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