Mirka Rantanen (born 1971 or 1972 (age 52–53)) is a Finnish musician. He was the drummer for power metal band Thunderstone when it formed in 2000. Rantanen has also drummed for a number of other Finnish bands, including as a session member for the supergroup Northern Kings. He currently plays drums in the band King Company.
Rantanen started a heavy metal band for children called "Hevisaurus" in 2010. His character is an Apatosaurus called "Komppi Momppi".
References
- Finland, Haeneenlinna (2010-05-06). "Heavy metal dinosaurs rock the kiddie crowd in Finland". The Age. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- "La biographie de Thunderstone". Premiere (in French). Lagardère Group. 4 November 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- Vinha, Laura (4 May 2010). "Monster mash - Heavy metal dinosaurs rock the kiddie crowd in Finland". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- "Heavy metal dinosaurs Hevisaurus rock the kids with songs about homework and monsters". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney). News Corp Australia. 3 May 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
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