Mika Karppinen
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| Gas Lipstick | |
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| Birth name | Mika Kristian Karppinen |
| Born | February 8, 1971 Vallila, Finland |
| Origin | Finland |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock (with HIM) Deathgrind (with To Separate the Flesh from the Bones) |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums,Vocals,Guitar. |
| Years active | 1990 - Present |
| Associated acts | HIM To Separate the Flesh from the Bones |
| Website | Official website |
Mika Kristian Karppinen, better known as Gas Lipstick, born February 8, 1971 in Eskilstuna, Sweden, is currently the drummer for the Finnish band, HIM. He is also the drummer for Finnish deathgrind band To Separate the Flesh from the Bones.
[edit] Drum Set
Gas is an endorser of Tama Drums, Paiste Cymbals and Vic Firth Drum Sticks.
Furthermore, he is an open handed drummer, meaning he plays the hi-hat with his left hand and the snare with his right; opposite to common drummers of today.
[edit] Former bands
- Valvontakomissio (1990 - 1994) Vocals, Drums
- Discharge (1991) Drums
- Kyyria (1992 - 1998) Lyrics, Composition, Drums
- Dementia (1994 - 1995) Vocals, Lyrics, Guitar
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