What happens when two of the most well known power metal bands of the country tour together as co-headliners? Sold out gigs like the one at Tavara-Asema in Tampere last Friday is what happens. Sonata Arctica and Stratovarius, together with support act Arion, made sure to create an evening to remember. An event by Grey Beard Concerts & Management.
Tampere, Finland-based festival Tuhdimmat Tahdit completed the 2025 line-up with the addition of legendary power metal band Blind Guardian as headliner for the Saturday, plus Amaranthe, Lordi, Michael Monroe, Turmion Kätilöt, Moon Shot and Black Devils! Get your tickets now!
Power metal sensation Elettra Storm has released a video for ‘Alone’, a track from their debut album ‘Powerlords’, out since last year with Scarlet Records!
Swedish power metal titans Bloodbound signed with Napalm Records, taking things to the next level!
Pirate metal heroes Alestorm announced their eight album ‘The Thunderfist Chronicles’, set for release in June via Napalm Records!
Nanowar of Steel’s triple album release ‘XX Years of Steel’ really capture all that is this band. Both live CDs show the passion that was there during this concert. The devotion from the band to their music and the fans, but also from the fans to the band. They captured their live sound very nicely, which isn’t always the case with live CDs. And the third album with studio recorded songs adds some more great tracks to their catalogue! Released last year via Napalm Records.
Symphonic power metal force Ancient Bards is striking back with their latest single ‘Ministers of Light’, another track from their upcoming epic album ‘Artifex’, set for release in April/May via Limb Music!
Yesterday, Risen Crow have finally released their long-awaited debut album ‘Requiem For A Damned Love’ with Rockshots Records and shared a lyric video for the track ‘Black Widow’ to celebrate!
Avantasia gives us once again a pearl of an album full of magical stories and adventures. ‘Here Be Dragons’ is out now via Napalm Records! We can’t wait to experience the epicness on the upcoming tour!
Unleash the Archers on tour in Europe with their latest album ‘Phantoma’, released last year with Napalm Records, dropped by in Kortrijk, Belgium to deliver an excellent power/heavy metal night supported by Striker and Seven Kingdoms!
