Tag: music
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After a successful debut in 2025, Formosa : Finland : Fest. is set to return to Helsinki’s Narinkkatori on July 11, bringing together music, food and cultural exchange in the heart of the Finnish capital.
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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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Based in Jyväskylä, Nemecic—representing the slightly rougher edge of the melodic death metal spectrum—is stirring from its slumber. The reason? The band is about to release its first new track since the 2021 full-length The Last Magic in Practice.
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Lithuanian progressive metal band BLACK SPIKES lures into the concept of their upcoming album, Ydos (out August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records), with their new single. “MOTINA”, translating to “mother”, is the exposition of the complex storytelling aspect of their Napalm debut: throughout the ten…
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Unén, who released their debut album “Forever Winter” last year, are stepping into a new era with the powerful new single “Dancing In Flames” as the first taste of what’s to come. Fronted by Stina Girs — who first rose to nationwide…
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German folk rock frontrunners SCHANDMAUL aim for the stars in a new lineup: the upcoming album, Sternensegler (Engl. “star sailor”), coming September 11, 2026 via Napalm Records, is their first album with Till Herence on vocals.
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The first edition of ANKEA Festival brought together unforgettable performances, a unique industrial atmosphere, and passionate metal fans from across Finland. Relive the weekend through our photo gallery, featuring highlights from both festival days. All photos by Péter Tepliczky.
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Ancient spirits come alive as SKÁLD extend an invitation into times long gone but not forgotten. Ørlǫg, coming September 25, 2026, is the French band’s first album via Austrian label juggernaut Napalm Records, and it is our destiny.
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When a completely new festival appears on the calendar, there is always a question hanging in the air: will people show up? As we drove the two hours from Helsinki to Tampere for the very first edition of ANKEA Festival,…
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Finnish nu metal outfit Kosto continues its upward trajectory with the release of its powerful new single, “Kuka?”(“Who?”). Serving as the second preview of the band’s upcoming EP, the track dives headfirst into themes of war, injustice, and an increasingly dystopian world, ultimately…
