Hella (musician)

Henna-Riikka Paakkola (born 2 January 1985, Finland) better known by her stage name Hella, is a Finnish keyboardist and singer. She is best known as the current keyboardist of Finnish metal band Lordi. Hella uses Korg keyboards.[1] She claims to be a big melodic metal fan, and her favorite bands include Behemoth and Children of Bodom. In January 2014, Hella recorded a song with a Finnish band called Postikortteja Helvetistä.[2]

Hella
Hella on stage in 2019.
Background information
Also known asHella, Plastic Chick, Scarbie, HellToy, Burned'n'Buried, Forsaken Doll, Sindie
Born (1985-01-02) 2 January 1985
Finland
GenresHeavy metal, power metal, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards
Years active2012–present
Associated actsLordi

In early 2015, Hella announced that she was pregnant. The band's guitarist, Amen, later confirmed that Hella would be replaced for the summer festivals. In summer 2015, Hella's temporary replacement, Nalle, was seen for the first time at Rovaniemi.

Character
Hella and her Scarbie -box on stage.

Hella's monster character in Lordi is a mix of human and doll, Scarbie. She has created her character along with the costume-maker Mr. Lordi.[3] Her character has been described as "Living Doll", "Burned´n´Buried" and "Plastic Chick". [4]

Discography (as Hella)
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References
  1. "Hella (keyboards)". LORDI Army. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. "Hella will be featured in Postikortteja Helvetista's new song!". LORDI Army. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  3. Sami Snallstrom. "Interviews with Hella". Lordiarmy.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  4. "Hella | Lordi". Lordi.fi. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
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