Klaus Wirzenius

Klaus-Erik Wilhelm Wirzenius (2 September 1987 – 13 August 2025) was a Finnish bassist, guitarist and singer. Klaus-Erik Wirzenius played in the bands Anthriel, Bullet Ride, Manzana and Dave L. B. Inventive.[1] He also played in the lineups of Rainbow singers Joe Lynn Turner, Graham Bonnet and Doogie White on their solo tours in Finland. His recording history includes Pate Mustajärvi, Dave Lindholm B. Inventive, Manzana, Anthriel and Jani Wickholm.

Background

Wirzenius was born in Tampere on 2 September 1987.[2] He died accidentally in Tampere on the shore of Massunlahti Bay in Lake Näsijärvi, on 13 August 2025. He was 37.[3] He drowned while swimming.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Onnettomuudet | Tampereella hukkunut oli muusikko Klaus-Erik Wirzenius". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  2. ^ "Anthriel". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  3. ^ a b Heiskanen, Aaro (14 August 2025). "Tampereella hukkunut oli tunnettu muusikko". Iltalehti. Retrieved 15 August 2025.