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!
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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!
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Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse Noumena makes their return with new single ‘Kuolemankello’, an epic journey into Finland’s dark history!
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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’!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Finnish symphonic black metal stalwarts Vragrav announced their next album ‘Dimension: Daemonium’ to be out in April via Werewolf Records!
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Finnish deathcore revelation Kneel Before The Death unveiled their latest new single ‘The Weight of Truth’, marking the beginning of a new, more electronic and aggressive era, out now with Ranka Kustannus. Catch them live this summer at Nummirock and Tuska!
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Brand-new Finnish festival Ankea Festival completed its first line-up last Friday with the addition of Leprous, Textures, Sylvaine, Royal Sorrow and Demonic Death Judge, continuing to build a highly impressive roster of bands!
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Rockfest isn’t just about the bands — it’s about the people.Here’s a look at the faces, energy, and frontline moments that defined Rockfest 2025 from the crowd’s perspective.
Rockfest 2025’s final main stage day celebrated attitude and legacy. Demolition 23, The Cult, and Manic Street Preachers shaped Saturday’s atmosphere before the night’s finale.
The edges were sharp on Rockfest 2025’s final day. From crushing modern metal to hardcore punk defiance, Ghostkid, Immortal Disfigurement, and Black Flag left their mark on the Red & Black Stages.
For their recent gig in Tampere’s Tavara-Asema, Viikate went with a different approach with what they called a “quiet concert”. While not everyone was happy with the set up of the gig we really enjoyed the calm and relaxed feeling of the show.
Rockfest’s second day delivered a powerful main stage lineup: Battle Beast flying the Finnish metal flag, Bullet For My Valentine celebrating 20 years of The Poison, and Till Lindemann closing the night with his unmistakable theatrical darkness.
Rockfest Friday wasn’t just about the main stage. From Dead By April and Awake Again to Jinjer and Cemetery Skyline, the Red and Black Stage delivered intensity, precision, and atmosphere in equal measure.
Sun, sweat, and steel… Rockfest 2025 opened in style in Turku. H.E.A.T. brought the fire, Sepultura gave Finland their final bow, and Judas Priest proved once more why they’re the Metal Gods.
Helsinki Vampires The 69 Eyes celebrated in grand style their classic breakthrough album ‘Devils’ 20th anniversary at Ääniwalli in Helsinki a couple of weeks ago, and we were there!
Moon Shot, RØRY, and Stam1na took over Rockfest’s Red Stage and Black Stage with unforgettable performances, and we captured it all.
The undoubted kings of psychedelic death metal of today, Blood Incantation destroyed Kulttuuritalo last April during their “Absolute Elsewhere Tour”.
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