Soulgrind’s tenth studio album »Ad Pulchram Mortem« out now via Inverse Records – emotions from the depths of Tuonela!
Helsinki, Finland based doom/gothic/black metal collective Soulgrind stream their tenth studio album, »Ad Pulchram Mortem«, which was just released on August 14th, 2026 via Inverse Records.
Tracklist:
01. Nousee musta lintu
02. The Origin Of The White Serpent
03. Jylhä metsämies
04. The Last Day Of Therinon
05. In The Circus Of Tuonela
06. Dark Water Wide
07. Tears Of The Earth
08. A Whispered Curse Upon The Gale
09. As Narrow Fjord Descends
10. Into The Shadows Of Devotion
Courtesy of Inverse Records:
Soulgrind is proud to announce the release of their long-awaited album »Ad Pulchram Mortem«, released on August 14, 2026 via Inverse Records. The album draws deeply from Finnish folklore and the ancient mythology of Tuonela (the realm of the dead) and marks not only a new chapter for the band, but a kind of resurrection.
Listen to »Ad Pulchram Mortem« album on streaming services HERE.
After a fifteen-year hiatus, Soulgrind returned with one clear purpose: to carry life’s darkest as well as most beautiful stories into music. »Ad Pulchram Mortem«, Latin for “toward beautiful death” is the culmination of that return: crushing doom riffs, the rawness of black metal, and haunting melodic passages woven together into a melodic mass. A mass that is as beautiful as it is dark.
Photo by Timo Muilu, edited by JP Immonen / Lord Heikkinen
A Word From the Band
“We feel an overwhelming sense of enthusiasm, pride, and excitement bringing this album into the world. »Ad Pulchram Mortem« is more than a collection of songs, it’s the sound of Soulgrind’s rebirth, a tribute to the stories and the life that shaped us. It is also a promise of everything still to come. We poured everything we had into this record, and sharing it with you now is one of the proudest moments of our journey as a band.”
The Sound of Tuonela
Fronted by the powerful vocals of Tanja Lilith, Azhemin‘s beautiful melodies cut through the atmosphere, Azhemin’s growls, Lord‘s guitars, and JP Immonen‘s bass drive the chaos with a low, steady pulse. Newer members Suntio and Micko Hell bring fresh energy to the band’s evolving sound, while longtime collaborator Jarno Hänninen at D-Studio – a mixing partnership stretching back to 2003 – has made sure the album’s sound lands exactly where it should: heavy, immersive, and unrelenting.
More to Come
»Ad Pulchram Mortem« is only the beginning of this new era for Soulgrind. The band is already looking ahead: new material is in the works for future releases, and live shows are currently being planned. Fans can expect to see more of Soulgrind going forward – both on record and on stage.
CD orders available HERE.
Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known for blending gothic metal, thrash and black metal into a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitar and programming. Since 1999 Miika “Azhemin” Niemelä has handled keyboards and programming, later adding harsh vocals.
Soulgrind’s music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the “dark side of mind” into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland’s cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.
Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.
Line-up:
Lord Heikkinen – Guitars
Azhemin – Keybords, Vocals
Tanya Lilith – Vocals
Suntio – Drums
JP – Bass
Micko Hell – Guitars, Vocals
Former members: Roope Latvala (Children of Bodom, Stone), Juke Eräkangas, Tommi McLaunone (Gloomy Grim, Nomicon), Henrik Laine (Deepred)
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