It’s been almost 3 years since we last saw the legendary Machine Head come by in Finland, and this summer they’re back! Hellsinki Metal Festival brings their tour to the Ice Halls together with support from Fleshgod Apocalypse, for one hell of a metal night on July 1st! People who are in the capital city for Tuska around that time might want to stick around for another day or 2 to not miss out on this show!
Hellsinki Metal Festival completed its 2025 line-up last week with the addition of Venom, Michael Schenker, Cult of Luna, our friends of Brutal Sphincter and Rabbit Cult!
Finnish melodic metal band Unén are excited to share their new single ‘Sky’, out now via Frontiers Music, a first taste of what is to come!
Helsinki-based progressive metal prodigies Egres have released their new single and music video ‘Retrieval’, out now on all streaming platforms!
Helsinki-based alt-rock band Wrecking Lizzy shared the melancholic Christmas single ‘Christmas Lights’, out now!
Helsinki-based rock outfit East Electric released their latest single ‘Killer On The Run’ a while back, a third track from their upcoming debut album!
Gothic metal outfit The Eternal revealed the new standalone single ‘Everlasting – MMXXIV’, an upgraded re-recording of their classic song ‘Everlasting’, out via Reigning Phoenix Music!
For the prog fans under us who somehow missed this exciting news… Wheel is back with their third studio album ‘Charismatic Leaders’ in May via InsideOutMusic and launched a first single with ‘Empire’ a while ago!
Finnish modern melodeath powerhouse Numento dropped the brand-new single ‘The Solipsist’, the first track from their upcoming third album set for release this summer via Inverse Records!
Tuska completed their 2024 line-up with the addition of Kerry King and 6 domestic acts with Kaunis Kuolematon, The Abbey, NightStop, Suotana, Malformed and Shereign. The Tuska KVLT bands still need to be announced, though! Get your tickets now!
An evening of atmosphere and emotion at Kulttuuritalo. Eivør, with Ásgeir as special guest and Elinborg opening the night, delivered a powerful and intimate European tour stop in Helsinki.
On this day, we partied like it was 1994, when punk rock legends The Offspring brought their massive rock ‘n’ roll show to a sold-out Helsinki Ice Hall during their “Supercharged Worldwide European tour” with special guests Simple Plan.
Who says Mondays have to be dull? Pendulum brought high energy, massive sound, and even metalheads to the dancefloor in Helsinki! Together with ALT BLK ERA, they made everyone forget the start of the week!
A visual journey through the musical performances on the big stage at Pakanafestarit 2025 featuring The Gallow’s Dance, Ilkka Heinonen, Värttinä, Kallomäki, Havukruunu, and Ínkar. From tradition and ritual to overwhelming intensity, these moments capture the powerful musical heart of the festival.
A night of raw rock energy in the heart of Helsinki. Spiders at On The Rocks, supported by local heroes The Empire Strikes.
Before The Dawn was celebrating their new album at Tavastia in Helsinki, and brought fellow Finnish metallers Suotana and Devenial Verdict with them!
Atmosphere, emotion, and legendary music filled the Hellsinki 03 stage on Day 2 of Hellsinki Metal Festival 2025. Check out our latest photo gallery featuring Alfahanne, Cult of Luna, Me and That Man, and Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Quorthon and the Music of Bathory! 📸🤘
From AngelMaker’s crushing deathcore to Enslaved’s progressive metal and Michael Schenker celebrating his UFO legacy, the Hellsinki 02 stage delivered another memorable day. Relive it in our latest photo gallery! 🔥
From Napalm Death’s relentless grind to Venom’s legendary closing performance, Day 2 at Hellsinki Metal Festival delivered another unforgettable lineup. Check out our latest photo gallery featuring Napalm Death, LANDMVRKS, Hatebreed, and Venom! 📸🤘
The Hellsinki 03 stage delivered some of Day 1’s darkest and heaviest moments! 🤘 Check out our photo gallery featuring Decapitated, Old Man’s Child, and Moonsorrow from Hellsinki Metal Festival 2025. 📸
From viral concept to international festival act — Dark Vader explains how Galactic Empire balances absurdity, musicianship, and fandom while bringing John Williams’ legendary compositions to metal stages worldwide.
A short talk with a clearly tired Ontto from Oranssi Pazuzu about their psychedelic and cosmic take on black metal!
We talked with John Baizley about his music, new guitarist and dealing with constant pain in the rock ‘n’ roll life.
We had a chat with Brujo himself of the Mexican group of gangsters Brujeria!
We talked with guitarist Tomi from Amorphis about a new album, touring a lot and some music to check out!
We had a long talk with guitarist Teemu about the new album, live set-up, crowdfunding campaign and some of his musical preferences.
A talk with Joel andd Niko about how they’re planning to take on the world with their “violent pop revolution”. Spoiler: it’s not only with their looks…
We talked with vocalist Maja Shining about touring, their music, inspiration and being empowering to women and girls in the music business!
We had a really cool and relaxed talk with Janne Wirman from Children of Bodom at the end of the European leg of their anniversary tour!
