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RATBREED – In the Nordic alliance we trust out

July 21, 2025

Brought to you in collaboration with The Offering Webzine, we present a blazing force in modern metal: Helsinki’s heavy metal heroes Ratbreed, riding high from their debut, return to Evoke the Blaze once again.

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BLACK SUN – Lying between two beautiful hemispheres

October 23, 2024

The Finnish-Ecuadorian power metal quartet Black Sun returns with a brand new album and a refreshed lineup. We had the opportunity to chat with vocalist Netta Laurenne about the making of their self-titled album and how she and guitarist Nino Laurenne joined forces for this exciting new project.

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NUMENTO: “Scarlet Haze” video

May 18, 2022

Helsinki based Progressive Melodic Metal band with Extreme Metal Influences NUMENTO released its new video for the single “Scarlet Haze”.

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JO BELOW – new single, “I confess”, available from today

February 18, 2021

Helsinki-based rockers Jo Below have released a new single from their upcoming second EP “No Control” which is set to be released on April 16th 2021 by Inverse Records. Like its…

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JO BELOW – first single from the upcoming second EP out today, listen to “Ms. Death” now

January 13, 2021

Helsinki-based rock group Jo Below have released the first single from their upcoming second EP “No Control” which is set to be released on April 16th 2021 by Inverse Records.…

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JO BELOW – second single and music video, ‘Russian Roulette’, out today

September 2, 2020

Helsinki rockers Jo Below have released a second single & music video, “Russian Roulette“, from their upcoming debut EP. “Russian Roulette” is a pop flavoured hard rock anthem written for stadiums. The…

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JO BELOW – new single, “Paying For More”, out today

July 8, 2020

Helsinki rockers Jo Below have released a brand new single, “Paying For More”, from their upcoming debut EP. Inspired by Motörhead, Halestorm and Bad Religion, “Paying For More” is a…

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Nightwish – “Imaginaerum: The Score” (2012)

January 20, 2013

Label : Nuclear Blast Review by Davide Torresan After almost a year of waiting, finally the soundtrack of the movie connected to the last Nightwish‘s album,“Imaginaerum”, is out. After its…

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INTERVIEW: Alexa Leroux – Shear

December 29, 2012

Interview by Ed MacLaren Hearing a band’s debut album for the first time is like digging up a treasure chest. You have no idea what’s in it but you’re hoping…

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NEWS : NIGHTWISH Featuring FLOOR JANSEN: Pro-Shot Footage Of Helsinki Concert

November 20, 2012

NIGHTWISH‘s long-awaited “Imaginaerum” film — based on the band’s album of the same name — will be released theatrically in Finland on November 23. The movie had its premiere on…

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Hexvessel – “No Holier Temple” (2012)

October 6, 2012

Label : Svart Records Review by Luisa Mercier The Finnish folk/psychedelic band is back with their second album and what first stroke me the most is the wonderful cover artwork.…

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Interview : Marja – Hexvessel

October 3, 2012

Interview by Alessandra Cognetta Marja provides vocals and percussions for the Finnish Hexvessel, whose latest album “No Holier Temple” has been released on the 7th of September by…

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Lullacry – “Where Angels Fear” (2012)

July 21, 2012

Label : OUTO Recordings/Scarlet Records Review by Tony Cannella I had given up all hope that this band even still existed. It has been seven long years since the Finnish…

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Interview : Tanja Laino – Lullacry

July 18, 2012

Interview by Matteo Bussotti After six years from their previous album, Lullacry are back on the scene with a darker, perfectly-crafted new cd, and they’re ready to rock…

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Interview : Helena Haaparanta – Crimfall

June 30, 2012

Interview by Si Smith From the first chord to the final drumbeat, a Crimfall album is an aural spectacle to behold. Orchestrations and sound effects only serve…

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Interview : Annabella – Vanity Ink

June 20, 2012

Interview by Connie Bach I’d describe Vanity Ink as having an energetic, vivacious sound designed to have audience members head banging and shaking their hips in time to…

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Interview : Nitte Valo – Battle Beast

June 19, 2012

Interview by Ary R. With an upcoming album that will be released for Nuclear Blast, Finnish metal band Battle Beast is ready to bring its music around Europe.…

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Interview : Heidi Parvianen – Amberian Dawn (2009)

June 8, 2012

Interview by Eetu “Ene” Niskanen An Interview with Heidi, the soprano singer of the Finnish Metal Band Amberian Dawn. During this interview, we’ll talk about about the new…

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Eilera – “Darker Chapters and Stars…” – (2011)

May 14, 2012

Independent Release Review by Luisa Mercier I already knew Eilera and had appreciated their second album “Fusion”. The following “Darker Chapters and Stars…” features the characteristics that made this band…

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Heidi Parviainen & Tuomas Seppälä – Amberian Dawn (2012)

April 29, 2012

Interview by Alessandra Cognetta Heidi Parviainen is the lead singer of the Finnish Amberian Dawn. Their latest album, “Circus Black”, has been released on the 29th of…

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