Finnish Heaven-Gemini is the result of a collision of creative minds. The progressive metal band’s first album, “Luonnonoikku” (Freak of Nature), is a musically rich and dynamic journey.
Heaven-Gemini’s unique style blends various modern metal genres from thrash to djent, incorporating influences from post-metal and rock. The band shifts chameleon-like from crushing riffs to ethereal melodies, even introducing humor and lightness—sometimes within the same song. This rich musical palette keeps the listener on their toes. The song structures are winding and full of surprises, yet Heaven-Gemini never forgets catchiness. The band’s Finnish-language songs range from powerful melodic vocals to death metal growls and high-pitched screams.
The title “Luonnonoikku” refers to the protagonist of this concept album. The last remaining humans have fled a ravaged Earth and isolated themselves in a digital simulation—a machine called Nature. The protagonist is a sort of glitch in the system, a deviation from determinism. This dystopian story draws from existentialism, Buddhism, and Greek mythology. “Luonnonoikku” explores questions of eternity, free will, and mortality, following the protagonist’s journey from cynicism to understanding history, discovering beauty, and accepting reality.
The band’s first EP, “Dolores”, was released in fall 2022. Released via Inverse Records, “Luonnonoikku” marks a significant step forward for Heaven-Gemini in terms of production. Seppo Nummela handled the mixing, and Joni Borodavkin mastered the album, creating a sound that is heavy, clear, and full of intricate details.
The album artwork was created by Tampere-based visual artist Jussi Huttunen. Music videos have been released for the singles “Pathomania” and “Tinnitus”. These videos were filmed and edited by drummer Santtu Paananen.
Heaven-Gemini is a unique new voice in Finnish metal. “Luonnonoikku” is a must-experience for any fan of prog or metal.
Listen to “Luonnonoikku” on music services (YouTube, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/heavengemini-luonnonoikku
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Heaven-Gemini is:
Aleksi Kokko: guitar, vocals
Mikko Soininen: guitar
Santtu Paananen: drums
Eetu Savolainen: bass