Lordi drummer Tonmi Lillman a.k.a Otus (Finnish for ‘Creature’) has died at the age of 38. The following statement was posted on the band’s website:
“Lordi’s drummer Otus has sadly passed away.He will be greatly missed and we send our condolences to his family and the band.Otus, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the short time we got to know you.”
Lillman also played drums for the bands Vanguard and Kylähullut. His cause of death remains unknown.
May he rest in peace.