Pretty Pity shared their latest single ‘IDK (idk)’, a high-energy, emotionally charged anthem that just asked to be screamed along to, out with Oxide Records!
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British rock icons Skunk Anansie released the Blackhill remix of their track ‘Meltdown’ from their latest album ‘The Painful Truth’, out with FLG!
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Poppy shared a music video for the song ‘Dying To Forget’, from her latest album ‘Empty Hands’, out with Sumerian Records!
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Last week, Houston-bred rap rok disruptor Hyro The Hero returned with his explosive new single ‘King Cobra’, out via Out Of Line Music!
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Alt-rock star on the rise Kami Kehoe embraced her darkest impulses on her latest single, out now via Atlantic Records including a raw, sensual video… a little gift from her during Pride Month.
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Alt-rock disruptors Sueco and Jeris Johnson unleashed their explosive new single ‘ARE YOU ENTERTAINED?’ after some back-and-forth social media drama getting people’s attention!
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Corlyx return with their new single ‘Sweeter Than Blood’, introducing a somewhat new direction and the first track from their upcoming new album, to be released via Out Of Line Music!
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Norwegian alternatives Blood Command turn betrayal into a summer anthem on their new single ‘Flowers To A Knife Fight, out with Arising Empire!
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Air Drawn Dagger is back with their brand-new single & video ‘Me & My Friends (We’re Trying Asbestos We Can)’, released with Long Branch Records last week!
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Earlier this week, we shared the news of the new single of MADiSON ViOLETT featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens being out on all platforms, and now there is a music video for ‘Bleed For Me’!
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Interviews
Lindsay Schoolcraft sat down with us to discuss the long road behind her new album ‘Harrowing’ (out tomorrow June 19th), rediscovering heavy music, unexpected concept album connections and why healing and reclaiming power became central themes throughout the record. She also reveals how a late-night encounter with an Alphonse Mucha artwork helped everything finally click into place.
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Not familiar with Emily Wolfe yet? Now’s the perfect time. We asked the American rock artist 10 quick questions ahead of her US tour with YUNGBLUD. Get to know her music, influences, and what’s coming next.
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We caught up with LYLVC on tour to talk crowd connection, emotional songwriting, and their mission to burn the building down every night. Dual-vocal powerhouse Alyse and Oscar shared some insights on tour life and what keeps them busy besides music.
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Back in April, we sat down with Luna Kills on the release day of ‘DEATHMATCH’ to talk screaming, Sugar Rushes, gamer Easter eggs, and world domination. Months later, the album still slaps and world domination seems well on its way with a show at Hellsinki Metal Festival this weekend and an already announced career highlight with Wacken Open Air 2026!
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We had a chat with Tomi from Ginger Evil about their self-titled debut album, released with Frontiers Music, and how the songs they’ve made have already gotten them to places and people he never would have expected! Tonight they’re having their official release show in Helsinki, don’t miss out if you’re in the neighborhood!
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Last year, we met up with the mysterious and intriguing Finnish duo Rabbit Cult, who started a new chapter in their musical journey and told us all about their new path forging cool music blending Finnish with kawaii and alternative rock and metal into a unique and sometimes contradicting mixture.
Catch them on the Nordic Metal Cruise in a couple of weeks!
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At Tuska 2024, we had a quick chat with Lotta from Luna Kills about their first ever show at the festival, how they’ve been doing since we last talked a couple of years ago, their first tour outside of Finland in support of Dear Mother and hints at what’s next…
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We sat down with Jessie and Eleni of Ankor after their show at this year’s Tuska Festival, the last stop of a crazy weekend that took them to 3 different countries in 3 days, and had a short chat about their busy summer, the way they like to release new music and how 2024 really seems to be a big year for the band.
Yesterday, they announced a major European tour for 2025 which will take them to most countries of the continent. You won’t want to miss out on that, tickets are available starting tomorrow!
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Last summer, we sat down with Johannes from Avatar for a short chat about how 2023 had been so far after their explosive opening show at Tuska 2023, how he experienced that show, and how he feels like the band is in its best form right now, ready to take over the world!
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Today we’re already sitting down with Fixation again to have a chat about their soon-to-be released new album, but back in February, we already had a short conversation with vocalist Jonas Hansen about touring with Devin Townsend, their music and what he hopes to accomplish with it, some of his personal vocal inspirations, and how he would describe their music using just visuals.
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Previews
Tuska 2026 is almost here!🤘If you’re still in planning mode, from the line-up and schedules to food vendors, afterparties, Tuska Forum and practical tips for navigating your festivities, we’ve gathered everything you need to know in one place. Read our preview and start planning your weekend at Suvilahti!
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A new festival is on the horizon in Finland with Ankea Festival, so here are the details on what promises to be a pretty amazing event!
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4 days, more that 100 bands and 5 stages. There is something for everybody. Come and join us at Graspop 2026!
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After the break of last year, Rockfest is back with a vengeance and a solid line-up that will rock your world for about 3 days at the new location in Turku, Finland!
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Rockfest is back with a vengeance and a solid line-up that will rock your world for about 3 days in Hyvinkää, Finland!
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Belgium may be small, but when it comes to summer festivals, it punches well above its weight. From heavy and alt fests Graspop and Alcatraz to the more commercial Pukkelpop and Rock Werchter, the concert series of Lokerse Feesten and Live Is Live to the small and cosy Rock Zottegem and Parkpop Oostkamp, we’ve selected eight Belgian summer events that are reason enough to visit our home country in 2026. Which one is already on your calendar?
It’s finally there! The week of the very first edition of Ankea Festival! If you’re still somehow on the fence on why you should get yourself a ticket and come join us in Tampere this weekend, here are 8 reasons that hopefully will convince you!
Last day of Tuska 2025 already starting in a couple of hours! We’re really excited to see the epic headliner show of Lorna Shore, but besides them, here are 7 acts that are taking over a stage today you shouldn’t miss out on in our opinion, with Havukruunu, Kim Dracula, Nothing More, Octoploid, Polaris, The Vantages and Noiduin! Who are you looking forward to seeing today if you’re joining us at Tuska?
The gates of Tuska 2025 are opening in about 4 hours, and the first day is going to be a blast with shows of Horizon Ignited, Blood Command, Knocked Loose, SKYND, Enemies Everywhere, Bambie Thug, Tyrantti and Bokassa that we believe you shouldn’t miss out on! What acts of today are you looking forward to the most?
In less than a week, Tuska weekend is upon us! If somehow you weren’t convinced yet that you need to go, here are 10 reasons we believe should be enough motivation to still get a ticket and join us there!
Besides the epic shows of the headliners at this year’s Rockfest, we picked 10 bands that we think you shouldn’t miss out on if you’re going to the festival this weekend, with Moon Shot, Sepultura, RØRY, Awake Again, Bullet For My Valentine, Jinjer, Cemetery Skyline, Demolition 23, GHØSTKID and Black Flag! Who are you looking forward to the most this weekend? See you there!
If you are still looking for a great summer destination, our homecountry of Belgium has some great events to offer, so here are 7 festivals that might make it a great place to go for you this year with the very last Wildfest this weekend, dunk!festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, Litha Fest, Lokerse Feesten, Rock Werchter and Alcatraz!
If you are still looking for a great summer destination, here are 12 festivals that might make Finland the ideal place to go for you this year with Sonic Rites this weekend, Rockfest, Tuhdimmat Tahdit, Nummirock, Tuska, John Smith Festival, SaariHelvetti, Dark River Festival, Hellsinki Metal Festival, the CoolHead Live concert series, Sastamalan Torijuhlat and Hevipäivät!
Tomorrow it’s again that time of the year: Tuska weekend is upon us! If somehow you weren’t convinced yet that you need to go, here are 10 reasons we believe should be enough motivation to still get a ticket if any are available still! Going from a great line-up, to Tuska KVLT, Tuska Expo expanding further and simply an amazing atmosphere! See you there!
We enjoyed ourselves plenty at Tuhdimmat Tahdit, so we urge you to check out what we think are good reasons for you to try and make it to this lovely festival in Finland’s prettiest city of Tampere!
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