Effective period / Period of releases: 2004 - 2017

Members: Lauri Porra, Anssi Nykänen, Marco Hietala, Janne Parviainen, Erkki Silvennoinen, Mirka Rantanen, Tero Kostermaa, Vili Ollila, Tuomas Wäinölä, Erkka Korhonen

Raskasta Joulua is a finnish heavy metal band who have recorded traditional and new Christmas carols and Christmas hits in heavy metal style. "Raskasta Joulua" means "Heavy Christmas" in English. The concept was founded by guitarist Erkka Korhonen in 2004. "Raskasta Joulua" - albums and tours have featured appearances of many notable metal vocalists.

The current band consists of five members:
Erkka Korhonen - guitars
Tuomas Wäinölä - guitars
Vili Ollila - keyboards
Erkki Silvennoinen - bass
Mirka Rantanen - drums