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'''Sami Hinkka''', born 27 April 1978 in [[Finland]], is a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] [[bassist|bass player]], presently with [[Ensiferum]]. He joined his current band in 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ensiferum.com/e_html/e_band_sami.htm|title=Sami Hinkka (1978-)|publisher=Ensiferum|accessdate=1 March 2010 |
'''Sami Hinkka''', born 27 April 1978 in [[Finland]], is a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] [[bassist|bass player]], presently with [[Ensiferum]]. He joined his current band in 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ensiferum.com/e_html/e_band_sami.htm |title=Sami Hinkka (1978-) |publisher=Ensiferum |accessdate=1 March 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20100211135638/http://www.ensiferum.com:80/e_html/e_band_sami.htm |archivedate=February 11, 2010 }}</ref> as a replacement for Jukka-Pekka Miettinen after playing for some years in the [[Melodic death metal|melodic death]]/[[doom metal]] band [[Rapture (band)|Rapture]]. He left his role with [[Rapture (band)|Rapture]] in 2006 and now plays only in [[Ensiferum]]. |
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In addition to [[bass guitar]] duties, Hinkka also performs in the role of dual backing/choir vocalist with [[guitarist]] [[Markus Toivonen]]. He has also taken over as the band's main lyricist, having written almost all of the lyrics since [[Victory Songs]]. During Ensiferum's tour to Russia in 2008 he performed as the lead vocalist due to [[Petri Lindroos]]' illness. |
In addition to [[bass guitar]] duties, Hinkka also performs in the role of dual backing/choir vocalist with [[guitarist]] [[Markus Toivonen]]. He has also taken over as the band's main lyricist, having written almost all of the lyrics since [[Victory Songs]]. During Ensiferum's tour to Russia in 2008 he performed as the lead vocalist due to [[Petri Lindroos]]' illness. |
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Sami Hinkka | |
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 Sami Hinkka performing during the Evolution Festival in 2006. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 27 April 1978 |
| Origin | Finland |
| Genres | Folk metal, viking metal, melodic death metal, doom metal |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
| Labels | Spinefarm Records |
Sami Hinkka, born 27 April 1978 in Finland, is a heavy metal bass player, presently with Ensiferum. He joined his current band in 2004[1] as a replacement for Jukka-Pekka Miettinen after playing for some years in the melodic death/doom metal band Rapture. He left his role with Rapture in 2006 and now plays only in Ensiferum.
In addition to bass guitar duties, Hinkka also performs in the role of dual backing/choir vocalist with guitarist Markus Toivonen. He has also taken over as the band's main lyricist, having written almost all of the lyrics since Victory Songs. During Ensiferum's tour to Russia in 2008 he performed as the lead vocalist due to Petri Lindroos' illness.
Equipment
Hinkka uses Warwick 5 and 6 string Corvettes.
References
- ^ "Sami Hinkka (1978-)". Ensiferum. Archived from the original on February 11, 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
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