Finnish Melodic Death Metal band Wolfheart are set to make history by becoming the first European Metal band to perform in Saudi Arabia. Their concert will take place in Riyadh as part of the XP Music Futures music conference.
A historic first for Wolfheart and European metal
Wolfheart will mark an important milestone in the development of the Saudi metal scene by being the first European band to perform in the country. This exceptional concert will take place during the Heavy Arabia Showcaseintegrated into the conference XP Music Futuresa three-day event that celebrates music and culture in Riyadh.
Singer Tuomas Saukkonen shared his enthusiasm: “2024 has been a year full of adventure, taking us to places yet unexplored, from Australia to the Balkans, including our familiar territories in Europe and Scandinavia. The highlight will undoubtedly be our first concert in Saudi Arabia. A huge honor and privilege. The wolves from the north will bring the winter storm to Riyadh!”
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A landmark moment for the local scene
The organizer of the event, Heavy Arabia, highlighted the importance of this initiative: “We are extremely proud to welcome Wolfheart to Saudi Arabia for the first time to headline the Heavy Arabia Showcase. This moment goes beyond a simple performance. It celebrates the passion of Saudi metal fans and highlights the progress made by our local scene. This is a real milestone for metal in Saudi Arabia.”
Wolfheart: a year marked by Draconian Darkness
In 2024, Wolfheart also released Draconian Darknessan album praised by critics and fans for its melodic power and its glacial atmospheres. This concert in Riyadh is part of a year full of tours for the group, which continues to conquer new territories around the world.
For further information, please visit the official event website: XP Music Futures.
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