Hellsinki Metal Festival announce first bands for 2027

Hellsinki Metal Festival has announced the first artists for its 2027 edition!

The Finnish festival will return to the Helsinki Ice Hall area on 6th-7th August 2027, with the first wave of artists now confirmed for next year’s event.

Leading the initial announcement are EDGUY, PERTURBATOR, DARK FUNERAL, ROTTING CHRIST and NILE, alongside a special 45 Years Of Black Metal performance from VENOM (Mantas & Abaddon). Also announced are a special Aspera Hiems Symfonia set from ARCTURUS, a rare live appearance from AKERCOCKE, and an ENSIFERUM Early Years performance featuring former vocalist and guitarist Jari Mäenpää.

Speaking about the announcement, promoter Toni Törrönen says, “not all our aces have been pulled out of the sleeve just yet, so just think back to the kind of sonic assault we’ve delivered in previous years. We’re sticking to that same relentlessly heavy approach. Although the people behind the scenes have changed, the spirit of the festival will remain the same until the very end. Never stop the madness.”

The first announced artists for next year’s festival are as follows: EDGUY, PERTURBATOR, VENOM (Mantas & Abaddon) – 45 Years of Black Metal set, DARK FUNERAL, ENSIFERUM – Early Years feat. Jari Mäenpää, ROTTING CHRIST, NILE, ARCTURUS – Aspera Hiems Symfonia special set, AKERCOCKE, BLOODRED HOURGLASS, NORTHER, HAVUKRUUNU and NOIDUIN.

Hellsinki Metal Festival 2027 takes place from August 6th-7th 2027 at the Helsinki Ice Hall area, Helsinki, Finland. Tickets are available now and can be purchased here.

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