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Tuonela Magazine’s Annual Staff Picks 2024: Bear Wiseman’s Edition

We have another list for you! Check here what Bear Wiseman thought was the best of 2024!

(2004) Within Temptation – The Silent Force: Anniversary Review

Today marks the 20th anniversary of one of Within Temptation's most beloved releases, "The Silent Force." Look back at it with us today in this classic album review!

(1994) Helloween – Master of the Rings: Anniversary Special

On this day in 1994, Helloween released their first album featuring Andi Deris and Uli Kusch on vocals and drums respectively: "Master of the Rings." Check out this anniversary special to see how it holds up after 30 years...

(2004) Nightwish – Once: Anniversary Special

It's been 20 years since the release of Nightwish's "Once," which celebrated its anniversary last week, so we decided to have a look back and see how it holds up! The short answer is, extremely well, but read on for the long answer!

(2004) In Flames – Soundtrack to Your Escape: Anniversary Special

20 years after its release, "Soundtrack to Your Escape" still hosts some of In Flames' best tracks! Read more about how this album holds up in this anniversary special...

REVIEW: Merta – Virta

Merta are back this year with a new release, "Virta," which is out on April 5th, 2024, via Playground Music. Check out our thoughts on it here!

FEATURED SINGLE: Merta – Harha

Merta's newest single in promotion of their upcoming "Virta" release, "Harha," is a killer track! Check it out as today's Featured Single!

PREMIERE: Lost in Grey – Hailuoto

Lost in Grey are back tomorrow with their second single from the upcoming "Odyssey into the Grey"! However, you can check out the premiere of "Hailuoto" here already today!

FEATURED SINGLE: Lost in Grey – The Entourage

Lost in Grey are getting our year off to an excellent start with this fresh new single, "The Entourage," from their upcoming fourth studio album. Check it out as today's Featured Single!

(2014) Within Temptation – Hydra: Anniversary Special

Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Within Temptation's "Hydra," by having a look at the direction their music took during that exploratory phase. Check out the classic album review!

FEATURED SINGLE: Helena Haaparanta – Harmaahaikara

Helena Haaparanta's newest single, "Harmaahaikara" [grey heron] expresses a beautiful loneliness and longing. Check it out as today's Featured Single...

FEATURED SINGLE: Johanna von Hertzen – Ihana lutka

Johanna von Hertzen's new single, "Ihana lutka," made a strong impression at Musamimmit vol. 2 on November 21st. Check out today's featured single here...

REVIEW: Pihka Is My Name – Caller Unknown

Pihka Is My Name have been teasing a new release, "Caller Unknown," which is out on September 22nd, 2023; however, you can read our review already now!

11.8.2023 Dark River Festival – Day 2 @ Honkalan Hiihtostadion, Kotka

The second day of 2023's Dark River Festival included Heathen Hearts, Vorna, Rotten Sound, Saor, Fear of Domination, Omnium Gatherum, Battlelore, Turmion Kätilöt, I Am the Night, and Stam1na. Check out the festival report here...

10.8.2023 Dark River Festival – Day 1 @ Honkalan Hiihtostadion, Kotka

Dark River Festival took place over August 10-12th this year at the usual Honkalan Hiihtostadion in Kotka. Read our review of the first day here, which included Balance Breach, Psychework, ...And Oceans, and Insomnium!

SONG OF THE DAY: The Cog Is Dead – The World...

The Cog Is Dead have returned with something a little unusual: "The World Outside (Is Gonna Be the Death of Me)." Check out this deeply relatable track as our Song of the Day today!

REVIEW: Asking Alexandria – Where Do We Go from Here?

Asking Alexandria are back with a new album, "Where Do We Go from Here?" via Better Noise Music, set for release on August 25th, 2023. Check out our review now...

INTERVIEW: Get to know Classless Act with Derek Day (vocals)

In an effort to breathe a little more life into Classless Act's European fanbase, we took some time to interview each of the band members to get to know them better! The final of these interviews was with vocalist Derek Day! Check it out here...

INTERVIEW: Get to know Classless Act with Chuck McKissock (drums)

In an effort to breathe a little more life into Classless Act's European fanbase, we took some time to interview each of the band members to get to know them better! The fourth of these interviews was with drummer Chuck McKissock! Check it out here...

FEATURED SINGLE: Let it All Burn – Drown

Let it All Burn released their second single, "Drown," recently, and now there's a video to go with it! Check it out here as today's Featured Single!