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CIRCUS OF ROCK is a band started and fronted by Mirka “Leka” Rantanen who has a long career in the field of Finnish Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music, as a professional drummer. Mirka has played on 40+ albums during his 35 year career, including releases by King Company, Thunderstone, Raskasta Joulua, Kotipelto, Warmen, Northern Kings, Revolution Renaissance, and more.
In addition, 15 years ago he created the very popular heavy rock band for kids called ‘Hevisaurus’, for which he was awarded the Emma Award in 2011 (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy).
Circus Of Rock's debut album, “Come One, Come All” was released in August 2021 and featured a killer line-up of singers and musicians. Members of bands from the likes of Amaranthe, Tyketto, Hardline, Nightwish, Leverage, Stratovarius, Brother Firetribe, Masterplan, and others were all involved.
Second album "Lost behind the mask" was released in May 2023 including members of Lordi, Pink Cream 69, Uriah Heep, Girish And The Chronicles, Sons Of Apollo, Ring Of Fire, and more!
In September 2024, Mirka published an official statement that Circus of Rock, has officially transformed into a real band.
Line-up is:
Mirka Rantanen-Drums
Marc Boals-Vocals
Samuli Federley-Guitars
Vesa Virtanen-Guitars
Jari Pailamo-Keyboards
JJ Hjelt-Bass
New album coming out on 29.6.2025!
In addition, 15 years ago he created the very popular heavy rock band for kids called ‘Hevisaurus’, for which he was awarded the Emma Award in 2011 (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy).
Circus Of Rock's debut album, “Come One, Come All” was released in August 2021 and featured a killer line-up of singers and musicians. Members of bands from the likes of Amaranthe, Tyketto, Hardline, Nightwish, Leverage, Stratovarius, Brother Firetribe, Masterplan, and others were all involved.
Second album "Lost behind the mask" was released in May 2023 including members of Lordi, Pink Cream 69, Uriah Heep, Girish And The Chronicles, Sons Of Apollo, Ring Of Fire, and more!
In September 2024, Mirka published an official statement that Circus of Rock, has officially transformed into a real band.
Line-up is:
Mirka Rantanen-Drums
Marc Boals-Vocals
Samuli Federley-Guitars
Vesa Virtanen-Guitars
Jari Pailamo-Keyboards
JJ Hjelt-Bass
New album coming out on 29.6.2025!
Genres
: arena rock aorMonthly listeners
16,214
Followers
2,653
Top Cities
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Helsinki965 listeners -
Oslo223 listeners
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Most popular tracks
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318,736 | 3:56 | 2021-07-08 | |
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108,542 | 4:51 | 2021-05-27 | |
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36,706 | 4:28 | 2023-05-12 | |
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34,367 | 4:21 | 2021-08-06 | |
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34,002 | 3:50 | 2023-04-04 | |
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31,062 | 3:58 | 2021-08-06 | |
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25,559 | 4:12 | 2023-03-06 | |
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21,854 | 4:27 | 2023-05-12 | |
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20,848 | 6:01 | 2021-08-06 | |
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20,715 | 3:45 | 2025-05-23 |