Author: Crix

Split Iris video interview

Split Iris is a Finnish progressive metalcore band that combines elements of djent, deathcore, thall and many other styles of modern metal, resulting in a mix as unique and fresh as their signature sound. Formed in 2020, the band signed with Seek & Strike earlier this year and released their debut album “Bloodred Dusk” on June 28th to great reviews. Our reporter Cristina had the chance to sit down with the band before their album release show in Pori and talk about “Bloodred Dusk”, the music videos and much more.

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Enemies Everywhere video interview

Hailing from the Finnish capital area, Enemies Everywhere offer a unique and fresh take on Finnish deathcore. Enemies Everywhere have a mission to use the best elements of hard deathcore, while bringing their own mix of rhythmic breakdowns, huge choirs and symphonic arrangements.
The band formed in 2022 and quickly made a name for themselves in the Finnish metal scene, in January this year they signed with Ranka Kustannus and the following month they played their debut show in Jyväskylä. Their first EP release is scheduled for the fall, in the meantime they are writing new music and collecting concerts.
Our reporter Cristina had the opportunity to sit down with the band before their show in Pori and get to know the band, talk about their music and more.

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St. Aurora video interview

Finnish alternative rock/metal band St. Aurora released their first EP “They All Remember” in 2021, followed by two more singles in 2022 and two more in 2023, and they continue to work on new music.
The band members are video-game’s lovers and managed to get their song “Going to Heaven” chosen as the soundtrack for the multi-million dollar game “Cyberpunk 2077” out of thousands of applicants. Their music is a mix of alternative rock, post-hardcore, raucous theatricality and the whims of childish imagination into a powerful and undoubtedly unique sound.
Our reporter Cristina had the chance to chat with Tuomas “Nile” Nilsson and Valtter “Vallu” Kousa after their show at Tuska and talk about music, video games and more.

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VOLA video interview

Danish band VOLA have been getting much-deserved attention in metal and prog circles for years. The band creates catchy and wonderfully melodic choruses to accompany interesting riffs and rhythms, creating a unique and captivating sound. Their new album “Friend of Phantom” is due out in November and will be supported by a tour around Europe. Our reporter Cristina had the chance to meet bassist Nicolai Mogensen after their show at Tuska and talk about the upcoming album, tour life and more.

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Enemies Everywhere & Split Iris live at Monttu New Level, Pori (Finland)

The legendary Monttu bar in Pori, after years of closure, has reopened under the name Monttu New Level, the summer calendar covers genres ranging from the softest rock to the most extreme metal in order to please everyone with more and less known bands. On July 12th we from The Offering were there to attend the concert of Split Iris and Enemies Everywhere.
Split Iris combines the most central characteristics of modern metal with the band’s passion for discovering new creative paths for musical self-expression, creating a unique and recognizable identity for the band’s sound. This show served as a release party for their debut album “Bloodred Dusk”.
Founded in early 2022, Enemies Everywhere quickly found their way to the ears and lips of tens of thousands of listeners, inspired by their first single releases. The band utilizes the best aspects of deathcore in their music, including rhythmically interesting breakdowns, massive choirs and symphonic orchestral arrangements.
Here is the photo gallery provided by our reporter Cristina.

Elvenkin video interview

Italian pagan/folk/power metal band Elvenking is gaining succes after succes. The band was founded at the end of the last millennium and already has more than ten studio albums under their belt, the latest being last year’s great epic “Reader of the Runes – Rapture”. After a North American tour supporting Alestorm, the band is playing festivals around Europe and is gearing up for the release of the third album of the trilogy, scheduled for early 2025. Our reporter Cristina had the chance to chat with Aydan and Damna before their show at Tuska in Helsinki and talk about the trilogy, tours and more.

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Ghøstkid video interview

German band Ghøstkid introduces Metalcore with their own dark touch. Trap and numetal influences complement the cold industrial atmosphere, while beautiful melodies bring the listener as a counterweight to the other end of the emotional scale. “HOLLYWOOD SUICIDE” is the band’s second full-length released last March, which deals with the life of an artist, the climb to success and all the difficult and dark things behind it. Besides the great success with the two albums, the band is practically non-stop on tour, making themselves known around Europe and beyond. Our reporter Cristina had the chance to meet the band’s founder, singer Sebastian “Sushi” Biesler, known for his first singer work in Electric Callboy, and talk about the name of the band, their latest album and much more.

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Infected Rain video-interview

Infected Rain released their sixth album “Time” earlier this year, marking the beginning of a new era for the Moldovan band. After some lineup changes, the band has been completed with bassist Alice Lane and is now ready to take their music around the world. Our reporter Cristina had the chance to meet Lena Scissorhands before their show at the Tuska festival in Helsinki and talk about their latest album, the songwriting process, music videos and more.

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Tuska Festival 2024, Helsinki (Finland)

Tuska Festival is one of the biggest metal music events in the Nordic countries and the most important in Finland, attracting metalheads from all over the world. This year the festival took place during the last weekend of June in Suvilahti, Helsinki.
The festival offers various genres of metal and rock, giving the opportunity to perform even to bands that are not yet too well known in the scene.
Tuska festival has been a success since the first edition in 1998, this year it was no exception with a sold out Saturday.
Four were this year the stages available: Karhu main stage, Radio City stage, OpenAir II, and Kvlt stage by Inferno. In addition the festival also offers side shows with live art and live interview panels like the ones brought to you by Bleeding Metal Podcast.
Below are the bands that performed during the three days of the festival.
Friday 28th: Pendolum, Dimmu Borgir, Kerry King, Alestorm, Lord of The Lost, Zeal & Ardor, Suburban Tribe, Annisokay, Ghøstkid, Elvenking, Bloodred Hourglass, Infected Rain, I Am The Night, Suotana, Assemble The Chariots, Sadistic Drive, Krypta, Sick Urge, Terrormania, Kollectivist, and Metal Riot.
Saturday 29th: Bring Me The Horizon, Amorphis, Stam1na, Tarot, Sonata Arctica, Turmion Kätilöt, VOLA, Health, Riverside, Kaunis Kuolematon, Devourment, Rytmihäiriö, Make Them Suffer, Solence, Ankor, The Abbey, Putro in Black, I Am Your God, Malformed, St. Aurora, Sulfuris, Agarwaen, and My Misery.
Sunday 30th: Parkway Drive, Opeth, Lost Society, Stratovarius, Beyond The Black, Bury Tomorrow, Eivør, Warmen, Brothers Of Metal, Fixation, Nightstop, Swansong, Luna Kills, Prestige, Dome Runner, Shereign, and Satra.
Our reporter Cristina went on a mission for us on Friday and Saturday, giving us an overview of the festival with her photos and managing to get some interviews that will be published soon.
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Scarlet, Creed(FIN) & Serpico live at Meara Klubi, Pori (Finland)

The last Meara Klubi before the summer break saw three rock bands on stage: Scarlet, Creed(Fin) and Serpico.
Scarlet is a Grunge band from Eastern Finland founded in 1999, the band returned from over 10 year hiatus in 2015. Creed is a rock band from Pori, their new five-song EP will be released this summer. Serpico is genuine & unique rock n’ roll band which has a big respect to classic rock music.
Here some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.