Waltari is a band from Finland, known for their diversity and combination of music styles, frequently combining punk, pop, heavy metal, rock, techno, funk, progressive rock and rap. This diversity gives Waltari a unique sound, as does singer/bassist and band co-founder Kärtsy Hatakka's unique voice.Most of the band's music is written by Hatakka. Waltari's lyrics often deal with personal feelings of anxiety, loneliness and the cruelty of the world, often with heavy irony and sarcasm.The name Waltari is a reference to the popular Finnish author Mika Waltari, a favourite author of guitarist Jariot Lehtinen.
History
left|thumb|200px|Waltari performing at the club in Helsinki in January 2006.]Waltari was formed in 1986 in Helsinki, Finland, by Kärtsy Hatakka (vocals and bass), Jariot Lehtinen (guitars) and Sale Suomalainen (drums). Sami Yli-Sirniö joined as second guitarist in 1989, a year after the release of their first EP, Mut Hei ("But, hi!").Their first album, Monk Punk was rel
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