Anticipated by many after the three promising singles self-released by the band, Finland's Shade Of Sorrow has finally announced the street date of the forthcoming debut full-length. Upon The Fields Of Grief will see the light of day on 28 June via M-Theory Audio.

Featuring striking cover art by Gogo Melone (Kamelot, Ablaze My Sorrow, Mariana's Rest), the album will come out on CD and limited edition (300 onyx marble) coloured vinyl.

Shade Of Sorrow started in 2017 when founder Mika Kankainen, former drummer of Soul Terror and Warceremony, was writing material and playing all the instruments himself, including drums, bass, guitar, and keyboard, while also handling vocals, thus showcasing his immense talent and virtuosity. These songs started to catch the attention of other musicians and producers who, in 2020, encouraged Mika to deliver on his promise, and he began to record the material to share with the world. A year later, digital singles and accompanying music videos started to premiere.

Mika has finished writing and co-producing a full album, Upon The Fields Of Grief, with Esa Uusimaa (Crowen, Rain Of Acid, Wolfheart), who also mixed, and Saku Moilanen (Before The Dawn, Aeonian Sorrow, Red Moon Architect) with vocal production by Juha Kylmänen (To/Die/For, For My Pain...) and mastering by Juho Räihä (Before The Dawn, Swallow The Sun). Now that this epic work is complete, Mika is ready to share his bleak visions and strong performances with the world.

"Upon The Fields Of Grief takes you to my mindset and perspective, where I see the world slicing its wrists and drowning us all. It's a personal survival kit from this absolute darkness that we call life", explains Mika Kankainen. "The bitter vinegar of endless disappointments and personal hate, disgust and aggression coming 100% from the heart. Black n' dark is not enough to describe this macabre rollercoaster that this album gives you. It's a one-man manifestation from the deepest northern darkness. Prepare to experience the coldest wind and grief from the north. From Finland with hate." Link