Sami Kristian Karppinen is a Finnish drummer. He is the drummer of Swedish heavy metal band Therion (1998–2001, 2017–present), sound engineer and producer in Modern Art Studio, and session drummer. He has been working as drum tech for Therion, after he left the band, but he rejoined Therion in 2017 November, replacing Johan Koleberg who left the band almost precisely one year before.
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Therion
Swedish symphonic metal band
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Celtic Frost
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Oskar Forss
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Torture Killer
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Archgoat
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Slipknot
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Thomas Karlsson
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Madball
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Thomas Vikström
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Dave Grohl
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Adema
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Demonoid
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The Rev
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Gandalf
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John Bonham
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Josh Freese
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Kreator
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Tré Cool
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Adam Willard
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Sami Yaffa
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Paramore
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Loudness
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Korpiklaani
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Black Sabbath
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Phil Collins
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Sinergy
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DragonForce
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Nile
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Demigod
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W.A.S.P.
American heavy metal band
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Budgie
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Ozzy Osbourne
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Manowar
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New York Dolls
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Metal Church
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Wolfmother
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Wintersun
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Journey
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Widespread Panic
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Apocalyptica
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Nightwish
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American drummer