{"id":43983,"date":"2025-07-05T13:52:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T11:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tempelores.com\/?p=43983"},"modified":"2025-07-06T13:53:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T11:53:38","slug":"28-06-2025-tuska-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tempelores.com\/?p=43983","title":{"rendered":"28-06-2025 Tuska Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Location:<\/em> Suvilahti, Helsinki (Finland)
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The second day was the longest and brought many visitors at the earliest hour to the festival site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Arion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Arion is a melodic power metal band from Finland. Their most recent album is Life Is Not Beautiful (2020), blending soaring vocals and intricate guitar harmonies from their Helsinki roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They opened strong with fast-paced melodic riffs and choruses everyone could sing along to. Their Tuska 2025 set featured highlights like \u201cA World Without Light,\u201d \u201cNo Sorrow Sleeps Here,\u201d and \u201cLast Hope.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On stage, they executed tight, high-energy delivery\u2014blazing twin guitars, galloping rhythms, and soaring melodies. Leonback\u2019s vocals effortlessly navigated highs and mids, locking in with V\u00e4limaa\u2019s grandiose synths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They balanced finesse and power, alternating between speed\u2011fueled numbers and big\u2011chorus anthems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musically, they stayed crave\u2011worthy to power\u2011metal fans\u2014tight low\u2011end from bass and keys laid a solid foundation, while dual leads delivered both melody and shredding impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arion impressed as a polished, enthusiastic live act. They carried melodic strength and power\u2011metal charisma, fitting seamlessly into Tuska\u2019s vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bisa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bisa (stylized BiSA) is a Finnish alternative metal band from Tampere. Their latest album, Stormcrest<\/em> (2023), blends aggressive riffing with textured atmospheres and emotional vocals. Their Tuska 2025 appearance included \u201cMidnight Lake,\u201d \u201cHauntstone,\u201d and \u201cStormcrest\u201d . They kicked off with heavy guitar distortion and tight drumming, showcasing dark, groove\u2011driven melodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Frontman Alexei (vocals\/guitar) brought raw intensity, pitching melodic peaks alongside guttural low-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The set featured shifting textures\u2014from clean, emotive passages to crushing breakdowns\u2014particularly effective in songs like \u201cHauntstone,\u201d where spacial synths contrasted aggressive riffing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their stage setup was minimalist yet generative: moody backlighting and fog, letting the music\u2019s textures shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alexei commanded attention, alternating between operatic singing and gritty screams. They maintained tight pacing, ending with \u201cStormcrest\u201d\u2014its climactic chorus earning enthusiastic singalongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bisa delivered an interesting performance. Their ability to shift between aggression and atmosphere leaves a lingering emotional impact. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Timo Rautiainen and Trio Niskalaukaus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hailing from Lappeenranta, Finland, Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus have become known for their dark, introspective brand of heavy rock and doom-inspired metal. Their latest studio work, Sota Mieli<\/em> (2022), continues Rautiainen\u2019s signature blend of poignant lyricism, acoustic-grimy textures, and deep emotional resonance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Their Tuska festival performance featured classics like \u201cRukous\u201d (Prayer), \u201cParatiisin kahleissa\u201d (In Paradise\u2019s Chains), \u201cRapuarmeija\u201d (Crayfish Army), and newer cuts from Sota Mieli<\/em> including the poignant \u201cMensaattori\u201d . <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Rautiainen\u2019s baritone delivered deep, emotionally charged narratives in Finnish, turning every lyric into a confessional moment. Each song\u2019s arrangement demonstrated the band\u2019s precise interplay: acoustic guitars for line-driven storytelling, distorted leads for dramatic punctuation, and vivid bass\/drum interplay that underscored the lyrical gloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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On Tuska\u2019s main stage, they took a stripped-down, immersive stance: minimal lighting, stark tone, and space for Rautiainen\u2019s voice to reverberate through the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crowd\u2019s response was respectful yet powerful: at \u201cRukous,\u201d dozens swayed in silent reverence, while \u201cRapuarmeija\u201d saw more vigorous motion, its driving rhythm erupting in foot-stomps and headbanging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus\u2019s Tuska set was a profound experience\u2014less about spectacle, more about emotional excavation. For fans of introspective, heavy songwriting, this was one of Tuska’s most affecting moments\u2014quietly epic, emotionally rich, and distinctly Finnish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Charlotte Wessels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Charlotte Wessels, former frontwoman of Delain, is a Dutch singer-songwriter expanding into her solo project with broad pop-rock sensibilities. Her newest release, Tales from Six Feet Under<\/em> (2024), explores dark, theatrical storytelling at the crossroads of rock and alternative pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her set today included songs like \u201cAnomaly,\u201d \u201cWe Are the Others\u201d (carried over from her Delain days), \u201cIn Or Out,\u201d and \u201cHate You\u201d . <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wessels\u2019s voice remained commanding\u2014melodic and theatrical\u2014blending emotional warmth with edgy intensity. Seamless interplays between verses and choruses enhanced her lyric-heavy storytelling. Acoustic passages received hushed attention; full-band crescendos brought rocking energy. She showcased raw lyricism and emotive vocals over dynamic guitar-based arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Playing \u201cWe Are the Others\u201d provoked enthusiastic applause, with attendees singing along, showing her transition beyond Delain was embraced by festival-goers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlotte Wessels provided Tuska with an emotionally rich, stripped-down counterpoint to heavier acts. Her performance balanced vulnerability, vocal power, and theatrical nuance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nameles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Nameles is a Finnish groove metal band from Helsinki. 
The band was delivering a tight set, including high-energy tracks lhere today. Highlights were rhythmic grooves, percussive riff bursts, and chanted choruses that had the crowd moving in sync\u2014hallmarks of groove metal\u2019s head-nodding appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Onstage, they showcased a muscular dual-guitar attack, both guitars locking into thick, chug-laden riffs punctuated by sharp, palm-muted cuts. Bass and drums offered a locked, pulsating foundation, while the vocals sat just above the mix with shouted, aggressive lines that urged involvement from front to back of the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nameles impressed with a compact yet powerful groove-metal set, channeling rhythmic control and groove-oriented aggression. Their music resonated physically with the crowd, spurring motion and energy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mokoma<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Mokoma are a Finnish thrash\/groove metal force from Lappeenranta. Their most recent studio album Dynamo<\/em> dropped in 2023, continuing their tradition of riff-heavy songs in Finnish, layered with lyrical and social themes .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Their set likely included fan favorite songs from their 2023 album\u2014such as \u201cKirous\u201d and \u201cValheen ruhtinas\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Onstage, Mokoma delivered fast-paced, aggressive thrash riffs sharpened by prominent groove-metal riffs. Frontman Marko Annala channeled raw energy, alternating between snarl-filled verses and anthem-like choruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one of Finland\u2019s most respected metal exports, Mokoma brought national pride and raw performance to Tuska. Tight riffs from Kuisma, Janne Hyrk\u00e4s\u2019s precise drumming, and Santtu H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen\u2019s low-end presence framed an aggressive sonic wall. Their set was a demonstration of musical tightness and rhythmic ferocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mokoma\u2019s Tuska performance was an adrenaline-packed thrash-groove show with high crowd interaction. They balanced technical riffs, raw energy, and Finnish metal heritage\u2014solidifying themselves as one of Finland\u2019s top live metal acts. Their power and charisma left Tuska buzzing long after.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cemetary Skyline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cemetery Skyline is a Finnish\/Swedish gothic metal band. Their latest album, The Darkest Summer<\/em> (2024), infuses melodic sensibility with sorrowful ambiance, balancing haunting keyboards and dual vocal styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their Tuska 2025 set at Suvilahti included eleven tracks: opener \u201cBehind the Lie,\u201d fan favorites like \u201cThe Darkest Night\u201d and \u201cAnomalie,\u201d plus \u201cWhen Silence Speaks,\u201d the Roy Orbison cover \u201cI\u202fDrove All Night,\u201d and album closer \u201cViolent Storm\u201d. The band launched with intense intro tape, building a dark and cinematic atmosphere before transitioning into heavy-riffed verse passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guitarists alternated lush melodic lines with crunching power chords. The drums and bass locked in solidly, offering a heartbeat to their dark-hued sound. The cover of \u201cI\u202fDrove All Night\u201d was a welcome surprise\u2014richly emotive and unexpected, it showcased the band\u2019s willingness to reinterpret classics through a gothic metal lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Their stage presence and lighting matched Tuska\u2019s dark aesthetic\u2014pale backlighting and gentle smoke captured the melancholic vibe. Lead vocals were expressive and dramatic, with clean passages amplified by melodic guitar leads, while heavier sections displayed growls and chugging riffs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cemetery Skyline\u2019s Tuska 2025 performance impressed with its emotional feel and musical versatility. From gothic melancholy to gothic-fueled heaviness, their set felt cohesive and emotionally resonant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Orbit Culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Orbit Culture, from Vetlanda, Sweden, play a forceful brand of groove-toned melodic death metal. Their latest release is Descent<\/em> (2023), with 2024\u2019s The Forgotten<\/em> EP refining their aggressive yet catchy formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Tuska on June 28, 2025, Orbit Culture delivered a compelling 11-song set. The show opened with propulsive thrash grooves and seamless transitions into melodic choruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guitars were tight and brutal, the rhythm section locked in, and the addition of Eckerstr\u00f6m elevated the performance for one standout moment. The crowd responded eagerly\u2014pits opened and vocals echoed chorus lines like \u201cVultures of North.”where Johannes Eckerstr\u00f6m was joining in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Orbit Culture delivered a most dynamic groove\/death-metal performance. With razor-sharp riffs, memorable choruses, and a guest collaboration, they affirmed their meteoric rise in the heavy music world\u2014and left fans craving more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Countless Goodbyes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Countless Goodbyes is a modern metal band rooted in metalcore from Pori, Finland. Their sophomore album, Lost in Waves<\/em>, appeared on October 25, 2024 via Prime Collective, showcasing a deeper, more introspective blend of heavy riffs and expressive melodic passages.
Countless Goodbyes exhibited the hallmarks of seasoned live performers. Founding vocalist Onni Kivikaarre engaged the audience with sincere intros about personal transformation, enriching the emotional impact of tracks like \u201cPages and Chapters.\u201d Instrumentally, the band balanced melodic choruses with tightly executed metalcore breakdowns; dual guitars, dynamic drumming, and layered vocals created a compelling and balanced sound. Their stage visuals leaned minimal, channeling energy into performance rather than production\u2014a fitting setting for their emotionally charged music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Alcest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Alcest is a French atmospheric metal band from Paris, pioneers of the post\u2011black\u2011gaze subgenre. Their latest album, Les Chants de l\u2019Aurore<\/em> (2024), explores ethereal textures through blend of atmospheric black metal and shoegaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The concert opened with the haunting \u201cL\u2019Envol,\u201d swiftly transitioning into the immersive blend of melody and distortion Alcest is known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vocals floated between whispered and soaring tones. Guitar layers and reverb enveloped the crowd. The lush \u201c\u00c9cailles de lune\u201d built gradually into shimmering guitar harmonics. \u201cFlamme jumelle\u201d introduced peak energy before \u201cLe miroir\u201d and \u201cAutre temps\u201d brought an evocative, nostalgic close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcest’s presence was introspective, suited to the main stage’s dusk lighting and atmospheric fog. Their atmospheric palette offered a meditative contrast to Tuska\u2019s heavier acts, drawing listeners into an emotive journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Alcest\u2019s Tuska set was a delicate yet powerful highlight\u2014a sensory exploration of atmosphere, melody, and emotion. Their carefully crafted sound, emotional resonance, and immersive stagecraft offered a transcendent experience, standing as one of the festival’s most moving performances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Eihwar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Eihwar is a French \u201cViking war trance\u201d duo mixing Nordic folk instrumentation, ritual chants, shamanic drums, and pounding electro beats to create a brutal pagan dancefloor experience. Signed to Season of Mist, their 2024 debut album Viking War Trance<\/strong> merges traditional drum patterns and synth lines into modern trance-metal fusion <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eihwar appeared on the KVLT stage at Tuskaleaving an enormous queue outside waiting hoping some people would leave the venue. They opened with a hypnotic, shamanic drumbeat before unleashing syncopated electro pulses. The percussion-heavy compositions ignited trance-like head nodding and dancing across the crowd\u2014driven by the interplay of synthetic bass and ritualistic chants. Eihwar\u2019s minimalist lineup\u2014two synth\/drum performers\u2014allowed each sonic element its spotlight: tribal rhythms, layered vocals, and cold, heavy synth bass pulses became a visceral, ceremony-like journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The duo’s vocal presence (Asrunn’s chants) and Mark’s commanding synth sequences pulled the audience into a communal trance. There were no flashy gestures\u2014just muscular, rhythmic immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eihwar stood out as a unique and intense act at Tuska. Their dark-folk-electro fusion provided an unexpected but welcome break from conventional metal. If you attended their set, it was likely a ritualistic and unforgettable dose of Viking trance\u2014raw, rhythmic, and otherworldly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Slaughther to Prevail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Slaughter to Prevail is a Russian-turned-Florida-based deathcore band from Yekaterinburg, Russia. They\u2019re known for their punishing gutturals from frontman Alex “Terrible” Shikolai and heavy breakdowns. Their sophomore album Kostolom<\/em> (2021) solidified their brutal sound, and their upcoming release Grizzly<\/em> due July 18, 2025, marks a further evolution .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The presence of this formation at  Tuska was not without protest. Allegedly, the bands frontman is under some controversy and Russian bands are struggling in Europe anyway. Some protesters gathered in the back of the field with the Ukrainian flag and some middle fingers raised.

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Alex\u2019s guttural vocals were earth-shattering, triggering massive pits and visceral energy. Guitarists and rhythm section kept tight, crushing hard-core grooves. They maintained a relentless pace\u2014each breakdown hit with surgical precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slaughter to Prevail delivered a merciless set\u2014technically airtight, brutally energetic, and theatrically charged. As much as they were unwanted, they were wanted. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Royal Sorrow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Royal Sorrow is a Helsinki-based progressive metal band, recently signed to InsideOut Music. They blend cinematic orchestration, heavy riffing, symphonic elements, and hip-hop influences. Their latest single \u201cSamsara\u201d showcases emotional depth and technical versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The set this formation played today flowed with shifting dynamics\u2014heavy  grooves, cinematic synth passages, and remarkable breakdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performing on the KVLT stage, Royal Sorrow stood out among heavier acts, offering refreshing complexity and melodic depth. Atmospheric visuals and a controlled stage presence allowed their sophisticated arrangements room to breathe. Their blend of prog-metal, symphonic layers, and genre interplay delivered a dynamic performance\u2014emotive, technically rich, and uniquely engaging.
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The Halo Effect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Halo Effect is a Swedish melodic death metal supergroup, featuring former In Flames members. Their debut album Days of the Lost<\/em> (2022) revitalized the Gothenburg sound with melodic riffs blended with modern heaviness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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They brought their Halos Over Europe<\/strong> set to Tuska, including tracks like \u201cThis Curse of Silence,\u201d \u201cMarch of the Unheard,\u201d \u201cFeel What I Believe,\u201d \u201cIn Broken Trust,\u201d \u201cThe Needless End,\u201d \u201cDetonate,\u201d \u201cConditional,\u201d \u201cCruel Perception,\u201d \u201cA Truth Worth Lying For,\u201d \u201cBecome Surrender,\u201d \u201cWhat We Become,\u201d \u201cGateways,\u201d \u201cLast of Our Kind,\u201d \u201cDays of the Lost,\u201d and encore \u201cShadowminds,\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The performance was tight and melodic\u2014classic Gothenburg harmonies meshed with powerful grooves. The encore of \u201cShadowminds\u201d brought the crowd into a chorus singalong, underscoring their melodic strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a standout among Saturday\u2019s genre-diverse acts, The Halo Effect added melodic death metal finesse. They executed their set with precision and energy, lighting accentuating the melodic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Halo Effect delivered a tight, melody-rich set\u2014a well-executed homage to melodic death metal\u2019s roots, performed with modern polish. For fans of both classic and contemporary Swedish metal, their Tuska set was a standout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Thrown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Thrown is a Swedish metalcore band from Stockholm, blending nu-metal, hardcore, and beatdown grooves. Their debut album EXCESSIVE GUILT<\/em> arrived in August 2024 via Arising Empire, entering the Swedish hard rock chart at #3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their live style favors swift, intense tracks (most under 3 minutes) with heavy breakdowns and nu-metal callbacks, igniting energized crowd movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On stage, Thrown provided raw, concise metalcore intensity. Their minimalist setup let groove-focused riffs and Buster’s tight drum patterns dominate. They brought high energy and crowd interaction; fans and critics noted their live shows \u201ctranslate well\u201d\u2014even amidst discussions around Spotify promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thrown\u2019s Tuska set was a fast, ferocious burst of nu-metal-tinged aggression. Though brief, their live mix of pounding breakdowns, rhythmic drive, and audience response delivered one of the festival\u2019s most visceral performances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Powerwolf<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Powerwolf is a German power metal band from Saarbr\u00fccken. Their last album, Interludium<\/em> (2023), compiles new songs, re-recordings, and covers, highlighting their theatrical, hymn-like power metal style and dark, tongue-in-cheek religious imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their set at Into The Grave was still fresh in mind and this one  was exactly the same. Predictable for the fans, with an enormous production that can keep you entertained regardless. 
As a headliner, Powerwolf brought a theatrical spectacle\u2014cinematic staging, theatrical chants, and pyrotechnic grandeur. Their operatic vocals, pounding rhythms, and choir-like hooks ignited massive singalongs, making them festival favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerwolf\u2019s Tuska appearance was a high-energy, theatrical crescendo\u2014bombastic power metal with operatic flair and gathering-wide chants. They closed Saturday night with pomp and showmanship, perfect for fans seeking melodic grandeur with tongue-in-cheek dark themes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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