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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Helsinki-based rock outfit East Electric released their latest single ‘Killer On The Run’ a while back, a third track from their upcoming debut album!
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Gothic metal outfit The Eternal revealed the new standalone single ‘Everlasting – MMXXIV’, an upgraded re-recording of their classic song ‘Everlasting’, out via Reigning Phoenix Music!
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For the prog fans under us who somehow missed this exciting news… Wheel is back with their third studio album ‘Charismatic Leaders’ in May via InsideOutMusic and launched a first single with ‘Empire’ a while ago!
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Finnish modern melodeath powerhouse Numento dropped the brand-new single ‘The Solipsist’, the first track from their upcoming third album set for release this summer via Inverse Records!
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Tuska completed their 2024 line-up with the addition of Kerry King and 6 domestic acts with Kaunis Kuolematon, The Abbey, NightStop, Suotana, Malformed and Shereign. The Tuska KVLT bands still need to be announced, though! Get your tickets now!
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Today, Hellsinki Metal Festival confirmed the last 8 names for the 2024 line-up with Meshuggah, Abbath (performs Immortal), Soen, Emmure, Gutalax, Crownshift, Wolfheart, and Barathrum! Get your tickets as soon as you can!
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Tuska has confirmed 16 more names for the 2024 edition with Stratovarius, HEALTH, Lord Of The Lost, Eivør, Elvenking, Devourment, St. Aurora, Assemble the Chariots, I AM YOUR GOD, Swansong, Krypta, Sadistic Drive, Prestige, Putro In Black, SICK URGE and Dome Runner! Get your tickets now before the price increase in a couple of weeks!
What bands are you happy with this time? And what bands are you still hoping for?
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Finnish death metal outfit Soul Incursion shares the first single and title track of their upcoming EP ‘Eternal Darkness’, set for release next week on December 15!
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Photo Reports
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! 🔥
From Napalm Death’s relentless grind to Venom’s legendary closing performance, Day 2 at Hellsinki Metal Festival delivered another unforgettable lineup. Check out our latest photo gallery featuring Napalm Death, LANDMVRKS, Hatebreed, and Venom! 📸🤘
The Hellsinki 03 stage delivered some of Day 1’s darkest and heaviest moments! 🤘 Check out our photo gallery featuring Decapitated, Old Man’s Child, and Moonsorrow from Hellsinki Metal Festival 2025. 📸
Thrash, death, industrial, and classic heavy metal all came together on the opening day of Hellsinki Metal Festival 2025. Check out our photo report featuring Forbidden, Dismember, Fear Factory, and King Diamond! 🔥
Last month, the tribe of Helsinki got to welcome Soulfly at Tavastia. Founded by the legendary Max Cavalera they still sound and are as energetic as ever, and with the fitting addition of Finnish hardcore icons Terveet Kädet as support, it was a great night with fast music!
Interviews
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…
We talked with vocalist Maja Shining about touring, their music, inspiration and being empowering to women and girls in the music business!
We had a really cool and relaxed talk with Janne Wirman from Children of Bodom at the end of the European leg of their anniversary tour!
We had a talk in the sun about beer, hard rock, peace and love with Hannes and Ana from the band…
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