In Helsinki and still looking for something to do this weekend? Don’t hesitate and start your festival season early by going to Desert Hel 2024 that has a stellar line-up with Finnish bands Heezer, Orbiter, Polymoon, Kairon; IRSE!, Dome Runner, Skyjoggers, Mansion and Maan Tomu and excellent visitors from abroad with Italian doom rockers on the rise Messa and stoner rock legends Truckfighters! If that doesn’t convince you enough, be sure to read more details on why we think you should go!

Swedish heavy rockers Greenleaf released the tongue-in-cheek video for the super catchy tune ‘Breathe, Breathe Out’, a first single of their upcoming album ‘The Head & The Habit’ set for release in June via Magnetic Eye Records!

Greek heavy rockers Khirki shared the new single ‘Father Wind’, a track coming from their new album “Κυκεώνας” set for release in April via Venerate Industries!

Italian/German action rock outfit The Loyal Cheaters shared first single ‘Can’t Go Out’ from their upcoming album ‘And All Hell Broke Loose’ set for release in April via Go Down Records!

Enter Shikari dropped by the Zenith Kulturhalle in Munich, Germany and amazed with an electric show, supported by an explosive Fever 333 and the locals of Blackout Problems opening the night!

The Swedish root rockers of Siena Root shared a music video for ‘Winter Solstice’ in anticipation of the kickoff of their live season supporting their latest album ‘Revelation’ (out via Atomic Fire Records / Reigning Phoenix Music)!

Texas desert rockers High Desert Queen released first single ‘Ancient Aliens’ and the details on their upcoming album ‘Palm Reader’, set for release via Magnetic Eye Records in May!

Greek heavy rockers Khirki are back with their second album ‘Κυκεώνας’ set for release in April via Venerate Industries and shared the single/video ‘Featherless’!

Pagan metal warriors Ren Marabou and The Berserkers unveil the lyric video for ‘Holy Mountain (Helgafjell)’, the title track of their upcoming album, set to be released via Wormholedeath!

Finnish power duo Yokophono released their new dance-inducing single ‘Red’ via Inverse Records! Think of rock comparable to the likes of Royal Blood, Arctic Monkeys and even Queens Of The Stone Age, and you’re right on the money!