The Finnish metal group Noumena will release their fifth studio album ”Myrrys” on the 28th of April.
The album is a strong follower to Noumena’s previous album ”Death Walks With Me” released four years ago. As an appetizer, Noumena premieres a single track “Metsän viha” in digital services and as a lyric video in YouTube:
Guitarist Tuukka Tuomela composed this song and described it as follow:
“Metsän viha is an upbeat opening track of the album, which is a great choice as a single as well. The song combines catchy melodies, badass riffs, overwhelming drumming and Andy’s and Suvi’s merciless growls. Lyrics deal with the humanity’s ability to destroy everything vital and dear.”
In their own words, the upcoming album is an eloquent combination of the 90’s style melodic death metal and melancholic Finnish mollie tunes. The album is mixed and mastered by the metal visionary Dan Swanö, who has ensured a wide and dynamic sounds. “Myrrys” offers a musical journey all the way from catchy upbeat moments to sturdy and desolate emotions.
With melodies, riffs, sounds and lyrics, “Myrrys” paints a picture of a mindscape filled with contradictions and Northern despair. The album title “Myrrys” (old Finnish) refers to ruckus, tumult or uproar. So far, Noumena has sticked to English as lyrical language, but the album themes, including Finnish nature and cultural heritage, and intimate stories required the use of Finnish. Every band member has contributed to songwriting, and the formidable cover art is crafted by the Finnish young talent Otto Lehtonen.
“Myrrys” is Noumena’s second album with the vocalist Suvi Uura, which deep voice contrasts and balances the skillfully Antti Haapanen’s growls. The band is turning 20 years in 2018 and all the original band members remain with the addition of Suvi Uura in 2009.
“Myrrys” will be released in CD/LP/DIGI formats by Haunted Zoo Productions, which is an independent record label established by Noumena members. Playground Music and Inverse Records will be in charge of the distribution. Released in Russia by FONO under the license from Haunted Zoo Productions.
Note that on the album release day (28.04.2017) Noumena will also release their next official music video directed by Jyrki Murtomäki.
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“Myrrhs” tracklist:
1. Kohtu
2. Metsän viha
3. Kirouksen kantaja
4. Sanat pimeydestä
5. Sanansaattaja
6. Roihu
7. Murhehuone
8. Pedon veri
9. Syvällä vedessä
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Left to right: Lamminaho, Unnbom, Uura, Haapanen, Tuomela, Savolainen
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