Kneel Before The Death is a Finnish extreme metal band founded in 2013, and since their first single, they’ve been creating a storm in the harsh and unforgiving Finnish metal scene.
After a few years of silence, KBTD has returned with their self-titled debut album, released in the summer of 2025 by Ranka Kustannus.
We had the opportunity to chat with singer Markus Raito and drummer Konsta Vihavainen before their show at Meara Klubi in Pori, discussing their debut album, the band’s history, and much more.
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Kneel Before The Death & ASHEN SKY live at Meara Klubi, Pori (Finland) 27.9.2025
Meara Klubi returns after the summer break with two bands that are making inroads into the Finnish scene: ASHEN SKY and Kneel Before The Death.
ASHEN SKY’s music blends elements of both modern and traditional metal. Catchy riffs, powerful choruses, and crushing breakdowns infused with deathcore influences merge with melodic and melancholic tones, creating a striking contrast that channels both aggression and deep emotion. Known for their intense, energetic, and unpredictable live performances, ASHEN SKY delivers a unique and memorable experience for their audience.
Finnish Kneel Before The Death mixes death metal, deathcore, symphonic metal, black metal and electronic music to produce their unique sound. In 2023 Kneel Before The Death started a new chapter in their story with the release of the single Eternal Sleep. Their vision was to create art with an aggressive, theatrical and epic approach. In late 2024 the band released first full-length album.
Both bands were a blast, the energy was clearly palpable, and the audience responded more than positively. Two bands to keep an eye on because they are sure to be talked about.
Here some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.
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