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Second day in Hell – Hellsinki Metal Festival grande final in pictures!

Author Tomi Vesaharju - 14.8.2026

All the survivors from Fridays metal mass gathered on the premises of Nordis early on as the first bands of the day took the stage as early as 14:15! I got the just in time for Paradise Lost and ended the night with Opeth. So it’s time to take a good position and enjoy the pictures!

Paradise Lost

Cyan Kicks

Triptykon performs Celtic Frost

Eluveitie

Opeth

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