MANNHAI Drummer Temporarily Replaced

MANNHAI, the Finnish group whose current lineup includes singer Pasi Koskinen (ex-AMORPHIS, AJATTARA),have posted the following message on their official web site:

"On the next two MANNHAI shows the band will be joined by Björn Again Electric (a.k.a. Nalle Österman) from SONIC ROOTS sitting on the drum stool. In regards to this some might remember Nalle and Oppu [Laine, MANNHAI bassist] playing together already in CHAOSBREED, so this is no new feat."

"Hellroad Caravan", MANNHAI's first album with singer Koskinen, will be released in continental Europe on June 26 via Dockyard 1. The CD, which was issued in Finland on February 15, was recorded at Jive Studios in Helsinki and was described by the band as "heavier and more guitar-driven" than the group's previous album, 2004's "The Exploder".

MANNHAI's "Spaceball" single entered Finland's national single chart at position No. 1 back in January.