Anzi Destruction

Anzi Destruction
Anzi Destruction performing at Guilfest UK 2011
Anzi Destruction performing at Guilfest UK 2011
Background information
Born1982[1]
Helsinki, Finland
GenresHard rock, punk rock, glam rock, industrial rock, garage rock, metal
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica, synth
Years active1997–present

Anzi Destruction (born Antero Koskikallio; 1982) is a Finnish rock musician. He is known for his energic and wild live shows that feature fire breathing. He was the lead singer of Stereo Junks! (2003–2010). Prior to joining Stereo Junks!, he played guitar in the glam/punk band Plastic Tears in the late 1990s. In 2001, he released two solo EPs Shoot I and Shoot II. In 2010, he joined The Salvation as its lead singer.[2] His first full-length solo album, High Clash Motherf***er, was released in April 2011.[3][4][5] It was followed in 2015 by the album Black Dog Bias.[6] Anzi produced an album "The Book Of V" [7] for the alternative metal band V For Violence together with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa in 2015.

Destruction married Katariina Souri in 2010.[1] The couple divorced in 2012.[8] He currently lives in London.[9]

Discography

Solo

The Salvation

  • Auto Destructive (2013)

Stereo Junks!

  • Shut Up 'N' Sit Down – EP (2003)
  • Living Bomb – CD (2003)
  • China White – Single (2004)
  • Suicide Angels – EP (2006)
  • Chemistry – EP (2009)

Plastic Tears

  • Stranded in Rock 'N' Roll – CD (1999)

V For Violence

  • The Book Of V (2015)

References

  1. ^ a b Anna, 26 September 2012, Katariina Souri Archived 28 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Former Negative guitarist resurfaces in The Salvation". Blabbermouth.net. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Anzi Destruction: Inspiration in the Forest". stalker.cd. 28 April 2011.
  4. ^ "Anzi Destruction: High Clash Motherf***er at The Social Nutwork". randyraisch.wordpress.com. 11 June 2011.
  5. ^ "The Salvation Releasing 'Auto Destructive' Digital Album". sleazeroxx.com. 30 September 2013. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Anzi - Interview 2015". Music-News.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  7. ^ "V For Violence - The Book Of V". Metalunderground.com.
  8. ^ MTV3, 5 February 2013, Katariina Souri ja rokkari: Avioerosta huolimatta avoliitto
  9. ^ "Antero Koskikallio". uk.linkedin.com. Retrieved 14 April 2016.[permanent dead link‍]