Listed below are the 5 finest new steel bands from Finland, as chosen by Wolfheart guitarist/vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen.
Finland is a infamous hotbed of heavy steel and has been for many years with followers typically describing it as essentially the most steel nation on the planet. Residence to the icons similar to Nightwish, Youngsters of Bodom, Amorphis, Sentenced, Apocalyptica, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, HIM, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Swallow the Solar, Impaled Nazarene… and simply so many extra, it is fairly the oasis for headbangers.
Regarding the newer crop of Finnish artists, melodic dying steel unit Wolfheart are among the many most enjoyable. In lower than a decade as a band, they’ve churned out six full size albums, the most recent being King of the North, proving to be some of the dependable younger acts of their respective style.
King of the North leans towards the extra visceral factor of melodic dying steel — much less fanciful fanfare in terms of melodic expression and, as an alternative, it is served up with blackened undertones and sinister atmospheres. Get a style by trying out the music video for “Ancestor” (that includes Killswitch Interact’s Jesse Leach) immediately beneath.
Additional down the web page, get schooled by Saukkonen on the 5 Greatest New Steel Bands From Finland.
Editor’s be aware: “new age” band is outlined right here as the primary official full size album being launched in 2010 or later.
Get your copy of Wolfheart’s ‘King of the North’ album right here (out Sept. 16 on Napalm Data) and comply with the band on Instagram, Twitter, Fb and Spotify.
Wolfheart, “Ancestor” (ft. Killswitch Interact’s Jesse Leach)
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Bloodred Hourglass
Bloodred Hourglass are in all probability the brightest rising new star within the Finnish steel scene and positively one of many strongest dwell acts. Trendy melodic dying steel with a robust northern twist. Hopefully they get to unleash their Finnish thunderstorm on the worldwide phases now that the trade is getting again on its ft.
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Atlas
The band describes their music as a “northcore,” which is fairly correct for the reason that music is an excellent cool mixture of metalcore, djent, submit rock and Scandinavian environment. They’ve performed a number of occasions as our assist act in Finland and are killers onstage. Additionally they do all their music movies, and visually the whole lot they put on-line is gorgeous.
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Wheel
Wheel’s music is sort of a heavier little brother to Device.They’re beasts onstage, have already been in a position to tour Europe and can quickly hit the highway in North America supporting Apocalyptica. Mesmerizing vocals and high notch musicianship. Don’t miss them if they arrive to your city.
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Brymir
Probably the most nordic of all of the 5 bands and in addition essentially the most epic one. If I ever wanted to journey right into a battle, I’d certainly put one in all their songs on. An ideal mix of chilly however epic melodies and livid blast beats. Their first full Euro tour is happening in a number of weeks, supporting the mighty Finntroll, and I’d not be stunned if the ripples their music creates quickly flip into waves.
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Horizon Ignited
Right here’s the youngest and essentially the most contemporary of the 5. Horizon Ignited have been simply signed by Nuclear Blast and Exhausting Affect administration. Lots of doorways are open for these younger killers and shortly, as they’re beginning a tour supporting Hypocrisy in Europe, it’ll be like a metal boot kicking that door open much more. That includes among the best vocalists from the Finnish steel scene and songs that might make Soilwork jealous.
