2024 formed Finnish Underwater Father has released their debut EP “Without Waves” today on April 29th 2025 along with their third music video “My Name is Your Name”. The title reflects the idea that everything in life moves in waves — without them, only emptiness remains.

Listen to the EP on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer jne.): https://push.fm/fl/underwaterfather-withoutwaves

“Without Waves” blends modern and raw expression, combining melody with black and death metal influences. Heavy riffs and melodic parts are intertwined, creating a dark and captivating soundscape. The lyrics explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the reasons why we live our lives the way we do — and the paths those reasons lead us down. Although the subjects are deep and philosophical, there’s also a touch of dark humor that gives the songs a distinct edge.

The drums were recorded by Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios, while the band recorded the other instruments and vocals themselves. Saku also handled the mixing and mastering of the EP, ensuring its relentlessly deep sound.

The EP’s cover art is based on an original artwork by Jouko Alapartanen, visually capturing the theme of the record.

Formed in the summer of 2024, Underwater Father was born from the vision of Samu Haatainen (guitars, vocals), who sought to create something darker and more stripped-down compared to their other band, Of Spite. Sharing most of its members with Of Spite, the lineup consists of Antti Lampinen (bass), Jan Lindberg (guitars, backing vocals), and Joonas Nieminen (drums) — a tight-knit unit with a shared passion for pushing metal’s boundaries.
Musically, Underwater Father weaves together the ferocity of black and death metal with the emotional depth of melodic metal. Drawing influences from bands like Mgła, Horna, Uada, Cradle of Filth on the extreme side and Sentenced, Bloodpit, and Somehow Jo! etc. On the melodic spectrum, the band creates music that is both crushing and atmospheric. Lyrically, their songs explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the search for meaning in life’s journey—both the light and the darkness that shape our fate.

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2024 formed Finnish Underwater Father releases their debut EP “Without
Waves” on April 29th 2025. Now released song and music video “Drowned” is the second single from EP. The track fuses the raw intensity of black metal with the crushing melodies of melodic death metal and heavy, chugging riffs. Towards the end, hardcore and punk metal influences emerge, adding depth and dynamic contrast.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer jne.): https://push.fm/fl/underwaterfather-drowned

The band tells about the song:
“What’s the song about? Well, cheerful topics like addiction, depression, and anxiety. In this story, the protagonist’s life slips out of control — like a bar of soap in a prison shower — until they ultimately decide to paint a picture… with their victim’s blood. The lyrics, penned by Samu Haatainen and Jere Harju, take the listener deep into the darkest corners of addiction, portraying its pain, destruction, and the extreme consequences that unfold when things spiral too far.

The track also features guest vocals by Jere Harju. “Drowned” is not only a stark depiction of addiction’s hopelessness but also a powerful collaboration, where Harju’s distinctive voice and lyrics bring an intense and haunting element to the song’s conclusion”

Biography:
Formed in the summer of 2024, Underwater Father was born from the vision of Samu Haatainen (guitars, vocals), who sought to create something darker and more stripped-down compared to their other band, Of Spite. Sharing most of its members with Of Spite, the lineup consists of Antti Lampinen (bass), Jan Lindberg (guitars, backing vocals), and Joonas Nieminen (drums) — a tight-knit unit with a shared passion for pushing metal’s boundaries.

Musically, Underwater Father weaves together the ferocity of black and death metal with the emotional depth of melodic metal. Drawing influences from bands like Mgła, Horna, Uada, Cradle of Filth on the extreme side and Sentenced, Bloodpit, and Somehow Jo! etc. On the melodic spectrum, the band creates music that is both crushing and atmospheric. Lyrically, their songs explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the search for meaning in life’s journey—both the light and the darkness that shape our fate.

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Hailing from the cold shores of Kotka, Finland, Underwater Father emerges as a dark and captivating force in metal. Blending the intensity of death- and black metal with the melancholic melodies traditional of Finnish “melometal”, the band crafts a unique sonic experience that is both haunting and powerful.

“Spiral Through” is the first single from Underwater Father’s upcoming debut EP, “Without Waves,”. This track blends the coldness of black metal with the melodic elements of melodic metal, creating a hauntingly atmospheric yet aggressive soundscape.

Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/QGJsxMiOg1w

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc.): https://push.fm/fl/underwaterfather-spiralthrough

The band backgrounds the song:
“The song tells the story of a haunting journey of guilt and redemption, as a man is drawn back into the darkest corners of his past. Vivid flashes of violent acts and tragic mistakes bring long-buried demons to the surface, forcing him to confront the weight of his actions. As he navigates between the stillness of the graveyard and the chaos of his haunting memories, anguish and remorse intertwine as the shadows of his past refuse to let go.

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The protagonist finds peace and the possibility of a new beginning as he breaks free from the chains of his past.”

Formed in the summer of 2024, Underwater Father was born from the vision of Samu Haatainen (guitars, vocals), who sought to create something darker and more stripped-down compared to their other band, Of Spite. Sharing most of its members with Of Spite, the lineup consists of Antti Lampinen (bass), Jan Lindberg (guitars, backing vocals), and Joonas Nieminen (drums)—a tight-knit unit with a shared passion for pushing metal’s boundaries.

Musically, Underwater Father weaves together the ferocity of black and death metal with the emotional depth of melodic metal. Drawing influences from bands like Mgła, Horna, Uada, Cradle of Filth on the extreme side and Sentenced, Bloodpit, and Somehow Jo! etc. On the melodic spectrum, the band creates music that is both crushing and atmospheric. Lyrically, their songs explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the search for meaning in life’s journey—both the light and the darkness that shape our fate.

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