finnish metal

More than just a Blood-smeared Face - Olli Vanska of Turisas

Fans of the Finnish battle metallers, Turisas, dominated the crowds on Wednesday night of the 70000tons of Metal cruise. Metal as Fuck sat down with their charismatic violinist, Olli Vanska, to find out what listeners can expect from the fourth studio album due in May 2013.

There is a sticky blood red substance on the cover of my notebook.

"You're so damn far away!" - Sami Hinkka of Ensiferum

Metal as Fuck catch up with Ensiferum on 70000tons of Metal to talk about their upcoming tour of Australia, what drives the music of the Finnish Heroic Folk Metallers and Bamboleo, bambolea, porque mi vida, yo la prefiero vivir asi!

Under high demand, I find my interview on 70000tons of Metal with Sami Hinkka of

Seremonia – Seremonia (Svart Records)

Antikristus, kuusi, kuusi, kuusi.
Release Date: 
14 Sep 2012 - 12:30pm

Pure acid rock, proto-heavy metal, hard-rock, psychedelic, you name it, it seems that Finland has bred the most acid band since the sixties turned into the seventies.

Amorphis - The Beginning of Times (Nuclear Blast/Riot)

Amorphis' continue their unrepentant winning streak with The Beginning of Times - a fusion of their 70s psychedelic influences, melodic pop sensibilities and doom metal roots.

I must admit I was worried when Amorphis released Eclipse in 2006; I remember clutching the record in my hands, popping the CD into the tray and feeling all my fears simpl

Tarot - Spell of Iron MMXI (Nuclear Blast/Riot)

It's a re-release of their classic 1986 debut, one of Finnish metal's finest achievements. But is it relevant and is it worth the effort? Yes; if you don't mind superfluous keyboards and some subpar vocal performances.

It’s like a revered artifact of Finnish metal that’s been dug out of the ground, painstakingly restored by eminent sonic scientists, groomed to meticulous perfection…and

Wielding that Troll Hammer - Finntroll's Vreth

It's been a tough tour for Finnish folk troupe Finntroll. Cancellations and constant breakdowns have made it the most "Spinal Tap" like tour they've ever experienced. However, Finntroll are a band made resolute in the face of setbacks as frontman Mattias "Vreth" Lillmans explains.

Finntroll aren’t exactly in foreign territory at the moment. The United States is blanketed in snow, much like their native Finland.

Finntroll "Trolling Crusade" to conquer Australia

Pagan folk metal troupe Finntroll will be migrating south for the winter to take their unique live show Down Under.

Pagan Finnish "humppa" influenced metal troupe Finntroll are finally set to arrive on Australian shores in March 2011, presented by Soundworks Touring.

Tarot - Gravity of Light (Nuclear Blast/Riot)

Crushtor writes an open letter to frontman and bass/acoustic guitarist of Tarot, Mr. Marco Hietala about his new record, Gravity of Light.
Release Date: 
7 Jun 2010 (All day)

Dear Marco Hietala,