Finnish sludge metal act Themata releases debut single »Loathe« from their upcoming EP

Finnish modern sludge metal band Themata has unveiled debut single and lyric video »Loathe« taken from their upcoming EP, entitled »Riven«, due out later this year via Rockhopper Music / Meara Music.

»Loathe« is available now on all major streaming platforms!

Courtesy of Rockhopper Music:

Rockhopper Music is proud to introduce Themata, abrasive, terminal and vile sludge band from the most outmost corners of Finland. Originally formed in 2018. Activated in 2025. Including current and past members from bands like Atlases, Dö, Grave With A View, I, Cursed, Oceanwake and Omnium Gatherum. Dark, heavy and desolate debut EP »Riven« out in 2025. First single »Loathe« out in June 18th via Meara Music & Rockhopper Music.

Written & composed by Ville-Veikka Laaksonen.
Arranged by Themata.
Recorded and mixed by Jerkka Perälä (Soft Neon Audiovisual).

Themata are:
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen – Guitar & Bass (on EP)
Juuso Onerva – Vocals
Jerkka Perälä – Bass
Ville Ristolainen – Drums

Photo by Jerkka Perälä

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well