Finnish progressive metal band Oddland are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, “Unilluminate To Illuminate”, out on August 21, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Having previously released two tracks from the album, “Eternal Erode” and “Freefall”, the band now unleash the new single “Soar”, along with an official video, available below.

They commented: “’Soar’ is a song that tells a story of what happens when there is an absence of a father in your life and, more importantly, how that empty space in your life is filled with images that rise from stories that are told, from images within, and from the needs one experiences growing up. It is a song touching deeply on longing and wanting to hide from the world in shame but also about finding your strength and light within. The video follows the theme of the album, reflecting the interplay of light and shadow.”

Oddland are also set to embark on a handful of tour dates across Europe, the full list of shows can be found below.

Watch the official video for “Soar” HERE

Pre-Order “Unilluminate To Illuminate” HERE

Oddland return with their highly anticipated new album “Unilluminate To Illuminate”, reaffirming their status as one of the most innovative and compelling forces in modern progressive metal.

Talking about the record, the band stated: “Unilluminate To Illuminate” reflects the need for polarity in life, the need for darkness in order to find joy in light, and the dance of these qualities that deepen the human experience. In the modern age there is a constant chase for dopamine rushes and shortcuts to euphoria. A constant state of happiness is not only impossible but an unfulfilling and untruthful way to live. There is darkness in all of us like there is light in all of us. And, in order to find your light, you must sometimes deeply explore your darkness. This is what the album aims to reflect in the songs and atmospheres we have created.”

Known for their intricate compositions and fearless approach to songwriting, the band continues to push boundaries while refining their already distinctive sonic identity.

The experience gained while supporting Soen on tour has clearly elevated the band to an even higher level, sharpening their performance edge and strengthening their sense of dynamics and impact. That growth is fully reflected in this new record, which feels more focused, confident, and mature than ever before.

This new album expands Oddland’s complex musical universe with heightened intensity, atmospheric depth, and razor-sharp precision. Shifting seamlessly between crushing heaviness and cinematic expanses, “Unilluminate To Illuminate” showcases a band operating at the peak of their creative powers, delivering a listening experience that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

With a bold sense of dynamics and a strong conceptual undercurrent, the album captures the essence of a band that refuses to stand still. Each track reveals new layers upon repeated listens, blending progressive complexity with memorable themes and a powerful sense of direction.

“Unilluminate To Illuminate” stands as a striking statement from one of the finest names in modern progressive metal – a record that challenges, captivates, and ultimately elevates the listener.

“Unilluminate To Illuminate” Tracklist:

1.    Amokinus
2.    Eternal Erode
3.    Soar
4.    Ascent
5.    Freefall
6.    Unilluminate
7.    Illuminate
8.    Act Of Solace
9.    Red Canvas
10.    Unbound In Time
11.    Waterdrops

Line Up:
Sakari Ojanen – Vocals, guitars
Joni Palmroth – Bass
Ville Viitanen – Drums
Jussi Poikonen – guitars

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UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

29.08: DK – Næstved @ Næstved Metalfest
04.09: FI – Turku @ Logomo

Split headliner EU tour with Mother Of Millions:
17.09: DE – München @ Feierwerk
18.09: DE – Stuttgart @ Klub Zentral
19.09: NL – Zoetermeer @ Boerderij
20.09: BE – Diest @ Hell
22.09: Tba
23.09: HU – Budapest @ A38
24.09: SK – Bratislava @ Randal Club
25.09: RO – Cluj @ Machines Venue
26.09: RO – Bucharest @ Quantic

Finnish progressive metal band Oddland are thrilled to share their new single and official music video, “Freefall”, available today via Frontiers Music Srl.

Stream “Freefall” HERE

The band commented on the new single: “Freefall” paints a picture of a repeating nightmare in sleep paralysis that feels like you are forever falling, without a way out. Like a broken record, you are forced to relive it again and again, but with the difference that you can’t get up and change it. Hopefully people will find this song a pleasant ‘nightmare’ that you really don’t mind listening to again and again!”

The song was mixed and mastered by the Grammy nominated producers Carson Slovak & Grant McFarland from Atrium Audio (August Burns Red, Lorna Shore, Candlebox). The video for the song was shot by the band in various cities during Oddland’s European tour with Soen in October/November 2024, with additional cinematography during the tour’s last concert in Gdansk, Poland by Dariusz Feluz, who did an amazing job capturing the intense atmosphere on camera. The final editing and special effects were added by the band’s drummer Ville Viitanen.

Founded in 2003 in Turku, Finland, Oddland’s forward-thinking delivery melds aggressive tones, spacious textures, and glorious melodies into a seamless and cohesive entity. Following a string of successful demos, the band was signed to Century Media for the 2012 debut album, “The Treachery Of Senses”.

Mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, the record was greeted with a barrage of critical acclaim, including praise from top-tier publications like Rock Tribune, Metal Hammer, Inferno, and many others, and praised as the best prog-metal record ever recorded in Finland.

Oddland recorded the magnificent follow-up album “Origin” at Fantom Studios (Insomnium, Korpiklaani, Oranssi Pazuzu) after which it was mixed and mastered by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir) and release worldwide through Sensory Records in 2016.

Containing a bit more than forty-five minutes of music, the album bears a theme which ties deeply into the lyrics and extensive artwork, with a separate piece of art being created for each of the nine songs, by Egyptian artist Mohammed Essam.

Oddland have performed at several festivals including FME, Tuska, Headway, Næstved metalfest and Progpower Europe, been touring Europe three times, both as support act for Persefone, for Manticora and as split headliner, in addition to many shows alongside the likes of established acts including Soen, Leprous, Swallow the Sun and Omnium Gatherum. It’s a great live band that leaves nothing to be desired.

In February 2022, the band signed with the brand-new German label Uprising! Records (a sub-label of Target Group) and released their third album, “Vermilion”. With an insanely amazing production that takes the listener into the universe of Tool and mixes that super production with a perfect blend of musical twists that would startle any Leprous, Pain Of Salvation or even Faith No More fan, you just can’t go wrong with these Finnish masters of Prog.

“Vermilion” is nothing short of a production-wise masterpiece that combines all that prog-lovers love about prog. Mixed and mastered by Carson Slovak and Grant Mcfarland (Black Crown Initiate, Rivers Of Nihil, a.o.), with an eerie artwork, created by drummer/multi-talent Ville Viitanen, this album sees Oddland lifted to higher levels within the world of Heavy Metal.

Line Up:
Sakari Ojanen – Vocals, guitars
Joni Palmroth – Bass
Ville Viitanen – Drums
Jussi Poikonen – guitars

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