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Lohtu

***Lohtu*** ("Solace" in English) is the name of a song that was released on May 9, 2014 for the Live Aid ULS2017 project. A fundraising campaign with a goal of 3 million Euros to help build a new paediatric hospital in Helsinki, Finland.

## Background

The song was composed by Tuomas Holopainen (best known as one of the co-founders and main songwriter of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish), and features many Finnish musicians; Cheek, Chisu, Jari Sillanpää, Jenni Vartiainen, Jesse Kaikuranta, Johanna Kurkela, Jorma Uotinen, Juha Tapio, Lauri Tähkä, Lauri Ylönen, Lilli Paasikivi, Matti Salminen, Pekka Kuusisto, Peter Franzén, Riki Sorsa, Samu Haber and Samuli Edelmann.

The song was inspired by the Live Aid concert organized by Bob Geldof in 1985, where a group of well-known artists performed the song *We Are the World*. Almost all the artists involved in the song performed at the five-hour long Live Aid ULS2017 concert in June 2015 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.

The song peaked at number two on Finland's download list, sixth on the singles list, and peaked as the 37th most played radio song.

## Lyrics

Leijailen sun luoksesi

Mun omani kulkijani

Suklaapuodille opastan

Ja pahan sulta piilotan

Miten tiedät musta kaiken

Vaikka katsot mua ensi kertaa

Yksi pieni elämä

Suuri valo sisällä

Katson hiljaa nukkuvaa

Katson lohdunkantajaa

Pidän aina lähellä

Kuljen matkan vierellä

Sillä saattajani on vastasyntynyt

Kun multaan vanhan erämaan

Ajattomaan lohduttavaan

Palaan kerran uudestaan

Älä jää mua suremaan

Vihdoin tiedän susta kaiken

Enkä pelkää päästää irti

Yksi pieni elämä

Tähtipölynkudelma

Vaikka tuhannesti kaadut

Ei sua voi haavoittaa

Sillon kun lohdunkantajaa kaivataan

Astutaan esiin valmiina antamaan

Aina vaan pyyteettömästi vierellä kuljetaan

Pahan portit mielellään suljetaan

Ei kukaan pärjää yksin täällä

Ei kukaan haluu yksin jäädä

Siks seistään ryhdikkäänä selkä vasten selkää

Toistemme puolella ei enää tartte pelkää﻿

## Music Video

Directed by: Dome Karukoski

Location: Finland

Date of filming: 2014

Release date: May 9, 2014
Niclas Fronda

Niclas Fronda is a Swedish Director and Cinematographer. He has directed four music videos for The Rasmus:

* *In the Shadows* - "Crow" version (co-directed with Fredrik Löfberg)
* *In My Life* (co-directed with Fredrik Löfberg)
* *Funeral Song* (co-directed with Fredrik Löfberg)
* *Livin' in a World Without You*
Dancer in the Dark

***Dancer in the Dark*** is a song that was recorded during the *Hide from the Sun* sessions, but didn't make the final cut. It was released as a bonus track on the US edition of the album.

## Background

The song was inspired by the 2000 movie of the same name that stars Icelandic singer, Björk, who is one of Lauri's favourite artists.

The film is about an Eastern European US immigrant (played by Björk) with a love for musicals who has to cope with the gradual loss of her vision, and is saving for an operation to prevent her young son from suffering the same fate.
Kwan

Kwan is a hip hop/pop music group from Helsinki, Finland. Most visible members of the band are the two vocalists Mariko (Mari Liisa Pajalahti) and Tidjan (Ossi Bah Tidiane). The band started as a hip hop act, but nowadays the songs contain more singing than rapping. The first album, *Dynasty*, sold platinum in Finland, the second one, *The Die Is Cast* double platinum.

In spring 2007, lead vocalist Mariko is participated in the Finnish season 2 of Dancing with the Stars, dancing with Aleksi Seppänen. Contrary to expectations and with no ballroom dancing background whatsoever she eventually became the odds-on favourite to go all the way and win the competition. On 22 April 2007 they beat Sari Siikander and Mikko Ahti to win the final.

## Discography

### Studio albums

* Dynasty (2001)
* The Die Is Cast (2002)
* Love Beyond This World (2004)
* Little Notes (2006)

### Singles

* Padam (2001)
* Microphoneaye (2001)
* Late (2001)
* Rock Da House (2001)
* The Die Is Cast (2002)
* I Wonder (Promo-CD, 2002)
* Rain (2002)
* Shine (2002)
* Chillin' at the Grotto (2002)
* Unconditional Love (2004)
* Decadence Of The Heart (2004)
* Sharks In The Bloody Waters (2004)
* Diamonds (2006)
* Tainted Love (2006)
* 10,000 Light Years (2009)
* One Last Time (2014)
What Ever

***What Ever*** is a song that was recorded during the *Dead Letters* sessions, but didn't make the final cut. It was released as a b-side on the single for *In My Life* on August 1, 2003, and then later on *Dead Letters: Fan Edition* on September 6, 2019.

## Lyrics

Disaster strikes

I try to write

Describe the things I hold inside

This pride of mine still keeps me distant

Disorder looms above this room

I'm trapped inside this silent tomb

I'm trapped because of my mind's own resistance

What ever I say

What ever I write

What ever I do

I'm not getting through

Destruction zone surrounds my home

My future seems to stay unknown

All alone in need of some assistance

What ever I say

What ever I write

What ever I do

I'm not getting through

What ever I say

What ever I write

What ever I do

I'm not getting through to you

Oh, here comes the fear again

Walls are closing in

Feels like I'm choking

Oh, can't find the words to say

I'm drowning in despair

Smoke fills the air

What ever I say

What ever I write

What ever I do

I'm not getting through

Woah, what ever I say

What ever I write

What ever I do

I'm not getting through to you

Oh, here comes the fear again

Walls are closing in

Smoke fills the air...
Funeral Song

***Funeral Song*** is the tenth and final track from The Rasmus' fifth studio album, *Dead Letters*. It was released as the fourth single from the album on April 25, 2004.

*The Resurrection* version of the song was released as the single, which added drums and more electric guitar sounds, whereas the album version just had the softer guitar and strings.

## Lyrics

I dumped you again

I don't understand

It's happened before

Can't take it no more

These foolish games

Always end up in confusion

I'll take you back

Just to leave you again

I died in my dreams

What's that supposed to mean

Got lost in the fire

I died in my dreams

Reaching out for your hand

My fatal desire

I've failed you again

'Cause I let you stay

I used to pretend

That I felt okay

Just one big lie

Such a perfect illusion

I made you mine

Just to hurt you once again

I died in my dreams

What's that supposed to mean

Got lost in the fire

I died in my dreams

Reaching out for your hand

My fatal desire

Woah...

## Music Video

Directed by: Niclas Fronda and Fredrik Löfberg

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of filming: January 7-9, 2004

Release date: April 25, 2004

## Awards & Nominations

* **Won:** Silver at Finnish Muuvi Video Awards (2005)
* Nominated: Best Finnish Song at NRJ Radio Awards (2005)
* **Won:** Best Video at Emma Gaala (2005)

## Did you know?

* This is Lauri Ylönen's favourite track on *Dead Letters*.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.therasmus-hellofasite.it/en/2019/11/lauri-and-aki-go-through-dead-letters-track-by-track/
Eleventh studio album

In an interview with MTV Uutiset published on July 24, 2022, Lauri Ylönen confirmed that The Rasmus have booked some studio time in September 2022 to begin work on their eleventh album.

> "Now I feel that the band is really intact and strong. We are in a good situation in terms of our career. Although we will have an album in September, we have already reserved studio days for September, when we will start making the tracks for the next album.
>
>

On December 18, 2022, Desmond Child shared a photo on Instagram of Lauri playing the piano, confirming that he and Lauri are writing new songs for the eleventh record.

## References

1. ↑ The Rasmus oli hajoamisen partaalla ennen kitaristi Emppu Suhosen liittymistä bändiin – ”Euroviisut oli meidän bändille jonkinlainen pelastus” - MTV Uutiset, July 24, 2022
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CmTCqBxsITA/
3. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUpSIQvMyH/
No Fear

***No Fear*** is the third track from The Rasmus' sixth studio album, *Hide from the Sun*. It was released as the first single from the album on August 19, 2005 and achieved some chart success across Europe, as well as topping the Israeli singles chart.

## Lyrics

(*No fear, no fear...*)

(*No fear, no fear...*)

Girl (*girl*)

You lived your life like a sleeping swan (*swan*)

Your time has come (*time has come*)

To go deeper (*deeper*)

Girl (*girl*)

The final journey has just begun (*begun*)

Your destiny (*destiny*)

Chose the reaper (*reaper*)

No fear

Destination darkness

No fear

Destination darkness

No fear

Girl (*girl*)

The rain falls down from the northern skies (*skies*)

Like poisoned knives (*poisoned knives*)

With no mercy (*mercy*)

Girl (*girl*)

Close your eyes for the one last time (*time*)

Sleepless nights (*sleepless nights*)

From here to eternity (*eternity*)

No fear

Destination darkness

No fear

Destination darkness

No fear

(*Destination darkness*)

(*Destination darkness*)

Oh, no fear

Destination darkness

No fear

Destination darkness

Oh, no fear

Destination darkness

No fear

Destination darkness

No fear (*no fear, no fear...*)

## Music Video

Directed by: Joern Heitmann

Location: Berlin, Germany

Date of filming: May 5-7, 2005

Release date: August 19, 2005

## Awards & Nominations

* Nominated: Song of the Year at Emma Gaala (2006)

## Did you know?

* The music video reached No. 1 on MTV Europe's Nordic chart list "UpNorth".
* The song was one of the last to be written and recorded for *Hide from the Sun*.
Immortal

***Immortal*** is the seventh track from The Rasmus' sixth studio album, *Hide from the Sun*. And then later was included on *Best of The Rasmus 2001-2009* which was released on November 28, 2009.

It was released as a promo single in Finland only on November 1, 2006.

## Lyrics

Strange signs, crooked signals

Strike down the last aerials

Heaven's bending

Below, the world begins to break

Life's ending

The time has come to escape

Down to the chambers

Drink this blood

And we'll become immortal, baby

This love is breaking the one last bond

We chose the silence

Hatred, cruel violence

We should be ashamed

We had a chance that we ignored

And now it's too late

The end is knocking on the door

Ready to claim us

Drink this blood

And we'll become immortal, baby

This love is breaking the one last bond

Surrender to my love

Sacrifice yourself

Your picture in the frame

Is fading like a ghost

Never say goodbye

Never be alone

Never say goodnight

Never say die

Drink this blood

And we'll become immortal, baby

This love is breaking the one last

Drink this blood

And we'll become immortal, baby

This love is breaking the one last

Immortal love is breaking the one last bond

## Music Video

A music video for *Immortal* was announced by Eero Heinonen on August 4, 2006 through a MySpace bulletin:

*"Hello everyone! We are preparing video for immortal, it will be very realistic live-performance -based video with footage from South Africa, South America, Japan, Finland and so on… We are very excited about the video, as it shows some real live energy of the band! There is also some great clips of our fans having good time in the audience. The video footage was shot mostly by me or some cinematography friends on different stages around the countries I mentioned. We see the band flying in a helicopter in Mexico City, that’s very interesting! We wish you like the video and also show it to your friends! See you at the last festivals of the summer! Eero"*
Awards and nominations

**Here is a list of the awards and nominations The Rasmus have received - this also includes those for the individual band members.**

## 2022

* Nominated: Best Group at ESC Radio Awards

## 2013

* **Won:** Best Music Video (*I'm a Mess*) at Emma Gaala
* **Won:** Best Album Cover (*The Rasmus*) at Emma Gaala

## 2012

* **Won:** Music Video of the Year - Public Vote (*I'm a Mess*) at Emma Gaala
* **Won:** Album Cover of the Year - Public Vote (*The Rasmus*) at Emma Gaala

## 2011

* **Won:** Best Finnish Act (Lauri Ylönen) at MTV Europe Music Awards
* Nominated: Best European Act (Lauri Ylönen) at MTV Europe Music Awards
* **Won:** Best European Artist at MTV Fan Music Awards

## 2009

* Nominated: Best Finnish Act at Emma Gaala

## 2008

* Nominated: Domestic Artist at Emma Gaala

## 2007

* Nominated: Best Nordic Song (*Keep Your Heart Broken*) at NRJ Radio Awards

## 2006

* Nominated: Rock Album of the Year (*Hide from the Sun*) at Emma Gaala
* Nominated: Song of the Year (*No Fear*) at Emma Gaala
* Nominated: Best Finnish Band at Emma Gaala
* Nominated: Rock Band of the Year at ESKA Music Awards

## References

1. ↑ https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic\_Music\_Awards
2. ↑ https://www.emmagaala.fi/fi/arkistovuosi/2001
3. ↑ https://www.emmagaala.fi/fi/arkistovuosi/2001
4. ↑ https://www.emmagaala.fi/fi/arkistovuosi/2001
5. ↑ https://www.emmagaala.fi/fi/arkistovuosi/2001
6. ↑ https://www.emmagaala.fi/fi/arkistovuosi/2001
7. ↑ https://www.emmagaala.fi/fi/arkistovuosi/1996
Venomous Moon

(feat. Apocalyptica)

***Venomous Moon*** is a song by The Rasmus that was released as a stand-alone single on September 3, 2021. It features Finnish symphonic metal band, Apocalyptica, on cellos.

It was the last single to feature former guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi at the time of release before his departure in January 2022.

It was originally going to be included on the band's tenth studio album, which was called *Night Division* at the time. However, after Pauli's departure, writing new music with new guitarist, Emppu Suhonen, took a directional shift, and instead this song is included on the limited edition box set bonus CD of *Rise*.

## Background

Lauri Ylönen said this about the song:

> "*Venomous Moon* is about isolation and being separated from the world, but I wrote it before the (COVID-19) virus came along. I must have caught a glimpse of the future, which then added a whole new layer of melancholy to the song."
>
>

The Rasmus and Apocalyptica performed the song for the first time together on Finnish charity show *Kummit Live: Elämä Lapselle* on September 8, 2021.

## Lyrics

When every breaking morning

Is getting harder to breathe

When every sound is a warning

If I could chain myself to a dream

I used to be on cloud nine

That had control of my life

I'm just a fading outline

And like a wolf I howl at the night

But there's an infinite silence

(*Where do I go now? Nobody wants my heart*)

I'm crying out for guidance

(*Nobody wants my heart*)

Venomous moon

I feel my heart freezing over

The world is a tomb

Save me, is there anyone out there?

Take me, venomous moon

I've been waiting for all my life

I'm ready for you

Save me, is there anyone out there?

Take me, venomous moon

(*Venomous moon*)

Venomous moon

(*Venomous moon*)

Aah

Life's a dying candle

Facing up to the storm

Once you fail you feel strangled

'Cause every day we're fighting a war

(*Look at me now*)

I'm just a swaying shadow

(*Pulling me down*)

Dancing up on the wall

(*Nobody cares*)

Trying to form a pattern

(*No one around*)

I used to find my way out before

But there's an infinite silence

(*Where do I go now? Nobody wants my heart*)

I'm crying out for guidance

(*Nobody wants my heart*)

Venomous moon

I feel my heart freezing over

The world is a tomb

Save me, is there anyone out there?

Take me, venomous moon

I've been waiting for all my life

I'm ready for you

Save me, is there anyone out there?

Take me, venomous moon

Venomous moon

(*Venomous moon*)

Ooh (*ooh*), ooh (*ooh*)

Venomous moon

(*Venomous moon*)

Venomous moon

(*Venomous moon*)

Aah

## Music Video

Directed by: Vertti Virkajärvi

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Date of filming: 2021

Release date: September 3, 2021

## References

1. ↑ https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-rasmus-teams-up-with-apocalyptica-for-stranger-things-inspired-video-for-venomous-moon
Black Roses

***Black Roses*** is the seventh studio album by The Rasmus which was released on September 24, 2008 in the Nordic countries, Germany on September 26th and the United Kingdom on September 29th via Playground Music. The album immediately replaced Metallica's *Death Magnetic* on the top spot of the Finnish Album Charts and went gold after one week. As of 2009, an estimated of 350,000 copies of the album have been sold worldwide.

## Background

According to Dynasty Recordings' MySpace profile, the band rested in Helsinki during the winter 2006 and also wrote songs for the upcoming album. They had met the producer Desmond Child at a concert in Dominican Republic. Former guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi said The Rasmus had written around 30 songs, 11 of which were chosen for the album. The band started recording the new album in Dynasty Studios, Helsinki, Finland on September 17, 2007 for a month and in the end of the year went to Nashville to go on. Smaller parts were recorded in Stockholm, Singapore, Berlin and Greece too. While Desmond Child was the main producer, he was helped by Harry Sommerdahl. Michael Wagener was the mixer for *Black Roses* except *Livin' in a World Without You*, which was mixed by Niclas Flyckt. The album was originally planned to be released in March, but was delayed due to new songs the band still wanted to record, including *Livin' in a World Without You*. The album's sound is generally less heavy than that of it's predecessor, *Hide from the Sun*. However, a few of the album's songs, such as *Ten Black Roses*, *The Fight*, and *Lost and Lonely*, contain symphonic rock/metal elements.

## Singles

Livin' in a World Without You
(August 17, 2008)Justify
(January 30, 2009)Ghost of Love
(June 8, 2009)

## Trivia

* The album was originally planned to be released in March 2008, but was delayed due to new songs the band still wanted to record, including the lead single, *Livin' in a World Without You*.
* The song *October & April* was recorded during these album sessions, but was not included as it didn't fit the concept of the album. It was later released on *Best of The Rasmus 2001-2009*.
* At the beginning of the era, Lauri Ylönen dyed his hair blonde and styled it similar to how he had it during the *Into* era. He then dyed it back to black in Spring 2009 and went back to wearing the trademark feathers in his hair.

## References

1. ↑ The Rasmus - Black Roses - Music Charts. Acharts.us. Retrieved on January 16, 2012.
2. ↑ Ελληνικό Chart. Ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved on January 16, 2012.
3. ↑ Ελληνικό Chart. Ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on September 5, 2007. Retrieved on January 16, 2012.
4. ↑ 2009/30 heti Album Top 40 slágerlista (hu). MAHASZ.
Janne Heiskanen

Janne Heiskanen is the former drummer of The Rasmus from 1995 to 1999. He replaced Jarno Lahti who left the band in 1995.

On October 28, 2022, The Rasmus announced the devastating news that Janne had passed away.

## Discography

### The Rasmus

* *Peep* (1996)
* *Playboys* (1997)
* *Hell of a Tester* (1998)

## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQWsg6LSmZ/
Social media

**List below of all the official social media accounts and pages of The Rasmus and the band members. Please note they currently DO NOT have Twitter accounts.**

### The Rasmus

* Official Facebook
* Official Instagram
* Official YouTube
* Official TikTok
* Official MySpace - this is an official profile that has been dormant for 10+ years

### Lauri Ylönen

* Official Facebook
* Official Instagram
* Official YouTube

### Aki Hakala

* Official Facebook
* Official Instagram
Shot

***Shot*** is the first track from The Rasmus' sixth studio album, *Hide from the Sun*. It was released as the third and final single from the album on March 30, 2006.

## Lyrics

Aah, aah, aah

Tonight we escape

Just you and me

We'll find our peace

Somewhere across the seas

Enough of the fright

Enough of the fuss

I'll be awake if he finds us

Needless to say

I'll stand in your way

I will protect you

And I'll...

I'll take the shot for you

I'll be the shield for you

Needless to say

I'll stand in your way

I'll take the shot for you

I'll give my life for you

I'll make it stop

I'll take the shot

For you, aah, aah

For you, aah, aah

Tonight we'll be free

I'll find us a home

Tonight we will be

Finally on our own

Enough of the hell

Enough of the pain

I won't let him touch you

I love you

Needless to say

I'll stand in your way

I will defend you

And I'll...

I'll take the shot for you

I'll be the shield for you

Needless to say

I'll stand in your way

I'll take the shot for you

I'll give my life for you

I'll make it stop

I'll take the shot

For you, aah, aah

For you, aah, aah

Enough of the scars

Enough broken hearts

I will protect you

And I'll...

I'll take the shot for you

I'll be the shield for you

Needless to say

I'll stand in your way

I'll take the shot for you

I'll give my life for you

I'll make it stop

I'll take the shot

I'll take the shot

Aah, aah

I'll make it stop

Aah, aah

I'll make it stop

I'll take the shot

## Music Video

Directed by: Sandra Marschner

Location: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Date of filming: 9th and 22nd February 2006

Release date: March 30, 2006

## Did you know?

* The music video's original filming date of February 9, 2006 had to be halted due to extreme weather conditions which made it impossible to film. Filming then resumed on February 22, 2006.
Maximum Rasmus

***Maximum Rasmus*** is an unofficial audio CD which contains an unauthorised biography and some interviews. It was released on November 15, 2004 by the record label Chrome Dreams and includes a mini-poster.

This CD was also re-released in 2008 under the name The Lowdown, which was released by the label Sexy Intellectual.

***Please note that because this is an unofficial release, some information on this CD may be incorrect.***

## Track List

1. Introduction - 2:34
2. Finnish Roots - 4:28
3. A Meeting of Minds - 3:00
4. Mix and Match - 9:16
5. Playing the Field - 6:28
6. Commerical Learnings - 5:10
7. Growing in Stature - 3:46
8. A Landmark Opus - 6:07
9. Inspirations and Aspirations - 5:09
10. The Same Old Boys - 3:54
11. In the Past - 4:06
12. Down But Not Out - 4:20
Open My Eyes

***Open My Eyes*** is a song that was recorded during the *Hide from the Sun* sessions, but didn't make the final cut. It was released as a bonus track on the UK edition of the album.

The acoustic version was released as a b-side on the single for *Shot* on March 30, 2006, and then later on *Best of The Rasmus 2001-2009* on November 28, 2009.

## Lyrics

Fear is like a tree

That grows in me silently

And you could be my blood

And be a part of me secretly

I've lost a war

I've lost a fight

I've killed a man

Wasted a life

Open my eyes

Let me see you

And blow this blinding darkness away

Open my eyes

Let me find you

Give me a sign

Hate is like a ghost

That lives inside of me

I plead for you to be my guide

To be the feeder of my need

I've lost a war

I've lost a fight

I've killed a man

Wasted a life

Open my eyes

Let me see you

And blow this blinding darkness away

Open my eyes

Let me find you

Give me a sign

Take my world and fold me in

Free the soul behind the sin

The endless dark will be the death of my senses

Take my heart and hold it in

Kill the beast under my skin

The endless dark will be the death of my senses

(*Open my eyes*)

Open my eyes

Let me see you

And blow this blinding darkness away

Open my eyes

Open my eyes

Let me see you

And blow this blinding darkness away

Open my eyes

Give me a sign
Paula Vesala

Paula Julia Vesala (born December 10, 1981) is a Finnish singer-songwriter, actress, and playwright. She was one of two singers and main lyricist in the pop rock duo PMMP along with Mira Luoti. Her solo career began in 2015 under the stage name "Vesala". She has composed songs for other well-known Finnish artists such as Vesa-Matti Loiri, Jenni Vartiainen, and Antti Tuisku.

## Connection to The Rasmus

Paula is Lauri Ylönen's ex-wife. They both started dating in 2004, and got married November 8, 2014 in Las Vegas. The couple filed a marriage statement on December 29, 2014, and the marriage was registered in Helsinki, Finland on January 5, 2015. They have a son Julius, who was born in April 2008. The family moved to Los Angeles, California in Autumn 2014. On September 26, 2016, the couple announced their divorce after their 12-year relationship through an official statement.

## Discography

### PMMP

* *Kuulkaas enot!* (2003)
* *Kovemmat kädet* (2006)
* *Leskiäidin tyttäret* (2006)
* *Puuhevonen* (2007)
* *Veden varaan* (2009)
* *Rakkaudesta* (2012)
* *Hitit* (2013)

### Vesala

* *Vesala* (2016)
* *Näkemiin, melankolia* (2023)

## Filmography

### Films

* *Princess* - Nurse Elsa (2010)
* *Naked Harbour* - Music teacher (2012)
* *3 Simoa* - Eeva, single parent (2012)
* *Little Wing* - Siru Miettinen (2016)
* *The Unknown Soldier* - Lyyti Rokka (2017)

### TV Series

* *#lovemilla* - TV-Gitta (2014)
* *Angry Birds Stella* - Gale (2014)
The Rasmus (album)

***The Rasmus*** is the eighth studio album by The Rasmus which was released on April 18, 2012 via Universal Music. This was the first album to be released under a different label since *Hell of a Tester* in 1998.

The album's music took a direction shift, moving to more lighter electronic sounds instead of the usual alternative rock sounds. Lauri was heavily inspired by Daft Punk at the time.

## Background

Starting on Autumn of 2009, Lauri wrote songs with Pauli in Singapore, with the intention of composing the new album, but ended in a more electronical form, songs that were added into the Lauri's debut solo album *New World*, an album with Daft Punk production influences. An electronic sound can be noted in the album. Lauri said that they wanted to go back to the sound from the *Into* era, while Eero said: "Some songs from the next album would be ballads, other songs would have strong realist lyrics, but I'm sure that the fans will love it".

The band entered the studio in the summer of 2011 to begin writing and recording the album. On February 25, 2012 The Rasmus debuted the lead single *I'm a Mess* at the finals of UMK in Finland. The song was released on March 5, 2012. In February the band announced that the upcoming album would be self-titled, and would be released on April 18, 2012.

The band decided not to renew their contract with Playground Music and decided to go with another label, or possibly even go labeless, for this album. In the end they signed up with Universal Music. This decision ended up being short-lived, as they decided to go back to Playground Music for their next two albums; *Dark Matters* and *Rise*.

## Singles

I'm a Mess
(March 5, 2012)Stranger
(May 15, 2012)Mysteria
(October 9, 2012)

## Track List

### The Rasmus Tour Edition Bonus Tracks

 12
 13
 14
 15

## Credits

### The Rasmus

* Lauri Ylönen – vocals
* Eero Heinonen – bass
* Pauli Rantasalmi – guitar
* Aki Hakala – drums

### Production

* Martin Hansen – Producer, Recording, Mixing
* Svante Forsbäck – Mastering
* Takayuki Nakazawa – Installation
* Musuta Ltd. – Design
* Hiroshi Manaka – Photography

## Awards & Nominations

* **Won:** Best Album Cover at Emma Gaala

## Trivia

* The album cover was inspired by Hiroshi Manaka's artwork. Lauri Ylönen admired his work and he asked Hiroshi if he would be interested in photographing the band for the album, to which he accepted.
Into

***Into*** (*Enthusiasm*) is the fourth studio album by The Rasmus which was released on October 29, 2001 via Playground Music. It was the first studio album to be released under the name "**The** Rasmus".

It is the band's first album with drummer Aki Hakala, who replaced Janne Heiskanen in 1999. The (international only) singles taken from it were *F-F-F-Falling*, *Chill*, *Madness* and *Heartbreaker/Days*. For this fact and the name's change, some fans consider this album the first of "The Rasmus".

The album has sold double platinum in Finland and was the first album by The Rasmus to be released in other European countries such as France and Spain. They won four EMMAs in 2002 (the Finnish equivalent of Grammys) for Best Group, Best Album, Best Pop/Rock Album and Best Song (for *F-F-F-Falling*).

On February 20, 2007, the album (Special Edition) was released in the United States by the record label DRT Entertainment. It did not contain any extra tracks.

## Background

With *Into*, The Rasmus continue to move away from the funk rock sound of their early albums. The mood of this album is more melancholic than that of Hell of a Tester and synthesizers play a more prominent role.

A special edition of *Into* in digipak was released on November 5, 2003 by Playground Music Scandinavia/Edel Music. It contained the ten original songs plus four bonus tracks (*Days*, *Can't Stop Me*, *Used to Feel Before* and a cover of Björk's *Play Dead*) and the video of *F-F-F-Falling*. It had a 24-page booklet with new photos of the band. The whole album were in black and white, and not in orange as the original version.

## Singles

F-F-F-Falling
(April 2, 2001)Chill
(June 18, 2001)Madness
(September 3, 2001)Heartbreaker / Days
(March 11, 2002)

## Track List

### Special Edition bonus tracks

 12
 13
 14

## Credits

### The Rasmus

* Lauri Ylönen – vocals
* Pauli Rantasalmi – guitar
* Eero Heinonen – bass
* Aki Hakala – drums

### Additional Personnel

* Jörgen Ingeström – strings
* Martin Hansen & Mikael Nord – producing, recording, programming, keyboards & additional sounds
* Leif Allansson – mixing
* Claes Persson – mastering
* Henrik Walse – design
* Jeanette Fredenburg & Lars Tengroth – photos
NickAdult

**NickAdult** is an upcoming teen/adult-oriented programming block that airs on Nickelodeon from 11:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States. It is originally set to release in the Fall of 2023, but it is set to release in March 2023.

## History

NickAdult grew out of Nickelodeon's previous attempts at airing content appropriate for teenagers and young adults who might be watching the channel after 11pm during the 90s and 2000s. The network began experimenting with its late-night programming by airing anthology programming blocks like one of Nickelodeon's first forays into original programming, was set to release in 2023 specifically for late-night audiences.
Ville Valo

Ville Hermanni Valo (born November 22, 1976) is a Finnish singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the gothic rock band HIM.

Born and raised in Helsinki to a Hungarian mother and Finnish father, Valo began his career playing bass and drums in various bands around the city. In 1991, he co-founded and became the lead singer and main songwriter of HIM, which would go on to become one of the most successful Finnish bands of all time and the first to receive a gold record in the United States. Outside of HIM, Valo has collaborated with various other bands and artists during his career, including Agents, The 69 Eyes, and Apocalyptica. In 2020, Valo embarked on a solo career under the moniker VV.

Known for his deep, crooning, baritone voice, Valo was found to possess the eighth-highest vocal range of any known singer in popular music by VVN Music. He is also the creator of the heartagram, HIM's trademarked symbol, which has achieved great popularity outside of the band's fanbase. Valo has received several accolades in the music industry and has been regarded as a sex symbol by several publications.

## Connection to The Rasmus

HIM and The Rasmus have toured together several times and remain good friends. Ville and Lauri Ylönen feature on Apocalyptica's song, *Bittersweet*, which was released as a single on November 29, 2004.

## Discography

### HIM

* *Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666* (1997)
* *Razorblade Romance* (2000)
* *Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights* (2001)
* *Love Metal* (2003)
* *Dark Light* (2005)
* *Venus Doom* (2007)
* *Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice* (2010)
* *Tears on Tape* (2013)
Be Somebody

***Be Somebody*** is the fourth track from The Rasmus' tenth studio album, *Rise*. The song title was revealed on the band's socials on July 18, 2022.

## Background

Lauri said he had a theme of loneliness in his mind when writing this song, and he wrote a story about someone contemplating suicide. The COVID-19 pandemic partially inspired the story.

> "It's a serious problem and a lot of people suffer from it. This is a pretty grim song about a guy who is considering taking his own life. He's so desperate being somebody for someone, but every time he goes out there, people just look right through him."
>
>

## Lyrics

Today's the 1st of November

I'll never finish this movie

Another night within these walls

I know I shouldn't surrender

Don't know what's happening to me

I'm too afraid to open the door

In this broken town

Nobody cares anymore

And there's no way out

I'll leave you a note on the floor

I don't care for royalty

Just wanna be somebody

You can't buy the loyalty

Just wanna be somebody

And every time I come around

Wanna leave my body

(*Be somebody*)

It's the 3rd of December

And I'm ready to fall

I've been trying to live, but it hurts

They don't care what I'm doing

They don't me at all

So why would I breathe anymore?

I don't care for royalty

Just wanna be somebody

You can't buy the loyalty

Just wanna be somebody

And every time I come around

Wanna leave my body

Oh, my body, yeah

I don't care for royalty

Just wanna be somebody

I don't care for royalty

Just wanna be somebody

You can't buy the loyalty

Just wanna be somebody

And every time I come around

Wanna leave my body

Be somebody

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxh\_\_M7a14
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e45x27tLPH4
Livin' in a World Without You

***Livin' in a World Without You*** is the first track from The Rasmus' seventh studio album, *Black Roses*. It was released as the first single from the album on August 17, 2008.

## Background

This song was one of the last to be written and recorded for *Black Roses*. The band even pushed back the release date in order to include it on the album.

It made it's live debut at the 'NRJ in the Park' festival in Berlin on July 5, 2008.

## Lyrics

It's hard to believe that it came to this

You paralyzed my body with a poisoned kiss

For forty days and nights I was chained to your bed

You thought that was the end of the story

Something inside me called freedom came alive

Livin' in a world without you

You told me, my darling

Without me, you're nothing

You taught me to look in your eyes

And fed me your sweet lies

Suddenly someone was there in the window

Looking outside at a sky that had never been blue

Oh, there's a world without you

I see the light

Livin' in a world without you

Oh, there is hope to guide me

I will survive

Livin' in a world without you

It's hard to believe that it came to this

You paralyzed my body with a poisoned kiss

For forty days and nights I was chained to your bed

You thought that was the end of the story

Something inside me called freedom came alive

Livin' in a world without you

You put me together

Then trashed me for pleasure

You used me again and again

Abused me, confused me

Suddenly naked, I run through your garden

Right through the gates of the past and I'm finally free

Oh, there's a world without you

I see the light

Livin' in a world without you

Oh, there is hope to guide me

I will survive

Livin' in a world without you

It's hard to believe that it came to this

You paralyzed my body with a poisoned kiss (*livin' in a world without you*)

For forty days and nights I was chained to your bed

You thought that was the end of the story

Something inside me called freedom came alive

Livin' in a world without you

It's hard to believe that it came to this

You paralyzed my body with a poisoned kiss

For forty days and nights I was chained to your bed

You thought that was the end of the story

Something inside me called freedom came alive

Livin' in a world without you

Oh, there's a world without you

I see the light

Livin' in a world without you

Oh, there is hope to guide me

I will survive

Livin' in a world without you

Livin' in a world without you

Livin' in a world without you

Livin' in a world without you

Livin' in a world without you

## Music Video

Directed by: Niclas Fronda

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of filming: July 3, 2008

Release date: August 17, 2008

## Did you know?

* The song features on the soundtrack of the 2008 Finnish movie, Blackout.
* During the filming of the music video, when the scene of Lauri Ylönen pressed to the glass was originally filmed, the glass shattered and cut him slightly. Luckily he didn't sustain any further injuries.
Not Like the Other Girls

***Not Like the Other Girls*** is the seventh track from The Rasmus' fifth studio album, *Dead Letters*. And was later included on *Dead Letters: Fan Edition* which released September 6, 2019.

## Background

Lauri Ylönen explained that he wrote this song to help cheer up a mutual friend: *"I had a friend whose sister’s friend was going through a bad time in her life. Her dad committed suicide and her mom was an alcoholic. There was terrible chaos in her life. She tried to be cheerful but she was broken inside. I thought I’d make her song, to cheer her up. It became this song, a power song for someone else."*

## Lyrics

No more blame

I am destined to keep you sane

Gotta rescue the flame

Gotta rescue the flame in your heart

No more blood

I'll be there for you, my love

I will stand by your side

The world has forsaken my girl

I should have seen it would be this way

I should have known from the start what she's up to

When you've loved and you've lost someone

You know what it feels like to lose

She's fading away

Away from this world

Drifting like a feather

She's not like the other girls

She lives in the clouds

And talks to the birds

Hopeless little one

She's not like the other girls I know

No more shame

She has felt too much pain

In her life, in her mind

She's repeating the words

All the love you put out will return to you

I should have seen it would be this way

I should have known from the start what she's up to

When you've loved and you've lost someone close to you

You know what it feels like to lose
(*Know what it feels like to lose*)

She's fading away

Away from this world

Drifting like a feather

She's not like the other girls

She lives in the clouds

And talks to the birds

Hopeless little one

She's not like the other girls I know

She's fading away (*Away form the world*)

Away from this world (*Drifting*)

Drifting like a feather

She's not like the other girls

She lives in the clouds (*Talks to the birds*)

And talks to the birds

Hopeless little one

She's not like the other girls I know

## References

1. ↑ https://www.therasmus-hellofasite.it/en/2019/11/lauri-and-aki-go-through-dead-letters-track-by-track/
The Rasmus Wiki

The Rasmus are a Finnish alternative rock band that began in 1994 with original members Lauri Ylönen (vocals), Pauli Rantasalmi (guitar), Eero Heinonen (bass) and Jarno Lahti (drums). To date they have released 10 studio albums, 39 singles and 34 music videos.

We are currently editing  240 articles since May 2022.

## The Rasmus is...

Lauri YlönenEero HeinonenAki HakalaEmppu Suhonen
## Albums

Peep
(1996)Playboys
(1997)Hell of a Tester
(1998)Into
(2001)Dead Letters
(2003)Hide from the Sun
(2005)Black Roses
(2008)The Rasmus
(2012)Dark Matters
(2017)Rise
(2022)
## Singles

1st
(1995)2nd
(1996)3rd
(1996)Blue
(1997)Kola
(1997)Playboys
(1997)Ice
(1998)Liquid
(1998)Swimming with the Kids
(1999)F-F-F-Falling
(2001)Chill
(2001)Madness
(2001)Heartbreaker / Days
(2002)In the Shadows
(2003)In My Life
(2003)First Day of My Life
(2003)Funeral Song
(2004)Guilty
(2004)No Fear
(2005)Sail Away
(2005)Shot
(2006)Livin' in a World Without You
(2008)Justify
(2009)October & April
(2009)I'm a Mess
(2012)Stranger
(2012)Mysteria
(2012)Paradise
(2017)Silver Night
(2017)Nothing
(2017)Wonderman
(2017)Something in the Dark
(2017)Holy Grail
(2018)Bones
(2021)Venomous Moon
(2021)Jezebel
(2022)Rise
(2022)In the Shadows of Ukraine
(2022)Fireflies
(2023)

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(Currently only available in Finnish)

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Bones

***Bones*** is a song by The Rasmus that was released as a stand-alone single on May 14, 2021.

It was originally going to be included on the band's tenth studio album, which was called *Night Division* at the time. However, after Pauli Rantasalmi's departure, writing new music with new guitarist, Emppu Suhonen, took a directional shift, and instead this song is included on the limited edition box set bonus CD of *Rise*.

## Background

Lauri Ylönen posted a track commentary to The Rasmus' official YouTube channel explaining the inspiration behind the song:

> "*Bones* is a song about karma. And personally, last year when the corona hit us, it took me really down and I had a lot of time for my thoughts. Sometimes it felt like too much. But it was a good time to go through my, like, do some self-searching and go through my life, and think about what I've done in this life, and what have I left behind, and how will that affect people around me, people in the future and myself too. So it's sometimes actually good to stop and think about things a little bit. My life has been so busy always and all of a sudden everything stops and it can be a little bit scary, but I think it taught me something.
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## Lyrics

My heart is hidden, forbidden

Can't be forgiven

All the faith is on the line

The end is written

I pretend it's all a mistake

I orchestrate my own decline

You think you know me

You hold me just like you own me

Living in a perfect lie

I face the karma

For all the pain and drama

I feel like I was buried alive

And every time you kiss me

My heart turns into stone

And every time you touch me

Darkness grips on my bones

My bones

I hide a secret so twisted

It hurts to keep it quiet

Deep inside my mind

I've been mistaken, forsaken

There's no escaping

Something keeps me up at night

I crawl in her bed

I feel no regret

I hear your voice inside my head

'Cause I betrayed you

In your weakest moment

I know that I deserve to be dead

And every time you kiss me

My heart turns into stone

And every time you touch me

Darkness grips on my bones

When you hold me

And every time you touch me

Darkness grips on my bones

My bones

My bones

## Videos

The single was never given a music video, presumably because of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions at the time.
SML

**SML** is the main and current YouTube channel where Logan Thirtyacre & Lance Thirtyacre the creators of the channel, make videos with their family and friends Lovell Stanton, Chris Netherton, Chilly Jimenez, Elaina Keyes, Audrey O'Mallie, Anthony Miller, Tito Jimenez, and Will Townsend, Their friends enjoy making these videos to upload on YouTube. It is set to air on NickAdult in March 2023.

## History

Following Nintendo's cease and desist letter, Logan had to change the characters names, titles, and thumbnails. However, one thing he was unable to change was the custom URL, a perk that YouTube gives to earning creators where they can change the serial number of the YouTube channel in the URL to something else, which in the case of the SuperBowserLogan channel, was changed to its nickname. Once a custom URL is set, it cannot be changed. As a result, Nintendo has decided the old SML channel would get deleted, and eventually happened on July 8, 2021.

Therefore, Logan used Elaina Keyes' channel, originally started on March 8, 2012, renamed it to SML (not to be confused with other channels bearing the same name) and uploads the SML Movies here to this day. Due to this, Elaina made a new channel. On the same day, Logan made a statement saying that they would remake as many SML videos as possible that they are legally able to that don't "infringe on other people's copyrights". This channel is also the 1st channel to include back-to-back SML videos.
Camp Camp

***Camp Camp*** is an American comedy adult-oriented cartoon web series created by and from Rooster Teeth Productions' Jordan Cwierz and Miles Luna. Its first episode, "Escape from Camp Campbell", premiered on June 10th 2016 on the Rooster Teeth website as part of the Summer of Animation event.

It is about the exploits of a group of campers and their counselors during their stay at the horribly run-down Camp Campbell; primarily on a young boy named Max who is forced to go to summer camp but makes two friends there who help him constantly torment their camp counselor, David.

The series is created by Cwierz, Miles Luna and is written by Kerry Shawcross, Gray Haddock and the former; it is directed by Cwierz. It stars Michael Jones as the voice of Max, Miles Luna as David, Elizabeth Maxwell as Nikki, Yuri Lowenthal as Neil and Lee Eddy as the voice of Gwen.

Because this includes a large number of the RT staff and crew who previously made *X-Ray and Vav*, it has essentially replaced it, with work on the project left abandoned, and the staff having shifted their focus to Summer of Animation as top priority.
Ren & Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon"

***Ren & Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon"*** is an adult animated television series created by Canadian animator John Kricfalusi for the cable network Spike TV and NickAdult. The series was developed as an "extreme" revamp and spin-off/reboot of *The Ren & Stimpy Show*, which previously aired on the American cable network Nickelodeon, and is significantly more vulgar and inappropriate than the original series. The series premiered on June 26, 2003, and was removed from the network on July 24, after airing only three episodes, the remaining episodes were released on DVD. *Adult Party Cartoon* has been considered one of the worst animated series ever made.
Paramount+

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**Paramount+** (pronounced **Paramount Plus**; formerly known as **CBS All Access**) is an American streaming video service owned by Paramount Global. It offers original content, content newly aired on CBS's broadcast properties, and content from the Paramount Global library. In the United States, many markets offer a live stream of the local CBS affiliate's main channel. As of March 2022, it has 39.6 million subscribers.

ViacomCBS rebranded CBS All Access to Paramount+ on March 4, 2021, as part of its expansion to feature content from Paramount Global's other brands, including Nickelodeon, Noggin and NickAdult. The relaunched Paramount+ also expanded to international markets, starting with Australia, Latin America and the Nordics in 2021. ViacomCBS is also changing the user interface for CBS All Access to accommodate search and discovery for the new content, including building icons with the old Viacom networks, such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV to find programming. Nick and Paramount+ have some untitled original series in the works (the core of CBS All Access' exclusive content will be its slate of originals and live sports, DeBevoise said, and the company is working to develop original shows from across the Paramount Global portfolio).

It also kept Noggin, its preschool application, operational because of its unique interactive functionality and access to games. The video content moved to the rebranded All Access on March 4, 2021, as well as all the shows from CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, and the Smithsonian Channel and all of its Paramount films. Many more Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and NickAdult shows will be added.

Also, by 2024, all Paramount Pictures films (with Nickelodeon's division was recently added) will be exclusive to Paramount+. They'll no longer distribute older films to Netflix, etc.

## NickAdult content

1. ↑ Original ViacomCBS series in the works
2. ↑ CBS All Access taking content from Nick properties