If you are still looking for a great summer destination, here are 12 festivals that might make Finland the ideal place to go for you this year with Sonic Rites this weekend, Rockfest, Tuhdimmat Tahdit, Nummirock, Tuska, John Smith Festival, SaariHelvetti, Dark River Festival, Hellsinki Metal Festival, the CoolHead Live concert series, Sastamalan Torijuhlat and Hevipäivät!
Symphonic black metal outfit Anfauglir are transporting listeners directly to Middle-Earth again with their latest track ‘Part III: The Gift of Men’, an excerpt from the larger composition ‘The Rise of Númenor’ and part of their upcoming album ‘Akallabêth’, out via Debemur Morti Productions at the end of next month!
Brutal Assault 2025 revealed the daily line-up and launched the sale of single day tickets for those who want a taste of this amazing fest, but can’t fit the whole weekend in their planning!
Ludus Umbrarum draws inspiration from bands like early Dimmu Borgir, Bishop of Hexen and Old Man’s Child. The full-length album ‘Reveria Umbrarum in Tenebris’ is high-quality symphonic black metal art. Out via Drakkar Productions.
American black metallers Abigail Williams share the first single ‘Nonexistence’ off their upcoming album ‘A Void Within Existence’, coming in July via Agonia Records!
Last Friday, Ghost Bath released their new album ‘Rose Thorn Necklace’ with Nuclear Blast, and to celebrate they unveiled a video for the ‘Vodka Butterfly’ track! Catch them live this summer in Europe at festivals like for instance Tolminator!
Finland’s notorious black metal titans Archgoat took command of the Servants of Chaos festival stage and are now sharing a full video of their ferocious performance! For those who are at Steelfest this weekend, make sure you catch the show of these legends!
The third epic chapter “Sancrosanct Demonopathy” by Finnish black act Warmoon Lord offers symphonic elements of 90s black metal and lives up to the standard of Lord Vrăjitor. Out via Werewolf Records since May 9th. The album is highly recommended for fans of Emperor and Obtained Enslavement. Catch their show at Steelfest this weekend for those who make it, you won’t regret it!
Brutal Assault has revealed its daily line-up yesterday and opened the sale of single day tickets for those who can’t afford to go a whole weekend but still want to get a taste!
Swedish pagan black metal outfit Mara unveiled the first track ‘Primordial Son’ from upcoming album ‘Sword Of Vengeance’, set for release with Immortal Frost Productions at the end of June!
