Helloween: Happy again!
Helloween have been consistent in releasing high-quality albums in the last years, and also the new one “Straight out of
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Interviews
Hanging Garden: Awesome music, awful places
There are a few clubs that provide a very literal ”backstage”, for example Helsinki´s PRKL – a room right behind
Read moreThe 69 Eyes: Chasing the perfect song
A long time has passed since the last tour of the Helsinki Vampires, now they are back with their 10th
Read moreÁrstíðir: Icelandic poetry in an abandoned power plant
Vocal-based acoustic band Árstíðir from Reykjavik was founded in 2008 by Daníel Auðunsson (guitar), Gunnar Már Jakobsson (guitar) and Ragnar
Read moreRamin Kuntopolku: Urban Grind Guerilla
Admittedly, I have a particular soft spot for, well, slightly different acts, and many of those come from Finland –
Read moreMind of Doll: Brothers who Never Grow Up
It´s nice to see Mind of Doll from Vantaa back in the scene after their long absence, not only on
Read moreKnightmare: Uukulele for the birds
One does not simply give a 10/10 in reviews… but recently there was this other Australian band that blew me
Read moreKuolemanlaakso: Evil, ugly and super-heavy
When I called this act a new Finnish super-group and expressed my appreciation in my review, I was certainly not
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Wolfheart: No time for sorrow
It was quite a shock to read the weekend newsfeed in a certain social media network, especially for a big
Read moreDunderbeist: No matter if crazy or sane
After having released two albums and excessive touring, Dunderbeist from Norway can surely say that they´ve seen a couple of
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