The first artists for next year’s Hellsinki Metal Festival have been revealed!

Featuring acts such as Opeth, Accept, and Black Label Society.

Now returning for the fourth time, the phenomenon that is Hellsinki Metal Festival will once again take over the Helsinki Ice Hall (Nordis) on 7–8 August. The celebration of heavy music has impressed metal fans year after year with its strong and diverse lineup. Drawing 16,000 visitors last year, the festival has brought both world-renowned names and rare, hard-to-see acts to Finland.

As the darkness of winter sets in, it’s the perfect moment to take a look at what next summer’s Hellsinki Metal Festival has in store. Check out the first artist announcements below:

OPETH
ACCEPT
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
CARPENTER BRUT
TRIPTYKON performing Celtic Frost
MISTHYRMING & NERGAL perform BEHEMOTH
THE KOVENANT
BLOODBATH
BLACKBRAID
HORNA
IKINÄ & The Choir Of Hecate
ILL NIÑO
IOTUNN
BRYMIR
WORMWOOD

More announcements to come – but it’s wise to secure your tickets early!
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, Tiketti, and Lippupiste.