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A dark-horse titan in Finland's ever-fertile black metal scene, Hautakammio, will release the long-awaited third album, Pimeyden Kosketus, on the 30th of September via Purity Through Fire. Hautakammio formed in 2012 as a blood pact among four prolific veterans of that land's underground. Two full-lengths followed in quick succession, in 2013 and 2014, displaying beautiful savagery that was equal parts blistering speed and spiralling melodicism. While by no means intentionally at odds with the reigning Finnish paradigm, Hautakammio exhibited a refreshing uniqueness within that scene whilst upholding its usually staunch standards of excellence. Their works were perhaps too overlooked, or momentum not followed upon, for the band went on hiatus following the second album.
At long last, Hautakammio are back from the dead "after rotting away for almost five years", in the band's words, and have arrived with the iron-fisted Pimeyden Kosketus. Although seven years separate it from its predecessor, Pimeyden Kosketus proves that time has indeed been kind to Hautakammio. With the founding core of guitarist/songwriter Grim666 (Kalmankantaja) and drummer Lima (Azaghal), the trinity is here completed by erstwhile White Death vocalist Vritrahn and his vitriolic throat, who also contributes lyrics to the record. Together, a cryogenic blast of blasphemous black metal from the dark Finnish forests is conjured, invoking nostalgic reflections of 1997. No more but definitely no less, Hautakammio remain as uncompromising as ever, and effortlessly dole out their no-fashion, woodcutting hymns with calculating cruelty and night sky wonder alike.
Relentless and reinvigorated, Hautakammio have returned from the darkest past to plant the new banner of Pimeyden Kosketus! A brand-new track "Pimeys Tuhoaa Valon Luoman" can be heard below. Link
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