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Symphonic Death Metal, CD kiadvány, 2025-ös album.
From the frozen landscapes of Finland, symphonic death metal visionaries KARU return with their most ambitious and immersive work to date, “Perdition”. Formed in 2017 by guitarist Kalle Pöyskö and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Niko Hienonen as a studio project, KARU quickly made a name for themselves by fusing punishing melodic death metal with sweeping orchestral arrangements, crafting concept albums designed to be experienced as cohesive stories. With the addition of acclaimed lead guitarist Toni Tieaho (Crystalic, Existence Depraved, ex-Mors Principium Est), the band’s sound has evolved into something truly monumental.
Following the critical success of their debut full-length “Hydra” (2024), “Perdition” takes listeners deep into the heart of feudal Japan, blending the ferocity of metal with the elegance and mystique of Asian folk traditions. The album’s narrative follows a lone survivor whose village is destroyed by demons, forcing him to journey through enchanted forests and spiritual trials in search of purpose and redemption. The concept draws inspiration from Japanese folklore, spirituality and nature — every forest having a soul of its own. This vivid world is brought to life through the use of traditional Asian instruments, atmospheric nature recordings and Japanese-language narration by a voice actor creating a cinematic soundscape unlike anything in the band’s catalog.
– Second full-length album by Finnish symphonic death metallers KARU
– For fans of Wintersun, Nightwish, Mors Principium Est
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARUbandofficial
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karu_band
Niko Hienonen: Vocals, Bass Guitar, Synths, Orchestra, Drum Programming, Production
Kalle Pöyskö: Guitars
Toni Tieaho: Lead Guitars
YouTube video:
„Shadow War” (lyric): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmaz_NyPDOo
Felvételek:
01. Shores of Mist and Blood – 2:19
02. Shadow War – 9:51
03. Alone in the Forest – 9:02
04. Embers in the Skies – 1:41
05. Trail of Fire – 7:25
06. Path of the Unforgiven – 2:21
07. Perdition – 12:48
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