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What Awaits Us fights loneliness and digital self-isolaton – new single ‘Vanish into Grey’ available now

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, What Awaits Us have released a new thought-provoking single, ‘Vanish into Grey’. The melodic yet crushingly heavy metalcore song deals with the dark side of the digital age, such as loneliness, screen addiction and self-isolation. The song offers a relatable yet hopeful perspective on the silent crisis that is affecting the younger generations in particular. The song features Aleksi Rautiainen, vocalist from Split Iris.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1jZMtRhstVBcoGFzVHewPz?si=60129d634f604810

After the previous release ‘Hell Above’, which was bursting with technical deathcore nuances, ‘Vanish into Grey’ takes the band’s sound to a more melodic level, but maintains a hugely heavy and modern, even futuristic direction. The song combines a catchy chorus, nicely coloured by guest vocalist Aleksi Rautiainen, massive production and punchy riffs. The song is mixed by Olli Korpela and mastered by Miro Kiiski.

“Vanish into Grey is more of a message than a song. We are in a mental health crisis not only in Finland, but also the whole world. WHO has declared loneliness to be a global health threat, and according to a global study done in 2024, almost 25% of adults experience loneliness. The numbers are even higher in younger age groups, with 63% of young people experiencing anxiety and depression linked to loneliness. In addition, screen addiction and isolation behind a screen are on the rise in younger age groups. We have dreamed of doing good and spreading awareness with our music, and talking about it is the first step. More is well on the way!” 

What Awaits Us tours extensively in Finland and the new single ‘Vanish into Grey’ will be making its first appearance next Wednesday, 04.06.2025 in Helsinki.

What Awaits Us Summer gigs:

4.6.2025 – On the Rocks, Helsinki, FIN – Supporting Horror Dance Squad (EST) w/ Admire the Grim

24.7.2025 – RockNeck, Jyväskylä, FIN – w/ Nameles, Our Hands Tied

26.7.2025 – Maanalainen, Tampere, FIN – w/ Chainline, Falling from Grace

Recommended for fans of: Architects, Polaris, ERRA

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What Awaits Us video interview

Operating under the flag of modern metal, the Finnish band What Awaits Us is ready to test the limits of this genre by bringing together a unique musical blend. The band’s music combines melancholic melodies with hard hitting guitar riffs while taking elements from metalcore and melodic deathcore sub-genres.
In 2014 the band released their self-produced debut album “Awake” via Sliptrick Records which gained praises both from critics and listeners. An EP named “Anomaly” followed this up in 2018 introducing a more technical, faster and brutal side of the band’s music.
Between 2021 and 2024, the band released four self-produced singles. These include a re-recorded version of the song “Ascend”, as well as the tracks “Remedy” and “Borderline”, mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm (Odeholm Audio / Vildhjarta / Humanity’s Last Breath).
The latest releases, “The Harbinger” and “Hell Above”, showcase the heavier side of What Awaits Us and mark the beginning of a new era.
We had the opportunity to meet Aleksi Kiianlehto (Vocals) and Olli Korpela (Guitars & backing vocals) and learn more about their music, the future plans and much more.

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Split Iris, What Awaits Us & Lowhill live at Meara Klubi, Pori 8.11.2024

Meara Klubi vol. 34 can be considered one of the best in terms of technique and energy. The bands present on the evening of Friday 8th November were Lowhill, What Awaits Us and Split Iris.
Lowhill is a new wave metalcore act from the Northern Finland. The music is best described as a mix of metalcore with certain deathcore elements, combined and wrapped up in a melancholic sound space.
Operating under the flag of modern metal, the Finnish band What Awaits Us is ready to test the limits of this genre by bringing together a unique musical blend. The band’s music combines melancholic melodies with hard hitting guitar riffs while taking elements from metalcore and melodic deathcore sub-genres.
Split Iris is a Finnish progressive metalcore band combining elements of djent, deathcore, thall and many other styles of modern metal, resulting in a very freshly unique mixture as their distinctive sound. The ambiences and massive soundscapes in the arrangements bring depth to the dark and driving down-tuned riffs, through which the mesmerizing and catchy vocal melodies soar pristinely.
All three bands brought to the stage performances worthy of bigger stages, proving that they are ready to cross borders and make their music known around the world.
Here some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.