The 18th edition of Tuska Open Air continues the legacy of one of the most iconic metal festivals on the planet. Held in Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland, the festival boasts 2 large main stages, and a third club stage for shorter sets by up-and-coming acts.
Friday’s main attractions are the headliners Sabaton, and Lamb of God’s first Tuska appearance, making up for the band’s cancellation in 2013 due to singer Randy Blythe’s imprisonment in Czech Republic. On Saturday and Sunday all eyes will be on headliners In Flames and Alice Cooper, while domestic legends Amorphis and Stratovarius will play special theme shows to celebrate their classic albums Tales from the Thousand Lakes and Visions by playing them in their entirety. Opeth, Exodus and altogether more than 50 acts will play the festival and its official afterparty clubs in the Helsinki clubs Tavastia, Virgin Oil Co. and On The Rocks.
Tuska also continues its series of experiments with new concepts like Black Dining, a specialty restaurant for those with a darker taste, and Play Tuska – a contest that brings a rising German band to play the Club Stage on Friday.