Finnish modern metal Bloodred Hourglass released their seventh album, We Should Be Buried Like This, in October, which has become the band’s most successful full-length album by any measure. The album, which combines explosive aggression and melodic beauty, does not question or embellish, does not console, explain or prove – it only says what had to be said – and this has sunk into the band’s audience in packed concert halls. The album tour, which included almost 30 shows and traveled through Central Europe and Finland, will continue next spring, and its significant highlight is a joint concert with the Mikkeli City Orchestra.

“The first joint concert held two years ago was excellently received, and now our collaboration will continue. In March 2026, our music will be heard in a larger-than-ever arrangement at Mikael’s Martti Talvela Hall,” the band promises.

The amazing concert will feature a full-length performance of the band’s latest album, songs that have rarely been performed live, hits from the band’s career, and a few guest artists. Saku Moilanen of Deep Noise Studios, who is making the orchestral arrangements for the concert, comments:

“Bringing together the Mikkeli City Orchestra and a turbocharged metal band like Bloodred Hourglass is a fascinating challenge, which I am happy to accept again. The previous concert was one of the highlights of the year for me, and this time they are turning the Hollywood pot a notch higher, it is definitely an evening not to be missed.”

The Mikkeli City Orchestra comments on the upcoming collaboration as follows:

“The Mikkeli City Orchestra is once again joining hands with the creators of heavy rock for a concert. The basic essence of music is the same, whether it is classical, jazz, dance music or heavy rock – all musicians always want to convey emotions and experiences to their audience. Collaboration that crosses genre boundaries is always fruitful and opens new doors for both the players and the audience. We are very happy about the collaboration that has already been made with Bloodred Hourglass and we look forward to the future.”

In the spring season, the band will be seen at numerous concerts in Finland and on the legendary 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise to the Bahamas before the summer festivals. Tickets for the concerts are now on sale.

Bloodred Hourglass live 2026