THRASH MANIACS!
BRACE YOURSELVES! We are beyond stoked to announce that Methane is confirmed to invade Tampere, Finland this summer!
We’re bringing the Swedish thrash attack to the legendary SPEED METAL PARTY on Saturday, August 16th. Prepare for a full-frontal assault of pure, neck-breaking metal! We’re honored to share the stage with absolute legends like TANKARD, the mighty PRESTIGE, and the crushing force of DETHRONE and KOVAA RASVAA. This lineup is pure chaos!
his isn’t just any gig for us. Speed Metal Party is a festival forged in the true fires of the underground. Respect to Aku Kytölä of Prestige for schooling us on the history:
The History of Speed Metal Party:
Forged in the late 80s, the Speed Metal Party was born from pure DIY attitude. When official venues shunned the new wave of angry, aggressive thrash ripping through Tampere, the scene took matters into its own hands. This fest is a monument to that raw, underground spirit—a legacy of kids from working-class families fighting back against the mainstream with buzzsaw guitars and throat-ripping screams. It’s the real deal.
“To play a fest with this much history and share a stage with bands like Tankard and Prestige is a fucking honor,” says Tim Scott, Methane’s frontman. “That DIY spirit, fighting for your scene… that’s what thrash is all about. Tampere, we’re coming to tear the roof off the place! See you in the pit!”
Official Speed Metal AFTER-PARTY!
And the mayhem doesn’t stop when the main stage goes quiet! Stick around for the official After-Party at another venue, where Australia’s own HIDDEN INTENT will keep the thrash assault going late into the night. Don’t tap out early!
Finland, you have been warned. August 16th. Speed Metal Party.
For more info check out Speed Metal Party’s home page
LET’S FUCKING THRASH!
