Lordi drummer dies aged 38

By Rich Chamberlain
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Tonmi Lillman passes away

Lordi drummer Tonmi Lillman passed away yesterday (14 February) aged 38.

The Finnish drummer, who also played for Sinergy, joined the masked Eurovision-winning metallers in 2010.

A statement from the band said: "Our dear friend and bandmate, 'Otus' Tonmi Lillman, has sadly passed away. He will be greatly missed and we send our condolences to his family and friends.

 Otus: we thank You from the bottom of our hearts for the short time we got to know you and spend with you together. Rest in peace, friend."

The cause of death is as yet unknown.

Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).