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Noumena’s New Single “Surunkehrä” Summons the Listener to a Journey into the Underworld

Hailing from Ähtäri, Finland, the masters of melodic death metal, Noumena, continue their journey towards their highly anticipated album release. The band is now releasing a brand new single, “Surunkehrä” (The Spindle of Sorrow), as a follow-up to their previously released banger “Kuolemankello”.
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“Surunkehrä” is part of a continuum of melancholic, mid-tempo Noumena songs—a lineage that includes past tracks like “Saatto”, “Bleakest Essence” and “Sanansaattaja”. Guitarist and composer Ville Lamminaho sheds light on the song’s multifaceted origins:

“The idea sparked a couple of years ago when the band was listening to Lorna Shore’s ‘Pain Remains I’. The actual song came to life at home on the couch while strumming my daughter’s acoustic guitar. The melancholic and folk-influenced song gained dynamism through varying time signatures, and we aimed for a driving flow and pulsing rhythms in the arrangement, evoking imagery of both spinning yarn and heartbeats.”

The deep and mythological lyrical world is crafted by vocalist Suvi Uura, who came across the name “Surunkehrääjä” (“The Weaver of Sorrow”) in a book she read a few years ago. Upon hearing Ville’s composition, the name rushed back to Suvi’s mind and instantly felt like the right direction for the track:

“To me, the Weaver of Sorrow is a kind of traveler in limbo—a creature that lives off human grief and pain. She doesn’t cause sorrow; instead, she gathers it, spins it into thread, and weaves paths along which souls travel toward the underworld. She is a figure moving on the thresholds, appearing to those whose minds are broken or who have lost everything.”

Simultaneously, the band is releasing a music video for the track, directed by composer Ville Lamminaho. Inspired by the song’s lyrics, the video introduces the Weaver of Sorrow, portrayed by Suvi Uura.

The new single provides a strong foretaste of Noumena’s seventh album, which will be released in its entirety in August. While waiting for the upcoming album, Noumena invites the listener to journey deep into the underworld, where tears are spun into melancholy and heavy melodies offer the ultimate rest for a broken mind.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/noumena-surunkehra

Noumena is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1998 in Ähtäri, Finland. Known for combining melancholic melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, Noumena draws from the Scandinavian death metal tradition while adding touches of Nordic melancholy and emotion.

Over their more than 25-year career, Noumena has released six full-length albums — including Pride/Fall (2002), Absence (2005), Anatomy of Life (2006), Death Walks With Me (2013), Myrrys (2017) and Anima (2020) — steadily evolving their sound while retaining their core identity.

Noumena has over 130 live shows history, the band has toured in Finland, Central Europe, Japan and China. They have shared the stages with acts like Insomnium, Beast in Black, Moonsorrow and many others.

Line-up

Antti Haapanen – growls

Suvi Uura – vocals

Markus Hirvonen – guitars, vocals

Ville Lamminaho – guitars, mandolin, vocals

Tuukka Tuomela – guitars

Hannu Savolainen – bass

Ilkka Unnbom – drums

https://www.youtube.com/@noumenaofficial

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https://www.noumena.info/

Soulgrind returns with Dark Water Wide, the third single from the 10th album ‘Ad Pulchram Mortem’

The legendary Finnish metal band Soulgrind, founded in 1992, is set to release its tenth album ‘Ad Pulchram Mortem’ on August 14th 2026 via Inverse Records. The third single ‘Dark Water Wide’ is out now and iavailable here: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-dark-water 

The band comments:

“Dark Water Wide leads the listener deep into the shadowed currents of Tuonela — the mythic river of the underworld — where the journey drifts through the darker depths of the mind.

Heavy yet beautifully melodic, the song blends Nordic atmosphere with Finnish darkness. Its harmonic structure weaves minor seventh chords tainted by subtle twists, creating a sense of tension and melancholy. Azhemin conjured the melodies, while Lilith shaped them into form — grounded by Suntio’s relentless, pounding rhythm that resonates through the entire composition.

Dark Water Wide is a voyage across vast, dark waters — an introspective descent into death’s beauty, embodying the very essence of Ad Pulchram Mortem.” 

WATCH music video of first single ‘Jylhä Metsämies’ https://youtu.be/aoBIyV44VOY
LISTEN to the second single ‘Tears of the Earth’ https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-tears

BIOGRAPHY:

Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known for blending gothic metal, thrash and black metal into a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitar and programming. Since 1999 Miika ‘Azhemin’ Niemelä has handled keyboards and programming, later adding harsh vocals.

Soulgrind’s music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the “dark side of mind” into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland’s cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The  sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.

Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.

Line-up:

Lord Heikkinen: guitars

Azhemin: Keybords, vocals

Tanya Lilith: Vocals

Suntio: Drums

JP: Bass

Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals

Former members: Roope Latvala ( Children of Bodom, Stone ), Juke Eräkangas, Tommi McLaunone (Gloomy Grim, Nomicon), Henrik Laine (Deepred )

https://www.facebook.com/SoulgrindFinland
https://soulgrind.bandcamp.com

French modern metal/post-hardcore trio Through The Fractures Drop 3 singles – A Raw Introduction to Debut Album ‘Beyond the Scars’

Through the Fractures : a modern metal(core) and post-hardcore project built on a clear artistic premise: even in life’s most fractured moments, light persists.

Combining sonic intensity with emotional depth, the band explores themes of inner conflict, anxiety, isolation, and loss of meaning. Their music navigates the tension between chaos and melody, aggression and vulnerability, reflecting a world on the brink while maintaining an undercurrent of resilience.

Rather than diluting pain, Through the Fractures confronts it directly—transforming struggle into forward momentum.

Their debut album, Beyond the Scars, was released on May 24, with three singles already available.

Band’s statement (and vision):

“This album was never planned, it was necessary”

In mid-2025, something shifted. We didn’t want to make music anymore, we needed to. Each of us was carrying personal battles, moments that left marks deeper than words. Coming together became the only way to process them.

There was no concept, no ambition, no ego. We wrote what came naturally and kept the songs nearly untouched, because what mattered wasn’t perfection, but honesty. In three months, ten songs emerged. Listening to them feels like moving through a timeline of our lives: anxiety and hope rising and falling, chaos and light coexisting.

Through the Fractures carries that meaning : every crack, every wound, every imperfection can let the light through. This record is proof that when you’re not alone, you can make it through anything.

Amberian Dawn releases Unchained single and video from their upcoming album, revealing Nicole’s stunning vocal range

Symphonic metal pioneers Amberian Dawn will release their new album Temptation’s Gates with their new singer, Nicole Willerton, on June 26th, and now listeners can enjoy the new single Unchained.

The tones Willerton brought with her are at their best on Unchained, as Nicole unleashes her full potential, from powerful growling vocals to angelic clean vocals. At the same time, it is the first time that Amberian Dawn’s soundscape has featured vocals on such a wide spectrum. The theme of liberation from certain chains is also present in the song itself.

“It was inspiring to write a song around a traditional guitar riff. Over the years, I haven’t really focused on a classic riff-driven approach, but this time it felt completely right. The song is very dynamic and contains many different elements, which challenged our singer on many levels. He coped with it effortlessly and gave a brilliant performance. The song also demanded a world-class guitar solo – and Emil delivered it with complete confidence and skill,” praises the band’s primus motor Tuomas Seppälä.

Willerton, who wrote the lyrics for the single, continues:

“Unchained is about breaking free from inner pain. It describes the struggle of being trapped by fear and judgment. The song challenges the tendency to put others down because of fear or insecurity and reminds us that we are all human and we need to be ourselves. The song deals with the importance of finding freedom and letting go of our own demons.”

The upcoming studio album and the two singles already released have been a clear step in a new direction for the band, one that does not shy away from more modern or rougher elements. According to Tuomas, Nicole’s arrival in the band has truly started a new era.

“Nicole brings new life, energy and inspiration to the band. She is an incredibly versatile musician, a dedicated professional and it is wonderful to work with her. Her creativity and drive have already significantly influenced our new material. When I started working with our new singer, I felt the same enthusiasm as years ago when I started making our debut album in 2007–2008. At that time, we were still newcomers in the band world, even though we were already experienced musicians. With this album, I felt the same spark to create something new again.”

“In many ways, making this album felt like a return to my roots. I also took on a bigger role as a guitarist after a long time – I focused more on creating riffs, played about half of the guitar leads on the album and even did one entire solo myself,” Seppälä smiles.

 

The following songs can be found on the Temptation’s Gates album:
Temptation’s Gates
The Vision of Dreaming
Moon
Unchained
Eternal Flame
Life is Art
This Night is Waiting for Me
Undying Colours
The Garden
Phantasmagoria

The album is available in various formats, you can also check out all the special packages here.

AMBERIAN DAWN is:
Tuomas Seppälä – keyboards, guitar
Nicole Willerton – vocals
Emil Pohjalainen – guitar
Joonas Pykälä-aho – drums
Jukka Hoffren – bass

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Bokassa ushers in a new era with single Doesn’t Matter If You Love It Here – Video celebrates 70s and 80s slasher aesthetic

Norwegian Bokassa completely blew the metal world’s minds away just under ten years ago when Metallica announced they would be taking the band on tour, and now the band is starting a new era in their career. The melodic stoner rock single Doesn’t Matter If You Love It Here, with its desert vibe, is a return to its roots and its own label, Kings of Stonerpunk Records, through which Bokassa also released its debut album Divide & Conquer in 2017, which catapulted the band to global fame.

Frontman Jørn Kaarstad is excited that the band is releasing music themselves again:

“We’ve always been a band that does a lot of things ourselves, and the DIY spirit has been there since I booked our shows for the first five years of our existence – yes, even the Metallica tour. We’ve always dreamed of doing this ourselves again, and we’re really excited to take this step with this new single.”

Recorded at Otterhead Studios in England, the single was produced, recorded and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse, The Darkness) and mastered by George Perks (Don Broco, Enter Shikari).

“Doesn’t Matter If You Love It Here is about how we as a civilization have treated the Earth over a long period of time, and how everything may now end because of our indifference. It’s like a relationship that has reached its end and can no longer be saved. It’s kind of like the bond between humans and the Earth’s natural resources,” the band describes.

The new single was accompanied by a music video in which the band auditions for a bassist – with rather tragic and even bloody consequences. The video has a grindhouse-esque look and feel, and serves as an homage to the slasher B-movies of the 70s and 80s, says Kaarstad.

“I love horror movies, and the campy horror flicks from the 70s and 80s have a special place in my heart. They’re often silly and scary at the same time, so we wanted to do something similar (pun intended) – and I think we succeeded!”

With the release of the single, Bokassa will embark on a summer tour, where the band will be seen on the same stages as Clutch or Lagwagon in addition to their own festival gigs:

31.05.26 ÉLYSÉE MONTMARTRE, PARIS – FR*
02.06.26 TRANSBORDEUR, LYON – FR*
04.06.26 SALA RIVIERA, MADRID – ES*
05.06.26 SALA APOLO, BARCELONA – ES*
06.06.26 SALA SANTANA 27, BILBAO – ES*
20.06.26 TRANDALROCK, TRANDAL – NO
03.07.26 LØDDEPØNK WAKESTOCKFESTIVAL – NO
02.08.26 F-HAUS, JENA – DE^
04.08.26 HIRSCH, NUREMBERG – DE^
05.08.26 COLOS-SAAL, ASCHAFFENBURG – DE^
07.08.26 CLUB VAUDEVILLE, LINDAU – DE^
08.08.26 SUBSTAGE, KARLSRUHE – DE^
05.09.26 HIGH VOLTAGE ROCKFEST, BERGEN – NO

*Clutch
^Lagwagon

Line-Up:
Jørn Kaarstad – vocals and guitar
Olav Dowkes – drums

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Finnish metal band Inherited Time has released a third single from their upcoming debut album, set to be released this year

Braveheart is an energetic power metal track full of dashing guitars, bright intense vocals and intriguing synth melodies. The song is a story of courage, sacrifice, and curiosity — following a man who journeys into space to save humanity, facing fear and death for the people he loves.

The song represents a slightly lighter side of the band while still staying true to their own distinctive style and approach. Instead of orchestral soundscape Braveheart leans into traditional synths. Braveheart is the first song ever in the band’s history.

Listen to the single on major music platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inheritedtime-braveheart

Inherited Time is a modern symphonic metal band from Finland with a sci-fi atmosphere. The band found its current form in 2024 after years of evolution.

Their music captivates listeners with the sound of traditional Finnish melodic metal infused with power metal elements, delivering majestic orchestral melodies, striking guitars, and powerful vocals mixed with intense growls.

With three singles released and the debut album in production, the band is stronger than ever and moving confidently toward their ultimate goal: building a full musical career.

Inherited Time is:

Alesia Savolainen – Vocals
Jani Härkönen – Bass
Tero Rannila – Drums
Olli Pölkki – Keyboards
Ville Pölkki – Guitars

Rebellix returns to the release scene with a renewed lineup – Gimme Gimme Gimme single is an explosive return to the band’s glam-influenced roots

Helsinki-based heavy metal quartet Rebellix is ​​making a comeback to new music, louder, sharper, and ready to impress the metal crowd with their new single Gimme Gimme Gimme.

After the departure of their bassist and drummer, Rebellix took a creative break to regroup and rethink their direction. Now, about a year later, the band quickly got a new wind in their sails when bassist Mandy Finne and drummer Jani Niemelä joined. It was clear from the first rehearsals that they were the perfect addition to the band. The chemistry was immediate, and the band dived straight into new material.

The first single of the new era is also a return to Rebellix’s roots – the song stylishly combines a glam-influenced rock ‘n’ roll attitude with the band’s signature take on heavy metal.

“After a year of hiatus, we’re back with a new lineup and even hungrier than before. Gimme Gimme Gimme is a return to our roots. The song captures the energy of a wild night and the moment when one spark makes everything explode in a flash. Anything feels possible, even if the flame only burns until the next morning,” the band comments.

Produced by Tuomas Yli-Jaskari and mastered by Joona Lukala, the single was recorded at Sonic Pump Studio. Rebellix aimed for a soundscape that matches the intensity of the band, and the end result is a polished yet rugged sound that successfully conveys the band’s raw energy.

The new lineup has already proven its live energy, the next time Rebellix can be seen live at Bar Loose on May 30th. The evening will feature Freedomination, Ratbreed and Roadkill. The band will also be seen at the Baseidon event, which will be held at Bar Base in Helsinki on August 21st-22nd.

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The HU announces the release of their third full-length studio album HUN this summer

Mongolian dark rock pioneers The HU have made a clear mark on the metal scene in recent years, and have risen to become one of the most interesting heavy rock bands in the world. Now The HU delights their fans by announcing the release of their 3rd album HUN on July 24th. The publisher is Better Noise Music.

Along with the news, the band released a single from their upcoming album. The single Lost Soul features singer Jonny Hawkins, who is part of the band Nothing More on the same label.

The heavily grooving and percussive soundscape of the song Lost Soul reflects the extremes of Mongolia’s volatile and merciless climate. Jonny Hawkins’ English phrases blend seamlessly with traditional Mongolian throat singing. The song’s lyrics convey a message of perseverance and endurance that resonates anywhere in the world and in any language.

“Hunnu Rock crosses cultural boundaries, and in that spirit we have made the song Lost Soul together with Jonny Hawkins. Not getting lost on the journey of life, not losing your own values, and daring to face life’s obstacles are the messages we want to convey to our fans through this song and the upcoming HUN album,” Galaa comments.

“I am really excited to be collaborating with a band that is as passionate about what they do as The HU. This is something completely different from what I have done before,” adds Jonny Hawkins.

The HUN album, due out in July, showcases the band in top form. The HU expands their signature hunnu rock sound with an 11-track set that draws from Mongolian myths and legends. The result is an epic, captivating and enigmatic full-length album that opens the door to the band’s unique world.

“We took the time to do this properly, and we are really happy that we are finally almost ready to release what we have been working on for the past few years! Now we are focusing on live performances and building a completely new set list. We want to play in larger arenas so that we can implement a more impressive production and bring more elements of our own culture to the stage. And in addition to the third album, we already have great ideas for the next one!”, the band hints.

HUN track listing:
1. Warrior Chant
2. Lost Soul*
3. The Men
4. Echoes of My Father
5. Shadow
6. Horsemen
7. Greed
8. The Real You
9. Grey Hun
10. Universe
11. Second Face
* Lost Soul feat. Jonny Hawkins version,  is only released with the digital version of the album.

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“The stage is set for a new beginning” – Northern Genocide released a second single ‘Epilogi’ from the forthcoming third album

Finnish modern melodic metal band Northern Genocide released a single ‘Epilogi’ on May 20th 2026 via Inverse Records. The track is taken from the as-yet-untitled third album which is set to be released later in 2026. 

LISTEN to Epilogi: https://push.fm/fl/ng-epilogi

The band comments:
“Renewal is the prominent theme in the newest single by Northern Genocide. The past that is tormented by pain and repentance is about to be burnt in the flames of total earthly anger. The stage is set for a new beginning.”

BIOGRAPHY:

Northern Genocide is a band from Finland playing melodic metal with industrial influences.

Northern Genocide was founded in 2010 in Helsinki. It all began as home demo sessions between Pyry and Rainer, old schoolmates, with the goal of combining electronic elements with melodic metal.

In 2012, when Pyry moved to Lahti for studies, it was time to look for more members to take the band to the stage. In December 2013, the band began recording a 3-track demo in the studio. After some changes in the original lineup, the demo featured Markku Tuuri on drums, Toni Jokiranta on bass, Pyry on guitars, and Tommi Salonen on vocals. The demo Atlantis was completed in October 2014. Work immediately began on a 5-track EP, Planet Asylum, which was released in 2015.

In 2019, the debut album Genesis vol. 666 saw the light of day. The release was successful, and its only Finnish-language track, Ikiruoste, gained notable attention, even making it onto Finland’s Viral 50 Spotify chart. By this time, NG’s musical style had already shifted somewhat from its early industrial influences toward a more melodic metal approach.

In 2020, lineup changes took place. Jussi Pulliainen joined on rhythm guitar, and Arto Viitanen took up bass duties as well as backing vocals. An epic addition was also found in drummer Leo Korhonen, who learned the 10 tracks for the upcoming album in just one month and delivered an impressive studio performance.

The band’s second full-length album, The Point of No Return, was released in early 2024. The album featured guest vocalists Stephanie Mazor and Tommy Tuovinen, along with several instrumentalists who added further depth to the songs. The lyrics, written by Tommi Salonen, criticize overpopulation, corruption, abuse of power, and explore the darkest corners of the human mind. The release was handled by Inverse Records.

In 2025, the band’s long-time vocalist, Tommi Salonen, parted ways with the group by mutual agreement, and was succeeded by Joensuu’s golden voice, Joni Parkkinen.
The band immediately began working together on their third album, which is expected to see the light of day in 2026.

Line-up:

Vocals: Joni Parkkinen

Lead guitars: Pyry Pohjanpalo

Rhythm guitars: Jussi Pulliainen

Drums: Leo Korhonen

Bass: Arto Viitanen

Synths: Rainer Pekkinen

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/northerngenocide
https://www.instagram.com/northerngenocideband
https://www.tiktok.com/@northerngenocideband
https://northerngenocide.bandcamp.com

Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun released a new single and music video ‘Unified Light’

Progeny of Sun released their second full-length album, “Prophets of the Void,” in September 2025 and immediately began working on new material. Although the third album is still in the composition phase, the band decided to give a small taste of what’s to come in the form of a single. The new track ‘Unified Light’, along with its music video, is out now and available here: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-unified-light

The third album is planned for release sometime in 2027, and the new songs dive even deeper into the depths of dark death metal in the band’s signature genre-blending style. Alongside writing the new album, the band continues to perform actively, and at the end of May they will embark on their first small international tour, which includes Finland as well as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Guitarist Joni comments:
“Our drummer Juha was staring out the window on a stormy evening, thinking to himself, ‘It would be nice if, just for once, I could play some fun grooves in at least one song.’ As composers, Jaakko and I somehow picked up on Juha’s thoughts and let him loose in the studio on his own. The result was a track with nothing but drums recorded, without any bigger vision behind it. ‘We’ll figure something out for this,” I said confidently, and tuned my guitar even lower than usual. Tuomo (the bassist) struggled with the new tuning, remarking, ‘Isn’t my job supposed to be playing these low frequencies?’ Niko (the vocalist) nodded along with a grin, an orange drink in his hand: ‘Boys, It’s kickin’ really nicely’”. I assume he was talking about the song.”

Finno-Baltic Havoc Tour 2026: (w/ Denominate)

 28.5. RockNeck, Jyväskylä, Finland
 29.5. Lepakkomies, Helsinki, Finland
 30.5. Konservatoorium, Viljandi, Estonia
 31.5. The Lodge, Riga, Latvia
 2.6. Lemmy Music Club, Kaunas, Lithuania

BIOGRAPHY:

In the beginning, Progeny of Sun was a two-man band formed by Jaakko Hautamäki and Niko Aromaa. Jaakko was responsible for the instrumentals, mixing, and mastering, while Niko handled the vocals, lyrics, visuals, etc.

The songs Jaakko introduced were very versatile. Some had speed, some were slow, some painted a picture with their atmosphere, and some were more straightforward bangers. Despite the diversity in style, everything worked exceptionally well in tandem, and from this premise, the band started to develop and pave its own way forward.

To start with, Progeny of Sun created a 6-song self-titled EP and discovered that their music was met with great reception. The duo behind the band did all the mixing, mastering, videos, and artwork themselves. The project as a whole was very fun and rewarding to work on.

After the EP release, Jaakko and Niko began to think that something more was still needed. They still had a burning desire to spread their music around the world, but with just two people, it would have been impossible.

Subsequently, Jaakko found two local musicians from the Seinäjoki area: Joni Kiviniemi (guitar) and Juha Peura (drums). Joni and Juha were initially brought on board just to offer their vision and play their assigned instruments for new material. Soon, however, it began to feel like they were part of the family, and so it was decided that they would become full-fledged members of the squad and a part of the band’s story. Not long after, Tuomo Tolkki (bass) was also welcomed to join, and in a matter of a few months, the full lineup was formed.

The first release with the full lineup, a 3-track EP ‘Dark Wanderer’, was released in 2021. Next in line were the single releases ‘Worthless’ and ‘Anguish’, which were released in 2022. Thanks to the aforementioned experimental phase, Progeny of Sun has gained self-confidence and started to understand its own identity. The band worked hard on the debut album ‘Throne of Desolation’, which was released at the end of 2023. Progeny of Sun’s second album ‘Prophets of the Void’ was released in September 2025. Following their debut album, the band has identified their strengths, which are utilized and showcased even more prominently on the second album. The third album is currently in progress and is planned to be released sometime in 2027.

Line-up:

Niko Aromaa – Vocals

Jaakko Hautamäki – Guitar

Joni Kiviniemi – Guitar

Tuomo Tolkki – Bass

Juha Peura – Drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
https://www.instagram.com/progenyofsun
https://progenyofsun.bandcamp.com