Finntroll announce new lead vocalist for their upcoming tour

Finnish folk metal band Finntroll have announced a temporary new vocalist for the upcoming European tour. A statement on their official channels reads:

Horde!

With hairy hearts we regret to inform you, that our unbeatable frontman Vreth has fallen ill. After countless of battles took its toll, he needs some time to reinvigorate. We yet don’t know how and when he’ll be back on his smelly feet & screeching down our necks, but we’ll be waiting.

However, while Vreth takes a rest will Finntroll still blast a show as business as usual. And in order to get through this ordeal in these grim circumstances, and to be able to deliver you the best possible Finntrollin’, neck wrenchin’, super blazin’ show, we summon Kistelach, the scourge of the fjords, abomination of Arendahl, the ultimate fiend of the fishermen. This vile bastard brother of ours from Norway will step in and fill the spot left by Vreth for the time being.

So please join us in welcoming this notorious Norseman in our filthy ranks. We’ll be eyeballing you in the pit in various places very soon!

“I’m sad to announce that I won’t be joining the Finnish shows or the Heidenfest tour this time. I’ve been suffering from stress-related sleep deprivation and will be sitting these ones out. People used to call me “The Busiest Guy in Metal”… I guess it all just caught up with me.”

– Vreth

“It’s a true honor for me to be entrusted with the task of handling vocal duties for the upcoming Finntroll tour. I will do my best to do the songs, the stage and the audience justice!”

– Kistelach

Upcoming shows:

Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – On The Rocks

Friday, January 9, 2026 – Tampere, Finland – TalviHelvetti

Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Seinajoki, Finland – Seinäjoki Metal Festival

Monday, January 12, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – KESSELHAUS

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – Gdansk, Poland – B90

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja

Thursday, January 15, 2026 – Kraków, Poland – Square. Students Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 – Wrocław, Poland – A2 – Centrum Koncertowe

Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra

Sunday, January 18, 2026 – Brno, Czech Republic – Sono Centrum

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Wien, Austria – Brauerei Ottakringer

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Zagreb, Croatia – Boogaloo Zagreb

Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Siska

Friday, January 23, 2026 – Würzburg, Germany – Posthalle GmbH

Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Obertraubling, Germany – Eventhall Airport, Regensburg, Germany

Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Paris, France – Élysée Montmartre

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Madrid, Spain – Mon Madrid

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – L’hospitalet De Llobregat, Spain – Salamandra Barcelona

Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Limoges, France – Centre Culturel John Lennon

Friday, January 30, 2026 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Konzertfabrik Z7 & Mini Z7

Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Villeurbanne, France – Transbordeur

Sunday, February 1, 2026 – München, Germany – Backstage

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – Islington Assembly Hall

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Manchester Academy 2

Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Wolverhampton, United Kingdom – KK’s Steel Mill

Friday, February 6, 2026 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle Oberhausen

Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Antwerpen, Belgium – Trix

Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Rennes, France – Le Liberté // L’Étage

Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Turku, Finland – Fuusio

Friday, April 3, 2026 – Savo, Finland – Hatefeast Sawohouse

Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Lahti, Finland – Möysän Musaklubi

Friday, May 8, 2026 – Püchersreuth, Germany – Helles & Hellfire Festival 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Ballenstedt, Germany – Rock Harz Festival 2026

Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Eisfeld, Germany – Wolfszeit Festival

Friday, August 21, 2026 – Spital Am Semmering, Austria – Kaltenbach Open Air 2026