One of Finland's longest-running metal festivals, Tuska has not only shattered its single-day attendance record during this year's edition but has also revealed the first wave of artists for its 2027 lineup. The overwhelming turnout on the festival's opening day has further heightened anticipation for next year's event.

Held in Helsinki's Suvilahti district, the festival sold out on Friday, welcoming 23,000 metal fans through its gates in a single day for the first time in its history. One of the day's most memorable performances came from Megadeth, who continue their farewell tour. Organizers expect the same level of attendance throughout the remainder of the weekend.

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The festival has officially announced the first eight acts set to perform at the 2027 edition, which will once again take place in Suvilahti from July 2–4. Among the biggest names in the initial reveal is deathcore powerhouse Lorna Shore. Having experienced a meteoric rise since Will Ramos joined the band, the group has become one of the most prominent forces in the modern extreme metal scene and is set to be one of Tuska 2027's marquee headliners.

Sharing headlining duties will be Finnish metal legends Children Of Bodom, who have returned to the live stage. The band's comeback serves as a tribute to the legacy of founding guitarist Alexi Laiho, who passed away in 2020. The addition of Samy Elbanna—whose remarkable guitar work and long-standing friendship with Laiho have made him a fitting choice—is regarded as a key element of this special return.

The first lineup announcement also features German extreme metal heavyweights Heaven Shall Burn, blackened death metal outfit Kanonenfieber, atmospheric black metal act Gaerea, modern metalcore band Avralize, and Fox Lake and Sinizter, both of whom blend hardcore, hip-hop, and extreme metal into their sound.

While the organizers have yet to reveal the daily performance schedule, they confirmed that additional artists will be announced in the coming months. A limited batch of early-bird three-day passes is also set to go on sale shortly.

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