CLAWFINGER will be returning to Reload for the third time in 2027—following their appearances in 2019 and 2023. And honestly: That’s exactly how it should be. Because there are bands that never get old. They just get better at what they do.

CLAWFINGER are pioneers of rap metal/crossover from Stockholm, founded in 1989. Their sound thrives on groove, riffs, and that direct, rhythmic way of telling stories that immediately grabs your attention. But what makes them special isn’t just the music—it’s their attitude. In the ’90s, CLAWFINGER were one of the loudest European voices speaking out against racism, war, and political hypocrisy. And to this day, that doesn’t sound like nostalgia—it sounds like “unfortunately, still relevant.”

For Reload fans, this means: You won’t get a polished “best-of” show, but rather a band that, when performing live, excels at one thing above all else: delivering a powerful impact—both musically and in terms of their message. The classics are spot-on, the hooks hit hard, and Zak Tell is just as direct on stage as you’d want him to be when a band has something to say.

It worked in 2019. It’ll work in 2023, too. It’ll work again in 2027—because CLAWFINGER delivers exactly the kind of crossover that’s not just there to go along with the crowd, but to make you think