“The first time is always the first time, and it can only happen once, but it always has a lot of expectations and a lot of like things building up towards it…”
From Release: Rock stars in their homeland of Finland since their first album, Peep, went Gold when they were just 16 years old, The Rasmus have built a legacy that stretches across 11 albums. The fact their have never set foot in Australia has not been lost on them or their fans. It is something that will be remedied in a few months. The best bands are the ones that keep surprising you time and time again, in the most thrilling of ways. This is something that the 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified band have been doing since their major label debut in 2003. If you take a deep dive into their catalogue, you will hear a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars set against futuristic electronics, as well as pop hooks that can find their way into the heart of the most stoic of critics. As a direct result, they’ve become Finland’s greatest musical exports, selling millions of records worldwide and winning award after award.
We caught up with Lauri to talk about the bands upcoming debut tour of Australia, their live show, their newest album Weirdo, working with musical legends, looking back to when it took off for the band, and so much more…
Check out the full interview below
Catch The Rasmus in Australia in 2026:
Fri, Jan 30: The Triffid, Brisbane
Sat, Jan 31: Manning Bar, Sydney
Sun, Feb 1: Max Watts, Melbourne
Tickets from thephoenix.au
Essential Information
From: Finland
Band Members: Lauri Ylönen – vocals, Eero Heinonen – bass, Aki Hakala – drums, Emppu Suhonen – guitar
Website: https://therasmus.com/
Latest Release: Weirdo (Out Now – Better Noise Music)
