Sampsa Astala, better known as Lordi sticksman Kita, was fired from the band after the drummer revealed plans to enter the Eurovision Song Contest with his other band, called Stala & Co.\"Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita. This is in direct conflict with one of the cornerstones of Lordi\'s image. Therefore it is not possible for him to continue as a member of the band anymore.\"
Kita and Lordi won the Eurovision Contest in 2006 with Hard Rock Hallelujah:
It seems Kita has his eyes on glory in 2011 as well with another band called Stala & Co., featuring Kita on vocals rather than drums. They have put themselves forward to represent Finland in the Eurovision Contest next year.
