Ian Highhill is a Finnish singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer from Hanko, in the southernmost tip of Finland. He came up through the NWOBHM wave of the early 1980s and built his name fronting the power metal bands Olympos Mons (2004-2010) and Astralion (2011-2024), before launching a solo career in 2020 where he writes, records and produces everything himself. His third solo album, 'A Hymn Among Gravestones', came out in February 2026.
Third solo album 'A Hymn Among Gravestones' was released on 13 February 2026 as an independent digital and CD release.
Metalheads Forever Magazine published an interview with Highhill about 'A Hymn Among Gravestones' and his solo career.
Pete's Rock News and Views published an interview in which Highhill confirmed he was booking festival appearances for 2026.
Highhill's band performed at Starrböle Open Air festival in Karjaa/Billnäs, Finland.
Second solo album 'Gallows' was released on 31 May 2024, with Highhill writing, performing, mixing and producing the entire record himself.
