Friday 25.7.
Raised Fist
Raised Fist, hailing from Luleå, Sweden, is a hardcore punk band formed in 1993. The band is known for its energetic and aggressive sound as well as politically charged lyrics. The lineup includes vocalist Alexander Hagman, guitarists Jimmy Tikkanen and Daniel Holmgren, bassist Andreas Johansson, and drummer Robert Wiiand.
The Haunted
The Haunted is a Swedish metal band formed in 1996 in Gothenburg, combining thrash metal, melodic death metal, and groove metal. The band has released several albums, such as “Made Me Do It” and “One Kill Wonder”, and has won a Swedish Grammy Award.
Bloodred Hourglass
Bloodred Hourglass (BRHG) is a Finnish metal band formed in 2005 in Mikkeli. Their music blends melodic death metal and thrash metal. The band has released several albums and is known for its energetic live performances.
In Mourning
In Mourning is a Swedish band formed in 2000 in Vansbro, playing progressive melodic death metal. They have released several albums and received recognition for their versatile and atmospheric sound.
Catamenia
Catamenia is a metal band from Oulu, Finland, founded in 1995. Initially a melodic black metal band, they later evolved toward melodic death/gothic metal. Their music often features themes such as darkness, nature, and northern cold.
Where's My Bible
Where’s My Bible is a Finnish metal band formed in 2016 in Heinola. Their music combines deathcore, death ‘n’ roll, and melodic death metal. They have released several EPs and albums, including “Kave”, and are known for their intense live performances.
...And Oceans
…And Oceans is a Finnish metal band formed in 1995. Originally a symphonic black metal band, they have since explored electronic and industrial metal. They have released several albums and are known for their diverse and experimental sound.
Sorretun Voima
Sorretun Voima is a metal band from Helsinki, Finland, blending groovy riffs, catchy melodies, and Finnish-language lyrics. Their music draws influences from rap and hardcore, and they are known for their energetic live shows.
Saturday 26.7.
Leprous
Leprous is a Norwegian progressive metal band known for its complex compositions and dynamic sound. Formed in 2001, the band has gained fame for its unique style that blends progressive metal with various other influences. Leprous’ music emphasizes technical skill and strong emotional expression. Over the years, they have released several albums and become a significant name in progressive music.
Turmion Kätilöt
Turmion Kätilöt is a Finnish industrial metal band known for its energetic style and bold expression. Their second album “Pirun nyrkki” was released in 2006, and the band later got into a royalty dispute with Spinefarm, which was resolved without further details. The album “U.S.C.H.!” was released as a free download in 2008. In 2012, vocalist Turunen suffered a stroke, and the band went on a short hiatus but soon returned with new music. In 2017, long-time member Spellgoth left the band, and Shag-U joined as a permanent member.
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Fleshgod Apocalypse is an Italian symphonic death metal band formed in 2007. They combine brutal death metal with classical orchestration and operatic elements, creating technically skilled and grandiose music. They are known for their energetic live shows and have toured extensively internationally.
Graphic Nature
Graphic Nature is a British nu metalcore band from Kent, England. Their style blends nu metal and metalcore with electronic music influences, and their lyrics often address mental health themes. After independently releasing four singles, the band signed with Rude Records in 2021.
Chaoseum
Chaoseum is a Swiss nu metal/metalcore band formed in Lausanne in 2018. Their debut album “First Step to Hell” was released in September of the same year, and since then the band has toured with acts like Soulfly and Tarja (ex-Nightwish). Chaoseum has also performed at the legendary Whisky a Go Go club in Los Angeles and at several major festivals. Their song Smile Again gained popularity on YouTube with over 9 million views. In 2022, they released their fourth studio album The Third Eye.
Eradikated
Eradikated is a Swedish thrash metal band formed in 2021 in Höör, Skåne. The band plays aggressive and energetic thrash metal rooted in the 1980s Bay Area sound, with a modern approach. Their debut album Descendants was released in 2023 through Indie Recordings and was nominated for a Swedish Grammy in the “Best Hard Rock/Metal” category. The album is a conceptual work addressing dystopian themes like climate change and human greed.
Octoploid
Octoploid is a Finnish progressive death metal band founded by Amorphis bassist Olli-Pekka Laine in 2022. Their music combines 1990s death/black metal with 1970s prog and psychedelia, creating a distinctive “classic death prog” sound. Their debut album “Beyond the Aeons” was released in July 2024 and features guest appearances from members of Amorphis and Swallow the Sun. Octoploid has been praised for its diverse compositions and strong atmosphere.
Enemies Everywhere
Enemies Everywhere is a Finnish deathcore band formed in 2022 in Helsinki. Their music combines brutal breakdowns, melodic guitar lines, and symphonic elements. The band consists of vocalist Jonatan Utriainen, guitarist Otso Saano, and drummer Veikka Laru. In September 2024, they released their debut EP Endless Discord, featuring the tracks “God of Pain”, “Cursed”, and “Rains of Damnation”. The EP was produced by Atte Laru and mixed/mastered by Buster Odeholm (Humanity’s Last Breath, Shadow of Intent).
Assemble The Chariots
Assemble The Chariots is an extreme metal band from Helsinki, Finland, combining symphonic deathcore, melodic death metal, and cinematic elements. In 2024, they released their debut album Unyielding Night, part of the narrative Ephemeral Trilogy series. The band is known for its grandiose sound and has quickly risen as one of Finland’s most promising names in modern metal.
Royal Sorrow
Royal Sorrow is a modern progressive metal band from Helsinki, founded in 2022. The band fuses alternative metal, symphonic elements, electronic tones, and even hip-hop influences to create a distinctive and dynamic soundscape. Their debut single “Metrograve” was released in October 2024 through InsideOutMusic, followed by the singles “Evergreen” and “Give In”.