Just waiting in the shadows – Introducing: Snipe Drive

Snipe Drive - Finnish Rock band

After a decade in the shadows, Finnish alt-rock firestarters Snipe Drive are back with blood under their nails and riffs sharp enough to tear through time. Their new single, “Blood Bag” doesn’t just mark a return, it announces a reckoning. Drawing sonic comparisons to Audioslave and Royal Blood, the track is a gritty, groove-laden beast born from scars, […]

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The Poet and the Beasts – Introducing: Rioghan

Rioghan Finnish band live concert photo by Péter Tepliczky

What began as the introspective solo project of singer-poetess Rioghan Darcy has evolved into a strikingly cinematic modern metal band. Joined by guitarists Teemu Liekkala and Tero Luukkonen, bassist Antti Varjanne, and drummer Valtteri Revonkorpi, Rioghan blends gothic beauty, progressive muscle, and poetic depth. Their new album “Kept” (which debuted at #6 on the Finnish physical charts) explores themes of inner imprisonment and emotional rebirth.

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The Man-Eating Tree: A song for the shadows, a band reborn

The Man-Eating Tree

After nearly a decade of dormancy, the atmospheric metal collective returns with “Seer”, a brooding track that claws its way to the surface with slow-burning fury and unsettling grace. With a revamped lineup and a new full-length album, Night Verses, on the horizon (out April 11 via Noble Demon) the band steps forward into a new era. Less a comeback and more an evolution.

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High Hopes on the Rocks – Introducing: Rimbacher

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If Rimbacher’s debut album, “High Hopes on the Rocks” were a person, it’d probably be that friend who shows up at the party, takes over the speakers, and convinces everyone to dance till 3 a.m. It’s loud, it’s wild, and it’s got a whole lot of attitude. Released on November 1st via Inverse Records, this […]

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“We are a band that always rises above expectations” – Introducing Nelosolut

Nelosolut interview

Finnish rock ‘n’ roll troublemakers Nelosolut are a band that thrives on big riffs, real-life stories, and a fearless attitude that keeps their music fresh and unpredictable. Blending elements of classic rock, grunge, and modern alternative, they’ve built a reputation for energetic live shows and a sound that resonates with fans of all ages. Their […]

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