Lule� has a variety of cultural institutions, among them Norrbottensteatern, Norrbottens museum, and Norrbotten big band led by Tim Hagans. In January 2007 the Cultural house (Kulturens Hus) was opened. A library, concerts, and art exhibitions are all hosted here. Lule� is also home to the hardcore punk band Raised Fist, melodic death metal band The Duskfall and power metal band Machinae Supremacy