(1974-01-23) 23 January 1974 (age 50) Vantaa, Finland
Genres
Hard rock, heavy metal, glam rock
Occupation(s)
Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)
Drums, vocals
Years active
1997–present
Labels
Sony BMG, So Music Finland Inc.
Website
stalaso.com
Musical artist
Sampsa Astala, (born 23 January 1974), known by stage names Stala and Kita, is the lead singer of the Finnish glam rock band Stala & SO. and the former and original drummer for the metal band Lordi.
His current stage name, Stala, comes from his own surname, Astala. His other stage name, which he used during his time in Lordi and whenever appearing as drummer, Kita, comes from the Finnish word meaning "jaws", "gap", or "maw".
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