OCTOPLOID release 'Coast Of The Drowned Sailors (featuring Tomi Koivusaari)' lyric video
11-12-2024
OCTOPLOID, fronted by bassist Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine (known for his work with AMORPHIS, BARREN EARTH, and MANNHAI), are wrapping up an eventful 2024 with the release of a brand-new lyric video for ‘Coast Of The Drowned Sailors.’ This year marked the release of their highly praised debut album, “Beyond The Aeons” (July 5, 2024 via RPM), as well as their first live performance.
Watch the lyric video for ‘Coast Of The Drowned Sailors’ below.
Oppu states: “‘Coast Of The Drowned Sailors’ is a conscious nod to the 90s, and the only possible interpreter for it was Mr. Tomi Koivusaari. The track marries the essence of original melodic death metal with elements of slide and acoustic guitar characteristic of southern rock ballads. Also featured is Jani “Joãnitor” Muurinen, the legendary vocalist from the band XYSMA, who delivers the more hopeful part of the lyrics. Overall, ‘Sailors’ is an unapologetically old-school melodic death metal track executed with a modern touch!”
Watch the previously released lyric video for ‘Monotony’ and ‘Human Amoral’ below.
“Combining elements from folk, prog and death metal, ‘Human Amoral’ is an epitome of OCTOPLOID’s sound and my musical influences,” adds Oppu.
“Beyond The Aeons” was crafted at E-Studio (Sipoo, Finland) where Petri Majuri (HANOI ROCKS, MICHAEL MONROE etc.) took care of mixing the eight tracks and David Castillo (KATATONIA, LEPROUS, OPETH etc.) mastered the album. Orion Landau (CARCASS, YOB, RUSSIAN CIRCLES etc.) completed the overall magnificent package with dreamy artwork.
Pre-order the album in the physical format of your choice (CD-digi, eco-friendly / recycled “dusk of vex” marbled vinyl), pre-save it on your favourite DSP or pre-order it digitally to receive ‘Human Amoral (feat. Tomi Joutsen)’ instantly now, AT THIS LOCATION.
“Beyond The Aeons” – Track Listing:
01. The Dawns In Nothingness (feat. Mikko Kotamäki) *
02. Coast Of The Drowned Sailors (feat. Tomi Koivusaari & Janitor Muurinen) *
03. Human Amoral (feat. Tomi Joutsen) *
04. Shattered Wings (feat. Petri Eskelinen) #/%
05. Beyond The Aeons #/%
06. The Hallowed Flame (feat. Mikko Kotamäki) *
07. Concealed Serenity (feat. Mikko Kotamäki) %
08. A Dusk Of Vex (feat. Jón Aldará | physical: long version; digital: edit) ^/%
Bonus Track (physical only):
09. Monotony (feat. Petri Eskelinen) %
* Kim Rantala (keyboards)
# Samu Leminen (additional lead guitars)
^ Ile Laaksomaa (additional lead guitar)
% Kasper Mårtenson (keyboards)
OCTOPLOID are:
Mikko Kotamäki | vocals (live)
Peter Salonen | guitars
Kim Rantala | keyboards
Olli-Pekka Laine | bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Mikko Pietinen | drums, percussion
OCTOPLOID‘s debut tour kicks off in the spring of 2025.
The first confirmed dates are:
02.05.2025 FI Helsinki – On the Rocks
09.05.2025 FI Kuopio- Sawohouse Underground
10.05.2025 FI Oulu- 45 Special
More shows to be announced later this year…!
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