Beneath the Noise is where the volume drops and the real conversation begins.
Exclusive interviews — moments shared away from the stage lights, where artists speak freely about craft, doubt, history, and the things that never make it into the songs. Quiet, honest, and unpolished.
“Existence requires uncertainty” – interview with Ari Lempinen from Sum of Seven
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as humanity’s greatest threat, but Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven takes a different approach on their new concept album “Echoes of the Hypermind”. Exploring the story of an empathetic AI searching for meaning, perfection, and ultimately discovering the value of imperfection, the album blends philosophical questions with ambitious progressive metal. We spoke with guitarist…
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“We’re Having More Fun Now” – Interview with Kormus
After 14 years together, Finnish rockers Kormus are entering a new chapter. With a refreshed lineup, keyboards now part of their live sound, new songs taking shape, and a renewed sense of energy following their first real break in years, the band feels more inspired than ever. Ahead of a busy summer of shows, we chit-chat with Kormus to talk…
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Liberation in the Darkness – Rioghan’s New Live “Element”, Hannah is a Storm in Disguise
When Finnish progressive metal sensation, Rioghan took the stage at ANKEA Festival, fans were introduced to a new, recently added… Let’s say “element”, that added an entirely different dimension to the band’s already captivating live performance.
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“You learn how to fall and pick yourself up again” – interview with Amberian Dawn
With “Temptation’s Gates”, Amberian Dawn opens a new chapter in its journey. Embracing a heavier sound while exploring themes of inner freedom, self-discovery, and temptation, the album also marks the arrival of new vocalist Nicole Willerton, whose versatility has brought fresh creative possibilities to the band. We sat down with founder Tuomas Seppälä and Nicole to discuss the making of the…
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“It seems that when you openly talk about your opinion and about saving human rights, people are triggered”
At Hellsinki Metal Festival, we sat down with Germain Bodeus (bass) and Griska Lutgen (pitched vocals) of Brutal Sphincter — a band that proves grindcore can be chaotic, clever, political, joyful, and completely unhinged all at once. Between jokes about song titles, deep dives into conspiracy theories, and the art of vibing instead of “acting angry,” the duo gave us a brutally honest look at how their…
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“Everything in our music is a mystery” – Interview with Rioghan
Some releases don’t arrive fully formed: they reveal themselves gradually, piece by piece, in fragments that only make sense once the full picture is allowed to unfold. With Frozen, Rioghan step into that space between uncertainty and resolution, where tension lingers beneath the surface and nothing is given away too easily.
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“Heavy Metal is music you feel in your body” – Interview with Johannes Eckerström from Avatar
We sat down with Avatar frontman Johannes Eckerström to talk about the band’s upcoming album “Don’t Go In The Forest“, but the moment the mics were on, the conversation spiraled into something far deeper. What began as a chat about new music turned into an intense, thoughtful journey through darkness, mortality, feminism and what heavy metal really does to the human mind. Johannes spoke with rare honesty…
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“It seems that when you openly talk about your opinion and about saving human rights, people are triggered” – interview with Brutal Sphincter
At Hellsinki Metal Festival, we sat down with Germain Bodeus (bass) and Griska Lutgen (pitched vocals) of Brutal Sphincter — a band that proves grindcore can be chaotic, clever, political, joyful, and completely unhinged all at once. Between jokes about song titles, deep dives into conspiracy theories, and the art of vibing instead of “acting angry,” the duo gave us a brutally honest look at how their…
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A story from start to Fin(n)ish – Introducing: Vanguardian
In the heart of Finland’s metal underground, Vanguard are carving out a sound that refuses to sit inside any mold. For their debut full-length, the band traded click tracks and computers for sweat-drenched rehearsals, old-school recording methods, and endless late-night jamming, reshaping chaos into something fiercely alive. We sat down with vocalist Markus Martinmäki and guitarist Mikko Saviranta to talk about their genre-bending identity, their obsession with organic songwriting, and…
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