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.
Scars of Solitude keeps melancholy alive – interview with Tuomo Laulainen
Finland has given the metal world some of its most unforgettable melancholic sounds, from HIM to Sentenced. But what about the next generation? Hailing from Äänekoski, Scars of Solitude are bringing that unmistakable Finnish darkness into the present day, combining haunting melodies, introspective lyrics and a modern metal edge.
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Marsh Tea rise again with “Reminiscence” – Nils Ursin opens up about rebuilding the band and finding hope again
Finnish progressive metal outfit Marsh Tea are entering a new chapter with their emotionally charged single “Reminiscence” and a completely renewed lineup featuring musicians with backgrounds in Children Of Bodom, Red Eleven and Dead Season.
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From hockey to hard rock – Pyry from S.P.I.T about how they built their identity by simply going for it
Sometimes a band begins with years of musical training and a carefully planned vision. In the case of Finnish hard rock outfit 𝐒.𝐏.𝐈.𝐓, things were considerably more spontaneous.
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Emotional honesty has become the listener’s new expectation – interview with Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire
For Eva Under Fire, Villainous is not simply an album about overcoming difficult experiences. It is about what happens afterwards — when survival turns into self-acceptance, the need to please others begins to disappear, and even the darker parts of ourselves are given space to exist.
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Heezer on Stereolith, DIY and Keeping Music Human
Four years after their debut album Sungrinder, Finnish fuzz rock quartet Heezer return with Stereolith, a record that feels both more deliberate and more expansive than its predecessor.
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“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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