The band had a recording contract with Spinefarm Records (specifically Ranka Recordings), and their second full-length album, Pirun nyrkki, was released on March 29, 2006. Shortly after a dispute over income developed between the band and Spinefarm, with the band filing a lawsuit against the label. During the ongoing case, a new album, U.S.C.H.!, was released for free download on 11 June 2008. A new single, Minä määrään ("I Rule"), was also released for free before the album, on May 21.
On March 9 the group posted a statement on their website, clarifying the arguments between the band and their former record company Spinefarm Records had been settled, but stated that the terms of the agreement meant they could not discuss the matter further. U.S.C.H.! was released physically on 20 May 2009 including 2 bonus tracks.
On December 07 2012, lead vocalist Turunen suffered a stroke. The band was on small hiatus, but returned at 22. January 2013 and revealed that a new album is coming out next autumn.
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Teurastaja
Turmion Kätilöt Lyrics
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Avopotilas, palkkasotilas
kumivaate ja periaate
Pyörii lihamylly ja teurastajan pylly tahidssa vasaran
sirkkelit tuo viestiä tuo krematorio kuoleman
silloin veri kuohahtaa
ja pitkä ja hikinen hevari huutaa
kun se lattialle oksentaa
se istuu Neitsyt Marian viereen
ja tulipatsaita taivaaseen pieree
polvistuu paavin aterian eteen
ja heittää paavin aterian veteen
Paha, ruma, moottorimuna,
kuristaja ja kuristettava
palkkasotilas, avopotilas
kumivaate on periaate
Pyörii liha mylly, ja teurastajan pylly tahdissa vasaran... [x2]
The lyrics of Turmion Kätilöt's Teurastaja delve into the world of twisted desire and sadism. It follows the story of a butcher (teurastaja), who takes pleasure in torturing and killing his victims. The song's opening line, "Iso maha, moottorisaha, teurastaja ja teurastettava" (Big belly, chainsaw, butcher and victim), sets the tone for the gruesome imagery that follows. The butcher uses tools like a chainsaw and a meat grinder to carry out his sadistic desires, while the victim is described as an avopotilas (open patient) and palkkasotilas (paid soldier). It's suggested that the victim could be anyone, as long as they are willing to pay.
The song also touches on religious imagery, with references to the Virgin Mary and the Pope. The butcher sits next to the Virgin Mary and urinates on statues of flames that lead to heaven (tulipatsaita taivaaseen pieree). He also kneels in front of the Pope's meal and throws it into the water (heittää paavin aterian veteen).
Overall, the lyrics of Teurastaja are a disturbing look into the world of sadism and the ways in which people can revel in violence and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Iso maha, moottorisaha, teurastaja ja teurastettava
A description of the tools and participants involved in a slaughter, including a large belly, chainsaw, the killer and the victim
Avopotilas, palkkasotilas, kumivaate ja periaate
A depiction of the different types of people involved, including patients, mercenaries, rubber-clad participants, and underlying principles that drive them
Pyörii lihamylly ja teurastajan pylly tahdissa vasaran
A reflection of the gruesome and inhumane nature of the act, as evidenced by the revolving meat grinder and the movements of the killer's body in time with a hammer
Sirkkelit tuo viestiä, tuo krematorio kuoleman
A haunting image of the saws bringing a message of death, with the crematorium serving as the ultimate destination of the victim
Silloin veri kuohahtaa, ja pitkä ja hikinen hevari huutaa, silmät päästä purskahtaa kun se lattialle oksentaa
A vivid description of the violence, including blood boiling, a long and sweaty individual screaming, eyes bulging out, and vomiting on the floor
Se istuu Neitsyt Marian viereen, ja tulipatsaita taivaaseen pieree, polvistuu paavin aterian eteen, ja heittää paavin aterian veteen
A mockery of religion and faith, as the killer sits next to the Virgin Mary, farts towards the heavens, kneels before a papal meal, and throws it into the water
Paha, ruma, moottorimuna, kuristaja ja kuristettava
Another description of the gruesome act, highlighting the ugliness of the participants, the strangler, and the strangled
Pyörii liha mylly, ja teurastajan pylly tahdissa vasaran... [x2]
A repetition of the earlier imagery, emphasizing the horrific and brutal nature of the act take place
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.