Finland’s legendary Nummirock Festival has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2027 edition, with German thrash metal icons Kreator leading the announcement alongside some of Finland’s biggest metal acts.

Returning to Nummijärvi after 21 years, Kreator will headline Thursday’s programme, marking their only Finnish performance of summer 2027.

The announcement also features Turmion Kätilöt, who recently topped the Finnish album charts, and melodic death metal veterans Insomnium. Another highlight is the long-awaited return of Norther, who will take the stage again after a 14-year absence.

The first wave also includes Rytmihäiriö, Huora, Mors Principium Est, Havukruunu, Brymir, Whispered, Ashen Tomb and Hyljätyt, bringing together a diverse selection of Finnish metal and punk.

Several performances will be particularly special, including Mors Principium Est’s only festival appearance of the summer and Havukruunu’s only summer show outside the Helsinki metropolitan area.

First held in 1987, Nummirock is celebrating four decades of heavy music and has established itself as one of the world’s longest-running metal festivals.

The anniversary celebrations will also include the release of “Nummirock 1987–2027 – Finland’s Heaviest Village Festival,” a book documenting the festival’s history, scheduled for May 2027.

With Kreator’s long-awaited return and Norther’s comeback already confirmed, Nummirock 2027 is shaping up to be a memorable chapter in the festival’s history.