Finnish doom/death metal act Grain Of Pain has signed with Noble Demon for the release of its impending debut album, The Moon Lights The Way, due on 31 May. Led by the prolific Timo Solonen, the band's music is a potent fusion of dark, emotional melodies and powerful, guttural vocals.
Grain Of Pain's line-up features a stellar cast of musicians, with Timo Solonen at the helm, showcasing his skills as a composer and contributing growls and guitars. Joining him are Juho Räihä on guitars, Lars Eikind on bass and clean vocals, Juuso Raatikainen on drums, and Sini Pajunen lending her captivating vocals to the mix. Taka Eliel adds backing growls to enrich the band's gloomy sound.
Grain Of Pain's sound is characterized by its intense emotional depth and draws inspiration from a variety of influences to create a unique blend of dark atmospheres and powerful melodies. The band's commitment to its craft has already attracted attention: Lars Eikind won the prestigious Spellemannsprisen in Norway, while Juho Räihä and Juuso Raatikainen were nominated for a Finnish Grammy with Swallow The Sun.
Patrick Walch, founder, A&R and digital marketer of Noble Demon, about the latest addition to the label roster: "It's apparently no secret that we at Noble Demon have a soft spot for solid, heavy, melodic and doomy metal from Finland. So, after hearing the first highly addictive songs by Grain Of Pain we didn't hesitate but plan the debut album together with the super talented Timo to show the world once more why the rumors persist that the Finns are fed metal via mother's milk from day one!"
To get a taste of what's to come, the band has released the album's title track accompanied by a visually stunning lyric video.
Mastermind Timo Solonen about the track: "When you try to reach something which looks promising. Or if you try to get something back from your past life and it backfires badly. All the emotions run through your mind. Or is this really something else? Listeners will hear and experience this based on their life. I don't want to take that experience away." Link
The Moon Lights The Way tracklist:
01. Beneath
02. Sun For Thee
03. The Moon Lights The Way
04. As Suffering Ends
05. The Witch
06. Can't Be Fallen
07. Last Morning
08. The Path (bonus track)
09. Black Dust (bonus track)
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