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.
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Porispere, Pori (Finland) 5-6/8/2022
This year the Porispere has grown larger by expanding the festival area to accommodate more people, with a new larger stage and no restrictions on alcohol areas. Unfortunately the weather was not on the side of the festival, rain and wind made the program change at the last minute and two gigs were canceled. Despite all, the festival was a success and the dates for next year have already been announced.
Photos by Cristina Gregori & Miika Riikonen
Rock in the city, Pori(Finland)
Rock In The City tour was supposed to take place to several Finnish cities during the summer of 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was possible to organize the festival in only two cities; Joensuu and Pori.
We were present with our cameras in Pori on August 21st and 22nd.
The event was held at Kirjurinluoto, a park on an island in the center of the city already known for important music events such as Pori Jazz and Porispere, the age limit was 18, allowing alcohol to be consumed throughout the area. The organization did a great job of maintaining state-imposed restrictions, hand sanitizers were everywhere, there was enough room to keep distance, and security men were always on when needed.
Talking about music, the festival features only Finnish rock and metal bands, this year in Pori performed Amorphis, Battle Beast, Beast in Black, Andy McCoy, Michael Monroe, Sami Yaffa & Costello, Brother Firetribe, Stam1na, Mokoma, Turmion Kätilöt, Viikate, Kotiteollisuus and Klamydia.
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Porispere 2018, Pori(Finland)
Porispere is a festival located in the center of Pori, Finland.
Throughout the years the festival is become pretty popular attracting people from all over the country and beyond.
This festival has the ability to put together different musical genres creating a great 3 days party.
We had the opportunity to be there for the first 2 days and enjoy the performances of great artists such as Venom Inc, D-A-D, Vince Neil, Michael Monroe, Battle beast, S-TOOL, Von Hertzen Brothers, Stam1na, Mokoma and many more.
Mokoma interview
Ph. Joonas Brandt
Mokoma started its music journey in 1996, since then the band has reach a big success in Finland, touring along the country with their energetic shows.
This autumn the band will go to the studio to work on a new album which will be relese in 2018.
We had the opportunity to meet Tuomo, Kuisma and Santtu after their show in Pori and talk about the upcoming album, their experience in Japan and much more.
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Mokoma live in Pori, Finland
Porispere Festival, Pori(Fin)
Summer in Finland means rock festivals and Pori isn’t a exception with its Porispere. Porispere festival is located in Kirjurinluoto, a park close to the center, also known as location for the famous jazz festival Pori Jazz. This year the festival was during the first weekend of August and the line-up was very attractive: Twisted Sister, Metal Church, Children of Bodom, Moonsorrow, Santa Cruz, Diablo, Stam1na, Mokoma, Reckless love, Hillbilly Casino and Klamydia just to name the most important.
http://www.porispere.fi/index_en.php
