Metallialtaan

Metallialtaan is a now-defunct extreme metal music festival held in Tampere, Finland. The event took place from 1998 to 2018, with a main focus on showcasing various regional and international metal bands.

Throughout its existence, metallialtaan featured a diverse lineup of both local and international acts, catering to a range of extreme metal subgenres, including death metal, black metal, grindcore, and others. The festival's organizers sought to create a platform where fans of extreme metal could gather and share their passion for the genre.

Metallialtaan typically took place in Tampere's Urkuuni, a prominent event venue in the city. The festival's length varied across years, but it usually encompassed several performances spanning a couple of days. Notable international acts that performed at metallialtaan over the years include bands like Napalm Death and Carcass.

The festival gained a loyal following among the local and regional metal communities, partly due to its well-organized logistics and variety of musical acts on offer. However, as with many events of its nature, metallialtaan ultimately faced financial challenges and declining ticket sales. The event's organizers officially announced its cancellation after the 2018 edition, wrapping up nearly two decades of spectacle for extreme metal enthusiasts in Tampere.