Raskas Joulu (Heavy Christmas) — a Finnish project which celebrates Christmas and its music tradition mixed with metal — is touring now and having souldout concerts all over Finland.
Taking part in this year’s event are the following musicians:
Marco Hietala (Nightwish, Tarot, Northern Kings), Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica, Northern Kings), J. Ahola (Teräsbetoni, Northern Kings), JP Leppäluoto (Charon, Harmaja,Northern Kings), Tommi ”Tuple” Salmela (Tarot), Ari Koivunen (Solo, Amoral), Ilja Jalkanen (Kiuas,Solo) and Antony Parviainen (Machine Men). Soloists vary by location.
In Raskas Joulu -band are playing the “old familiars”: Erkka Korhonen (Artistic Director and a solo guitarist), Vili Ollila (keyboardist), Erkki Silvennoinen (bassist), Tuomas Wäinölä (rhythm guitar) as well as a new member Twist Twist Erkinharju (Peer Günt, Leningrad Cowboys, Los Bastardos Finlandeses) in drums.
Next Raskasta Joulua -Tour 2010 dates: (additional days possible):
03.12. Rikala-Sali, Salo
04.12. Sibelius-Klubi, Lahti
05.12. Keravasali, Kerava
05.12. Osmantupa, Eura
10.12. Himos Areena, Jämsä
11.12. Klubi, Turku
15.12. Akustiikka, Ylivieska
16.12. Musiikkikeskus, Kuopio
17.12. Bar & Night Vaakuna, Mikkeli
18.12. Tavastia-Klubi, Helsinki
18.12. Tavastia-Klubi, Helsinki
Source: http://www.dragonwhite.com – For more info: http://www.myspace.com/raskasjoulu
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Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 
Great blog. I would have fun on listening the musical concert. Me eagerly waiting for the next move.