Jyväskylä, Finland-based melodic death metal outfit NEMECIC continues to step up its activity with the release of “Mysterion”, the band’s new single and the second taste of their upcoming EP, due out later this year.
Following the release of “The Chalice of Rot” earlier this summer, “Mysterion” takes NEMECIC into darker and heavier territory. The band comments:
“The upcoming EP showcases some quite different sides of the band, and with this one we’re heading towards the other extreme. ‘Mysterion’ is probably the heaviest song in our history, with no clean vocals whatsoever and a distinctly dark atmosphere throughout. Among the details worth highlighting are a fairly intricate drum arrangement by our standards, as well as the guitar harmony in the middle section, where the interplay between guitarists Rajakallio and Salonen worked particularly well. The lyrics deal with accepting death – that moment when the sea of the dead rises, washes over your toes, and its mystery finally begins to reveal itself.”
Alongside the single, Nemecic will also release an accompanying lyric video, once again created by drummer Niko Anttila, who is also responsible for the artwork featured on the band’s releases.
Founded in Heinola in 2005 and now based in Jyväskylä, Finland, NEMECIC represents the heavier side of melodic death metal. The band’s music combines relentless double bass drumming, downtuned guitars, guitar solos, and a mix of harsh growls and clean vocals. While difficult to compare directly to any single band, Nemecic’s sound draws influence from acts such as Fear Factory, Lamb of God, Katatonia, and Bolt Thrower.
The lyrics of the band’s newer material offer a critical perspective on contemporary society. Running through the songs is a search for meaning in a world perceived as alienated and devoid of values. Marked by themes of grief, loss, and existential reflection, the material paints a bleak picture of the contradictions inherent in the human condition.
To date, NEMECIC has released two full-length albums, “The Deathcantation” (2017) and “The Last Magic in Practice” (2021), both of which received positive reviews. Fans of the band’s previous work are unlikely to be disappointed by the upcoming EP, scheduled for release in late 2026.
Nemecic:
Aki Salonen – vocals
Tuomo Salonen – guitar, vocals
Pasi Rajakallio – guitar
Emil Borg – bass
Niko Anttila – drums
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