Hailing from Ristiina, Finland, Dyecrest is a seasoned metal band with a unique fusion of traditional heavy metal, cutting-edge modern power metal, and a touch of progressive metal.

BAND

Heidi Aaltonen / Vocals

Niko Takala / Drums

Jukka Matilainen / Bass

Matti Pasanen / Guitar, vocals

Pirkka Ohlis / Keyboards, vocals

Henri Arola / Guitar, vocals

HISTORY IN A NUTSHELL

2004

•  Explosive Debut: The Way of Pain (Sanctuary Group / Noise Records, 2004) launched Dyecrest onto the European metal scene.

•  European Tour: 1,5 months on the road, performing 27 shows as support (together with DragonForce) for W.A.S.P. across Europe

•  Surviving the Industry's Storm: Despite being dropped by Sanctuary during their financial cutbacks in 2004, Dyecrest remained resilient and determined.

•  Second Album: This Is My World (Dockyard 1, 2005)

•  Hiatus and Return: After a hiatus starting in 2008, the band roared back in 2018 with Are You Not Entertained? (Inverse Records), signaling their return to the scene.

2005

2018

•  In fall 2023, Dyecrest released their fourth album, Once I Had a Heart (Rockshots Records), gaining rave reviews and a reinvigorated fanbase.

•  With a new chapter unfolding, August 2023 brought the addition of Heidi Aaltonen as the band’s lead vocalist – an electrifying shift that has injected fresh energy into Dyecrest. The lineup that is perfectly positioned to not just create music, but to dominate live stages with a full-force commitment.

•  In 2024, Dyecrest was performing actively, with highlights including a thrilling performance at John Smith Rock Fest. In the fall of 2024, band started to write new songs for the upcoming release.
•  The recordings started in early 2025 at the Astia Studios, Lappeenranta, Finland.
•  In September 2025, Dyecrest announced that they had signed a record deal with Art Gates Records! The first single "Unravel Me" was released in October 2025. The release of the new - yet untitled - album is planned in early 2026.

2024

LIVE

Coming up:

06.12.2025, Helsinki, Bar Base, w/ Deathropy, Bloodblind

 

Past:

10.10.2025, Lappeenranta, Valta, w/ Egres, Memoira
25.09.2025, Jyväskylä, Rockneck, w/ Deathropy, Nitrik
02.08.2025, Mikkeli, Wilhelm
09.05.2025, Lappeenranta, Metal Night, Lappeenrannan jäähalli, w/ Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica
26.04.2025, Ristiina,Sataman Valot
04.04.2025, Imatra, Osmos Cosmos Bar, w/ Dead End Irony
07.12.2024, Lappeenranta, X7 Metal Fest, Nuijamies, w/ Brymir, Deathropy, Susivainaa, Kasvoton
23.11.2024, Tampere, Bar Kotelo, w/ Holy Life, Manaja
12.10.2024, Mikkeli, Black Box Mikkeli, Kulttuuritalo Tempo, w/ Wolfheart, Kaunis Kuolematon
27.09.2024, Lahti, Torvi, w/ Dreadsight, Anyala
07.09.2024 Mikkeli, Toripulu, w/ Deathropy, Nitrik
02.08.2024 Otava (Mikkeli), Otawala Fest
24.07.2024 Lappeenranta, KiBar’s Open (acoustic)
18.07.2024 Laukaa, John Smith Rock Festival
11.05.2024 Vantaa, Skenesali/Myyräncolo, w/ Deathropy, Levian
29.03.2024 Helsinki, Bar Base, w/ Deathropy
16.03.2024 Tampere, Bar Hönö, w/ Piritta Lumous Band
16.02.2024 Joensuu, LaBarre, w/ Deathropy
10.02.2024 Ristiina, Sataman Valot, w/ Deathropy
03.02.2024 Lappeenranta, Ravintola Totem, w/ Susivainaa
05.08.2023 Mikkeli, Wilhelm
28.09.2023 Mikkeli, Bar Dom (acoustic + album pre-listening party)
13.07.2019 Ristiina, Sataman Valot, w/ Purified
19.04.2019 Mikkeli, Wilhelm, w/ Purified
16.06.2018 Mikkeli, Wilhelm
26.10.2013 Ristiina, Bar Footle
19.10.2013 Jyväskylä, Ravintola Poppari

LISTEN

UNRAVEL ME

(Single, Art Gates Records, 2025)

DREAMING OF VENGEANCE

(Single, Rockshots Records, 2024)

ONCE I HAD A HEART

(Album, Rockshots Records, 2023)

WATCH

UNRAVEL ME

(Music video, Art Gates Records, 2025)

READ MY MIND

(Music video, Rockshots Records, 2023)

Winterblood (acoustic version)

(Music video, Inverse Records, 2019)

Fading / Reaching

(Music video, Inverse Records, 2018)