Ensiferum announce Jari Mäenpää returning for live shows for the first time outside Finland

For the first time since 2004, founding vocalist and guitarist Jari Mäenpää will reunite with Ensiferum (Markus, Petri, Janne, Sami, and Pekka) for very special live shows – marking his first appearance with the band outside of Finland.

This reunion will celebrate the early era of Ensiferum, focusing on the material that defined the band’s legacy and helped shape the modern folk metal landscape.

Fans will witness Jari performing lead vocals on the songs he originally recorded, in a setlist spanning:

• 1997 Demo Tape
• Ensiferum (2001)
• Iron (2004)
• Dragonheads (2006)
• Victory Songs (2007)

From fan favorites to deeper cuts and rare early tracks, this performance will be a definitive tribute to Ensiferum‘s formative years – and a rare opportunity to see Jari return to the material that first brought him international acclaim.

The band states: “This is more than a show – it’s a return to the roots. To the energy and vision that started it all.“

Jari adds: “I’m excited and honored to be joining Ensiferum for these very special ‘Early Years’ live shows! After more than 20 years, I’ll be performing with Ensiferum again. I can’t wait to sing these classic songs with you all. See you there!“

Whether you have followed Ensiferum since the demo days or discovered them through the legends of Finnish metal, this is a historic reunion that no fan will want to miss.