Waltari, who took Finnish metal music abroad in the early 90s, left a deep mark on the Finnish music world with their crossover style, and this same creative freedom has not been given up even a little. The new Nations’ Neurosis studio album contains all the surprising elements that made Waltari famous around the world.
At the same time, Nations’ Neurosis is Waltari’s rebirth, presenting a renewed line-up. Guitarists Eero Nykänen and Jakke Setälä and drummer Ville Vehviläinen brought new energy and sound without losing Waltari’s core, which must be both rough and refined, aggressive but melodic.
Waltari’s undisputed primus motor, Kärtsy Hatakka, who also shone in the Tähdet, tähdet program this spring, went through tough times during the writing process of the album as the world descended into chaos, both around him and in his family when Hatakka lost her mother. The emotions, turmoil and also feelings of frustration that arose from all this ended up in the album, which was produced by Aleksanteri Kuosa alongside the band.
“Nations’ Neurosis is a vocal statement against the world’s obsession with the idealization of conflicts and a call to return to unity, understanding and artistic freedom. It is a call to rise from the ashes, to build instead of destroy and to never turn your back on those in need,” the band describes.
With the release of their album, Waltari is also heading to gigs, the first of which will be in Tampere on May 24th. The gigs announced now are:
May 24. Maanalainen, Tampere
May 29. On The Rocks, Helsinki (official album release gig)
May 30. Kultturitila Nuijamies, Lappeenranta