Tuska organization killed it again, considering the line-up with a solid combination of established and classic names with modern and upcoming greats. Staying in touch with their roots and history, while at the same time looking to the future and moving forward. The first day was surprisingly opened by the ever popular Avatar, who tempted a lot of people to show up early on the festival grounds, and with local heroes Lost Society, Ukrainian sensation Jinjer, Swedish melodeath legends Arch Enemy, and French modern metal mastodons Gojira as headliners, the main stage of the first day was a really good place to be.