Finnish blackened death metal band KARELIAN WARCRY has released their third album “Veripellot” today on March 6th. The work with the album album took shape over the years 2010–2024, nearly coming to a halt following the death of the band’s founding member, vocalist-guitarist M.I. Mikkonen. “Veripellot” became a composite, uniting KARELIAN WARCRY’s two different line-ups and the pandemonium of the entire timespan.

“Veripellot” is a study of war, grief, and the dark sides of humanity. The themes rise from the band members’ personal experiences, collective traumas, and a shared interest in the events of their home region and its war history. The album is, on one hand, a memorial writing for fallen friends, and on the other, a glimpse into the horrors of the Finnish Civil War. On “Veripellot”, the rough thunder of war resounds — and at times an oppressive stillness.

“Veripellot” consists of nine distinct tracks. Musically, the album is a step forward for the band — groovier, yet straightforwardly uncompromising. Progressive elements have also been brought into the mix.

Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube etc.): https://push.fm/fl/karelianwarcry-veripellot

Line-up:

A. O. Heiskanen – Drums

J. H. Järvinen – Vocals

J. T. Kousa – Guitars

S. P. Ukkonen – Bass