Exhibition

Metallikausi

9.10.2026–28.10.2028

Metallikausi (Fin. Metal Era) is an exhibition that dives into the dark and cold under current of metal music. A globally renowned and recognized marginal phenomenon, that continues to thrive, rose from the depths of the north, ice, darkness, loneliness and melancholia in the 80s.

If Sentenced, Impaled Nazarene, Charon, Maple Cross or demos, zines, raggedy practice rooms, and the history of northern metal music resonate with you, the Metallikausi exhibition is for you.

Metallikausi tells the story of heavy music in North Ostrobothnia from its early years to the current day. The exhibition highlights previously unpublished materials and uncovers the significance of the northern scene as one of the most unique manifestations of Finnish music.

The over 500-square-meter exhibition presents never-seen-before video and photograph materials and plenty to experience: adjust pedals, try out mixers, and take the stage!

The uniqueness of metal culture consists of many unique local features. Metallikausi steps back into the early stages of Finnish metal and investigates the mark the north imprinted on it.

The exhibition was built in tight cooperation with local communities, including musicians, producers, and heavy metal fans – those who were there, and those without whom this story would not exist.

The exhibition is a tribute to northern metal bands, such as Riff Raff, Faff- Bey, Sentenced, Hebosagil and Bonehunter. These bands took the scene’s extremity to a brand-new level. For those who are here now and who were here then.

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