ARTKILLS

Helsinki-based ARTKILLS, founded in 2020, is a modern metal band whose music combines heavy riffs, danceable grooves, and memorable vocal melodies. The band members are passionate musicians, all united by a touch of old-school attitude. Together, these elements, along with the band’s distinctive sound, make a perfect addition to the modern metal scene.

The band’s debut single, Last Goodbyes, was released in September 2021. With over 50,000 streams on Spotify, the track laid a promising foundation and served as a guiding light for a band finding its place in the metal world. In November of the same year, their second single, The Fall, gained welcome media attention. Alongside the release, ARTKILLS debuted their first music video, directed and filmed by Esa Jussila, known for his work with Battle Beast.

Following the release of The Game and the Remix That Shi#t compilation, ARTKILLS dropped their five-track EP KillGallery at the end of 2022. Earlier that year, the single Don’t Follow had provided a taste of what was to come, complete with a music video. Seamlessly polished elements combined with tight guitar solos further solidified the band’s direction.

From the very start, ARTKILLS has been actively releasing music and has garnered significant media attention. In the spring of 2022, the band was named “Demo Band of the Month” by music magazine Inferno. In 2024, they were recognized by Kaaoszine as one of the most promising young metal bands of the moment. Their music has also received radio play, with Radio City spotlighting their critically acclaimed single Don’t Follow. Released in February 2024, You & I has also enjoyed airplay on Radio Rock.

Between 2023 and 2024, ARTKILLS embarked on an extensive “Modern Metal Wave” tour, performing actively across Finland and creating a significant buzz. The band sold out the Semifinal Club, located in connection with Tavastia, twice during this period—in 2023 and again in 2024. ARTKILLS has also shared the stage with groups like Kilpi, Awake Again, Merta, and Ikinä.