Torture Killer
| Torture Killer | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Turku, Finland |
| Genres | Death metal |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Dynamic Arts, Karmageddon, Metal Blade |
| Associated acts | Six Feet Under, Torsofuck, Archgoat |
| Website | www.torturekiller.com |
| Members |
Tuomas Karppinen Jari Laine Kim Torniainen Tuomo Latvala Pessi Haltsonen |
| Past members |
Chris Barnes Matti Liuke Taneli Hatakka Juri Sallinen |
Torture Killer is a Finnish death metal band from Turku, Finland, formed in 2002. The band consists of five members: guitarists Jari Laine and Tuomas Karppinen, bassist Kim Torniainen, drummer Tuomo Latvala and the current vocalist Pessi Haltsonen. The band was originally a Six Feet Under cover band adopting their moniker from a Six Feet Under song, but soon began composing and performing original material in the same vein. Chris Barnes, the original singer for Cannibal Corpse and current singer for Six Feet Under, officially joined Torture Killer as lead singer in November 2005 and was a part of the recording of the album Swarm!. He left the band in January 2008.[1] Barnes was not involved with their live performances while a part of the band.
Members
Current members
- Jari Laine – guitar, backing vocals (2002–present)
- Tuomas Karppinen – guitar, backing vocals (2003–present), bass guitar (2002-2003)
- Kim Torniainen – bass guitar (2003–present)
- Tuomo Latvala – drums (2002–present)
- Pessi Haltsonen – vocals (2011–present)
Former members
- Juri Sallinen – vocals (2004–2011)
- Chris Barnes – vocals (2005–2008)
- Matti Liuke – vocals (2002-2004)
- Taneli Hatakka – guitar (2002-2003)
Timeline
Discography
Albums
- For Maggots to Devour (2003)
- Swarm! (2006)
- Sewers (2009)
- Phobia (2013)[2]
EPs
- Torture Killer/Sotajumala (2005) (split EP w/ Sotajumala)
- I Chose Death (2012)[3]