Recommended Finnish bands. Popular bands from overseas.
Finland is a country where rock music has developed remarkably, even by global standards.
In particular, the capital city Helsinki is known as a sacred ground for heavy metal, attracting highly skilled heavy metal bands from around the world.
This time, we’re introducing bands from Finland, a hot zone for rock bands!
From classic, long-standing groups to modern bands gaining popularity with innovative sounds, we’ve picked a wide range.
If you love rock, you’ll find bands here you won’t be able to resist—so sit back and enjoy to the very end!
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Vuorien taaINDICA
Indica is a band from Helsinki, a major city in Finland known as a holy land of heavy metal.
Their lineup, which features a violin, is distinctive, delivering a beautiful sound reminiscent of symphonic metal.
You can also feel an enchanting atmosphere that evokes Finland’s rich natural landscapes.
The band drew attention not only for their songs with dramatic developments but also for their glamorous looks.
They are captivating for their sound, where the weight of metal blends perfectly with a lush female vocal.
We RockNORTHER
Known as a driving force in Finland’s metal scene, the band Norther has produced numerous passionate tracks despite multiple lineup changes.
Their music is marked by melodic sounds etched into the heavy, quintessentially metal beat.
In addition to fierce death growls and shouts, one of their hallmarks is impassioned band performances that captivate rock fans as well.
Among metal bands, many of their songs are quite accessible, so newcomers are sure to get hooked.
Give their energetic, boundary-defying tracks a listen.
JezebelThe Rasmus
The Rasmus, a band from Finland now hailed as a hot zone for rock bands, have been active since the 1990s and have performed in Japan many times.
While they initially produced pop rock, their style gradually shifted toward a more wistful gothic rock.
Their passionate yet melancholic sound has earned high acclaim, and they now have fans across Europe and around the world.
Experience Finnish rock that’s loved without borders.
In the Heat of the NightTo/Die/For
Two Witches is famous for its metal sound that combines a somewhat melancholic melody with heavy tones.
In its previous incarnation, the band produced hard rock-style songs and excelled at technical, passionate performances.
Their range spans from tracks with the uniquely Nordic, melancholic atmosphere of Scandinavian metal to rock with pop-infused arrangements.
If you enjoy power pop or American rock, you’ll likely be hooked.
Experience their distinctive sound that evokes the rich natural landscapes of Finland.
I Wanna Be Your LoverUs
Asu, a five-piece from Finland hurling rock ’n’ roll’s primal impulse into the present, is an insanely cool band that’s bound to draw serious attention.
Rooted in garage rock and fused with the ferocity of punk and the soul of the blues, their sound bursts with raw energy.
Formed in 2021, they steadily built their reputation through live shows and made their major-label debut in Japan in 2024 with the album “Underground Renaissance.” They were given the rare honor of playing six stages over three days at Fuji Rock 2024, and have been invited back again for 2025—proof of just how hot they are right now.
No overthinking needed—check out their badass rock!
Night of the BlasphemyBehexen
Behexen is a metal band from Finland known for songs with an occult worldview.
They carry on the traditional approach to black metal, excelling at aggressive performances with a straightforward instrumental setup.
They’re also known for producing many dark tracks themed around “night” and “the devil.” Their live shows are striking, with corpse paint and black outfits.
With screamed and growled vocals riding on rapid-fire drumming, they deliver the deep, quintessential sound of black metal.
Recommended Finnish bands. Popular international bands (21–30)
Taivas lyö tultaTeräsbetoni
Terrasbetony is a metal band whose fervent, battle-themed passion overflows in a heart-pounding sound.
They craft songs charged with the intensity reminiscent of heavy metal, delivering power through melodic tones.
You’ll also experience a broad range of choral work—from spoken-style vocals to full-band group choruses.
Pay attention to their energetic performances built on a simple instrumental setup.
Why not immerse yourself in a warrior-themed world, a motif long cherished in the Nordic metal scene?