Tag: review
REVIEW: Mors Subita – Into The Pitch Black
I probably have mentioned this many many times already, but we here in Finland have a strong local scene. Smaller bands get bigger and...
REVIEW: Kamelot – The Shadow Theory
Kamelot is one of the most celebrated power metal bands out there. They have had a long and successful career and is still going strong,...
REVIEW: Kamelot – The Shadow Theory (Musicalypse Archive)
KAMELOT are known for many things, like big sound, gorgeous vocals, and frequent use of guests. Their latest release, "The Shadow Theory," sees daylight on...
REVIEW: The Hayleys – Raato
The Hayleys is a Finnish rock/metal/punk act from Jyväskylä. The band was formed in 2011 and after releasing three English language albums as Hayley's...
REVIEW: Atlases – EP: Penumbra
Atlases is one of Finland's newest local bands, founded in 2017 in Pori, by Oceanwake guitarist Ville-Veikko Laaksonen. While writing new material for Oceanwake,...
REVIEW: Mournful Lines – Versatility
Mournful Lines, from Oulu, was founded in 2013. They have been around for quite a while. Their music can be seen as melancholic metal,...
Featured single: Thy Row – Hidebound
Welcome to a new thread in Tuonela Magazine, which is called "Featured Single". Featured single will highlight the coolest singles the local scene of...
REVIEW: Mormânt de Snagov – Depths Below Space and Existence
In the previous post you can read about the mysterious package I got from an unknown sender, containing several Finnish promo albums, EPs, etc....
REVIEW: Dystocracy – EP: Dystocracy
I have virtually no idea who sent me this EP. A package arrived with some promos, normally I ignore those packages that come from...
REVIEW: Alghazanth – Eight Coffin Nails (Musicalypse Archive)
After a 22-year journey, ALGHAZANTH are releasing their funeral album, "Eight Coffin Nails." Being (well, claiming to be) a black metal aficionado, it just seemed right...
REVIEW: Auri – Auri
AURI is a band probably not many of you have heard of, but yet it exists out of very familiar faces: Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen and Troy...
REVIEW: Ayreon – Ayreon Universe (Musicalypse Archive)
AYREON is known for many things: epic concept albums, great vocalists from all walks of the world, and of course, Arjen Lucassen's fear of...
Valurauta 2018: Everfrost & Astralion @ The Circus, Helsinki
Helsingin Tekniikan Opiskelijat, a student association of Helsinki University, annually organizes Valurauta. This year's Valurauta gave the opportunity to three local bands to play...
REVIEW: Auri – Auri (Musicalypse Archives)
Among big NIGHTWISH fans, there have been a few whispers about what's been going on in the last year, while the band have been...
REVIEW: Valonkantajat – Vastavirtaan
"Vastavirtaan" is the third album from the from Uusimaa hailing rock band Valonkantajat. I had not heard about the band beforehand, so this is...
REVIEW: Nightwish – Decades
Nightwish was formed two decades ago. This year they took a break from touring and releasing any new material, but decided to give attention to...
REVIEW: Sixgun Renegades – Sixgun Renegades
Have you been checking out your local bands lately? If not, here's one you should be on the look out for. Sixgun Renegades is a four-piece...
REVIEW: Judas Priest – Firepower
Let's get straight into business, I don't think I have to introduce heavy metal Gods Judas Priest anymore to anyone. After eighteen albums and...
7.3.2018 Cradle of Filth @ Nosturi, Helsinki
Cradle of Filth have been around since the nineties. They were and are a huge sensation all over the world. In September 2017 they...
REVIEW: Evil Drive – Ragemaker
Evil Drive, a female-fronted five-piece from Kotka, was founded in 2013. In 2015 they released their debut album "The Land Of The Dead" through...