“You have to think about the message more than the technique” – introducing: Royal Sorrow

August 28, 2025.Reading time 12 minutes.

Just hours before their debut Tuska Festival show, we caught up with Royal Sorrow, the Finnish progressive metal sensation making waves with their darkly mesmerizing sound. Singer Markus Hentunen, guitarist Eero Maijala, and drummer Janne Mieskonen opened up about the thrill of performing live, the creative energy that fuels their music, and what it feels […]

“Bunnies are motivated by necessity” – Introducing: Rabbit Cult

August 22, 2025.Reading time 10 minutes.

The Finnish music scene pulses with fearless originality. Artists here boldly shrug off judgment, setting them apart from their Swedish neighbors, who often chase perfection. Finnish musicians, on the other hand, unleash their wildest selves on stage. Rabbit Cult embodies this spirit: their sound is irresistibly catchy, wildly fun, and refreshingly different. They show exactly why Finland reigns as the heart of heavy metal. Their roots draw deep from the fertile soil of heavy music, yet their performances burst beyond any boundaries. Enjoy our conversation with the two visionary founders, Salla-Marja Hätinen and Marianne Heikkinen.

Sometimes you need a B.O.M.B. – Introducing: Joviac

July 23, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

Finnish prog-pop trio Joviac lit a spark earlier this year with their vibrant single B.O.M.B, taken from their third full-length album Autofiction Pt. 1 – Shards, released on May 16. With its blend of bold melodies, emotional depth, and unapologetic pop flair, the track showcases the band’s fearless evolution. We caught up with frontman Viljami Jupiter Wenttola to chat. ‘B.O.M.B’ radiates […]

Kiitos! – Introducing: Kosto

July 15, 2025.Reading time 7 minutes.

Some bands shout. Some scream. But Kosto? They strike. Hard. Clean. Surgical. The Finnish nu metal outfit channels rage, sorrow, and personal reckoning into something bigger than genre or sound. And with the release of their debut EP kiitos., they’re not just making noise… Founded in 2021, Kosto (Finnish for avenge) is built on the ruins of […]

Stay Weird – Introducing: The Funeral Portrait

June 16, 2025.Reading time 5 minutes.

The Funeral Portrait isn’t tiptoeing into summer this year, they’re kicking down the door in full glam-goth glory. With their fierce new single “Skinny Lies“ out now and a star-studded deluxe edition of “Greetings From Suffocate City” dropped on June 13, the emo rockers from Atlanta are making it clear: this isn’t a phase — it’s a full-blown takeover. […]