Finland

The Promised Land of Heavy Metal [DVD] (Double Vision)

Finland's reputation as a nation that produces a disproportionate amount of metal bands is something that isn't news to the readers of this site. Names like Nightwish or Children of Bodom need no introduction, even if we aren't all fans of bands like Beherit or Trollheim's Grott. So with metal documentaries being big at the moment, following the success of Headbanger's Journey and Global Metal, it was a matter of time before someone decided to look at a country where metal is mainstream.

First impressions, sadly, aren't good.

Sonata Arctica and Ensiferum with Vanishing Point @ Billboard (Melbourne), 5 Jan 2010

Ripping down the trendy techno club from the walls, the all Finnish (well, almost) power metal extravaganza kicked its way around Melbourne, leaving Aussie metal punters craving more.
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Sonata Arctica and Ensiferum with Vanishing Point @ Billboard (Melbourne), 5 Jan 2010

On the weekends, Billboard the Venue turns into Billboard the horrible dance party.

Introducing the Finnish hordes

We would like to introduce Toni and Matti, our correspondents in Finland. These guys are from Korpiklaani, Falchion and Crystalic. Vitunmoisen kovaa Metallia? You bet!