The performance of Finnish legends Waltari at this summer’s Brutal Assault will be a special one, celebrating 30 years of ‘Yeah! Yeah! Die! Die! Death Metal Symphony in Deep C’ with a special line-up and the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague joining the visionaries on stage!
Finnish winterwave outfit Rain Diary unveiled ‘Fire’, the final single from their upcoming album ‘Night Church’ (set for release at the end of the month), lighting emotions on fire!
A song about the deepest depths of despair – Finnish extreme metal band Saasta releases second single ‘The Envy’ from their upcoming album ‘Cesspool’, set to be out in May with Inverse Records!
Meet The Ghoulstars! Finnish horror punks signed with Season of Mist to start invading the land of the living beyond their own swamps and bogs!
Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse Noumena makes their return with new single ‘Kuolemankello’, an epic journey into Finland’s dark history!
Finnish symphonic metal band Memoira has released their new EP ‘Dollmaker’, bringing together their recent singles and a new version of Queen’s iconic song ‘The Show Must Go On’!
Hellsinki Metal Festival has completed its 2026 line-up with the addition of Paradise Lost, Carcass, Cryptopsy, Unleashed, Mawiza, Sanguisugabogg, Omnium Gatherum, Kalmah, Assemble the Chariots, Cyan Kicks, Tungsten, Sepulchral Curse, Orly, Horizon Ignited, Misþyrming, and VREID!
Finnish rockers Moon Shot deliver a pwoerful statement for connection and trust in an increasingly divided world with new single ‘No Walls’, out now with Reaper Entertainment!
Finnish rock sensations Ginger Evil unveiled new single and video ‘Not Your Fool’, another track from last year released debut album ‘The Way It Burns’, out with Frontiers Music!
Finnish symphonic black metal stalwarts Vragrav announced their next album ‘Dimension: Daemonium’ to be out in April via Werewolf Records!
DANKO JONES was touring Europe to support their 12th studio long player ‘Leo Rising’. A triumphant journey through the venues of the continent, and most places have been sold out. This was true for the Mannheim gig as well, a fully packed concert hall and eagerly anticipating crowd were the perfect ingredients for a memorable night and the classic rock of support Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts was a perfect tastemaker to get things going!
Back in September at Kuudes Linja in Helsinki, from dark alt-rock intensity to high-energy metalcore, Luna Kills and Balance Breach showed why they’re among Finland’s most promising rising acts.
Battle Beast played a visually stunning show in front of over 5000 fans at Nokia Arena in Tampere on November 21st together with Dynazty as the dedicated warm-up band.
Melodic power on full display with Aephanemer at a sold out On The Rocks, touring their new album ‘Utopie’, and support from Dark Oath and Valhalore.
Bloodred Hourglass are currently on their “We Should Be Buried Like This” tour around Finland and came to Tampere’s Tavara-Asema on November 13, where they together with Luna Kills and Shereign delivered a sweaty hot show.
Australian metalcore legends Parkway Drive stormed the Helsinki Ice Hall on November 12, bringing their 20th anniversary tour to Finland to celebrate with their fans and with the support of their fellow Aussie’s Thy Art Is Murder and The Amity Affliction!
Katatonia came to Tampere, Finland on November 11 for an emotional show. Together with Evergrey and Klogr they managed to fill Tavara-Asema even on a cold and rainy Tuesday.
Dark, heavy, and intimate. Lacuna Coil at Tavara-asema in Tampere, with Nonpoint as special guests on the “Sleepless Empire EU/UK Tour”. An event by TuskaLive.
From melodic to feral, the “European Blood Dynasty Tour” rolled through Helsinki. Arch Enemy with Amorphis, Eluveitie and Gatecreeper at Jäähalli.
Nothing More started their “Carnal Nature World Tour” at Tampere’s Tavara-Asema in Finland with an energetic show on November 7th, together with Catch Your Breath and special guests Ankor and Solence!
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!
At Tuska 2025, one of the local acts on the KVLT Stage on the last day was The Vantages. Since they have been making quite the name for themselves in the local underground scene, it was about time for us to have a chat with them about their show there, their music, future and what they hope to achieve in the future!
We sat down with Henkka, guitarist and vocalist of the Finnish heavy metal band Tyrantti, to not only talk about their Tuska show and latest music, but to dive into their upcoming ‘Lihaa mattoon!’ event on July 12 in Helsinki where they are collaborating with FCF Wrestling to put together a highly entertaining evening filled with wrestling and heavy metal!
At Tuska this year, we sat down with Jemina and Henri from the Finnish dark folk act Noiduin to talk about how they channel their own country’s folklore, pagan history and ancestors in their music and performances, how tricky it can be to work with traditional, self-build instruments and how they hope people can connect with something deep inside themselves when listening to their music.
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!
We had a chat with Mr. Lordi about Lordi’s new album ‘Limited Deadition’ (out with Reigning Phoenix Music) and his collecting and fandom of 80s toys, figurines, WWE, TV shows & movies!
We sat down with Balance Breach to talk about their new album ‘Save Our Souls’ (out on Out of Line Music March 7th) and how proud they are on what their sound is like in 2025, having amped up everything!
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!
We talked with the guys from Rimbacher about their debut album ‘High Hopes on the Rocks’, and how they absolutely love that classic rock sound from the 80s, which is the basis of all the music they make!
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…
