Finnish death/doom metal band Swallow The Sun premiere new single and music video »MelancHoly«!
Finnish death/doom metal band Swallow The Sun premiere new single and music video »MelancHoly« taken from their upcoming album, »Shining«, set to release on October 18th, 2024 via Century Media Records.
Tracklist:
01. Innocence Was Long Forgotten
02. What I Have Become
03. MelancHoly
04. Under The Moon & Sun
05. Kold
06. November Dust
07. Velvet Chains
08. Tonight Pain Believes
09. Charcoal Sky
10. Shining
Courtesy of Century Media Records:
»Shining«, the latest album from Swallow The Sun, encapsulates the profound duality of the human experience and the band’s enduring brilliance. The album explores the intrinsic challenges of being human, contrasting the beauty and purity within individuals with the transformation that occurs when we come together, chasing us away from innocence like rats from Eden. It highlights the struggle and disillusionment in human interactions. Marking 23 years of their musical progression, »Shining« also symbolizes the band’s pride and resilience, showcasing their brightest and strongest work to date. This album is a testament to Swallow The Sun’s artistic legacy, intertwining existential reflections with their characteristic majestic sound.
Photo by Jussi Ratilainen
The new record is produced and mixed by Dan Lancaster (Bring Me The Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari, etc.), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) and recorded by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, except vocals recorded by Dan Lancaster.
Juha Raivio comments on »MelancHoly«: “This song talks about how melancholy can be comforting, safe and even a beautiful place. But when it turns into your God, it will surely kill you.”
Mikko Kotamäki adds: “I’ve heard these days people call great and catchy songs bangers. Well, this one truly is one.”
»Shining« will be released via Century Media Records on Oct 18th. Available as a Ltd. CD Digipak, 180g black LP, along with the digital album.
Pre-order / stream HERE
Swallow The Sun is:
Juha Raivio – Guitar, Keys
Juho Räihä – Guitar
Mikko Kotamäki – Vocals
Matti Honkonen – Bass
Juuso Raatikainen – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well