Today, LAURENNE/LOUHIMO - the collaboration between powerhouse Finnish vocalists Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) and Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) – are proud to release their sophomore album 'Falling Through Stars,' out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, the band has released a new single titled "All For Sale" which is accompanied by a visualizer, available to view below.
LAURENNE/LOUHIMO is one of the most exciting projects on Frontiers Music Srl and, in this second chapter, deliver a full force metal assaults with the power to blow you away.
Talking about the new single, Netta Laurenne commented:
“'All For Sale' is one of the metal ballads on the new album. It is a story of lost love that evolves into the realization that love is never truly lost but instead serves as a teacher. That heartache has a deeper purpose in our lives as a catalyst and healer.”
This new album from LAURENNE/LOUHIMO offers listeners a mix of heavy metal and hard rock tracks that explore the variety of the genre while maintaining a straightforward, easy-to-enjoy appeal.
'Falling Through Stars' has shades of all eras of Rainbow here and there, as well as Judas Priest and many other 80s icons of the style. All of these influences are expertly filtered into Netta and Noora's way of composing music.
Watch the Visualizer for “All For Sale” Below:
The idea of a possible collaboration between Netta and Noora became a reality once the pandemic started and cleared out calendars for both artists. It felt like a perfect time to start the project and share all the things they have in common, from the same original town to similar idols and influences.
The main highlights of the album are, naturally, the vocal melodies created and shared by Netta Laurenne and Noora Louhimo.
'Falling Through Stars' has been once again produced at the Sonic Pump studio under the guidance of Nino Laurenne (who also played the guitars and contributed to the songwriting). The production is clear and powerful and gives the deserved value to the two stars here.
Songs like “Falling Through Stars,” “Damned,” “Loud And Clear,” or “Wait” are just a few of the highlights of a great album that will please all melodic metal fans!
Commenting on the album, Netta states:
“'Falling Through Stars' is the second collaborative album with Noora, and it gave us the opportunity to step in and out of our comfort zones to meet halfway. We had a great time writing and recording the album, which I co-produced with my husband, Nino Laurenne. This album takes us on a journey through both the past and future of metal. We’ve aimed to incorporate styles, instruments, and emotions spanning from the ’70s to the present day. It’s a dynamic album that showcases both raw power and delicate moments, and we’re excited to share it with everyone.”
LAURENNE/LOUHIMO are:
Netta Laurenne - Lead & Backing Vocals
Noora Louhimo - Lead & Backing Vocals
Sampo Haapaniemi - Drums
Pasi Heikkilä - Bass
Vili Itäpelto - Keyboards & Programming
Mikko Kosonen - Solo/Acoustic/Lead & Additional Guitars
Nino Laurenne - Rhythm & Solo Guitars