Ensiferum

ENSIFERUM
Firewind

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Thunderbird Music Hall
4053 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Doors @ 7pm
Show @ 8pm

AGE RESTRICTION: 18+

https://ensiferum.com/

Markus Toivonen: guitars, vocals
Sami Hinkka: bass, vocals
Petri Lindroos: vocals, guitars
Pekka Montin: vocals, keyboards
Janne Parviainen: drums

The last time that Ensiferum left the studio with a new album, the world promptly shut down due to
the covid pandemic. The Finnish folk-metal Melodeath sensation maintained a prolific release
schedule since their first demo in 1997, gradually increasing in stature until eighth album Thalassic
crowned their ascent in 2020. The nautical opus went on to top Finland’s album chart, reaching #3 in
Germany, and top ten in Switzerland, Canada and the USA. Eventually Ensiferum would take
Thalassic on two massive world tours and to festivals like Wacken, Hellfest, Summer Breeze and
Ragnarök, but the global health hoo-hah ensured that the four-year wait for Winter Storm is the
longest in the band’s near-30-year history.

The band are certainly keen to make up for any lost time. With Winter Storm still hot from the oven,
Sami reveals that work has already begun on Ensiferum’s tenth LP, “so it shouldn’t take too many
years until we hit the studio again”. 

After nine albums and hundreds of shows around the world we are hungrier than ever! There’s
always room for dreams and much more to achieve. Next thing could be supporting Iron Maiden!”

https://firewind.gr/

Blazing a trail across the global metal scene for over two decades, Firewind stands as a pillar of modern melodic power metal. Originally founded in Thessaloniki, Greece by guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Dream Evil) as a project to showcase his prodigious talent, Firewind has evolved into a powerhouse band with a devoted international fanbase and a string of acclaimed albums.

Combining anthemic choruses, dazzling guitar work, and soaring vocals, Firewind bridges the gap between classic heavy metal and modern power metal sensibilities. With influences ranging from Rainbow and Judas Priest to Helloween and Symphony X, their sound is as timeless as it is energetic.

Firewind continues to tour worldwide, captivating audiences with their electrifying performances and unwavering dedication to the genre. With new material on the horizon and their legacy firmly cemented, Firewind remains a vital force in the metal world—bold, melodic, and unstoppable.