Nightwish is the most successful Finnish band in the world, with over 10 million records sold and more than 60 gold and platinum awards received. Their latest album “Human.: II: Nature” was released in 2020 and was supposed to be promoted by a European tour that was postponed due to the pandemic. Now they are working on a new album that will see light in 2024, meanwhile the band continues with the tours. We at The Offering had the opportunity to sit down with Tuomas Holopainen and Kai Hahto before their show at Knotfest in Turku and talk about their music, future plans and much more.
Category: Interviews 2022
Maria Makaaberi interview
Photo: Milla Grönman
The Finnish band Maria Makaaberi plays melodic, straightforward and honestly weird guitar rock – with an uncompromising attitude and in Finnish. Their self-published debut EP “Väärällä radalla” was released in 2020 and the songs are a witty and honest cross-section of the mindscape of a woman in her twenties. We had the opportunity to met the band after their show at Porispere and talk about their music and much more.
Mokoma interview
Finnish thrasher Mokoma released their 11th album “Ihmissokkelo” in 2020, which garnered a lot of acclaim. After acoutsic gigs and a tournee, they are ready to create new music . We met guitarist Tuomo Saikkonen before their performance at Porispere, and talked about their music, concerts, coffee and much more.
Huora interview
Photo: Pekka Nurmi
Huora is a Finnish punk metal band formed in 2015 in Tampere, they have since released 3 full-length albums. “Älä luovuta” was released last February and marks a more mature musical turning point compared to previous albums. We had the pleasure of interviewing the singer Anni Lötjönen before their performance at Porispere and talking about their latest album and much more.
Amorphis interview
Amorphis have 32 years of career and 14 studio albums on their shoulders, the latest “Halo” was released last February and received acclaim from fans and critics, so far it is one of the best releases of 2022. After the pandemic the band is ready to return to tread the stages of Europe and beyond. We had the pleasure of meeting Sande Kallio before their performance at Porispere and talking about their latest album, the official biography, the upcoming European tour and much more.
Manzana Interview
Photo: Rami Marjamäki
Finnish band Manzana have released their sixth album “Neon Darkness”, which was conceived during the pandemic, and now that the situation has improved the band is back on stage. We had the opportunity to interview frontwoman Piritta Lumous before their gig in Pori, and talk about the album, the tours and much more.
Play Girls Magazine Interview
Photo credits: Marko Jokinen
On the occasion of their 30th anniversary, the Finnish rock band Play Girls Magazine released a 3-track album called “My time”, with this release the band demonstrates the desire to be on stage and play while having fun. We had the opportunity to interview the band just before the concert at the release party of “My Time” in Aaltomurtaja- Pori, we talked about their music and tried to understand what is the secret of this band’s longevity.
Rust n’ Rage Interview
Finnish rockers Rust n ‘Rage released their third album “One for the road” via Frontier Records last March, after a Finnish mini-tour with Brother Firetribe and One Desire the quartet was finally able to perform in their hometown. We were there and did not miss the opportunity to interview them at the end of the evening.
Powerglove Video Interview with Bassil Silver
Borknagar Video Interview with Øystein G. Brun