Finnish band Sonata Arctica is an iconic name in the metal scene that has been working continuously for over 20 years, musically the band has experimented over the years starting with power metal and then moving on to more progressive and soft sounds, including two acoustic albums and then returning to their power metal roots with their latest full-length album “Clear Cold Beyond”, released last March. Fresh from Waken and ready to play at Porispere, frontman Tony Kakko granted us an interview where we had the opportunity to ask him more about the latest album, the tour, the writing process and much more.
Category: Interviews 2024
Huora video interview
Punk rock band Huora released their fourth album “Neljä Huolenaika” via Sakara Records last March and are currently touring across Finland. The band describes their latest album as basic Huora but different. Huora’s previous album, 2022’s “Älä luovuta”, topped the official Finnish album charts and was nominated for two Emma awards. We had the chance to talk with singer Anni Lötjönen and find out more about their latest album, the tours and more.
Lost Society video interview
Lost Society have been bringing energy and quality music since the beginning of their career in 2010, musically the band has gone from thrash metal to more modern and nu metal sounds while maintaining their trademark. They are currently working on new music, in fact they have been recording in the studio for a few weeks now. In the meantime they continue to play at festivals and clubs always giving great energetic performances.
After 5 years since the last time, we finally had the chance to sit down and have a chat with the band’s frontman Samy Elbanna after their show at Porispere and talk about tours, music and much more.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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