One of the most anticipated prog metal releases of the year will be released this Friday, when Rioghan‘s second album ‘Kept’ will see the light of day. Rioghan, who attracted widespread international attention with their debut, is now diving into deeper musical extremes with ‘Kept’. The band, which operates in the world of modern metal, has a strong gothic and progressive element in their music. The new album also features electronic sounds, organic soundscapes and dark pop elements.
Rioghan will present their album ‘Kept’ with a special live stream show on Thursday 13th. During the live stream broadcast from Alimus in Kallio, Rioghan will play their entire upcoming album from start to finish.
Tickets on sale here.
Rioghan – Kept (Album 2025)
Track list:
01. Dreams
02. Hands
03. Skin
04. Edge
05. Distance
06. Hopes
07. Motion
08. Here
09. Red
10. Grief
Cover photo: Mikko Parkkonen / Aarni Visuals
Cover layout: Sakari Tuokkola
Produced & mixed by Teemu Liekkala
Mastered by Miro Kiiski / Miro Mastering
About Rioghan:
The rising star of modern Finnish metal Rioghan has made an unforgettable expression to the metal scene with their multi-layered musical expression full of surprises. Strikingly beautiful yet violent imagery hand in hand with the music creates an otherworldly experience, easy to fall in love with.
Rioghan’s music is modern metal with progressive twist – ranging from melodic death metal moments to floating dark pop elements, while ethereal gothic darkness walks right beside you all the way.
Based in 2019 around singer-poetess Rioghan Darcy, the band has gained international attention from their very first EP Blackened Sky. Positive remarks grew even heavier with their debut album Different Kinds Of Losses, made in collaboration with Jonas Renkse (Katatonia) and Einar Solberg (Leprous).
The band consists of singer Rioghan Darcy, guitarist Teemu Liekkala (Red Eleven), guitarist Tero Luukkonen (Red Eleven), bassist Antti Varjanne (Joviac, Time Primer), and drummer Valtteri Revonkorpi (Leverage).
Rioghan’s live production consists of hardcore professionals, and every moment is thought through from lights to stage presence. Dedicatedly practiced show was presented to fans in autumn 2024, when Rioghan toured Finland with Wheel in Olympia, Tampere; Sawohouse UG, Kuopio; On The Rocks, Helsinki; Lutakko, Jyväskylä; Finlandia-klubi, Lahti and 45Special, Oulu.
The crowd’s warm welcome with the successful tour ensured Rioghan their place among the future exports to be reckoned with.
Line-up:
Rioghan Darcy – vocals
Teemu Liekkala – guitar & keys
Tero Luukkonen – guitar
Antti Varjanne – bass
Valtteri Revonkorpi – drums
Links:
https://linktr.ee/rioghandarcy
https://www.facebook.com/rioghandarcy
https://www.instagram.com/rioghandarcy
https://rioghan.bandcamp.com
https://spoti.fi/36nTHP7
https://www.rakkausrunot.fi/runoilijat/emma-rioghan-darcy