It was a Sunday afternoon some time in the summer of 2006, during a break from band practice. Our guitarist gathered us around the computer to show us something funny on Youtube, as was...
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Wintersun – Time II: Worth the Wait, But Let’s Not Do This Again
Well, it’s about damn time, isn’t it? After a staggering 12 years since “Time I”, Finnish symphonic metal masters Wintersun have finally delivered “Time II”, and it’s every bit as epic, intricate, and majestic as fans could have...
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Report: Finntroll, Suotana, and Metsatöll at Doornroosje, Nijmegen
April 25th 2024 Doornroosje, Nijmegen Words by: Tabitha, pictures by: Ingrid Entering Doornroosje for the Finntroll concert, the venue’s renowned acoustics and intimate atmosphere set the stage for an unforgettable night. With the supporting...
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Azaghal – Alttarimme on luista tehty
Azaghal (formed in ’95 under the name Belfegor) is together with Horna, Sargeist, and a few other acts, one of the pallbearers of the orthodox black metal genre in Finland. They have spawned so...
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Kalmah – Kalmah
If you had to name a few things Finland is known for you’d probably go for metal, snow and alcoholism. But did you know Finland actually an absolute fuckton of swamps? And that’s what...
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Excalion – Once Upon a Time
Finnish power metal band Excalion is all about “making the wheel spin wonderfully” instead of reinventing it. Originating in the early 2000s, they’ve mostly been a studio band, with five complete albums and a...
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…And Oceans – As in Gardens, So in Tombs
Between Oceans of Slumber and The Ocean, it seems all my favourite bands are suddenly ocean-themed. With the singles from the new …And Oceans album being highly promising, it’s time to find out if...
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Amorphis – Halo
Amorphis is a very unique band in the world of metal simply because it has somehow taken them nearly 30 years to truly peak. The band has gone through several evolutions over the years,...
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Battle Beast – Circus of Doom
I was first introduced to Battle Beast when they opened for Kamelot in 2018 and was instantly won over. With success among the ranks highlighted by their 2014 nomination for best Finnish metal album,...
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Verikalpa – Tunturihauta
I’m sure you’ve all heard tales of Finnish bands getting lost in the never-ending wintery forests of Finland. It is said some try to find a way out for days until eventually succumbing to...
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