Loud, angry, dark, humorous and brutally honest – rap-metal pioneers Clawfinger and their tour Before We All Die are everything you forgot you needed, and exactly what you’d expect from a band that has never concerned itself much with subtlety.

Clawfinger is a Swedish-Norwegian band founded in 1989, known for their groundbreaking fusion of rap and metal riffs at a time when the genre was only beginning to emerge. Their breakthrough came with their debut album Deaf Dumb Blind (1993), which attracted attention not only for its heavy sound but also for its bold anti-racist themes. Clawfinger have never shied away from sharp social commentary, whether addressing politics, violence or stereotypes. Their music is built on thick guitars, an industrial edge and the distinctive rapped vocals of Zac Tell, giving their songs unmistakable energy.

Over the years, the band has earned a reputation as an uncompromising live force and one of the most influential European crossover-metal acts. Albums such as Use Your Brain, Clawfinger and A Whole Lot of Nothing cemented their status as a group unafraid to experiment while never losing their trademark sound – direct, heavy and full of emotion. Although their recording output has slowed over time, Clawfinger remain a living icon of the genre, and their returns to the stage prove that their message and energy are still as relevant as ever.

The event is organised by Obscure Promotion.