jukka "Kosmo" Kröger – drums (2017–present)
Original band
Kalle Ellilä, vocals (1988-1989, died 2003) - replaced by
Pate Vuorio, vocals (1989–1991, 1998-2002) - replaced by
Silveri, vocals (1991-1992) Marko Karimo, vocals (1991–1992) Tuukka Laitinen, guitar (first period, 1988–1989) - replaced by EQ, guitar (1989) replaced by Nastis, guitar (1989–90), replaced by Tuukka Laitinen, guitar (second period 1990-1991) -replaced by Samppa (guitar, 1991–1992) Antti Kiiski – bass (1988-1992, 1998-) Otto Luotonen – drums (1988-1992, 1998-2016)
Discography
Studio albums
Compilation albums
1991: Möfaa puujumalille (self-published) 2003: Surman vuodet – The Homicide Years (Mörri Records)
Split albums
1992: The End of Evolution... ...is Round the Corner (Spinefarm Records) The End of Evolution... - by Rytmihäiriö ...is Round the Corner - by Amen 2004: Chaosbreed / Rytmihäiriö (Homorock Records) Chaosbreed - by Chaosbreed Rytmihäiriö - by Rytmihäiriö
EPs
1990: Surmatyö (Surmatyö Records) 1990: Ihmisiä kuolee! (Spinefarm Records) 2003: Surmaa kännissä (Hukkalevyt, free download)