German label Reaper Entertainment announced to be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a 2-day “Reaper Fest” at the legendary Tavastia Club in Helsinki next year with already confirmed bands Wolfheart, April Art, Parasite Inc, Hammer King and Suotana on the line-up!
Finnish metal icons Ensiferum just announced that founding vocalist and guitarist Jari Mäenpää is reuniting with the band for some very special live shows, some for the first time outside of Finland with him!
For those who weren’t aware of this yet, last week Tuska confirmed Judas Priest as the last headliner for the 2027 line-up and also announced The Devil Wears Prada, Guilt Trip, Stratovarius, Danko Jones, Smash Into Pieces and Green Lung! Who are you looking to be added to the line-up still? Let us know in the comments!
Power metal outfit Frozen Crown released their latest new single and video ‘Who Wants to Burn in Heaven’, from their upcoming album ‘The Legend of the Six Kings’, out in October via Napalm Records!
On first Day of Rokki Raikaa Tampere we had a blast with Eläkeläiset, Kotiteollisuus, H.E.A.T, Poets of the Fall, Klamydia, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius and Amorphis in front of Hakametsä Ice Hall.
Tamperes first edition of Rokki Raikaa started on 24th of July with beautiful weather. We had a rocking party with Eläkeläiset, Kotiteollisuus, H.E.A.T, Poets of the Fall, Klamydia, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius and last but certainly not least Amorphis!
A couple of weeks ago, Temperance unveiled another card from their deck with the single ‘Death: Right Before We Die’, from their upcoming album ‘Arcani’, set for release in October via Napalm Records!
We’re still buzzing about last weekend’s festivities at Alcatraz Festival, but no rest for the wicked with already a first 30 names confirmed for next year’s edition and early bird sales on the way since yesterday! Who are you looking for or hoping for still for the 2027 edition? Let us know in the comments!
One final day. One last chance to discover a new favourite band before another unforgettable edition of Alcatraz comes to an end. Our final Editorial Picks put the spotlight on Gutalax, Animals as Leaders, Paleface Swiss, Warkings, Rise of the Northstar, Blackbraid and Luna Kills. Whether you’re looking for technical mastery, crushing breakdowns, power metal anthems or the most ridiculous grindcore party of the weekend, Sunday’s got you covered.
Who are you ending your Alcatraz weekend with?
Still figuring out your Saturday at Alcatraz? We’ve done some of the hard work for you.
Our latest Editorial Picks shine the spotlight on Orbit Culture, Firewind, Kittie, Miracle of Sound, Mushroomhead, Castle Rat, Ratos de Porão and Graphic Nature. From melodic death metal and power metal to theatrical doom, crossover legends and the next generation of heavy music, there’s something here for every metalhead.
Have a read and let us know who you absolutely refuse to miss!
