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Waltari
Waltari, a Finnish crossover and metal band, was founded in 1986 in Helsinki by
Kärtsy Hatakka (vocals/bass), Jariot Lehtinen (guitar/vocals), and Sale
Suomalainen (drums). Their debut EP Waltari was released in 1988. In 1990, Janne
Parviainen replaced Suomalainen on drums. Waltari's first album Monk-Punk was
released in 1991. Their second album Torcha! followed in 1992, introducing
dancefloor rhythms that became a signature of their sound. The band gained
significant attention with the indie dance hit "Lights On" from Torcha!. Waltari
continued to experiment with various musical...
