THE JOTUNN return with their first new music since the release of their 2024 EP Summoner, unveiling their crushing new single “Blood Flower.” A natural evolution of the band’s sound, “Blood Flower” blends the Swedish groove melodeath influences that have shaped the band since its inception with the unrelenting intensity of blackened deathcore.

“This was our real attempt at pushing everything we love about extreme music to the next level,” says guitarist Shawn Kahan, who initially penned the track. “Cole [Martinez] really elevated it with his production, and it sounds absolutely massive. We’ve never been happier with a song.”

“Blood Flower” is a merging of THE JOTUNN’s love for music and horror. The track is interwoven with a short story written by vocalist Paul Kahan, and its music video, directed by Tom Stumpf, brings the concept vividly to life.

About THE JOTUNN:
Based out of Cleveland and Columbus Ohio, THE JOTUNN formed in 2021 after guitarist and songwriter Shawn Kahan presented a number of demos to Paul Kahan. Soon producer Cole Martinez (ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, WHITECHAPEL, ABORTED) was on board taking up the role of bassist and producer of their music. Nick Amato (ATOMIC WITCH) performed drums on the band's debut album Graveworshipper (2022), prior to Adam Biats joining the line-up. The outfit was awarded the Columbus Artist Grant in 2023, and subsequently in 2025. THE JOTUNN's EP Summoner arrived in 2024, and is set to be followed in 2025 by two cover releases and a new original track. Cole left the band in June 2025 on good terms, leading to the arrival of Leo Debevc on guitar and Londyn Hager on bass.

THE JOTUNN is:
Paul Kahan - Vocals
Shawn Kahan - Guitar
Leo Debevc - Guitar
Londyn Snow - Bass
Adam Biats - Drums

Links:
Streaming links: www.thejotunn.com
Bandcamp: https://jotunn.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJotunnBand/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejotunnband/

Credits:
Recording Studio: Conquistador Studios
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered: Cole Martinez
Performed by The Jötunn
Song Written by At the Gates

Melodic death quintet THE JOTUNN present a ferocious take on AT THE GATES's "Suicide Nation". The ensemble from Ohio, US, cultivate an intense sonic experience by compiling symphonic elements on top of melodic death metal and melodic deathcore: "We really like to wear our influences on our sleeve and let those influences breathe life in to songs that can stand on their own." "Suicide Nation" is the first of a tripart offering landing over the summer of 2025.

"AT THE GATES is a HEAVY influence for this band", vocalist Paul Kahan explains. "Slaughter of the Soul is a defining album for us as listeners and players. We along with so many other bands have used this album as a blueprint for how melodic metal should sound for a long time.

Kahan also has a personal connection with "Suicide Nation". Kahan recalls the first time he heard the track: "I was absolutely blown away. I remember that being a really pivotal moment for me personally with music. It became one of my favorite songs of all time and I remember in the back of my head that if I ever had the opportunity to do a cover this would be the first one I pitched. I basically begged the band to do it."

THE JOTUNN Return With “Blood Flower,” A Dark Fusion of Groove and Deathcore

THE JOTUNN Present Cover of "Suicide Nation"