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The sun was shining, the July weather could almost be classified as sweltering... it couldn't have been time for John Smith Rock Festival, could...

It was that time of the year again: to pack our wellies and raincoats and head out to Peurunka Spa Hotel in Laukaa for...

“61°43’N17°07’E” is not only the first track on “The Gale”, the fourth release of COLDBOUND, it also marks the whereabouts of Sweden-based Finnish  musician Pauli Souka. The...

Another year, and another big pile o' great and not-so-great music passes us by yet again! 2017 was a rather diverse year musically, with...

The end of June has come and gone, which means that another one of our favorite festivals has come and gone with it. Tuska...

With midsummer looming at the end of June, it was that time of the year again – the time to pack our tents and...

2016 has rolled in to a close at last. Though we can't say that this year quite reached the intensity of 2015 when it...

Topping the Finnish charts on the week of its release, INSOMNIUM's experimental new album, "Winter's Gate," has certainly caught the attention of the music...

INSOMNIUM's album release show for "Winter's Gate" at The Circus in Helsinki, October 2016, with PRESSURE POINTS and SWALLOW THE SUN warming up the...

An interview photoshoot with Niilo Sevänen of INSOMNIUM at The Circus in Helsinki, October 2016. Photos by Jana BlomqvistMusicalypse, 2016OV: 3119 Recent posts Related posts

These days, INSOMNIUM is one of those bands that hardly needs to be introduced to metal audiences. Ever since their debut in 2002, this...

As the large traditional Finnish summer festivals are leaning more and more towards EDM and hip-hop, it was a pleasure to hear news of...

Another year, another midsummer, and once again, a one-of-a-kind Nummirock! It is a well known fact among the Nummirock-goers that planning for next year’s festival...

Unioni-Festivaali was a newcomer to Finland in the fall of 2014. This was a 2-day Friday/Saturday festival that fell on September 19th & 20th,...

Tuska Open Air Festival at Suvilahti in Helsinki, 2014. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Photos by Mika RingmanMusicalypse, 2014OV: 4991 Recent posts Related posts

Nummirock Festival in Kauhajoki, 2014. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Extras Photos by Lene L.Musicalypse, 2014OV: 12,574

The scheduled dates for Tuska Open Air are always marked in a metalhead’s calendar and eagerly awaited. In 2012, Tuska took place from June...

Finland has a worldwide renowned reputation for its metal music. And what does every Finnish metalhead wait for the most throughout the year? Summer...

The Helsinki Metal Meeting is also known as the Finnish Metal Expo. Call it all you want but for 2 days in February, it...

SWALLOW THE SUN has been on the rise of late, building up some fame outside of their native Finland with each album. With the...