Mikko Sirén

Mikko Sirén
Background information
Born (1975-12-31) 31 December 1975
Origin Finland
Genres Cello metal, symphonic metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Drums, percussion, piano, keyboard, violin, double bass, cello, vocals, guitar, bass guitar

Mikko Sirén is the drummer for Finnish bands Apocalyptica and Megaphone. In 2013 he replaced Joe Letz as drummer of Emigrate. He also drums for the Finnish rapper Cheek. He became part of Apocalyptica's live shows in 2003[1] but only became a full-time member in 2005 after over 200 concerts and a recorded album.[2]

Mikko has a degree in Jazz music.[3]

In 2009 Mikko recorded the drums for Elias Viljanen on his third album, Fire-Hearted. He also, along with bandmate Perttu Kivilaakso, composed music for the video game Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne.

Mikko lives in Helsinki.

Siren currently endorses Pearl drums and Paiste (formerly Zildjian) cymbals:

Zildjian cymbals:

Paiste cymbals (2015-present)

References

  1. "Interview with Mikko and Eicca for FaceCulture.nl 2007". Apocalyptica.apocello.ru. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
  2. "Metal Storm". Metalstorm.ee. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
  3. http://www.facesofscandinavia.com
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