Sampsa Astala
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Sampsa Astala, (born January 23, 1974 in Urjala, Finland) is the drummer of the Finnish hard rock band Lordi. In Lordi he plays under the stage name of "Kita". His character is a manbeast from an ancient alien race. He joined the band in 1995.
Despite claims that Lordi are a satanic band, Kita is in fact a member of the Church of Finland. He also thanks "Almighty God" on the "Thank you to..." list on his records.
The name "Kita" is a Finnish word meaning a gap or a maw, large mouth (of a beast).
He Has been a "Call in Guest" on Canada's MTVLive more than 2 times, and has developed a frendship with host Daryn Jones and Jessi Cruickshank
| Lordi |
| Mr. Lordi – Kita – Amen – Ox - Awa |
| G-Stealer - Magnum – Enary – Kalma |
| Discography |
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| Albums: Get Heavy – The Monsterican Dream - The Monster Show – The Arockalypse |
| Singles: Devil is a Loser - Would You Love a Monsterman? - Blood Red Sandman - Hard Rock Hallelujah - Who's Your Daddy? |
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