Finnish pagan metal artist Vermilia continues to explore the intersections of mythology and raw emotion with the release of her new cinematic video for “Karsikko”. The track serves as the centerpiece of her third full-length album of the same name, which achieved critical acclaim following its initial launch last February. The visual narrative draws inspiration from the ancient Finnish tradition of marking trees to honor the deceased or to anchor spirits within the ancestral realm. Set against a stark northern landscape, the video utilizes ritualistic symbolism to create an atmospheric experience that mirrors the artist’s visceral sound.
The album ‘Karsikko’ showcases a significant evolution in Vermilia’s signature blend of black metal intensity and melodic folk elements. The eight-song collection features soaring vocal harmonies delivered in her native Finnish, ranging from ghostly clean melodies to unrelenting harsh vocals. Listeners describe the new material as a breathtaking celebration of cultural resonance and rhythmic precision. Produced alongside longtime collaborator Somnia, the record delves into themes of ancestral memory and the cycles of nature. This project reinforces Vermilia’s position as a unique force in the contemporary pagan metal scene.
Alongside the visual premiere, the artist has announced an extensive run of live performances across Europe for the 2026 season. The tour begins this month with a series of headlining shows in Finland, including stops at Tampere’s Tavara-asema and the legendary Tavastia in Helsinki. The schedule also features several high-profile festival appearances in Germany and Romania, such as Wave-Gotik-Treffen and the Rock Revolution Festival. Tickets for all dates remain available through official ticketing platforms. These shows provide the only opportunity for fans to witness the multi-sensory translation of the album’s complex arrangements.
The 2026 tour cycle marks a major international footprint for the independent artist, following a successful vinyl release of the album late last year. Fans can expect a setlist that traverses the full narrative arc of the new record, from the opening title track to the epic finale “Kansojen Kaipuu”. Each performance promises to bring the ritualistic energy of the “Karsikko” video to the stage through intense musicianship and symbolic stagecraft. The complete list of upcoming dates ensures that audiences across the continent can experience the haunting beauty of the Finnish wilderness through Vermilia’s artistic lens.
VERMILIA LIVE 2026:
1/30: Tampere, FI — Tavara-asema
1/31: Lahti, FI — Finlandia klubi
2/6: Helsinki, FI — Tavastia
4/11: Kempele, FI — ZRock
5/1: Oberhausen, DE — Mead and Greed
5/24: Leipzig, DE — Wave-Gotik-Treffen
6/5–6/6: Tampere, FI — Ankea Festival
6/20: Bärenstein, DE — Mittsommernächte Bärenstein
7/10: Bayern, DE — Pure Fucking Metal Festevil
8/21–8/23: Bobalna, RO — Rock Revolution Festival