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2025-01-23
What type of collabs I'm down for
Richard Forsman
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During the past few years, I've been receiving an increasing number of messages about collaboration. Honestly, I'm a bit hesitant about accepting collaboration suggestions because most of the time, people forget to explain what they are bringing to the table to make it worthwhile for me. Sometimes, ...
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2025-01-07
Who is TFP Photography For and Why?
Richard Forsman
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TFP (Time for Print) photography is a collaborative arrangement where everyone involved contributes their time and skills in exchange for images to use in their portfolio, rather than monetary compensation. This practice is beneficial to many people in the creative industry, including photographers,...
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2024-09-04
Deathchain at Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024
Richard Forsman
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Link to a full photo folder below I wasn't able to see the whole show, but at least I got to take a couple shots from these guys....
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2024-09-04
SLAM Wrestling at Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024
Richard Forsman
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Link to a full photo folder below After capturing a couple photos from Massacre show I accidentally crashed with my friend who told me there’s a SLAM Wrestling match starting in a moment with one very familiar name fighting, so I decided to hang around to capture that fight instead going to see th...
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2024-08-13
Assemble the Chariots "Unyielding Night" album release party at On the Rocks, Helsinki
Richard Forsman
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Link to a full photo folder below ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS celebrated their album “Unyielding Night” release at On the Rocks on July 27, 2024. Released via Seek & Strike on July 22nd, “Unyielding Night” has already begun making waves in the metal community, and the band’s release s...
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2024-08-13
IA at On the Rocks, Helsinki
Richard Forsman
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Link to full photo album below ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS celebrated their album “Unyielding Night” release at On the Rocks on July 27, 2024. Released via Seek & Strike on July 22nd, “Unyielding Night” has already begun making waves in the metal community, and the band’s release show...
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2024-08-13
Lightbearer at On the Rocks, Helsinki
Richard Forsman
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Link to full photo album below ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS celebrated their album “Unyielding Night” release at On the Rocks on July 27, 2024. Released via Seek & Strike on July 22nd, “Unyielding Night” has already begun making waves in the metal community, and the band’s release show...
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2024-08-04
Priest at On the Rocks
Richard Forsman
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PRIEST, a band I’ve seen evolve significantly over the past few years. Their debut album was heavily influenced by synthwave, but their subsequent releases have incorporated more industrial and darkwave elements, much to my delight. PRIEST continues to be a unique and intriguing presence in the ...
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2024-08-04
Ambassador21 at On the Rocks, Helsinki
Richard Forsman
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AMBASSADOR21, a duo I first saw live at the last Hellsinki Industrial Festival 2023 when they replaced a canceled show from V2A, who are now in the 2025 lineup. Their high-energy performance left a lasting impression, and I’m thrilled to see them returning to Helsinki. This time, the duo manage...
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2024-08-04
Freakangel at On the Rocks, Helsinki
Richard Forsman
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A full evening of familiar names took the On the Rocks stage in Helsinki on July 19th, 2024, offering a dynamic showcase of industrial and electronic music. TEKNOHIRVI, who I witnessed during last year’s Hellsinki Industrial Festival pre-club event, was set to bring another load of lit...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024
Richard Forsman
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Experience the pulse of metal at TUSKA Festival 2024 in Helsinki, Finland, where iconic bands like Opeth and Parkway Drive delivered unforgettable performances. From Finnish favourites like Amorphis and Turmion Kätilöt to international acts such as HEALTH and Bury Tomorrow, the festival showcased ...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: The Audience
Richard Forsman
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Even as I moved through the audience at quite a pace the entire time, I was still able to capture some amazing people, including a bunch of great friends along the way. If you happen to find yourself in these photos, feel free to check the Google Drive link below and download the photo for […...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Alestorm
Richard Forsman
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With the sun still casting its golden glow over TUSKA 2024, the atmosphere took a lively turn as Alestorm, the Scottish purveyors of pirate metal, took to the stage. Having witnessed their raucous performances numerous times before, I knew I was in for a swashbuckling good time. Alestorm's music is ...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Amorphis
Richard Forsman
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Amorphis, a cornerstone of the Finnish metal scene, has left an indelible mark on countless festivals, including their frequent appearances at local events like TUSKA. Formed in Helsinki in 1990, the band began as a death metal outfit but quickly evolved, incorporating progressive, folk, and rock in...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Annisokay
Richard Forsman
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Continuing my journey through TUSKA 2024, my attention turned to Annisokay, a German metalcore outfit hailing from Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. Admittedly unfamiliar with their repertoire, I approached their set with an open mind, devoid of any preconceptions. Stepping into the audience, I braced myself fo...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Bury Tomorrow
Richard Forsman
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Bury Tomorrow stole the show once again at TUSKA 2024, just as they did at last year's Hellsinki Metal Festival. Their electrifying performance left no one indifferent, especially not me—a photographer tasked with capturing their relentless energy in the dimly lit Radio City stage. Despite the cha...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Dimmu Borgir
Richard Forsman
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Amidst the labyrinthine stages of TUSKA 2024, Dimmu Borgir, the Norwegian juggernauts of symphonic black metal, unleashed their dark and mystical aura upon a fervent crowd. For many, their performance was a highlight of the festival. Formed in Oslo in 1993, Dimmu Borgir's name translates to "Dark Ci...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Dome Runner
Richard Forsman
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Emerging from the vibrant Finnish music scene, Dome Runner has swiftly established themselves as a compelling force with their distinctive approach to heavy music. Formed in the mid-2010s, the band has garnered attention for their dynamic fusion of metal, punk, and hardcore elements, setting them ap...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Eivør
Richard Forsman
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Eivør had long been on my list of must-see artists, her music weaving a tapestry of haunting melodies and profound lyricism that resonated deeply. As I stepped into the darker, more intimate setting of the Radio City stage at TUSKA 2024, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation, heightened by E...
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2024-07-22
Tuska 2024: Elvenking
Richard Forsman
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Amidst the eclectic lineup of TUSKA 2024, Italian folk/power metal ensemble Elvenking took to the stage, bringing with them a rich tapestry of European folklore-inspired melodies and themes. For me, it was a first encounter with their music, and while they are well-regarded in metal circles. The ban...
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