Helsinki garage rockers The Halophones released their energetic new single ‘Less Ain’t More’, the 4th one to be revealed from their upcoming debut album ‘Noises! Noises! Noises!’
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News Posts
It was only yesterday we posted a list of events that would make Finland worth the visit this Summer, in which we mentioned the CoolHead Live concert series, and here they are with a brand-new announcement! Septicflesh will be coming to play supported by Afsky and Vermilia on July 3rd, in cooperation with Nahka Agency!
Finland’s leather metal maniacs Tyrantti and pro wrestling promotion FCF Wrestling are joining forces in an unprecedented alliance, bringing the hottest summer event in Helsinki with “Lihaa Mattoon!”, an evening filled with live action, beer, hot food and heavy metal!
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Finnish melodic metal band Unén unveiled their new official video ‘Forever Winter’, out via Frontiers Music!
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Finnish rocka rollas Rokets are set to release their third album ‘Bad Choices’ in May with Svart Records and shared a 2nd single and video with ‘Overload’!
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It’s been almost 3 years since we last saw the legendary Machine Head come by in Finland, and this summer they’re back! Hellsinki Metal Festival brings their tour to the Ice Halls together with support from Fleshgod Apocalypse, for one hell of a metal night on July 1st! People who are in the capital city for Tuska around that time might want to stick around for another day or 2 to not miss out on this show!
Hellsinki Metal Festival completed its 2025 line-up last week with the addition of Venom, Michael Schenker, Cult of Luna, our friends of Brutal Sphincter and Rabbit Cult!
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Finnish melodic metal band Unén are excited to share their new single ‘Sky’, out now via Frontiers Music, a first taste of what is to come!
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Helsinki-based progressive metal prodigies Egres have released their new single and music video ‘Retrieval’, out now on all streaming platforms!
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Helsinki-based alt-rock band Wrecking Lizzy shared the melancholic Christmas single ‘Christmas Lights’, out now!
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Photo Reports
Back in August, Auri embarked on their very first tour, bringing the magic that is their music to Helsinki at the end of the month, with support from Eye of Melian, a night that didn’t leave anyone there untouched.
W.A.S.P. delivered one of their most electrifying performances our photographer has experienced to date at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, marking the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut with the ALBUM ONE ALIVE world tour.
An evening of atmosphere and emotion at Kulttuuritalo. Eivør, with Ásgeir as special guest and Elinborg opening the night, delivered a powerful and intimate European tour stop in Helsinki.
On this day, we partied like it was 1994, when punk rock legends The Offspring brought their massive rock ‘n’ roll show to a sold-out Helsinki Ice Hall during their “Supercharged Worldwide European tour” with special guests Simple Plan.
Who says Mondays have to be dull? Pendulum brought high energy, massive sound, and even metalheads to the dancefloor in Helsinki! Together with ALT BLK ERA, they made everyone forget the start of the week!
A visual journey through the musical performances on the big stage at Pakanafestarit 2025 featuring The Gallow’s Dance, Ilkka Heinonen, Värttinä, Kallomäki, Havukruunu, and Ínkar. From tradition and ritual to overwhelming intensity, these moments capture the powerful musical heart of the festival.
A night of raw rock energy in the heart of Helsinki. Spiders at On The Rocks, supported by local heroes The Empire Strikes.
Before The Dawn was celebrating their new album at Tavastia in Helsinki, and brought fellow Finnish metallers Suotana and Devenial Verdict with them!
Atmosphere, emotion, and legendary music filled the Hellsinki 03 stage on Day 2 of Hellsinki Metal Festival 2025. Check out our latest photo gallery featuring Alfahanne, Cult of Luna, Me and That Man, and Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Quorthon and the Music of Bathory! 📸🤘
From AngelMaker’s crushing deathcore to Enslaved’s progressive metal and Michael Schenker celebrating his UFO legacy, the Hellsinki 02 stage delivered another memorable day. Relive it in our latest photo gallery! 🔥
Interviews
We talked with Aarni and Jaakko from Block Buster about their new album and more!
We had a chat with Normandie about their music, touring and more!
Industrial mastermind Author & Punisher talks custom-built machines, songwriting evolution, and why genre should never limit creativity.
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From viral concept to international festival act — Dark Vader explains how Galactic Empire balances absurdity, musicianship, and fandom while bringing John Williams’ legendary compositions to metal stages worldwide.
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A short talk with a clearly tired Ontto from Oranssi Pazuzu about their psychedelic and cosmic take on black metal!
We talked with John Baizley about his music, new guitarist and dealing with constant pain in the rock ‘n’ roll life.
We had a chat with Brujo himself of the Mexican group of gangsters Brujeria!
We talked with guitarist Tomi from Amorphis about a new album, touring a lot and some music to check out!
We had a long talk with guitarist Teemu about the new album, live set-up, crowdfunding campaign and some of his musical preferences.
A talk with Joel andd Niko about how they’re planning to take on the world with their “violent pop revolution”. Spoiler: it’s not only with their looks…
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