Maximum Kayal's story began in 1997 as Nesukellari Trash Band. The current name has been in use since 2004 in Loviisa's RäyhäRock and this phase was preceded by Hilloviivan Hiihtoseura and 2BMW. 

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Nesukellari Trash Band (1997-2000):
Jali Berg, Max Blomberg, Niko Nordstrom, Tuomas Toivanen.

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Hillaviivan Hiihtoseura (2000-2001):
Jali Berg, Max Blomberg, Jouni Mölsä, Timo Sivula

2BMW (2001-2004): Jali Berg, Max Blomberg, Jouni Mölsä, Tero Weckroth.

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Maximum Kayal 1.0 (2004-2011):
Jali Berg, Max Blomberg, Kaj Hagros, Jouni Mölsä

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Maximum Kayal 2.0 (2011-2014):
Jali Berg, Max Blomberg, Kaj Hagros, Tuomas Toivanen, Tero Weckroth.

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Maximum Kayal 3.0 (2014-2015):
Jali Berg, Max Blomberg, Kaj Hagros, Tommi Kemilä, Miska Salminen.

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Maximum Kayal 4.0 (2016-):
Jali Berg, Max Blomberg, Kaj Hagros, Tommi Ohtonen.

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In addition, there have been numerous friends featuring at concerts - such as e.g. RäyhäRock's honorary chairman Johnny Burner aka Juha Palotie, Vertti Kivi, VP Mölsä, Riku Österman.

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Maximum Kayal with its precursors and side projects (Bangkok Shocks, Maxgelato, Skymax, Fire&Bunny, Mitkö Bonarit, J-Bomb, MaxToms, Surmjölk spelar Britney Spears & Sleepy Sleepers, Herkät Pyöriäiset, Home Made Band, Gunnars and Groceries, J Ganes Band, Toastmaster, Honeyballs, Ohtopussy, 15 Minutes of Fame, Solkiukot, Futhamuggas) have over 25 years covered 400+ songs. Some are crowd pleasers while some have been accused by the rock police to be deep cut. Here is the Top200 playlist.