![]() Although Finnish metal frequently smells of the crypt, it can also be as refreshing as a gust of northern wind. To change things up, check out the pioneering funeral doom band Skepticism. Perhaps you prefer off-beat music? Trollheims Grott and Turmion Kätilöt are definitely two of Finland’s strangest industrial outfits. The lineup currently features Koivusaari, ex- Bodom After Midnight’s Waltteri Väyrynen, etc. An Abhorrence cover song, “Vulgar Necrolatry,” made its way onto Amorphis’ debut, The Karelian Isthmus (1992). Abhorrence broke up in 1990 and Koivusaari became an original member of Amorphis. Tomi Koivusaari co-founded the historically significant DM band Abhorrence in 1989. Similarly, Paraxism was an underground death metal band that didn’t receive enough credit. If you favor symphonic black metal, try Alghazanth. By contrast, Catamenia is a fairly well-known group that transitioned away from black metal.ĭeath metal enthusiasts will enjoy Obscurant, Black Sun Aeon, Sotajumala. ![]() Havukruunu's latest release is the EP Kuu Erkylän yllä (2021). You can't go wrong with Barathrum and Azazel, which have endured since the early '90s. ![]() They created a small sensation with their most recent album, Uinuos syömein sota (2020). Speaking of technically gifted musicians like Laiho, guitar nerds are bound to love Wintersun for frontman Jari Mäenpää’s technical abilities.ĭo you like your metal black? The Bathory-inspired, pagan black metal band Havukruunu was formed in 2005. Among Laiho’s many heroes, he particularly admired an influential speed/thrash metal band called Stone, of which many non-Finnish metalheads are unaware. Interestingly, Santa Cruz’s frontman, Archie Cruz, played in a group called The Local Band with the likes of ex- Reckless Love’s Olli Herman Kosunen Samy Elbanna of Lost Society, which was originally founded as a thrash group by teenage prodigies in 2010 Jussi 69 of the goth n’ roll stalwarts The 69 Eyes and CoB’s late mastermind, Alexi Laiho, who was one of the greatest guitar players of his generation. Today, outfits like Santa Cruz continue to carry on Finland’s tradition of ’80s-inspired music. The frontman of the second, ultra-savage band on our list has stated that a Hanoi Rocks vinyl was the first record that he ever acquired. Hanoi Rocks was so awesome that Darkthrone’s Fenriz has their logo tattooed on his skin. Sadly, however, most people associate Hanoi Rocks with the tragic loss of their English-born drummer Razzle, who died when an intoxicated Vince Neil crashed his car in California. The good looks and flamboyant fashion choices of vocalist Michael Monroe certainly garnered attention. Hanoi Rocks, which was founded in Helsinki in 1979, rose to international fame in the ’80s due to their unique brand of punky glam rock/metal. Lovers of extreme music can be quick to dismiss a book based on an unusually glossy cover. Whether you like brutal, fire-breathing outfits like Azaghal or power metal titans like Stratovarius, Finland has something to suit every palette. Thanks to the popularization of groups like those mentioned above, Metallimessu, or "Metal Mass," has become a phenomenon among the Finns. ![]() What sane human being could so much as glance upon a bottle of vodka without experiencing a nagging longing for " Korpiklaani and chill" time?! Fear not: If you need to pray for forgiveness for your "Vodka"-fueled misdeeds, metal can also be your salvation. We all know and love bands like Children of Bodom, Finntroll, HIM, Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum, Ensiferum, and Amorphis. Yet, it is the quality of Finnish music that truly astounds us. Thus, it is no surprise that Finland allegedly boasts the most metal bands per capita of any nation. The Finnish people are defined by their sisu, or "grit," as well as their massive intellects. Finland has been dubbed the "capital of metal." This great country is respected for its emphasis on music education. ![]()
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