Hellsinki Metal Festival Helsinki Tickets - Helsinki Ice Hall

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Heaven Shall Burn

22 concerts

Heaven Shall Burn, formed in Thuringia, Germany in 1996, is a major force in metalcore. Known for their aggressive sound and political lyrics, they hit number one in Germany with "Of Truth And Sacrifice" and headline global festivals like Wacken. They're committed to social issues and have chart-topping albums like "VETO" and "Wanderer."

Avantasia

4 concerts

Avantasia, led by Tobias Sammet of Edguy, is a symphonic power metal project known for its fantasy themes and collaborations with top metal artists like Michael Kiske and Sharon den Adel. Debuting with "The Metal Opera" in 2001, Avantasia achieved chart success with albums like "The Scarecrow," "Ghostlights," and "Moonglow," boasting sold-out tours and epic productions. Notable albums include "The Wicked Symphony" and 2013's "The Mystery of Time."

Kreator

20 concerts

German thrash metal pioneers Kreator are known for heavy, fast, intense music with hits like “Pleasure to Kill.” From humble beginnings, they've topped charts and toured worldwide.

Blackbraid

5 concerts

Blackbraid, from the Adirondack wilderness, is a solo indigenous black metal project known for raw, nature-inspired sound, forging new paths for indigenous and underground music.

The Amity Affliction

3 concerts

The Amity Affliction, formed in 2002 in Brisbane, is an Aussie metalcore band known for emo-tinged, confessional lyrics. Albums like Chasing Ghosts and This Could Be Heartbreak topped Australian charts. They collaborated with artists like Louie Knuxx and Andrew Neufeld. The band is celebrated for its powerful live performances and topped the ARIA charts multiple times.

Massacre

1 concert

Florida-based death metal legends Massacre return with Kam Lee and Mike Borders, joined by Rogga Johansson, Jonny Pettersson, Brynjar Helgetun, and Scott Fairfax. Known for pure, unadulterated death metal, their new lineup is hailed as a 'stellargroup.'

Mayhem

7 concerts

Norway's MAYHEM, pioneers of extreme metal, are celebrating their "40 Years of Mayhem" tour, headlining the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour. Known for “Deathcrush” and “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas,” they blend brutal classics with technical prowess. Currently featuring Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila Csihar, Teloch, and Ghul, their intensity earned a Norwegian Grammy for "Daemon." Expect raw, unrelenting black metal as they continue their legacy.

Terrorizer

1 concert

Terrorizer, key in grindcore's evolution, released "World Downfall" in 1989. Known for intense speed and aggression, they inspired many. Members collaborated with bands like Morbid Angel & Napalm Death. Album hits include "Fear of Napalm." Produced by Scott Burns.

Doro

7 concerts

German heavy metal icon Doro, born in Düsseldorf, rose to fame with the band Warlock before launching a successful solo career. Known for her powerful voice, she shifted from gothic fantasy metal to pop-metal/hard rock with albums like "Force Majeure." Popular in Europe, her hits include "Warrior Soul" and "Forever Warriors, Forever United." Doro collaborated with Rob Halford and Sammy Amara and released "Conqueress Forever Strong and Proud" in 2023. She's known for breaking gender norms in metal music and has a loyal European fanbase.