Helsinki’s new Power & Steel Winter Festival has announced three additional acts for its inaugural edition, welcoming legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth, German power metal veterans Freedom Call, and Swedish heavy metal outfit Stormburner.

The festival will take place on November 5–6, 2027, at Helsinki’s Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas), bringing together established names and emerging talent from the international heavy and power metal scenes.

Best known for his work with Scorpions during the 1970s, Uli Jon Roth is widely recognised as a pioneer of neoclassical metal, making him a fitting addition to the festival’s lineup.

“It was a natural addition to our roster to bring in representatives of the first generation,” explains promoter Niko Viherlaiho.

Freedom Call will bring their signature uplifting power metal, often described by the band as “Happy Metal,” while Stormburner will make their first major-stage appearance in Finland, representing the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal movement.

The newly announced artists join an already impressive lineup featuring Angra, making their Finnish debut, alongside Tygers Of Pan Tang, Virgin Steele, Fabio Lione’s Dawn Of Victory, Seven Spires, Power Paladin and Insania.

Finnish metal will also be represented by Metale De Facto, Dreamtale, Force Majeure and Strider.

More artists are expected to be announced during the winter.

Power & Steel Winter Festival is an 18+ event, with tickets available through Lippu.fi.