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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.

The very first Auri tour finally found its way to Helsinki, and the setting couldn’t have been more perfect. On a sunny summer evening, the seasonal concert hall resurrected in Huvila Park, where a series of concerts and events happen every year in the special design tent, already buzzed with anticipation well before showtime. By the time the music was about to begin, most seats were taken, and the air carried the kind of quiet excitement you only get when something special is about to happen.

Wednesday 13 came into town for his “Mid Death Crisis” tour on Wednesday the 22nd of October for a show at the full Olympia-Kortelli in Tampere. Together with support act Sister they brought horror punk alive with sweet new treats like ‘When the Devil Commands‘ alongside good old hits like ‘Bad Things‘.

W.A.S.P. delivered one of their most electrifying performancesI’ve experienced of them to date at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, marking the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut with the ALBUM ONE ALIVE world tour. The band treated fans to a full performance of the iconic debut album, played in chronological order and in its entirety, before launching into a set of fan favorites spanning their four-decade career.

The evening reached an emotional peak when frontman Blackie Lawless paused to honor his late friend, Ace Frehley, who had recently passed away. His heartfelt tribute set a poignant tone before the band closed the night with their classic anthem, ‘Blind in Texas’.

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On Wednesday 15th of October Volbeat stop in Tampere’s full Nokia Arena for their ‘Greatest Of All Tours’ tour and I managed to enjoy a glimpse of them, their special guest Bush and support act Witch Fever.

After their hits ‘The Devil’s Bleeding Crown‘ and ‘Lola Montez‘. Before the third song singer Michael Poulsen joked around about how other bands would probably say “they got inspired by their idol”, but that they plain and simple had stolen from Johnny Cash for ‘Sad Man Tongue‘ which started with ‘Ring of Fire‘ as an intro.  In the end Volbeat blasted their unique hard rock/heavy metal at the audience for approximately one and a half hours much to the delight of a pretty much filled arena.