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Raskasta Joulua
- Country of origin:
- Finland
- Location:
- N/A
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 2004
- Genre:
- Heavy/Power Metal/Hard Rock
- Themes:
- Christmas carols, Peace
- Current label:
- Spinefarm Records
- Years active:
- 2004-present
"Raskasta Joulua" means "heavy Christmas" in Finnish. The band records traditional Christmas carols and Christmas hits in a heavy metal style mostly with Finnish lyrics (some in English and Swedish, too).
| Current | |
| Erkki Silvennoinen | Bass |
| See also: De Lirium's Order, ex-Ari Koivunen, ex-Omnium Gatherum, ex-Amoral, ex-Cheat Code, ex-Excelsior | |
| Mirka Rantanen | Drums |
| See also: Kotipelto, ex-Loud Crowd, ex-Monstervision Freakshow, ex-SauruXet, ex-TunnelVision, Circus of Rock, King Company, ex-Hevisaurus, ex-Thunderstone, ex-Timo Tolkki, ex-Warmen, ex-Mannerheim | |
| Tuomas Wäinölä | Guitars |
| See also: Kotipelto, Marko Hietala, ex-Larisa (live), ex-Labyrinth | |
| Vili Ollila | Keyboards |
| See also: ex-Ari Koivunen, ex-TunnelVision, ex-Wisard (live), Marko Hietala, ex-Craydawn, ex-Thaurorod, ex-Excelsior | |
| Antti Railio | Vocals |
| See also: ex-Diecell, Antti Railio, Circus of Rock (live), ex-Celesty, ex-Iron Age Remains, ex-The WildFire, ex-Void in Black | |
| JP Leppäluoto | Vocals |
| See also: Poisonblack, ex-Charon, Harmaja, JP Leppäluoto, Northern Kings, ex-Dark Sarah | |
| Tommi Salmela | Vocals |
| See also: Lazy Bonez, Tarot, ex-Mess, Tuple, ex-Cardiant, ex-Thunderstone (live) | |
| Jarkko Ahola | Vocals |
| See also: Ahola, Teräsbetoni, ex-Bulldozer, ex-Cosmic Spell, Jarkko Ahola, Northern Kings, ex-Dreamtale, ex-Forces United | |
| Tony Kakko | Vocals |
| See also: Sonata Arctica, ex-Tricky Means, Northern Kings | |
| Floor Jansen | Vocals (female) |
| See also: Nightwish, Star One, ex-After Forever, ex-ReVamp, Floor Jansen, Northward, ex-Kamelot (live), ex-Mayan (live), ex-Apocalypse, ex-Countermove | |
| Tarja Turunen | Vocals (female) |
| See also: Tarja, Harus, Noche Escandinava, Outlanders, ex-Nightwish, ex-Asspera (live) | |
| Erkka Korhonen | Guitars (2004-present) |
| See also: ex-Ari Koivunen, Raskasta Iskelmää, ex-Dark Sarah, ex-Cheat Code, ex-Northern Kings, ex-Sankaritenorit, ex-Urban Tale | |
| Antony Parviainen | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: Psychework, ex-Machine Men, The Magnificent, ex-Lost Alone | |
| Ville Tuomi | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: ex-Kyyria, ex-Metallimessu, Leningrad Cowboys, Scarlet, United Underworld, ex-Amorphis (live), ex-Suburban Tribe | |
| Pasi Rantanen | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: Thunderstone, ex-Monstervision Freakshow, ex-Tuska20, ex-Strike, ex-Lordi (live), ex-King Company | |
| Marco Hietala | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: Tarot, ex-Tuska20, Marko Hietala, Northern Kings, ex-Nightwish, ex-Delain (live), ex-Conquest, ex-Sinergy, ex-Jimsonweed, ex-Purgatory, ex-Sapattivuosi | |
| Ari Koivunen | Vocals (2007-present) |
| See also: ex-Amoral, ex-Ari Koivunen, Powerless Trio | |
| Elize Ryd | Vocals (female) (2013-present) |
| See also: Amaranthe, ex-Gus G. (live), ex-Kamelot (live), ex-Avalanche | |
| Tommy Karevik | Vocals (2022-present) |
| See also: Firecracker, Kamelot, Seventh Wonder, ex-Vindictiv | |
| Pekka Heino | Vocals (2022-present) |
| See also: Brother Firetribe, Rock & Roll Sensation, ex-Leverage, ex-Cashmir | |
| Noora Louhimo | Vocals (female) (2022-present) |
| See also: Battle Beast, Laurenne/Louhimo, ex-Tuska20, Mute Swans, Noora Louhimo Experience, ex-Kamelot (live) | |
| Past | |
| Teijo "Twist Twist" Erkinharju | Drums |
| See also: DDR / Dog Days Revolution, Devil’s Milk, Los Bastardos Finlandeses, Megasnake, ex-Leningrad Cowboys, ex-Peer Günt, ex-Road Crew | |
| Mauro Gargano | Drums |
| See also: The Mama King, ex-Ari Koivunen, ex-Cheat Code, ex-Kulkuset, ex-Mauron Maiden, ex-Mighty 44, ex-Sankaritenorit | |
| Anssi Nykänen | Drums |
| See also: Marko Hietala, ex-Timo Tolkki, ex-Sarcofagus, ex-Larisa (live), ex-Havana Black | |
| Mikko Kosonen | Guitars |
| See also: ex-Nefer, ex-Larisa (live) | |
| Tero Kostermaa | Keyboards |
| Ilja Jalkanen | Vocals |
| See also: Kiuas, ex-Iconofear | |
| Lauri Porra | Bass (2004-?) |
| See also: Stratovarius, Kotipelto, ex-Gashouse Garden, ex-Sinergy, ex-Tuska20, ex-TunnelVision, Lauri Porra, ex-Warmen, ex-Almah, ex-Larisa (live) | |
| Janne Parviainen | Drums (2004-?) |
| See also: Ensiferum, ex-Valvet, ex-Zwanziger, Satanic North, Solitude, ex-Barathrum, ex-Waltari, ex-Sinergy, ex-Jimsonweed, ex-Notkea Rotta / Liekehtivät Torsionit, ex-Purple Sweep | |
| Kimmo Blom | Vocals (2004-2022) |
| (R.I.P. 2022) See also: ex-Dyecrest, ex-Leverage, ex-Nova Scotia, ex-Urban Tale | |
| Tipe Johnson | Vocals (2004-?) |
| See also: Megasnake, Osmo's Cosmos Band, ex-Apocalyptica (live), ex-Ei Siis / On Siis, ex-Gringos Locos, ex-Leningrad Cowboys, ex-Monsterbore | |
| Sammy Salminen | Vocals (2004-?) |
| See also: Ancara, ex-Seagrave, ex-Megasnake | |
| Taage Laiho | Vocals (2004-?) |
| See also: Altaria, Ghost Machinery, Kilpi, ex-Metallimessu, ex-Hevinkelium, ex-Maelstorm, ex-Mad Hatter's Den, ex-Taage Laiho Gang | |
| Tanya Kemppainen | Vocals (female) (2004-?) |
| See also: Soulgrind, ex-Lullacry, ex-Metallimessu, ex-Gloomy Grim | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Mikko Salovaara | Guitars |
| See also: Daimonic, Kiuas, Leverage, Metal de Facto, ex-Kalmah (live), ex-Shining (live) | |
| Kari Tornack | Keyboards |
| See also: ex-Sentiment, ex-Thunderstone, ex-TunnelVision | |
| Erkki Silvennoinen | Bass |
| See also: De Lirium's Order, ex-Ari Koivunen, ex-Omnium Gatherum, ex-Amoral, ex-Cheat Code, ex-Excelsior | |
| Mirka Rantanen | Drums |
| See also: Kotipelto, ex-Loud Crowd, ex-Monstervision Freakshow, ex-SauruXet, ex-TunnelVision, Circus of Rock, King Company, ex-Hevisaurus, ex-Thunderstone, ex-Timo Tolkki, ex-Warmen, ex-Mannerheim | |
| Tuomas Wäinölä | Guitars |
| See also: Kotipelto, Marko Hietala, ex-Larisa (live), ex-Labyrinth | |
| Vili Ollila | Keyboards |
| See also: ex-Ari Koivunen, ex-TunnelVision, ex-Wisard (live), Marko Hietala, ex-Craydawn, ex-Thaurorod, ex-Excelsior | |
| Antti Railio | Vocals |
| See also: ex-Diecell, Antti Railio, Circus of Rock (live), ex-Celesty, ex-Iron Age Remains, ex-The WildFire, ex-Void in Black | |
| JP Leppäluoto | Vocals |
| See also: Poisonblack, ex-Charon, Harmaja, JP Leppäluoto, Northern Kings, ex-Dark Sarah | |
| Tommi Salmela | Vocals |
| See also: Lazy Bonez, Tarot, ex-Mess, Tuple, ex-Cardiant, ex-Thunderstone (live) | |
| Jarkko Ahola | Vocals |
| See also: Ahola, Teräsbetoni, ex-Bulldozer, ex-Cosmic Spell, Jarkko Ahola, Northern Kings, ex-Dreamtale, ex-Forces United | |
| Tony Kakko | Vocals |
| See also: Sonata Arctica, ex-Tricky Means, Northern Kings | |
| Floor Jansen | Vocals (female) |
| See also: Nightwish, Star One, ex-After Forever, ex-ReVamp, Floor Jansen, Northward, ex-Kamelot (live), ex-Mayan (live), ex-Apocalypse, ex-Countermove | |
| Tarja Turunen | Vocals (female) |
| See also: Tarja, Harus, Noche Escandinava, Outlanders, ex-Nightwish, ex-Asspera (live) | |
| Erkka Korhonen | Guitars (2004-present) |
| See also: ex-Ari Koivunen, Raskasta Iskelmää, ex-Dark Sarah, ex-Cheat Code, ex-Northern Kings, ex-Sankaritenorit, ex-Urban Tale | |
| Antony Parviainen | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: Psychework, ex-Machine Men, The Magnificent, ex-Lost Alone | |
| Ville Tuomi | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: ex-Kyyria, ex-Metallimessu, Leningrad Cowboys, Scarlet, United Underworld, ex-Amorphis (live), ex-Suburban Tribe | |
| Pasi Rantanen | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: Thunderstone, ex-Monstervision Freakshow, ex-Tuska20, ex-Strike, ex-Lordi (live), ex-King Company | |
| Marco Hietala | Vocals (2004-present) |
| See also: Tarot, ex-Tuska20, Marko Hietala, Northern Kings, ex-Nightwish, ex-Delain (live), ex-Conquest, ex-Sinergy, ex-Jimsonweed, ex-Purgatory, ex-Sapattivuosi | |
| Ari Koivunen | Vocals (2007-present) |
| See also: ex-Amoral, ex-Ari Koivunen, Powerless Trio | |
| Elize Ryd | Vocals (female) (2013-present) |
| See also: Amaranthe, ex-Gus G. (live), ex-Kamelot (live), ex-Avalanche | |
| Tommy Karevik | Vocals (2022-present) |
| See also: Firecracker, Kamelot, Seventh Wonder, ex-Vindictiv | |
| Pekka Heino | Vocals (2022-present) |
| See also: Brother Firetribe, Rock & Roll Sensation, ex-Leverage, ex-Cashmir | |
| Noora Louhimo | Vocals (female) (2022-present) |
| See also: Battle Beast, Laurenne/Louhimo, ex-Tuska20, Mute Swans, Noora Louhimo Experience, ex-Kamelot (live) | |
| Teijo "Twist Twist" Erkinharju | Drums |
| See also: DDR / Dog Days Revolution, Devil’s Milk, Los Bastardos Finlandeses, Megasnake, ex-Leningrad Cowboys, ex-Peer Günt, ex-Road Crew | |
| Mauro Gargano | Drums |
| See also: The Mama King, ex-Ari Koivunen, ex-Cheat Code, ex-Kulkuset, ex-Mauron Maiden, ex-Mighty 44, ex-Sankaritenorit | |
| Anssi Nykänen | Drums |
| See also: Marko Hietala, ex-Timo Tolkki, ex-Sarcofagus, ex-Larisa (live), ex-Havana Black | |
| Mikko Kosonen | Guitars |
| See also: ex-Nefer, ex-Larisa (live) | |
| Tero Kostermaa | Keyboards |
| Ilja Jalkanen | Vocals |
| See also: Kiuas, ex-Iconofear | |
| Lauri Porra | Bass (2004-?) |
| See also: Stratovarius, Kotipelto, ex-Gashouse Garden, ex-Sinergy, ex-Tuska20, ex-TunnelVision, Lauri Porra, ex-Warmen, ex-Almah, ex-Larisa (live) | |
| Janne Parviainen | Drums (2004-?) |
| See also: Ensiferum, ex-Valvet, ex-Zwanziger, Satanic North, Solitude, ex-Barathrum, ex-Waltari, ex-Sinergy, ex-Jimsonweed, ex-Notkea Rotta / Liekehtivät Torsionit, ex-Purple Sweep | |
| Kimmo Blom | Vocals (2004-2022) |
| (R.I.P. 2022) See also: ex-Dyecrest, ex-Leverage, ex-Nova Scotia, ex-Urban Tale | |
| Tipe Johnson | Vocals (2004-?) |
| See also: Megasnake, Osmo's Cosmos Band, ex-Apocalyptica (live), ex-Ei Siis / On Siis, ex-Gringos Locos, ex-Leningrad Cowboys, ex-Monsterbore | |
| Sammy Salminen | Vocals (2004-?) |
| See also: Ancara, ex-Seagrave, ex-Megasnake | |
| Taage Laiho | Vocals (2004-?) |
| See also: Altaria, Ghost Machinery, Kilpi, ex-Metallimessu, ex-Hevinkelium, ex-Maelstorm, ex-Mad Hatter's Den, ex-Taage Laiho Gang | |
| Tanya Kemppainen | Vocals (female) (2004-?) |
| See also: Soulgrind, ex-Lullacry, ex-Metallimessu, ex-Gloomy Grim | |
| Past | |
| Mikko Salovaara | Guitars |
| See also: Daimonic, Kiuas, Leverage, Metal de Facto, ex-Kalmah (live), ex-Shining (live) | |
| Kari Tornack | Keyboards |
| See also: ex-Sentiment, ex-Thunderstone, ex-TunnelVision | |
| Added by: SpikyCh | Modified by: Miro Alhonniemi |
| Added on: 2015-01-14 22:19:21 | Last modified on: 2023-06-08 07:15:03 |