Finnish doom metal visionaries Bell Of Mimir have announced the arrival of their debut full-length, Nocturne, due on 16 May through Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on CD and digitally. Alongside the announcement, the band has delivered its haunting new single, "Folding".
"Folding", the second album's single, showcases Bell Of Mimir's distinctive sound: melancholic yet powerful, melodic yet crushing. The track draws the listener into the band's vision of doom as both a sonic experience and an artistic statement.
With deep roots in traditional doom metal and a unique approach to melody and structure, Nocturne offers six immersive tracks that blend heaviness with elegance. The album's slow tempos, rich chord progressions and poetic atmosphere reflect the band's commitment to pushing the emotional depth of doom into new realms.
Recorded in Tampere, Finland, in 2023 and 2024 by Olli Karhu, the band's guitarist and founder, the album was later mixed and mastered by Atte Karm. The stunning cover artwork is based on a piece by French painter Jean Honoré Fragonard, underlining the album's themes of beauty, decay and introspection.
Bell Of Mimir was formed in 2021 by Karhu, whose ambition was to create doom metal that combines rich harmonic language with vivid melodic storytelling. The band became a complete five-piece with the additions of Tuohino on bass, Marde on drums and flute, Nordlund on guitars, and Korvenmaa on vocals. Each member brings a distinct musical background, creating a classic and boundary-defying sound. All music and lyrics were composed by Karhu, with collaborative contributions on specific tracks, making Nocturne a cohesive and deeply expressive debut. Link
Nocturne tracklist:
01. Nocturne
02. Dark and Silent
03. Spell of Doom
04. Folding
05. Nightfall
06. Devil's Garden
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"There's much more detail in our music now than 20 years ago. It's also much easier nowadays because you can do many things at home." - Morten Lybecker
"I can call our show an emotional exhibitionism. If you want to drink beer and cry, please come to our show, haha." - Nokt Aeon
"It's about humans; we are the high parasites. We feast on the earth and on all the things that the earth gives us. We don't just take a little bit, we take everything." - Aaron Stainthorpe
"Goth people want to have fun sometimes too. I guess if your listening time is 99% dark, sad songs or evil black metal songs, sometimes you want 1% joy, and here I come." - Franck Hueso
