Originally conceived as a side project by Children of Bodom keyboardist Janne Wirman, Warmen has steadily transformed into a fully realized band with its own creative identity. What began as a studio outlet during Wirman’s COB years has grown into a consistent force, releasing new material, most recently the 2025 album Band of Brothers, and maintaining an active touring schedule. Ahead of their final summer festival appearance at Porispere, Janne and Antti sat down with The Offering to reflect on their mindset going into the show, the festival season, their songwriting process, career milestones, future plans, and more.
Category: Interviews 2026
The Reality Machine Video Interview
What began as a solo project in 2024 has quickly evolved into one of Pori’s most promising new heavy metal acts. The Reality Machine, led by guitarist Ari Kotipelto, channels the spirit of melodic and traditional heavy metal with a modern edge. Their journey has already taken them from rehearsal rooms to winning the Porilaine Bändi contest, earning a coveted performance at Porispere. With two EPs behind them and fresh material underway, the band’s story is only just beginning. After their Porispere performance, the band sat down with The Offering to talk about the rush of the show, the story behind their rapid rise, their music, and what comes next.
Kaunis Kuolematon Video Interview
Since 2012, Kaunis Kuolematon has carried the torch of Finnish melancholy with their blend of melodic death and doom metal, a sound rooted in weight, beauty, and emotional depth. After delivering a packed and powerful set at Porispere, the band joined The Offering to discuss their 2025 release “Kun Valo Minussa Kuoli,” their upcoming tour with Insomnium, and the moments surrounding their festival performance plus what comes next.
Tabernaculum Video Interview
Australia’s emerging doom metal force Tabernaculum has begun carving its place in the underground with the release of their debut demo Tabernaculum this May. With a full-length album already slated for the end of 2026, the band stands at the threshold of a defining chapter. In this interview, Karl Stepien walks us through the band’s beginnings, their musical approach, and the plans shaping Tabernaculum’s future.
https://tabernaculum-band.bandcamp.com/album/tabernaculum-demo-2026
Suicide Chain Video Interview
Rising from the backwoods of Jyväskylä, Finland, Suicide Chain have carved out their own lane with a sound that’s as feral as it is focused. Their blend of raw, sweaty Hard Rock, the muscular punch of Groove Metal, and the unapologetic swagger of Rock ’n’ Roll has already earned them a reputation as one of Finland’s most reliably hard‑hitting live acts. The climb has been fast, the momentum undeniable, and after a standout performance at Tuska Festival, the band sat down with The Offering to dig into their origins, the fire behind their music, and where this runaway train is headed next.
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Allt Video Interview
Allt, the progressive metalcore force formed in 2020 in Karlskoga, Sweden, have built a reputation for blending crushing riffs with cinematic melodies and orchestral depth. Their music is shaped by a collective passion for nature and film, often drawing inspiration from books, movies, and personal memories to create a sound that feels both intimate and expansive.
Following their standout performance at Finland’s Tuska Festival, Olle Nordström and Viktor Florman sat down with The Offering to discuss their upcoming album Ataraxia, set for release on July 31st. In an open and heartfelt conversation, they reflected on the creative journey behind the record, from the earliest sparks of inspiration to the writing sessions and the immersive recording process. They also shared insight into their upcoming tour, how they prepare before stepping on stage, and the moments that stay with them long after the final note fades.
Queensrÿche Video Interview
Formed in 1982 in Bellevue, just outside Seattle, Queensrÿche emerged as one of metal’s most forward‑thinking forces. From their self‑titled debut EP and first full‑length The Warning to era‑defining releases like Operation: Mindcrime and Empire, the band carved out a legacy built on conceptual ambition, technical precision, and an unwavering commitment to artistic evolution. Even as the lineup shifted over the decades, Queensrÿche’s core identity, intelligent songwriting, atmospheric heaviness, and emotional depth remained firmly intact.
Their most recent album, Digital Noise Alliance (2022), reaffirmed that relevance, showcasing a band still pushing boundaries rather than resting on them. Today, Queensrÿche continues to bridge generations: longtime fans remain fiercely loyal, while new listeners discover a catalog that feels as vital now as it did in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Ahead of their performance at Tuska Festival in Finland, guitarist Michael Wilton sat down with The Offering to discuss the new music they have been crafting with producer Zeuss, the band’s current creative pulse, the realities of tour life, and what lies ahead for Queensrÿche.
http://www.queensrycheofficial.com/
Kallomäki Video Interview
It begins with the sound of a bow drawn across strings, a call from a time long forgotten. Kallomäki’s music merges the primal voice of the electric bowed lyre with the weight of metal and the depth of dark folk, forging a bridge to ancient echoes and untold stories. Since 2018, the group has carried these echoes across stages in Finland, Ireland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Germany, shaping performances that range from grand theatrical spectacles to intimate acoustic rituals, always anchored in the raw force of their sound.
With three releases, Roka Ukri (2018), the double album Uuden kuun aika I & II (2020), and Huunpurema (2023), Kallomäki continues to carve out a world where music becomes memory and every note carries the weight of history. After their packed show at Tuska, the band sat down with The Offering to talk about the project, future plans, and the stories still waiting to be unearthed.
Despiser Video Interview
Despiser has emerged as a defining force in Oulu’s new wave of metal, blending the region’s melancholic Northern melodies with a sharper, more aggressive edge. Founded in 2017 and solidified into its current lineup in 2023, the band explores the tension between life and death through a sound that is both atmospheric and uncompromising. June saw the release of their debut EP Wreck, followed quickly by their first appearance at Tuska. After the show, Despiser joined The Offering to discuss the experience, the making of Wreck, their writing process, and their plans moving forward.
Paleface Swiss Video Interview
Paleface Swiss stands as one of Zürich’s fiercest deathcore exports, a powerhouse whose impact hits with bone‑deep intensity. Since forming in 2017, the band has carved out a reputation for relentless energy, both on stage and in the studio, delivering a succession of crushing releases, including their 2025 full‑length Cursed. Earlier this year, they followed it with the visceral EP The Wilted, further cementing their place at the forefront of the genre.
Marc “Zelli” Zellweger sat down with The Offering to dive into the making of both records, the vocal techniques behind his signature brutality, the band’s songwriting process, life on the road, and much more.
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