Ensiferum has announced a significant reunion: founding vocalist and guitarist Jari Mäenpää will return to perform with the Finnish folk metal outfit for special live dates. Joining the band’s current roster of Markus, Petri, Janne, Sami, and Pekka, this marks Mäenpää’s first stage appearance with Ensiferum since his departure in 2004, a gap of over two decades.
First performances outside Finland
What makes this announcement particularly striking is that these shows will represent the first time Mäenpää takes the stage with Ensiferum beyond Finland’s borders. The band, instrumental in defining modern folk metal during the early 2000s, will now showcase its original lineup in international territories, a prospect that has long captivated devoted followers of the genre.
These exceptional dates promise to be a rare convergence of past and present for one of Scandinavia’s most influential metal acts. For longtime fans who experienced Ensiferum’s early era and those seeking to witness a significant piece of folk metal history, this reunion offers an uncommon opportunity. Metal Blade Records, the band’s longtime label partner, continues its support of the outfit.
The page for Jari Mäenpää on Purkas.
