Mongolian rock phenomenon The HU released their thunderous new song ‘The Real You’ today via Better Noise Music!
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News Posts
Eye of Melian released their enchanting take on Bruce Dickinson’s ‘Tear of the Dragon’, a track to be found on their upcoming album ‘Forest Of Forgetting’, out in February via Napalm Records!
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Fabienne Erni unveiled her anticipated debut solo album ‘Starveil’, set for release in March, promising to show off her passion for musical diversity!
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Songwriter Maria BC announced their upcoming new full-length ‘Marathon’, to be released next month via Sacred Bones and shared a video for the moody title track.
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Irish harpist Joy Shannon unveiled the new single ‘Song of the Rohirrim’ from ther latest record ‘In The Forest Singing Sorrowless’, fully inspired by Tolkien’s poetry.
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Eye Of Melian unveiled second single ‘Symphonia Arcana’ with a magical music video, a track from the upcoming album ‘Forest Of Forgetting’, set for release in February 2026 via Napalm Records!
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Karelian pioneers of electro-folk Theodor Bastard return with ‘Nebo’, their first new song released in five years, out now with Season of Mist!
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Eye Of Melian, the Tolkien-inspired symphonic project founded by Martijn Westerholt (Delain) and featuring Johanna Kurkela (Auri) on vocals, has signed to Napalm Records for the release of their new album ‘Forest of Forgetting’ in February 2026! Shortly after, they’ll be touring through Finland with what promises to be a magical show!
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Europe! Eihwar is coming back to invade you with their “Viking War Trance” in the spring of 2026 when they embark on their “Pagan Folk Nights” EU tour with special guest Mira Ceti!
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Danheim shared ‘Yggdrasil II’, another track from the upcoming new album ‘Heimferd’, set for release this Friday October 31st via Season of Mist!
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Interviews
Johanna Kurkela talks fantasy, live connection, and the spirit behind the upcoming Eye of Melian album ‘Forest Of Forgetting’, out in February 2026 via Napalm Records.
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We spoke with Stephan and Adaya of Faun about their new album ‘Hex’, a journey through witchcraft, empowerment, and world fusion sounds, out tomorrow September 5th!
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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.
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A chat with Tuomas and Johanna of Auri about the magic and liberation that comes with music and art. Watch the whole conversation now!
A chat with brand new vocalist Mike Rivkees of The Rumjacks about their album ‘Hestia’ and more…
We had a nice little chat with Sami about Hellfest, his love for France and how the music scene is in his home country Finland…
We had a nice little chat with Sami about Hellfest, his love for France and how the music scene is in his home country Finland…
We got to talk with the 3 people behind the amplified history outfit Heilung about their inspirations and mission to heal the world…
We got to talk with the 3 people behind the amplified history outfit Heilung about their inspirations and mission to heal the world…
At Metaldays, I had the opportunity to talk to Equilibrium about their past, present and future and Dom’s appearence in a saga.
Gig Reports
We stepped into another realm with Auri’s first-ever concert in Helsinki at the end of August, a night of pure enchantment at the Huvila Park concert tent. Magical vocals, mesmerizing atmosphere, and one of 2025’s true live highlights, with support from Eye of Melian.
Earlier this year, Hexvessel released their new album ‘Polar Veil’ via Svart Records, taking the psychedelic folk rock towards the black metal origins of their leader Mat “Khvost” McNerney. And to celebrate the release, they did a few release shows in Finland, of which we got to enjoy the captivating Helsinki show in Kuudes Linja, with support from Unfyros.
A report of Go_A performing at Coolhead Live in Helsinki, Finland.
Back in March, Leprous dropped by Vanha Ylioppilastalo in Helsinki on their “Aphelion European Tour” and swept us away with a night of exceptional music, supported by Monuments and Kalandra.
German folk outfit Faun made it all the way to Finland to turn Helsinki rock club Tavastia in a magical place filled with legendary tales and creatures dancing to their wonderful tunes. With them came the Italian duo Emian to get us in the right mood. So many thanks to TuskaLive for bringing these lovely people there!
Heilung came, saw and conquered the sold out Jäähalli in Helsinki at the end of October, yet another absolutely magical show by a phenomenon in the music scene. And their guests Eivør and Lili Refrain were the perfect people to warm an already excited crowd up even more!
A couple of months ago, the French vikings of Skáld came to put a spell on everyone that showed up at Ääniwalli with their Nordic folk and turned the night into one to remember. Support came from the hurdy-gurdy maestro Guilhem Desq, an event by All Things Live Finland.
Eivør made it back to Finnish soil to put us under a spell with her gorgeous music and vocals at the legendary Tavastia club in Helsinki!
A night of Satanic doo-wop with Twin Temple and wholesome atmospheric tunes from Hexvessel. What a way to get through the rest of your week!
Going to a Heilung show is a bit like going to a therapy session. Except the session actually helps.
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