Shere Khan is a Finnish rock band formed in 2023, blending hedonistic hard rock with emotionally charged metalcore into a style they call 'Slutrock'. Drawing on influences from Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe to Bring Me the Horizon, the band sold out underground shows in their first year and quickly became one of the most talked-about new acts on the Finnish scene. Their debut single 'Ambition to Love' arrived in 2025, followed by the ballad 'Again' in spring 2026 - a track co-written with the late Temple Balls guitarist Niko Vuorela, whose guitar solo opens the song.
Shere Khan made their festival debut at Tuska on 27 June 2026, performing as part of the Tuska KVLT selection.
The band released their second single 'Again' in spring 2026, a ballad co-written with the late Temple Balls guitarist Niko Vuorela, whose recorded guitar solo opens the track.
Shere Khan were announced as part of the Tuska 2026 KVLT lineup in January 2026, described as combining hedonistic hard rock and emotional metalcore.
Shere Khan released their debut single 'Ambition to Love', written by Danny Joe and Rob Royce and produced by Niko Vuorela of Temple Balls.
Shere Khan are scheduled to perform at Semifinal, Helsinki on 8 August 2026, alongside JellyDixx and The Feral Kids.
