EP. 133 - Lauri Ylönen (The Rasmus)

<p>Dead Letters. Finnish music icon, gothic poster boy and feather fanatic, <strong>Lauri Ylönen</strong>, is our guest on <strong>Episode 133</strong> of <strong>Sappenin' Podcast</strong>! <strong>The Rasmus</strong> have played a huge part in Europe's alternative scene over the last two decades and are now back with a collection of new music for us in 2021! In this convocation, vocalist Lauri opens up on his inspirational career with secrets behind the bands upcoming album, some of his unique recording methods, having to deal with the curse of international fame from the age of just sixteen, battling moments of depression, getting advice and doing eyeliner with <strong>Alice Cooper</strong>, how The Rasmus and <strong>H.I.M </strong>always tried to outdo each other back in the day, lending a helping hand to younger bands like <strong>Blind Channel</strong> (who impressed during Eurovison), looking back at his 2011 solo record, setting up the <strong>Dynasty </strong>cult brotherhood, what it's like to support <strong>Metallica </strong>in South Africa, creating alternative covers on YouTube, future anniversary tour plans and more! This is one with so many incredible stories, you really need to hear this. Turn it up and join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fakeseansmith/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sean</strong></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mhrichards_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Morgan</strong></a>&nbsp;to find out Sappenin' this week!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Social Media:</p><p>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SappeninPod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sappeninpod</a>.</p><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sappeninpod/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sappeninpod</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:</p><p>Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community:&nbsp;<a href="https://play