Most of the band's music is written by Hatakka. Waltari's lyrics often deal with personal feelings of anxiety, loneliness and the cruelty of the world, often with heavy irony and sarcasm.
The name Waltari is a reference to the popular Finnish author Mika Waltari, a favourite author of guitarist Jariot Lehtinen.
Waltari was formed in 1986 in Helsinki, Finland, by Kärtsy Hatakka (vocals and bass), Jariot Lehtinen (guitars) and Sale Suomalainen (drums). Sami Yli-Sirniö joined as second guitarist in 1989, a year after the release of their first EP, Mut Hei.
Their first album, Monk Punk was released in 1991. As the title suggests, this album was mostly punk. Their next album Torcha! (1992) and it was with this album that Waltari started blending various musical styles into the sound that would become their own.
After releasing a compilation of early work under the title Pala Leipää (1993), the band went on to release So Fine! (1994), an album similar to Torcha!. Their next album, Big Bang (1995) is to date their biggest success. The album concentrates on mixing techno with heavy metal.
In 1995 Roope Latvala (current second guitarist of Children of Bodom) joined the band, replacing Sami Yli-Sirniö. During this time, Hatakka was working with conductor Riku Niemi on a project combining heavy metal with classical music. This project eventually became known as Yeah! Yeah! Die! Die! Death Metal Symphony in Deep C. The show was performed in 1995, and the album was released in 1996.
The year 1997 saw Space Avenue, a more progressive work containing more electronic drums, as well as a collaboration with Apocalyptica. In 1998, in honour of the band's ten-year anniversary, the band released a compilation titled Decade.
In 1999 Hatakka was working on yet another metal/classical collaboration, and this gave rise to the stage show Evangelicum. This production differed from Yeah! Yeah! Die! Die! in that it contained more than just music: the stage show contained music, ballet and a light show. An album of Evangelicum was not released.
Waltari's next album Radium Round (1999), featured a strong pop influence. After Radium Round, the band passed out of the public eye, working on less main-stream releases such as the Metal / Yoik crossover Channel Nordica (2000) and the punk EP Back To Persepolis (2001). However, these releases were very hard to obtain, and for a while Waltari only survived through its live shows. In 2001, the band's old guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö returned, and Roope Latvala left the band.
In 2004 Waltari came back with an all-new studio album, Rare Species. The album was well received by critics, and an extensive tour put Waltari back on the map.
Waltari released their newest album called "Below Zero" in fall of 2009.
1986
Helsinki, Finland
Kärtsy Hatakka
Jariot Lehtinen
Sami Yli-Sirniö
Sami Yli-Sirniö
Roope Latvala
Janne Parviainen
Mika Järvelainen
Ville Veikko Vehviläinen
Big Bang
Waltari Lyrics
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I'll wait till the morning comes
Do the emotion! Do it now!
(I'm watching all that madness but I'm searching for the rel one!)
Do the fast emotion! Let it out!
(I force myself through the noicy croud to the light
that's flashing really wild!)
I'm waiting...
I'll wait till the morning comes
I'm searching,
searching for Music Force
Do the fast emotion! Do it right!
(I'm standing outside the City mess I'm waiting for the people...)
Find the motivation! Find it now!
(I'm crawling like heavy worm on the disco floor of real love)
I'm waiting...
I'll wait till the morning comes
I'm riding...
Riding the nedless night
Do the fast emotion! Do it now!
(I'm seeking like a lunatic for appearance of our real love!)
Find the motivation! Find it now!
(I'm watching all that madness but I'm searching for the real Bang!)
The lyrics of Waltari's song "Big Bang" seem to express the desire to experience intense emotions, particularly those related to music and love. The singer is waiting eagerly for the morning to come, perhaps hoping that it will bring relief or clarity. Throughout the song, he urges himself and others to unleash their emotions and seek out what is real and meaningful in life.
The repeated phrases "Do the fast emotion" and "find the motivation" suggest a sense of urgency and a need to break free from the mundane routines of daily existence. The references to "searching for the real one" and "our real love" hint at a longing for genuine connections with others, while the lines "riding the needless night" and "crawling like heavy worm on the disco floor of real love" conjure up images of wild and reckless abandon.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting...
I am waiting for something to happen.
I'll wait till the morning comes
I will wait patiently until morning arrives.
Do the emotion! Do it now!
Express your emotions boldly and without hesitation.
(I'm watching all that madness but I'm searching for the real one!)
Despite all the chaos around me, I am seeking authenticity.
Do the fast emotion! Let it out!
Don't hold back; release your emotions rapidly.
(I force myself through the noisy crowd to the light that's flashing really wild!)
I push through the loud, busy crowd to reach the most exciting moment.
I'm searching...
I am actively seeking something.
searching for Music Force
I am seeking a powerful, inspiring musical experience.
Do the fast emotion! Do it right!
Express your emotions quickly and effectively.
(I'm standing outside the city mess, I'm waiting for the people...)
I am waiting outside the chaos of the city, anticipating the arrival of the people.
Find the motivation! Find it now!
Discover your motivation and act on it immediately.
(I'm crawling like heavy worm on the disco floor of real love)
I am moving slowly and persistently towards a genuine, passionate love.
I'm riding...
I am experiencing a particular state or emotion.
Riding the endless night
I am enduring a long, dark, and uncertain period of time.
Do the fast emotion! Do it now!
Express your emotions quickly and decisively.
(I'm seeking like a lunatic for the appearance of our real love!)
I am frantically searching for the manifestation of a genuine love.
Find the motivation! Find it now!
Discover your motivation and act on it immediately.
(I'm watching all that madness but I'm searching for the real Bang!)
Despite all the chaos around me, I am seeking a true and significant experience.
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sadako Senpai
The Stage je prostě klasika. Celý tohle album.
M. F.
Loved this album back in the 90s, still awesome. So crazy and mad, not trying to please the masses or mainstream radio.
Raimund Perz
Damned good, perfect crossover!
Paul S
Super band I love it musik, I have this album!!!!!!!! l like Kreator, Carcass, Death, Intruder, Megadeth, Sadist
Chevy Game Channel
Top album !🤘
Vi Ni
Bravo Waltari brings the sound
Mika Kettunen
KIITOS!
this album kind of saved my life back in the day.
Mika Kettunen
@PsYK0pAth0_oF WizzDoo\m/ Kiitos is Thank you in Finnish - funny thing is that Turmion Kätilöt are my homiez from our home town Kuopio in the center ass of Finland )))
PsYK0pAth0_oF WizzDoo\m/
KIITOS as in Finland? Ruoska and Turmion Katilot were my introduction to anything industrial from Europe!! ✌️💀🤘
Albert Hornych
@Mika Kettunen klitoris