Interviews
AURI – Tuomas, Johanna, Troy; Helsinki 2017
As we all know, Nightwish has been on break for the last year, with each of their members focusing on solo projects, such as...
AMORPHIS – Tomi Koivusaari & Olli-Pekka Laine, Helsinki 2018 (English)
Amorphis presented their upcoming album, Queen of Time, to journalists at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki on February 24th, 2018. After the first round...
AMORPHIS – Tomi Koivusaari & Olli-Pekka Laine, Helsinki 2018 (suomeksi)
Amorphis esitteli tulevan Queen of Time -albuminsa toimittajille Sonic Pump -studioilla Helsingissä 24. helmikuuta 2018. Ensimmäisen kuuntelukierroksen jälkeen bändi jakoi haastatteluja, ja Musicalypse pääsi...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Janne Ollikainen (Invisible Enemy, Random Fly, Acore), 2017
You may not be familiar with Janne Ollikainen, but he plays drums in as many as 3 different bands: progressive power/thrash metal posse Invisible Enemy (who...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Konsta Vehkala (Psychework, Psykoanalyysi, LOJOHH)
Konsta Vehkala might not be the first name to pop up when thinking of Finnish drummers, but he certainly has his hands full with...
ANATHEMA – Daniel Cavanagh, Tampere 2017
Daniel "Danny" Cavanagh is a creative man who has released two albums this year: the story-based The Optimist with his main band, Anathema, and...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Kimmo Puhakka (Heroes Don’t Ask Why), 2017
If you're looking for something new to listen to, and the concept of "melodic divorce metal" appeals to you, you might turn your attention...
CYHRA – Peter Iwers, Nosturi 2017
When a new band forms from well-known members of old favorites, it's only natural that there are questions about how everything came together. When...
ENSIFERUM – Pete Lindroos, Helsinki 2017
Ensiferum has had a lot going on lately, with a new line-up and a new album. With the Two Paths release gig taking place on...
RIVERSIDE/LUNATIC SOUL – Mariusz Duda, Tampere 2017
2016 was a rough time for Mariusz Duda, as both his Riverside bandmate Piotr Grudziński (guitar) and his father passed away. However, the talented...
VUUR – Anneke van Giersbergen, 2017
Anneke van Giersbergen is no stranger to this site. She is best known for her vocal performances with The Gathering, Ayreon, the Devin Townsend...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Iivo Kaipainen (Arion), 2017
Arion is hardly a stranger anymore to fans of Finnish melodic metal, and the upcoming second album of the Helsinki-based troupe is one of...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Tuomo Laulainen (Scars of Solitude, Among the Prey), 2017
Playlist of My Life is back from a short festival break, with the newest list from the lead guitarist of Äänekoski-based Scars of Solitude,...
FROSTTIDE – Juho Patinen, Felipe Munoz, & Joonas Nislin, Jyväskylä 2017
While the majority of eyes were on Eluveitie and Leaves Eyes’ public drama last fall, the Finnish folk metal scene had a little turmoil...
CRIMFALL – Jakke, Helena, & Mikko, Helsinki 2017
They say that good things come to those who wait, but that seldom happens without putting some work into it. The Helsinki-based epic metallers...
ELUVEITIE – Chrigel Glanzmann, 2017
Seems like nothing can stop the Swiss folk metallers from Eluveitie from pursuing their path. One might think that the departure of three members...
DARK HELSINKI – Who is In Strict Confidence?
Earlier this year, Dark Helsinki planned to host a gig by Germany's In Strict Confidence at Gloria in Helsinki. Unfortunately, due to illness, the...
LEPROUS – Einar Solberg, 2017
The Norwegian prog masterminds Leprous are in full swing on tour and promoting their upcoming album, Malina. Hot off the heels of their appearance...
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT (DTP) – Devin Townsend, Tuska Open Air, 2017
The Devin Townsend Project brought their Transcendence Tour through Finland back in February, but alas, he was only doing two interviews per show and...
VUUR – Anneke van Giersbergen, Tuska Open Air, 2017
With Vuur's upcoming debut approaching us slowly on the horizon, we've been dying for any chance we can get to learn more about the...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Markus “Rabapagan” Teeäär, 2017
While Finland has some of the most famous folk and pagan metal bands in the world, there are a few gems to be found...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Aleksi Holma (Creinium), 2017
Helsinki-based hybrid metal troupe Creinium have worked on their thing since 2012, and despite some heavy turbulence in the line-up, they successfully released their...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Nils Nordling (Silver Bullet, ex-Dreamtale), 2017
Nils Nordling might not be a familiar name to you, unless, perhaps, you've listened to a lot of Dreamtale over a decade ago. Norling...
CELLAR DARLING – Anna Murphy, Merlin Sutter, & Ivo Henzi, 2017
By now, everyone knows that Eluveitie had a rough split not long ago, dividing the band. Merlin Sutter, Ivo Henzi, and Anna Murphy departed...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Jaakko Metsäpelto (Block Buster), 2017
Block Buster is a young hard rock band from Kuopio, Finland, formed by brothers Aarni & Jaakko Metsäpelto. With only two EPs under their...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Niko Pyhäjärvi (Savage Land), 2017
Savage Land is a Finnish thrash metal band, based out of Turku. Formed in early 2016, the band has already played several gigs across...
METALLIHELVETTI: Who is Wormwood?
Metallihelvetti brings Batushka to Finland for the second time! The show will take place in Kåren, Turku, on Saturday, June 3rd. The Swedish Wormwood...
METALLIHELVETTI: Who is Korgonthurus?
Metallihelvetti brings Batushka to Finland for the second time! The show will take place in Kåren, Turku, on Saturday, June 3rd. The Swedish Wormwood...
AVATARIUM – Marcus Jidell, 2017
Sweden's doomy vintage rockers, Avatarium, just released their third album, Hurricanes and Halos, so the time was appropriate to catch up with six-string maestro...
LACUNA COIL – Cristina Scabbia & Andrea Ferro, Tampere 2017
We've been waiting no less than 5 years for Lacuna Coil to come back to Finland, and the European Sanatorium Tour finally brought them...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Sami Moilanen (Drug of Choice), 2017
If you ask Drug of Choice what style of music they play, they'd answer that it combines rock, metal, rap, and punk elements. Founded...
BLIND GUARDIAN – Marcus Siepen, 2017
Having just finished their massive 2-year-long world tour, German progressive power metal outfit Blind Guardian announced a live album, titled Live from Beyond the...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Hannes Horma (Silver Bullet, ex-Turisas), 2017
We all know Hannes Horma from his time as bass player for Turisas, but where has he been since his departure in 2011? Apparently,...
BLAZE BAYLEY – Blaze Bayley & Chris Appleton, Helsinki 2017
Following the release of their latest album, Endure and Survive - the second installment to a three part concept album - legendary former Iron...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Blind Hen special edition, 2017
This week's playlist(s) come from another relative newcomer: Blind Hen. This collective from Helsinki, Hyvinkää, and Riihimäki take influences from bands like Kingston Wall,...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Tuukka Hanhiniemi (Limelight Showdown), 2017
This week's playlist comes from another local band, the Helsinki-based Limelight Showdown. Having released two EPs already - 2013's Circles and 2015's Mode: Crisis...
AYREON – Arjen Anthony Lucassen, 2017
Well, if you haven't already heard, Arjen Lucassen has done it again with his latest release, The Source! In honor of the new album,...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Billie-Jade, 2017
If you know Hatchet Dawn or Diamond Noir, you already know Billie-Jade. If not, this Australian vocalist has already toured in support of Marilyn...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Benjamin Connelly (Everfrost), 2017
If a winter-metal anime adventure from Finland sounds awesome, we kind of agree. If it sounds ridiculous... well, we don't disagree. However, if you've...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Leo Stillman, 2017
Today's name is Leo Stillman. If you haven't heard of Leo, here's some background: he started playing music at age 3-4, and when guitar...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Rolf Pilve (Stratovarius, Status Minor), 2017
In the realms of drumming excellence, there are a few names that come to mind more or less immediately, and one of these should...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Mikko Pajukallio (Space Weasels), 2017
If you hear the name 'Space Weasels', what style of music do you imagine? The band themselves have a bit of trouble deciding between...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Vuur special edition, pt. 2; 2017
Last week's playlist introduced half of Vuur, the new musical project by renowned vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen. Apart from Anneke herself, Vuur is comprised...
BELPHEGOR – Helmuth Lehner, 2017
If we talk about the extreme metal scene, one just cannot omit Belphegor. Despite an almost 25-year-long career, they have kept their music consistent,...
KULTPRODUKT: Who is Unzucht?
Kultprodukt Concert Agency has been working to get some more German music into Finland lately. With a recent show by Lord of the Lost...
EMBER FALLS – Thomas, Ace, & Jake E, Tampere, 2017
It should come as a surprise to no one that we at Musicalypse are rather interested in the up-and-coming career of newcomers Ember Falls....
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Vuur special edition, pt. 1; 2017
Legendary vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen is known for many projects, from Arjen Lucassen's Ayreon, to most Devin Townsend Project albums, and more! However, we...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Miikka Virtapuro (Valkeat), 2017
If you're looking for a little something different in your folk music, you might turn your eyes toward Valkeat, a young Finnish band who...
WINTERSUN – Jukka Koskinen, 2017
There has been a long debate and controversy about the upcoming Wintersun crowdfunding campaign and its subsequent album, The Forest Seasons. We got the...
DARK HELSINKI – Who is Covenant?
Dark Helsinki has a new event coming up this spring at Helsinki's Gloria! On April 1st (no jokes), Covenant will come over from Sweden...
DARK HELSINKI – Who is Ten After Dawn?
Dark Helsinki has a new event coming up this spring at Helsinki's Gloria! On April 1st (no jokes), local band Ten After Dawn will...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Harri Koskela (Lost in Grey), 2017
Founded not long ago in 2013, it's possible that you haven't heard about Lost in Grey just yet. This ambitious project has been influenced...
BATTLE BEAST – Noora Louhimo & Janne Björkroth, 2017
Popular Finnish heavy metallers, Battle Beast, just released their fourth studio album, Bringer of Pain, on February 17th. With their new tour starting up,...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart), 2017
You may or may not know about Wolfheart yet, but there's reasonable certainty that you've at least heard of the band's creator, Tuomas Saukkonen....
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Mikko “OneOfHaze” McMenamin (Ember Falls), 2017
It's only a few short days before Ember Falls' debut is finally released! The band has had a long road since their inception as...
EVERFROST – Mikael Salo & Benjamin Connelly, Helsinki 2017
Everfrost are a fresh-faced group of symphonic power metallers, straight out of Lapland. Their melodic and epic compositions are laced with elements of fantasy...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Jukka Karinen (Status Minor, Thunderstone), 2017
If you're looking into incredible keyboardists from Finland, you may have missed a diamond in the rough. In 2007, Thunderstone faced a problem -...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast), 2017
Battle Beast shouldn't be a new name at this point, even though they are a relatively young band. Having won the Wacken Metal Battle...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Eemi Lamberg (Smokin’ Aces), 2017
The Smokin' Aces have been around since 2012, and are joining the current wave of 70s-influenced hard rock that's been blossoming in the area....
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Joel Hellström (Blue Eyed Sons), 2017
If the new wave of classic rock has been suiting your taste (Blues Pills, anyone?), you might consider turning your eye toward the Blue...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Chrism (Simulacrum, Eden’s Curse, Adamantra), 2017
We're back from our New Year week off with another playlist for you! Finland is pretty well known for producing incredible keyboardists, and if...
DARK HELSINKI – Who is Kuroshio?
Dark Helsinki's upcoming Goth-oriented show is drawing nearer and nearer! If you want to get to know the bands before the event itself, you...
DARK HELSINKI – Who is Forgotten Sunrise?
The Finnish Goth scene is about to get a kick in the pants, thanks to Dark Helsinki! This organization is about to get things...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Frederick Thunder (Neonfly), 2016
If you think of metal in the UK, you probably immediately think of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Judas Priest, or Saxon. True, metal...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Titus Hjelm (Thunderstone), 2016
Thunderstone is a Finnish classic, though after the release of Dirt Metal back in 2009, they seemed nearly forgotten. Now, with Pasi Rantanen back...
MACHINAE SUPREMACY – Robert Stjärnström, 2016
The year is almost over, but our Swedish/Finnish friends from Machinae Supremacy have graced us with an early Christmas present that fans are already...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Robert Stjärnström (Machinae Supremacy), 2016
One of our favorite bands to talk to has agreed to chat with us once again! Rob Stjärnström from Machinae Supremacy has, from time...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Tuomas Välimaa (Embrace the Abandoned, Ember Falls), 2016
Musicalypse has recently shown a fairly strong affinity for Ember Falls, but did you know that their vocalist, Tuomas Välimaa, also sings for another...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Marina La Torraca (Phantom Elite), 2016
If the Phantom Elite name doesn't sound familiar to you, perhaps Sander Gommans' name might. This ex-After Forever musician's project, HDK (Hate, Death, Kill),...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Pasi Pasanen (Red Eleven, ex-Swallow the Sun), 2016
Once upon a time, Juha Raivio and Pasi Pasanen started a band that today is known as Swallow the Sun. Nowadays, Pasanen has moved...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Jussi Reuhkala (Force Majeure), 2016
If you're a fan of local music and good old fashioned power metal, you might be familiar with Force Majeure, who originated from Järvenpää...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Jere Saloranta (Gira), 2016
Gira is an alternative metal band from Southern Finland that consists of five members. They have roamed the venues of Finland since 2012, but...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Mika Tauriainen (Entwine), 2016
One can never complain when an old favorite band comes back after a hiatus with brilliant new material, nor can they complain when said...
DARK TRANQUILLITY – Mikael Stanne, 2016
Founded around the start of the 90s in Gothenburg, alongside the likes of In Flames and At the Gates, Dark Tranquillity are still going...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Cellar Darling special edition, 2016
Though these bands have certainly kept their affairs private, many people were heartbroken to see Eluveitie split down the middle. Merlin Sutter, Anna Murphy,...
TAYLOR DAVIS – Taylor Davis, 2016
At this point, you may or may not have seen the odd post on Musicalypse regarding Taylor Davis, an American violinist who has made...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Maja Shining (Forever Still), 2016
Forever Still is one of Nuclear Blast's latest acquisitions, having just announced their collaboration at the end of August, 2016. The band is comprised...
INSOMNIUM – Niilo Sevänen, Helsinki 2016
Approximately 9 years ago, Niilo Sevänen wrote a short folklore/fantasy story called Winter's Gate, which went on to get published and win a few...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Jan-Erik Kari (Fear of Domination), 2016
Founded in 2006, Fear of Domination is known for their heavy blend of shock/industrial metal, painted faces, and strong performances. With three or so...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Spellgoth (Horna, Slave’s Mask, Turmion Kätilöt, etc), 2016
The name Spellgoth may bring several bands to mind. This Finnish fellow from Savo can be found in many bands, from Turmion Kätilöt and...
NIGHTWISH – Floor Jansen, Helsinki 2016
With Vehicle of Spirit coming out at the end of this year, Tuomas Holopainen, Marco Hietala, and Floor Jansen traveled to Helsinki on September...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Blind Channel special edition, 2016
Faster than the speed of light, Blind Channel is rising to the top! These clever young fellows from Oulu have proven themselves quite quickly...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Rainer “Raikku” Tuomikanto (Ajattara, Grave Pleasures, Æther, etc), 2016
If you're looking for Finnish drummers with some experience, look no further than Rainer "Raikku" Tuomikanto. His past CV includes bands like Kiuas, and...
SONATA ARCTICA – Tony & Henrik, Helsinki 2016
Sonata Arctica is one of Finland's biggest metal exports, which is understandable, considering they have their own unique and diverse sound. With their tenth...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Olli “Saakeli” Suvanto (Kaunis Kuolematon, End of Aeon, Tomb...
You may recall that a while ago we received a playlist from Sara Strömmer of End of Aeon. Their male vocalist, Olli Suvanto, or...
EDGE:NORDIC FESTIVAL – Who is We Butter the Bread with Butter (WBTBWB)?
Edge Nordic festival is coming up this September and we wanted to introduce you to a few of the bands that will be playing...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Robert Leksis (Volymian), 2016
Volymian, in case the name is new to you, formed in 2008, with the goal of performing "groovy, heavy rock music" that would inspire...
EDGE:NORDIC FESTIVAL – Who is Æther?
Edge Nordic festival is coming up this September and we wanted to introduce you to a few of the bands that will be playing...
PSYCHEWORK – Antony Parviainen, Jyväskylä 2016
The early 2000s introduced a plethora of excellent metal acts to the whole of Finland, including Suolahti-based Machine Men, who served their Iron Maiden...
ESA HOLOPAINEN & ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN – Huvila-teltta (Helsingin Juhlaviikot), Helsinki, 2016
With all of Amorphis' shows this summer, we felt rather ashamed that we hadn't done a single interview with them... ever. So when the...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Devin Townsend (Devin Townsend Project, Ocean Machine, Casualties of...
Devin Townsend is a man who needs no introduction. This Canadian heavy metal superhero has been around the block, singing with Steve Vai, setting...
EDGE:NORDIC FESTIVAL – Who is Eskimo Callboy?
Edge Nordic festival is coming up this September and we wanted to introduce you to a few of the bands that will be playing...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Felipe Muñoz (Frosttide), 2016
Melodic folk metal act Frosttide has been around since 2009. Known for sharing the stage with other Finnish folk/Viking legends like Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Turisas,...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Mike Mills (Toehider, Ayreon), 2016
For those of you who don't know Mike Mills, for shame! He is the heart and soul behind Australian rock band, Toehider, as well...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – MC Raaka Pee (Turmion Kätilöt), 2016
If you're a fan of Finnish industrial/disco metal, you need look no further than the shock-metal band Turmion Kätilöt. These guys have defined their...
BLUES PILLS – André Kvarnström, 2016
Sweden-based psychedelic rockers Blues Pills popped into people's consciousness with their self-titled debut in 2014. The album received positive reviews in the press for...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Gemma Lawler (Dakesis), 2016
When we mention Dakesis, you may not immediately know who we're talking about, and that's a shame. This group of English progressive power metallers...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Kai-Pekka Kangasmäki (Stam1na), 2016
Trying to classify Stam1na's music is one hell of a hard nut to crack. The longer way to describe it would start from a...
PLAYLIST OF MY LIFE – Antti Pasonen (From Grotto), 2016
From Grotto is a four piece, Helsinki-based psychedelic rock band, influenced by ambient, jazz, trance, funk, prog, and other genres. They released their first...