Interviews

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Anneke van Giersbergen is no stranger to this site. She is best known for her vocal performances with The Gathering, Ayreon, the Devin Townsend...

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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...

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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,...

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While the majority of eyes were on Eluveitie and Leaves Eyes’ public drama last fall, the Finnish folk metal scene had a little turmoil...

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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...

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Seems like nothing can stop the Swiss folk metallers from Eluveitie from pursuing their path. One might think that the departure of three members...

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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...

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The Norwegian prog masterminds Leprous are in full swing on tour and promoting their upcoming album, Malina. Hot off the heels of their appearance...

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The Devin Townsend Project brought their Transcendence Tour through Finland back in February, but alas, he was only doing two interviews per show and...

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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...

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While Finland has some of the most famous folk and pagan metal bands in the world, there are a few gems to be found...

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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...

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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...

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By now, everyone knows that Eluveitie had a rough split not long ago, dividing the band. Merlin Sutter, Ivo Henzi, and Anna Murphy departed...

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Block Buster is a young hard rock band from Kuopio, Finland, formed by brothers Aarni & Jaakko Metsäpelto. With only two EPs under their...

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Savage Land is a Finnish thrash metal band, based out of Turku. Formed in early 2016, the band has already played several gigs across...

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Metallihelvetti brings Batushka to Finland for the second time! The show will take place in Kåren, Turku, on Saturday, June 3rd. The Swedish Wormwood...

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Metallihelvetti brings Batushka to Finland for the second time! The show will take place in Kåren, Turku, on Saturday, June 3rd. The Swedish Wormwood...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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We all know Hannes Horma from his time as bass player for Turisas, but where has he been since his departure in 2011? Apparently,...

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Following the release of their latest album, Endure and Survive - the second installment to a three part concept album - legendary former Iron...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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In the realms of drumming excellence, there are a few names that come to mind more or less immediately, and one of these should...

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If you hear the name 'Space Weasels', what style of music do you imagine? The band themselves have a bit of trouble deciding between...

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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...

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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,...

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Kultprodukt Concert Agency has been working to get some more German music into Finland lately. With a recent show by Lord of the Lost...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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There has been a long debate and controversy about the upcoming Wintersun crowdfunding campaign and its subsequent album, The Forest Seasons. We got the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Popular Finnish heavy metallers, Battle Beast, just released their fourth studio album, Bringer of Pain, on February 17th. With their new tour starting up,...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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If you're looking into incredible keyboardists from Finland, you may have missed a diamond in the rough. In 2007, Thunderstone faced a problem -...

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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...

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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....

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If the new wave of classic rock has been suiting your taste (Blues Pills, anyone?), you might consider turning your eye toward the Blue...

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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...

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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...

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The Finnish Goth scene is about to get a kick in the pants, thanks to Dark Helsinki! This organization is about to get things...

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If you think of metal in the UK, you probably immediately think of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Judas Priest, or Saxon. True, metal...

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Thunderstone is a Finnish classic, though after the release of Dirt Metal back in 2009, they seemed nearly forgotten. Now, with Pasi Rantanen back...

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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...

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One of our favorite bands to talk to has agreed to chat with us once again! Rob Stjärnström from Machinae Supremacy has, from time...

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Musicalypse has recently shown a fairly strong affinity for Ember Falls, but did you know that their vocalist, Tuomas Välimaa, also sings for another...

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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),...

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Once upon a time, Juha Raivio and Pasi Pasanen started a band that today is known as Swallow the Sun. Nowadays, Pasanen has moved...

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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...

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Gira is an alternative metal band from Southern Finland that consists of five members. They have roamed the venues of Finland since 2012, but...

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One can never complain when an old favorite band comes back after a hiatus with brilliant new material, nor can they complain when said...

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Founded around the start of the 90s in Gothenburg, alongside the likes of In Flames and At the Gates, Dark Tranquillity are still going...

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Though these bands have certainly kept their affairs private, many people were heartbroken to see Eluveitie split down the middle. Merlin Sutter, Anna Murphy,...

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At this point, you may or may not have seen the odd post on Musicalypse regarding Taylor Davis, an American violinist who has made...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The name Spellgoth may bring several bands to mind. This Finnish fellow from Savo can be found in many bands, from Turmion Kätilöt and...

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With Vehicle of Spirit coming out at the end of this year, Tuomas Holopainen, Marco Hietala, and Floor Jansen traveled to Helsinki on September...

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Faster than the speed of light, Blind Channel is rising to the top! These clever young fellows from Oulu have proven themselves quite quickly...

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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...

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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...

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You may recall that a while ago we received a playlist from Sara Strömmer of End of Aeon. Their male vocalist, Olli Suvanto, or...

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Edge Nordic festival is coming up this September and we wanted to introduce you to a few of the bands that will be playing...

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Volymian, in case the name is new to you, formed in 2008, with the goal of performing "groovy, heavy rock music"  that would inspire...

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Edge Nordic festival is coming up this September and we wanted to introduce you to a few of the bands that will be playing...

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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...

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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...

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Devin Townsend is a man who needs no introduction. This Canadian heavy metal superhero has been around the block, singing with Steve Vai, setting...

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Edge Nordic festival is coming up this September and we wanted to introduce you to a few of the bands that will be playing...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Following the release of their new album, The Fall of Hearts, Katatonia has been on the road playing some summer festivals to help get...

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Nothing warms the heart more than seeing the youth of today bringing back real rock n' roll! We wouldn't exactly call Shiraz Lane newcomers...

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Ever since MetalOrgy earlier this year, we've found ourselves growing more and more intrigued by Crimson Sun! This modern melodic metal group released a...

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It's hard to exactly pinpoint what SalmonSnake's sound is, but "Some really funny fucked up shit" comes pretty close. Our next life playlist comes...

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Netta Skog certainly needs no introduction. Before she was known as the accordionist in Turisas, but these days she can be seen on stage...

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If you haven't heard of Crimson Sun, we suggest you hop over to Spotify or YouTube to check out their debut album from 2015,...

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The violent pop revolution has begun and leading the charge are Finland's own Blind Channel! These energetic young guys from Oulu aren't just sweeping...

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Last September, we got to meet Hannes Kett and Miki Kalske of Shiraz Lane before they opened the stage for Santa Cruz. Back then,...

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Tampere-based Ember Falls started out under the name of Mekanism in 2010, formed by brothers Jussi "Jay V" and Kalle "Calu" Laakso (guitars) and...

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Who is Pyry Hanski, you may ask? Well, you may know him from such bands as Less Than Three, Mörbid Vomit, and Gloria Morti....

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