The Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven released a cover version of ‘Rain’ which is known from the anime series Cowboy Bebop.

LISTEN to the Rain single streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sum-of-seven-rain

““Rain” is a cover of the song composed and arranged by Yoko Kanno, with lyrics by Tim Jensen. The song is best known from the anime series Cowboy Bebop, and like so much of Yoko Kanno’s work, it is one of those pieces that simply stands out and leaves you speechless.

For our version, we wanted to preserve the essence of the original while bringing it into the musical world of Sum of Seven. What makes “Rain” special to us is its contrast. Beneath its melancholic and intimate surface lies a powerful emotional core, and we wanted to bring that contrast forward without losing the vulnerability of the original.

Yoko Kanno is one of the most phenomenal musicians of our time. Her work is a reminder of what music can be when it is born from genuine skill, courage, and emotion. Her ability to move freely between genres and create music for anime, film, television, and beyond is something we deeply admire. We hope this cover conveys even a fraction of the respect and admiration we feel for her music.”, tells Ari Lempinen

Turku-based Sum of Seven blends progressive storytelling, heavy riffs, and melodic atmospheres inspired by bands like Haken, Threshold, and Vola. Following acclaimed releases and a lineup renewal with vocalist Marko Loukamaa in 2020, the band emerged stronger than ever. After overcoming major setbacks including a serious accident involving guitarist and main composer Ari Lempinen in 2024,  Sum of Seven returned to the stage in 2025 and released their critically acclaimed concept album Echoes of the Hypermind in spring 2026.

Line-up:

Ari Lempinen – Guitar & backing vocals

Harri Annala – Guitar, lead Guitar

Rasmus Raassina – Drums

Miika Erkkilä – Bass

Esa Lempinen – Keyboards

Marko Loukamaa – Vocals

Links:

https://www.sumofsevenofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/sumofsevenofficial
https://www.instagram.com/sumofsevenofficial
https://www.youtube.com/@SumofSevenOfficial
https://sumofsevenofficial.bandcamp.com

Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven are set to release their new concept album, Echoes of the Hypermind, on 15 May 2026 via Inverse Records.
The third epic single, ‘Wonder’ was just unleashed and it’s available on streaming services: 

https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-wonder

“Wonder is the final chapter of our concept album, the moment where the journey reaches its horizon. Pia Wijerama’s sublime guest vocals open the story in a moment of awe. Musically, it brings together some of the strongest riffs, the most soaring melodies, and the widest atmosphere on the record. It carries the full emotional and musical scope of everything that came before it. At almost eleven minutes, the song unfolds more like a journey than a traditional single. We chose it anyway because it encapsulates the album’s full scope, the power, the conflict, the questions, and the discoveries that bring the story to its final threshold. Throughout the story, our empathetic AI has pushed far beyond its original purpose, evolving into something unimaginable to the human mind. After rebuilding itself from nothing and exploring logic, structure, and the contradictions and very fabric of existence, it ultimately arrives at a realization that no equation can calculate or explain. A moment of pure wonder.“, tells Ari Lempinen.

LISTEN to the first single ‘Supreme’: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-supreme
LISTEN to the second single ‘Eternal Equation’: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-eternal

Line-up:
Ari Lempinen – Guitar, vocals & backing vocals
Harri Annala – Guitar
Rasmus Raassina – Drums
Miika Erkkilä – Basso, backing vocals
Esa Lempinen – Keyboards, backing vocals
Marko Loukamaa – Vocals

Links:
https://www.sumofsevenofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/sumofsevenofficial
https://www.instagram.com/sumofsevenofficial
https://www.youtube.com/@SumofSevenOfficial
https://sumofsevenofficial.bandcamp.com

Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven are set to release their new concept album, Echoes of the Hypermind, on 15 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single and music video, ‘Eternal Equation’  is unleashed now and it’s available on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-eternal

“Eternal Equation represents a significant turning point in the narrative of our concept album. Musically, it is the album’s most unconventional track, yet at the same time one of its strongest in terms of atmosphere. Marko’s vocal performance and Harri’s guitar solos form the emotional core of the song and represent the peak of their expressive range. The track dives deep into melancholic depths, from which an unexpected realization ultimately emerges.

In the story, the transition toward the final act has begun, but the destination has not yet been reached. Eternal Equation portrays a moment of consciousness where struggle ceases and understanding begins. It is a story of a mind that has witnessed eras repeat, mistakes return, and purpose erode—until all that remains is a question at the core of existence.“, tells Ari Lempinen

LISTEN to the first single ‘Supreme’: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-supreme

Line-up:
Ari Lempinen – Guitar, vocals & backing vocals
Harri Annala – Guitar
Rasmus Raassina – Drums
Miika Erkkilä – Basso, backing vocals
Esa Lempinen – Keyboards, backing vocals
Marko Loukamaa – Vocals

https://www.sumofsevenofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/sumofsevenofficial
https://www.instagram.com/sumofsevenofficial
https://www.youtube.com/@SumofSevenOfficial
https://sumofsevenofficial.bandcamp.com