Season of Mist is proud to present “Förnyelse i Tre Akter,” the stunning new single from Finnish symphonic black metal architects …and Oceans.
The track is the third and final single before the release of their highly anticipated album The Regeneration Itinerary, set to arrive on May 23.
Blending the band’s avant-garde legacy with raw intensity, “Förnyelse i Tre Akter” (“Renewal in Three Acts”) unravels a conceptual narrative inspired by theatrical transformation and existential revelation.
Lyrically written by Mathias Lillmåns and composed by guitarist Timo Kontio, the track tells the tale of a reclusive performer who glimpses a new world beyond the stage—a powerful metaphor for perspective shift and inner awakening.
As Lillmåns describes, it is “about seeing things in a different light, how to rearrange your perspective in three acts.”
Musically, the track echoes the spirit of …And Oceans’ early era while injecting a sharper death metal edge, creating a symphonic soundscape that is both nostalgic and forward-reaching.
The band brings theatricality into the sonic space, echoing the broader themes of duality and personal regeneration found throughout the album.
As Timo aptly puts it:
“This is more in the vein of old 90’s …And Oceans, but this time I did some different riffing which someone says to be even more in death metal style which might be true.”
“Förnyelse i Tre Akter” will premiere exclusively on the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel at 15:00 CEST.
Fans are invited to witness this ritual unveiling and immerse themselves in the visual and sonic manifestation of …And Oceans’ latest transformation.
Watch the performance video, shot in studio and edited by Aarni Visuals: https://youtu.be/IXIhkRDSz-M
The Regeneration Itinerary is out May 23rd on Season of Mist.
Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/andoceanstheregenerationitinerary
Tracklist:
1. Inertiae (4:30) [WATCH]
2. Förnyelse i Tre Akter (5:07) [WATCH]
3. Chromium Lungs, Bronze Optics (4:29)
4. The Form and the Formless (3:32)
5. Prophetical Mercury Implement (6:57) [WATCH]
6. The Fire in Which We Burn (3:04)
7. The Ways of Sulphur (4:17)
8. I Am Coin, I Am Two (4:25)
9. Towards the Absence of Light (4:49)
10. The Terminal Filter (5:22)
11. Copper Blood, Titanium Scars (Bonus Track) (4:14)
12. The Discord Static (Bonus Track) (3:35)
Full runtime: 54:22
Country: Finland (FI)
Genre: Experimental/Electronic, Symphonic Black Metal
FFO: Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Samael
Line-up:
Mathias Lillmåns – Vocals
Teemu Saari – Guitar
Timo Kontio – Guitar
Pyry Hanski – Bass
Antti Simonen – Keyboards
Kauko Kuusisalo – Drums
Production Credits:
Recorded at Inka Studio / SoundSpiral Audio, Orimattila, Finland.
Producer & Engineered by Juho Räihä.
Mixed & Mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio, Söderfors, Sweden.
Cover Art:
Adrien Bousson
Biography:
Spencer Grady
Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/andoceanstheregenerationitinerary
Follow …and Oceans:
Bandcamp: https://andoceans.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andoceans/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andoceans_official/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rWmH68lIyVOGYhhvayFzu
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/and-oceans/32204550
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/11172
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3565685
Booking Contact:
Redback Promotion: Marita (marita@redback-promotion.com)
Nem Agency: Aki (aki@nem.fi)
Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
CD Clamshell – Special Collector’s Box
12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black
12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Crystal Clear & Silver Marbled
12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Crystal Clear & Gold Marbled
12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Orange & Black Marbled
12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Silver & Black Marbled
