Metal band Stam1na, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary, have released a new song from their upcoming album Apnea today. Listen to Käärmeennyrkki here.
The band’s 11th album, Apnea, will be released on February 20, 2026. The album was produced by Stam1na together with Julius Mauranen (Viitasen Piia, Oranssi Pazuzu).
“Käärmeennyrkki shed its skin several times during the demo sessions, sometimes causing feelings of despair as to whether it was a king cobra or an earthworm. With the support of Julius “Reksi” Mauranen, we boldly set out to examine the amount of distortion and seek airiness in the arrangements, and we happily succeeded. Faced with the combination of beauty and ugliness, it is easy to go to the mirror, take a handshake position and say the words “Thank you, Reksi. Thank you,” describes the song’s composer Kai-Pekka Kangasmäki.
The Käärmeennyrkki music video was directed by internationally awarded filmmaker and musician Anna Eriksson. This is Eriksson’s first music video direction for another artist.
“After listening to the song, I thought for a long time about what Käärmeennyrkki means to me. I think it is an awareness of death and at the same time its exorcism. I wanted to depict pain, strength and sensitivity. Antti’s dedication to the process made a big impression on me. I appreciate Stam1na’s attitude and desire to seek something new,” Anna Eriksson commented.
“In my opinion, Kai-Pekka often composes the most interesting, different Stam1na songs. Käärmeennyrkki is no exception. The atmosphere when the song meets Anna’s wonderful cinematography is unique. It was a special honor to be able to act in this music video”- Antti Hyyrynen.
Stam1na, who has won seven Emma awards during their career, will start the Käärmeennyrkki 2026 tour in support of thier new album on March 6, 2026.