Hiili Hiilesmaa

Kai "Hiili" Hiilesmaa (born 1966) is the vocalist of the rock band The Skreppers, former drummer of doom metal band KYPCK, former keyboardist of rock band Daniel Lioneye, as well as a respected producer from Finland. He has worked with several internationally recognized rock groups, including his near 20-year association with Finnish band HIM.[1][2][3]

Hiili Hiilesmaa
Hiilesmaa in 2015
Background information
Birth nameKai Hiilesmaa
BornDecember 1966 (1966-12) (age 54)
OriginHelsinki, Finland
GenresHard rock, gothic rock, progressive metal, death-doom, melodic death metal, folk metal, shock rock, industrial metal, alternative metal, black metal, doom metal, sludge metal
Occupation(s)Musician, Producer, Mixer, Engineer
InstrumentsVocals, drums, keyboards
Years active1995–present
Associated actsHIM, Sentenced, Amorphis, Apocalyptica, Lordi, Moonspell, KYPCK
Websitewww.hiilihiilesmaa.com

Hiilesmaa began producing music professionally in 1995, recording with such bands as HIM, Amorphis, and Apocalyptica. His trademarks include heavy, overdriven guitar sounds and experimental synthesiser programming. In 2013 Hiilesmaa addressed his preference for analog recording, "I prefer analog these days. Not only the sound, it asks more attitude to work with analog. Also you must make up your mind faster. There is no 'undo' in analog, which is often good."[4]

Partial discography

The 69 Eyes

Amorphis

Ancara

  • Chasing Shadows (2009)

Apocalyptica

Eilera

  • Precious Moment (2005)
  • Fusion (2007)

HIM

Lordi

Moonspell

Poisonblack

Ruoska

Samantha Scarlette

Sentenced

References
  1. Discogs - Hiili Hiilesmaa
  2. MusicMight - HIM
  3. MusicMight - Sentenced
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-03-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. http://www.rocknytt.net/videos/15675-ny-video-samantha-scarlette-these-violent-delights


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