There are two things that are especially valuable in a band: talent and the way they deliver it on stage. Authenticity cannot be faked, and when both come together, it simply works. That is exactly what happens with Lost Society live, and the sold-out show at Tavastia only confirmed it.
A lot of it comes down to the level of the band members, but above all to the way they stand behind their material on stage, with an ambition that doesn’t feel forced, but completely natural once they step into the spotlight.
Lost Society maintains that drive to push forward, and despite their relative youth, they already perform on home ground like a national pride. They sound confident, certain that this is exactly where they want to be right now.
The show
Before Lost Society took the stage, Luna Kills set the tone with a presence that did not go unnoticed. Both bands share something essential: magnetic vocalists. Lotta, Luna Kills’ singer, proves every time I see her that Finland continues to produce high-quality metal without fear of experimentation. Her voice, presence, and cadence are hypnotic; she can shift from immersive melodies to screams that ignite mosh pits with complete ease. It was not only a solid choice to open the night, but also a reminder of the current vitality of the local scene.
Following that warm-up, Lost Society opened with “Afterlife,” the first track from their latest album Hell Is a State of Mind, breaking in with force and immediately raising the energy. “Blood Diamond” and “Blood in Your Hand” followed, strengthening the connection with an audience that was already fully engaged.
From there, the set moved dynamically. The setlist covered different stages of the band’s career, with a clear emphasis on their most recent material, achieving a balance that kept the crowd constantly moving. “Dead People Scare Me” brought a lighter moment, getting even the more thrash-oriented fans dancing, while “Is This What You Wanted” stood out as one of the more emotionally restrained points of the night, with Samy Elbanna moving between melodic and more strained vocal ranges.
Between songs, the pauses were brief but meaningful. Samy took moments to thank the audience, the sold-out crowd, and the chance to play once again at Tavastia. Beyond the words, however, what he conveyed was evident through his body language. He appeared visibly moved, smiling and genuinely appreciative. From the start, wearing loose jeans and a cap that somehow stayed on through every jump with guitar in hand, he projected the image of someone deeply committed to what he does. And that authenticity is ultimately what connects.
That connection was also reflected on the technical side. The sound was solid, and while bringing the more orchestral layers of their latest record to a live setting is a challenge, it was handled competently. Altogether, it contributed to a sense of cohesion that allowed the night to flow smoothly.
In the end, the show felt like an ideal way to kick off the Pääsiäinen holidays in Finland. There is something quietly ironic about it: few ways seem more fitting to begin a “holy week” than by immersing yourself in the intensity of Hell Is a State of Mind and the full force of metal.
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