Sami Karppinen
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Sami Kristian Karppinen is a Finnish drummer. He is the drummer of Swedish symphonic 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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Born | (1971-08-02) 2 August 1971 (age 52)[1] |
Origin | Sodankylä, Finland |
Genres | Symphonic metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, sound engineer, producer |
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On 16 November 2021, it was announced that Karppinen would be performing drums temporarily for Opeth on their North American tour, following the departure of Opeth's drummer Martin Axenrot.[2]