KO Ristolainen: session drummer for hire in Benalmadena Costa, Andalucia, Spain

Who is KO Ristolainen?

KO Ristolainen is a Finnish rock drumming powerhouse based in Benalmadena Costa, Andalucia, Spain, available for live shows, studio sessions, and remote recording. Best known as the driving force behind legendary German psychobilly/punk band Mad Sin, KO brings over a decade of professional experience and a relentless touring pedigree to every project he takes on.

Services offered

• Live shows
• Studio sessions
• Remote recording

Genres and style

KO's roots run deep in rock, psychobilly, and punk — the kind of playing that is simultaneously raw and locked-in. Over a decade of professional drumming across a wide variety of bands has given him the versatility to adapt his approach to whatever a track or a stage demands, while his years on the road with Mad Sin have sharpened a live performance instinct that is hard to teach.

Based in Benalmadena Costa, Andalucia, Spain

KO is based in Benalmadena Costa on the Costa del Sol, within reach of Málaga, Marbella, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, and the wider Andalucia region. Whether you need a drummer for a gig on the coast or a session at a studio further afield, KO has the touring experience to travel. For projects further away, his remote recording service means geography is never a barrier — send stems, get back a professional drum track.

About KO

KO Ristolainen is a Finnish rock drumming powerhouse and the beating heart behind the legendary German psychobilly/punk band Mad Sin. He has been playing drums professionally across a wide variety of bands for over ten years, touring extensively around the world and performing at all major festivals.

Since 2017, his main band has been Mad Sin, who continue their relentless touring schedule across all continents. He has also played with The Doons. That kind of sustained, high-level touring demand speaks for itself — KO is not just a great drummer, he is a reliable and seasoned professional who understands what it takes to show up and deliver, night after night, city after city.

Book KO

Getting KO on your session or stage is straightforward. Head to his hire page to send an enquiry directly — there is no commission involved, so your message goes straight to him. You can also browse his full artist profile to learn more before reaching out. If you are exploring other session drummers at the same time, the full LDC session drummer roster is worth a look.

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KO Ristolainen is a London Drumstick Co. endorsed artist, playing LDC hand-turned 5A hickory sticks with his own signature artwork — find the full roster at londondrumsticks.co.uk/artists.