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(2016) Haken – Affinity: Anniversary special
Over the years, I have come to realize that “Cockroach King” from HAKEN's third studio album, “The Mountain” (2013), was the very gateway drug...
(2006) Jesu – Silver EP: Anniversary special
In this day and age, GODFLESH is unanimously regarded as one of the pioneers of industrial metal, but for some reason, I never really...
Steelfest 2026 preview: a strong line-up for an energy-packed weekend
Steelfest XIV returns to Villatehdas, Hyvinkää on May 14–16, 2026, bringing the usual blend of underground staples, exclusive shows, and rare live gigs across...
(2016) Ihsahn – Arktis: Anniversary special
Vegard Sverre Tveitan has long since become best known for his storied solo career under his artistic alias Ihsahn, after disbanding EMPEROR in the...
Game Over, You Died! Dawne Komputery i Gry are coming back...
We’re getting back to the basement. The Game Over, You Died zone, prepared by the Dawne Komputery i Gry foundation was such a hit...
Interview with Rami Helin — “I feel that people are hungry for...
Rami Helin, known for his work with, among others, TURUN ROMANTIIKKA and THE FLAMING SIDEBURNS, recently released his first solo effort, "The Joyful Apocalypse."...
Roadburn 2026: timetables, The Spark, and this year’s festival brew
If you haven't caught up with the latest news from the Roadburn camp, things are starting to heat up for the coming festival, when...
Robb Flynn and MACHINE HEAD are gearing up for their triumphant...
The legendary American band MACHINE HEAD led by Robb Flynn, will celebrate 35 years in the business with stops in Pamplona, Madrid, Málaga, and...
GALLERY: 24.2.2026 Textures, Unprocessed, & Jinjer @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki
Despite Ukrainian progressive metal powerhouse JINJER being hugely popular in Finland—and regularly drawing large crowds at festivals like Tuska Festival—the band had somehow never...
GALLERY: 22.02.2026 Humanity’s Last Breath, Shadow of Intent, Whitechapel and Lorna...
Late last year, LORNA SHORE released their fifth studio album, “I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me”, and shortly thereafter set off on a...
GALLERY: 23.2.2026 Wind Rose, Hammerfall, & Powerwolf @ Black Box, Helsinki
On February 23rd, 2026, fans of power metal were treated to an excellent showcase of the genre at the Black Box in Helsinki. POWERWOLF...
GALLERY: 21.2.2026 Humanity’s Last Breath, Shadow of Intent, Whitechapel, & Lorna...
After releasing "I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me" in late 2025, deathcore powerhouse LORNA SHORE hit the road to bring their latest material...
The Ghoulstars announce album “The Dark Overlords of the Universe”
Evil teachers, a pet werewolf, cutting class for joyrides in the Cadillac that once belonged to late, great CHILDREN OF BODOM vocalist and guitarist...
GALLERY: 18.2.2026 Thoughtcrimes, Dvne, & Igorrr @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki
I guess I've had something of an affinity for all sorts of weird music since the delicate age of 18, when I discovered John...
18.2.2026 Thoughtcrimes, Dvne, & Igorrr @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki
Igorrr had a show at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki. Read our live report of the evening with Thoughtcrimes and Dvne here...
The Ghoulstars sign to Season of Mist
Prestigious French record label Season of Mist is excited to welcome THE GHOULSTARS. Despite their ghostly appearance, THE GHOULSTARS are a collection of real talent....
STEELFEST 2026: new bands confirmed and a couple of changes in...
SEVEROTH will come back to Steelfest in the coming edition next May, along with AETERNUS, which will be performing a special "Beyond the Wandering...
GALLERY: 27.2.2026 Children of Bodom: A Celebration of Music @ Tavastia,...
CHILDREN OF BODOM, once Finland’s biggest metal export, went from relentless touring and festival domination to disbanding in 2019. Only a year or so...
ROADBURN 2026: Full line-up and Paradox programme announced
The following are the last additions to the festival's lineup for this year, when we are a bit short of two months to the...
JINJER Announce 2026 UK + EU Tour as Special Guest for...
JINJER Announce 2026 UK + EU Tour as Special Guest for Spiritbox