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Australian metalcore legends Parkway Drive stormed the Helsinki Ice Hall on November 12 2025, celebrating their 20-year anniversary. The Ice Hall was charged with energy all night as Parkway Drive unleashed a fiery live show — complete with impressive stage production and their signature earth-scorching flames.

Supporting the headliners were two fellow Aussie powerhouses: deathcore juggernaut Thy Art Is Murder and metalcore mainstay The Amity Affliction. Together, they delivered an intense, no-holds-barred evening of modern heavy music – a fittingly fierce celebration of Parkway Drive’s two-decade journey.

Katatonia came to Tampere on November 11 for an emotional show. Together with Evergrey and Klogr they managed to fill the Tavara-asema venue even on a Tuesday evening, that was almost as cold, dark and melancholic as their music.

On their “Sleepless Empire EU/UK Tour 2025”, Lacuna Coil brought their dark elegance to Tavara-asema in Tampere, turning the venue into a pressure cooker of atmosphere and emotion. The intimate setting proved to be the perfect backdrop for the band’s balance between heaviness and melody, with the crowd locked in from the very first notes.

With Nonpoint setting the tone as special guests (and their first time ever in Finland), the night carried a relentless energy that never dipped. Up close and personal, this was Lacuna Coil at their most commanding, reminding everyone in attendance why their live presence remains such a defining force.

Stopping at Jäähalli in Helsinki, Arch Enemy’s “European Blood Dynasty Tour” brought together a lineup that felt as much like a statement as a celebration. Touring in support of their latest release, Arch Enemy delivered a powerful, high-impact performance that commanded the vast space of the arena with ease.

Joined by Finnish icons Amorphis, folk metal legends Eluveitie, and rising death metal force Gatecreeper, the night traced a broad arc through modern heavy music from melodic grandeur and folkloric textures to unfiltered aggression. A packed Jäähalli bore witness to a tour package that balanced scale, precision, and sheer force.

Nothing More started their ‘Carnal Nature World Tour’ at Tampere’s Tavara-Asema with an energetic show on the November 7  together with Catch Your Breath and special guests Ankor and Solence. A great evening from start to finish.

On a sold-out night at TRIX, Paradise Lost delivered a commanding performance blending their gothic doom and melodic darkness with precision. The evening opened with support from Lacrimas Profundere and Messa, setting a somber, suspenseful mood…

The sold-out night at Trix kicked off with the Finnish support act Atlas weaving a dark, emotive storm through their “Northcore” riffs and icy moods, setting the bar high early.

Next up, Portuguese black-metallers Gaerea took the stage cloaked in darkness, delivering an intense set with raw aggression.

When Orbit Culture finally hit the stage around 21:20, the venue was primed and the crowd erupted.

Midway through the set, a fan yelled from the crowd, “Play Open Eye!”, drawing laughter and cheers from everyone around.
Niklas Karlsson grinned and replied that they’d “save it for next year,” a promise met with good-natured skepticism—because “Open Eye” is a song that deserves its place on the setlist… But hey, maybe they will play it next time they’re in Belgium, at Alcatraz 2026…

When Electric Callboy brought their “Tanzneid Europe Tour” to Jäähalli in Helsinki this November, it quickly became clear this wasn’t going to be just another metal show. From the opening moments, the night leaned fully into excess, color, and controlled chaos… a high-energy celebration where heavy riffs, electronic hooks, and relentless crowd interaction collided.

With Wargasm (UK) kicking things off in confrontational fashion and Bury Tomorrow delivering a tight and powerful warm-up that kept the momentum climbing, the stage was set perfectly for Electric Callboy’s explosive headline performance. What followed was a full-scale party, driven by movement, spectacle, and an audience more than willing to surrender to the madness.

The Duke of Spook himself, Wednesday 13, brought his “Mid Death Crisis EU Tour” to Tavastia, unleashing a night of theatrical horror and high-octane rock ’n’ roll. The show celebrated his latest album, ‘Mid Death Crisis’, and marked a long-awaited return to Finland.

It’s been an astonishing 13 years since Wednesday 13 last performed his solo material on Finnish soil, making this a highly anticipated event for fans of horror rock and punk. From start to finish, the show was a wild ride through Wednesday 13’s dark universe, blending old favorites with fresh cuts from the new album. For many fans, including myself, it was a standout night. This being the fourth time seeing Wednesday 13, I can confidently say this was his best performance yet.

Supporting the night was Sister, Sweden’s premier horror rock outfit, who kicked off the night with a fiery set that perfectly set the tone for what was to come.

At Kuudes Linja in Helsinki, doom metal took on a deeply personal dimension as bands from Finland and Belgium shared the stage, two countries that GRIMM proudly calls home. The evening unfolded at a deliberate, crushing pace, where atmosphere and weight mattered as much as volume.

With Counting Hours, Marche Funèbre, and Asphodelus, the lineup highlighted different shades of doom, from mournful heaviness to melodic introspection. More than just a strong club show, this was a meeting point of scenes, reflecting a shared language of darkness that resonates far beyond borders.