Whispered (FI) + As The Sun Falls (FI) + The Drowning (UK)

**WHISPERED (🇫🇮)**

Hailing from Finland, Whispered are internationally recognised for their distinctive fusion of melodic death metal and traditional Japanese influences, incorporating shamisen, folk melodies, and samurai-inspired aesthetics into a powerful modern metal framework. Known for their dynamic and theatrical live performances, Whispered have toured extensively across Europe and beyond, building a strong following for their unique sound and striking visual presentation.

**AS THE SUN FALLS (🇫🇮)**

As The Sun Falls are a Finnish melodic death metal band blending crushing heaviness with sweeping melodies and introspective songwriting. Their sound draws from both classic and contemporary influences, delivering emotionally resonant performances that balance aggression with depth. The band have built a growing reputation within the UK and European metal scenes for their immersive and polished live sets.

**THE DROWNING (🇬🇧)**

One of Wales’ most respected extreme metal exports, The Drowning deliver a melancholic and powerful blend of death-doom and atmospheric metal. With a long-standing presence in the UK and European underground scenes, the band are known for their commanding live performances and emotionally intense compositions, appealing strongly to fans of doom and death-doom alike.