Died On This Date (February 14, 2012) Tonmi Lillman aka Otus / Drummer For Lordi

Tonmi Lillman
June 3, 1973 – February 14, 2012

Tonmi Lillman was a Finnish musician who is perhaps best remembered as the most recent drummer in the outrageous metal band, Lordi.  Formed in 1996, Lordi gained a worldwide fan base thanks in part to their elaborate monster costumes and live shows that drew influence from the likes of KISS and Alice Cooper.  Lillman joined the band in 2010 under the character name, Otus, and stayed with them until his passing.  He unfortunately never had the chance to play on one of their albums.  Other bands he played with include To/Die/For, Sinergy, and Kylähullut.  Lillman was an in-demand studio player as well, performing on countless hard rock albums throughout his career.  He was also a talented graphic artist who worked on package design and/or videos for Mind Of Doll, Vanguard, Sinergy, and many more.  Tonmi Lillman was 38 when he passed away on February 14, 2012.  Cause of death was not immediately released.

Thanks to Paul Bearer for the assist.