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Stam1na’s Käärmeennyrkki single and video have been released

Metal band Stam1na, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary, have released a new song from their upcoming album Apnea today. Listen to Käärmeennyrkki here.

The band’s 11th album, Apnea, will be released on February 20, 2026. The album was produced by Stam1na together with Julius Mauranen (Viitasen Piia, Oranssi Pazuzu).

“Käärmeennyrkki shed its skin several times during the demo sessions, sometimes causing feelings of despair as to whether it was a king cobra or an earthworm. With the support of Julius “Reksi” Mauranen, we boldly set out to examine the amount of distortion and seek airiness in the arrangements, and we happily succeeded. Faced with the combination of beauty and ugliness, it is easy to go to the mirror, take a handshake position and say the words “Thank you, Reksi. Thank you,” describes the song’s composer Kai-Pekka Kangasmäki.

The Käärmeennyrkki music video was directed by internationally awarded filmmaker and musician Anna Eriksson. This is Eriksson’s first music video direction for another artist.

“After listening to the song, I thought for a long time about what Käärmeennyrkki means to me. I think it is an awareness of death and at the same time its exorcism. I wanted to depict pain, strength and sensitivity. Antti’s dedication to the process made a big impression on me. I appreciate Stam1na’s attitude and desire to seek something new,” Anna Eriksson commented.

“In my opinion, Kai-Pekka often composes the most interesting, different Stam1na songs. Käärmeennyrkki is no exception. The atmosphere when the song meets Anna’s wonderful cinematography is unique. It was a special honor to be able to act in this music video”- Antti Hyyrynen.

Stam1na, who has won seven Emma awards during their career, will start the Käärmeennyrkki 2026 tour in support of thier new album on March 6, 2026.

https://stam1na.com/

Finnish band Stam1na will release their 11th album Apnea on February 20th

Metal band Stam1na, which has been awarded seven Emma awards during its career and is celebrating its 30th anniversary, is releasing new music. The first single Golem was released in December.

“Golem is about a crushing feeling of powerlessness. But if anything, our band was able to make a song like this. The mere silence and looking away is monstrous in itself,” describes lyricist-singer-guitarist Antti Hyyrynen and continues:

“The Apnea album is about breathing and sudden loss. It also tells about the dreaminess of human life and unspoken speech.”

The song Golem was composed by Pekka Olkkonen. “Golem is the first song I wrote after the X album and I think it was the first demo for the Apnea album. I named the demo “Sirius” after a late friend. I believe that there is something in the song for everyone, something familiar and something new.”

The band’s 11th album, Apnea, will be released on February 20, 2026. The album was produced by Stam1na together with Julius Mauranen (Viitasen Piia, Oranssi Pazuzu).

Stam1na will start the Käärmeennyrkki 2026 tour in support of their new album on March 6, 2026.

STAM1NA – Käärmeennyrkki 2026

Fri 06.03. Möysän Musaklubi, Lahti
Sat 07.03. Tavastia 1, Helsinki
Thu 12.03. Olympia, Tampere
Fri 13.03. Nakkilan Verstas, Nakkila
Sat 14.03. Logomo Teatro, Turku
Fri 20.03. Verkatehdas, Hämeenlinna
Sat 21.03. Circus Live, Kuopio
Fri 27.03. Tavastia 2, Helsinki
Sat 28.03. Pato Klubi, Kouvola
Thu 09.04. Lutakko, Jyväskylä
Fri 10.04. ZROCK 2026 – Zemppi Areena, Kempele
Fri 17.04. Rientola, Vieremä
Sat 18.04. Wilhelm Public House, Mikkeli
Fri 24.04. Aino Areena, Järvenpää
Sat 25.04. House Of Olaf, Savonlinna

https://stam1na.com/

Stam1na Video Interview

Stam1na celebrated the first two decades of their career with the 2005-2006 Skargelin Karkelot tour, during which they performed exclusively songs from their debut album Kadonneet Klome Sanaa and Uudet Kymmenen Käskyä. For the occasion, our reporter Cristina had the opportunity to chat with bass player Kai-Pekka “Kaikka” Kangasmäki and look back at the band’s career, which began in 1996 and saw them explode onto the Finnish metal music scene in 2005.
What’s the secret to such a solid lineup? How has the songwriting process changed over the years? What advice would you give to new bands starting out today? These are just some of the questions you will find answers to in this video interview.

https://stam1na.com/

 

Isomäki Rocks: Turmion Kätilöt, Stam1na & Nyrkkitappelu

The best of Finnish heavy music performed at the Enersense Arena in Pori last Saturday, November 22nd, featuring Stam1na, Turmion Kätilöt, and Nyrkkitappelu.

The punk rock band Nyrkkitappelu opened the evening, bringing their catchy melodies, electric guitar riffs, and high energy to the stage with a frenetic and energetic performance.

Next up was Stam1na, one of Finland’s best metal bands, celebrating the first two decades of their career with the 2005-2006 Skargelin karkelot tour. The setlist offered a glimpse into the band’s early years, featuring classic tracks from their debut and Uudet kymmenen käskyä albums. The band did not disappoint, delivering an energetic show as only they can.

Closing out the evening was the flagship of Finnish industrial metal, Turmion Kätilöt, who are best known for their intense, sold-out live shows, and also this time they delivered a truly incredible show.

Photos by Cristina Gregori.

Porispere 2-3.8.2024, Pori(Finland)

Porispere was held in Kirjurinluoto Pori during the first weekend of August. As every year the lineup was varied to please everyone and for metal lovers there was Cradle of Filth, Sonata Arctica, Royal Republic, Battle Beast, Lost Society, Stam1na to name the most famous.
The audience also had the privilege of celebrating the music of Kingston Wall, the legendary cult progressive rock band from the 90s that ended with the death of Petri Walli in 1995, thanks to the project Jylli & Kuoppis – Music of Kingston Wall presented by bassist Jukka Jylli and drummer Sami Kuoppamäki accompanied by Jesper Anastasiadis, Juhani Grönroos, Esa Holopainen and Mikko Von Hertzen.
Another historic Finnish rock band Don Huonot, who celebrate their 35th anniversary in 2024, graced the stage at Porispere after their recent comeback.
A historic moment also for Lauri Tähka, one of the most esteemed and passionate Finnish artists of recent years, who seems to conclude his career in 2024 with some shows, including the one in Porispere. Also Kwan, a Finnish band that saw a boom in the early 2000s and had many famous names as guests on their albums such as Siiri Nordin (Killer), Jyrki 69 (The 69 eyes) and Lauri Ylönen (The Rasmus), returned to the stage with its original lineup this summer.
Closing the festival on Friday was the dj Windows95man, who represented Finland at the last edition of Eurovision with the song “No rules!”
Our reporters Cristina Gregori and Miika Riikonen were on location to take some photos which you can see in the gallery below.

https://www.porispere.fi/

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.
For more information about the festival, check out their website Here.

 

Rock In The City Pori (Fin) 19-20-21-/08/2022

Rock in the City had 7 festival locations this year; Kuopio, Vantaa, Kouvola, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Kerava and Pori. Pori was the last location with 3 days of festival. Among the many performing in Pori were Uriah Heep, Battle Beast, Reckless Love, Turmion Kätilöt, Brother Firetribe, Ensiferum, Nestor, Stam1na, The 69 Eyes, Viikate, Blind Channel, Cyan Kicks and Kätfish. We were there and here are some photos takene by Cristina Gregori.

 

 

Knotfest Finland, Turku 12-12/08/2022

We had the opportunity to be present at the first edition of Knotfest Finland. The festival was held at the Artukainen event park in Turku and was organized by Fullsteam Agency. The large area allowed to host 30,000 spectators, resulting sold out on the second day. On the first day, on the two stages we saw Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Bloodred Hourglass, Stam1na, Sara, Arch Enemy, Lähiöbotox, Lamb of God, Huora and as final Nightwish. On the second day Blind Channel opened the dances followed by Shiraz Lane, TesserAct, Stoned Statues, Cradle of Filth, Medeia, Bring Me The Horizon, Moon Shot, the long-awaited Slipknot and at the end Huoratron. Here are some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.

 

Stam1na Interview

Finnish band Stam1na is promoting their new album “Novus Ordo Mundi”, released last February, with a summer tour hitting most of the festivals around Finland. The band is also getting ready for the highly anticipated concert of 10th anniversary of “Viimeinen Atlantis” release , which should have been held last December but due the covid-19 restrictions was postpone to September 2021. Before their show at Porispere, we had the chance to meet Kaikka and talk about the new album, upcoming gigs and much more.

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Porispere 2021, Pori (Fin)

The celebration of Porispere’s 10th anniversary took place this year after the postponement occurred in 2020. The last weekend of July the festival was held in Kirjurinluoto, recording a sold out on Saturday. Like every edition, the festival has hosted artists of genres ranging from pop to metal; Ensiferum, Beast in Black, The 69 eyes, Stam1na and Apulanta are few of the most noted names.
We were there to capture the moments of this edition with our cameras.
Photos by Cristina Gregori & Miika Riikonen.