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Tuska 2024: HEALTH
Among the eclectic lineup at TUSKA Festival 2024, HEALTH stood out as a compelling force, drawing me in with their raw and unapologetic sound. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, HEALTH has been a pioneering figure in the realm of noise rock since their formation in 2006. Their music defies conven...
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Tuska 2024: Infected Rain
Amidst the pulsating energy of TUSKA 2024, Moldova's own Infected Rain took to the Radio City stage with an electrifying presence that had eluded me for far too long. As a music photographer, capturing their dynamic performance had been a long-standing ambition, and finally witnessing them live surp...
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Tuska 2024: Kerry King
Amidst the thunderous lineup of TUSKA 2024, one name stood out like a beacon of metal mastery: Kerry King. Renowned for his blistering guitar work and iconic presence, Kerry King's solo project took main stage, a rare treat for fans who had savoured his contributions to Slayer over the years. Having...
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Tuska 2024: Lord of the Lost
As the gates swung open on the first day of TUSKA 2024, I plunged into the familiar grounds of Suvilahti, Helsinki, eager to catch Lord of the Lost kick off proceedings on the Karhu main stage. The anticipation was palpable, evident in the serpentine queues that stretched for hundreds of metres long...
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Tuska 2024: Lost Society
I navigated out of the TUSKA KVLT stage swiftly after I was done shooting the Dome Runner show, drawn towards the grandeur of the main stage. After the unfortunate cancellation of all Bad Omens shows, TUSKA offered a rapid reshuffle and summoned Lost Society, a spirited thrash metal outfit hailing f...
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Tuska 2024: Luna Kills
My final venture into the realm of the TUSKA KVLT stage led me to Luna Kills, a band whose presence on social media had piqued my curiosity long before their live performance. While their musical style wasn't typically my forte, the opportunity to witness their energy onstage was one I couldn't pass...
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Tuska 2024: Opeth
It seems that Swedish bands dominate many of the live shows I attend in Finland, and Opeth's performance at TUSKA was another testament to their enduring appeal across borders. As a photographer, the opportunity to capture bands in action from the photo pit, situated between the stage and the audien...
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Tuska 2024: Parkway Drive
The grand finale of TUSKA 2024 brought Parkway Drive to the stage, marking my first-ever experience witnessing their electrifying performance live. Having studied live videos of their previous shows in preparation, I was more than ready to capture every moment through my lens, and I'm pleased to say...
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Tuska 2024: Pendulum
For a millennial like myself, the pulsating beats of Pendulum's "Witchcraft" have long been a familiar anthem, but experiencing Pendulum live at TUSKA 2024 was a whole new level of exhilaration. While I had caught a DJ set from them ages ago, this performance marked my first encounter with their ful...
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Tuska 2024: Prestige
Prestige, a venerable force in Finland's thrash metal scene, commanded the packed confines of the KVLT stage with seasoned authority. Formed in 1987 in Tampere, the band has carved out a legacy marked by four studio albums and a steadfast following. As I entered the hall, the air was thick with anti...
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Tuska 2024: Sonata Arctica
As the second day unfolded at TUSKA Festival in 29.06.2024, another quintessential Finnish act took the stage: Sonata Arctica. Though not typically drawn to melodic metal, I found myself pleasantly familiar with Sonata Arctica's repertoire. They're one of those bands whose music lingers in memory, o...
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Tuska 2024: Stam1na
Amidst the vibrant lineup of TUSKA Festival, Stam1na emerges as a stalwart of the Finnish metal scene, a band whose presence at numerous festivals has become almost synonymous with the genre's fervour. Despite not typically gravitating towards Finnish-language music, I've found myself drawn to Stam1...
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Tuska 2024: Tarot
My second day at TUSKA didn't really begin until the Tarot show. Before this, I had my little adventure in the busy public transportation that had to deal with the busy Helsinki Pride on top of the Tuska festival, and I had to first explore what the Tuska media tour had to offer. Even though [&helli...
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Tuska 2024: Turmion Kätilöt
Turmion Kätilöt gathered such an audience in front of the Open Air II stage that it felt like the whole TUSKA audience was there. It was easily the largest crowd I've ever seen at a Turmion Kätilöt show, and I've seen quite a few over the years. Turmion Kätilöt, formed in 2003, stands as a [&h...
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TUSKA 2024: Vola
The second day of TUSKA 2024 began with a dash of chaos, courtesy of Helsinki's bustling weekend that also hosted Pride Helsinki alongside the metal extravaganza. My agenda was set to capture VOLA's performance, but navigating through the city's overwhelmed public transport system led to unexpected ...
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TUSKA 2024: Warmen
Warmen, founded in 2000 by keyboard virtuoso Janne "Warman" Wirman, arose from the dissolution of Children of Bodom, showcasing Wirman's formidable talents beyond his role in his main band. Initially conceived as a solo project, Warmen swiftly transitioned into a full-fledged metal band renowned for...
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TUSKA 2024: Zeal & Ardor
Amidst the whirlwind of TUSKA 2024, one act emerged as a transformative experience: Zeal & Ardor. Led by Swiss-American vocalist Manuel Gagneux, this avant-garde metal ensemble defied expectations and left an indelible mark on the festival. Prior to TUSKA's announcement, Zeal & Ardor had bee...
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SNACKY SLAM 2024
On June 15th, 2024, the Teboil Ruskeasuo yard was transformed into an electrifying battleground for Snacky SLAM 2024. Invited by friends, including one of the wrestlers themselves, I eagerly took my camera to capture the wrestling mayhem. My previous encounter with SLAM Wrestling was at the American...
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pins.ku at On the Rocks, Helsinki
Pins.ku isn't exactly in the genres that I'm focused on, but it was nice to shoot a show from a completely different style than what I'm used to. Pins.ku often incorporates themes of space and retro-feminism into her work and sings in Finnish. Known more for her YouTube content, she delivered a grea...
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Behind the Lens Part 1: How I got into photography?
I started writing this as an introduction to what my day looks like as a concert photographer, but my introduction part kind of got off the rails, so let's make this a series instead. Here in the first part, I'll go over a "short" introduction of how I got into photography, which evolved into a [&he...
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