Gas (musician)

Gas is the stage name of Jaska Raatikainen, a Finnish musician best known as the drummer for the melodic death metal band Children of Bodom from 1993 until their disbandment in 2019. He co-founded the band with guitarist Alexi Laiho and played on all of their studio albums.

Raatikainen is known for his fast, technical drumming style, often employing double bass drumming and blast beats. He has cited influences from various metal genres, including thrash metal and black metal.

Beyond Children of Bodom, Raatikainen has also been involved in other musical projects, including side projects and guest appearances. Details about these secondary musical endeavors are less widely documented compared to his work with Children of Bodom.

After the dissolution of Children of Bodom, Raatikainen has remained relatively private, with less information readily available about his current musical activities or endeavors.