Distortion Music Group is Proud to Release the Stand Alone New Single "IKU-TURSO" from Finland’s Winter War Machine Wolfheart!!

WOLFHEART is set to unveil their highly-anticipated standalone single, "Iku-Turso,"in collaboration with Distortion Music Group. This powerful track is available on all major music platforms today, September 8, 2023.

Crafted by the talented songwriter Tuomas Saukkonen, "Iku-Turso" is a testament to his creative prowess. The single has been expertly brought to life by Saku Moilanen, who handled the production, recording, mixing, and mastering with finesse at DeepNoise Studios.

"Seems like with each concept album we make there is one story that is left behind and deserves a sequel to the theme. Our previous full length "King Of The North" was fully focused on Finnish Mythology and we did thorough job covering everything between creation of the nordic realm to the demigods of Finnish nature. But one truly primeval and malevolent creature, sea monster called Iku-Turso was left behind and now we are back to tell the story about a hunt of this beast that was also believed to be the god of war,” says Tuomas Saukkonen.

Finnish frontrunners WOLFHEART have proven themselves to be one of metal’s most captivating acts of northern heritage and one of the fastest rising bands in the international melodic death metal scene. Over the course of the last three years alone, the band has remained relentless with the release of their highly acclaimed full-length, Wolves of Karelia (2020) and Skull Soldiers EP (2021), gaining massive praise from fans and press alike with their icy tales of battle and triumph. The new album, King Of The North (out September 16, 2022 via Napalm Records), picked up right where WOLFHEART left off - taking every aspect of their trademark sound of colossal melodies, growling vocals and driving drum rhythms to searing new levels. Each song on King Of The North was dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology - underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production. “Ancestor”, featuring none other than Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage fame, is the album’s top frostbitten anthem, unleashing WOLFHEART’s most crushing blast beats and cutting-edge vocal performances. “The King” marches on, telling the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless “Cold Flame” featuring Karl Sanders of legendary extreme metal group Nile. King Of The North is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling - showcasing WOLFHEART at never before heard artistic levels!

One story from the colossal theme album King Of The North was left behind and 8th of September will tell the tale of the malevolent sea monster known by the name Iku-Turso. There is various descriptions about Iku-Turso from a god of war to a father of diseases and overall it is truly primeval creature in Finnish mythology and definitely deserver and epic and thundering track to tell its tale and that is what WOLFHEARTdelivers briefly prior to their 1st headline tour in Europe in November 2023

"Iku-Turso" Single Out Now!

Stream/Buy here: https://bfan.link/wolfheart-iku-turso

WATCH WOLFHEART - Iku-Turso (Official Video):

Photo credit: Valtteri Hirvonen

Melodic Death Metal Unit WOLFHEART Unleashes New Official Video for “Fires of the Fallen”

New Album, 'King of the North', Out Now

Order Your Copy HERE!

Upcoming North American Tour with Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura & Thulcandra Begins Soon!


Renowned melodic death metal band WOLFHEART has unleashed their latest and greatest creation with the official video for their explosive single, "Fires of the Fallen", taken from the recently-released full-length album, 'King of the North', now available via Napalm Records. 'King of the North' continues WOLFHEART's trademark sound, fusing colossal melodies, powerful vocals, emotionally charged lyrics, and relentless rhythms to create a masterpiece of epic proportions.

"Fires of the Fallen", the penultimate track on the album, serves as a fitting finale for the entire musical journey, and showcases WOLFHEART‘s exceptional talent in executing melodic death metal. With its devastating riffs, potent instrumentals and soul-stirring vocals, the song demonstrates their insatiable passion for the genre. The accompanying music video masterfully captures the intense and climactic energy of the album’s conclusion, immersing viewers in the pulse-pounding world of 'King of the North'.

With the release of the album and their recent European tour, WOLFHEART has proven time and time again that they are a force to be reckoned with in the metal world. You won't want to miss the band’s electrifying performance on their upcoming North American tour supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse and Obscura alongside labelmates Thulcandra!

Immerse yourself in the music as WOLFHEART takes the stage and delivers a truly unforgettable live show. Don't miss your chance - tickets are on sale now.

 

WOLFHEART’s statement:        

"After waiting for 4 long years and having several tours and plans cancelled it is finally time to bring the Finnish winter storm to the stages of North America. There is no better way to start 2023 than being on the road in NA and with awesome company of Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura and Thulcandra!"

Discover distant realms of northern mythology with melodic death triumph 'King of the North'!

Each song on 'King of the North' is dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology – underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production. “The King”, for instance, tells the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless “Cold Flame” featuring Karl Sanders. “Ancestor” is the album’s most frostbitten anthem, unleashing WOLFHEART’s acclaimed brand of crushing blast beasts and cutting-edge vocal performances alongside guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.

'King of the North' is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling – showcasing WOLFHEART at never-before-heard artistic levels!

Tuomas Saukkonen on 'King of the North':         

"After 'Wolves of Karelia', it made a lot of sense to continue writing thematic albums, but this time I wanted to travel a lot further in history than the Second World War and went straight to tales about creation of the Nordic world, ancient gods of the north and majestic nature. The colorful theme also inspired me to write the musically most diverse WOLFHEART album and also bring the biggest variation of vocals than ever before, putting Lauri and Vageliss in their well-earned spotlight."

Order 'King of the North' NOW

[LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)]

'King of the North' is available in the following formats:

=> LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

=> LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)

=> LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Orange/Yellow

=> CD 6-page Digisleeve

=> Digital album

WOLFHEART & THULCANDRA US Tour

Supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse & Obscura

02/18/23: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

02/19/23: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

02/20/23: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

02/21/23: Boise, ID @ The Shredder

02/22/23: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

02/23/23: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

02/24/23: Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

02/25/23: Minneapolis, MN @ The Underground

02/26/23: Joliet, IL @ The Forge

02/27/23: Detroit, MI @ Small's

02/28/23: Toronto, ON @ Axis

03/01/23: Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Bell

03/02/23: Montreal, QC @ Studio TD

03/03/23: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

03/04/23: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater

03/05/23: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring

03/06/23: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

03/07/23: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

03/08/23: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

03/10/23: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

03/11/23: Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live

03/12/23: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

03/13/23: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill

03/14/23: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

03/15/23: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

03/16/23: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

 

WOLFHEART are:

Tuomas Saukkonen - guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen - drums

Lauri Silvonen - bass, vocals

Vagelis Karzis - guitar, vocals

WOLFHEART & THULCANDRA to Support Fleshgod Apocalypse & Obscura on 2023 North American Tour

WOLFHEART & THULCANDRA

to Support Fleshgod Apocalypse & Obscura

on 2023 North American Tour

 

Tour Begins February 18 in San Francisco, CA

Tickets On Sale Now!

Napalm Records label mates WOLFHEART and THULCANDRA are thrilled to announce their upcoming direct support of co-headliners Fleshgod Apocalypse and Obscura on their impending winter 2023 North American tour!

The tour kicks off on February 18 in San Francisco, CA and will visit a slew of major cities in both the USA and Canada, coming to an end on March 16 in Los Angeles, CA.

 

Tickets are on sale now - see below for all tour dates and check local venue listings for tickets and more information!

 

Tuomas Saukkonen of WOLFHEART says:

"We are absolutely thrilled about the fact that WOLFHEART is finally coming back to North America and the company could not be better supporting the mighty Fleshgod Apocalypse and Obscura with our label mates THULCANDRA. Counting the days already to be on the road with this diamond package."

 

Steffen Kummerer of THULCANDRA, who will be pulling double duty on this tour with Obscura, adds:

"In February and March, we embark on our first North American tour supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura and WOLFHEART. This nationwide tour will be the first shows in the United States and Canada for THULCANDRA. Pick up your tickets and don’t miss out on the tour of the year!“

WOLFHEART & THULCANDRA Supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse & Obscura

North American Tour Dates:

2/18: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

2/19: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

2/20: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

2/21: Boise, ID @ The Shredder

2/22: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

2/23: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

2/24: Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

2/25: Minneapolis, MN @ The Underground

2/26: Joliet, IL @ The Forge

2/27: Detroit, MI @ Small's

2/28: Toronto, ON @ Axis

3/1: Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Bell

3/2: Montreal, QC @ Studio TD

3/3: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

3/4: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater

3/5: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring

3/6: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

3/7: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

3/8: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

3/10: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

3/11: Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live

3/12: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

3/13: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill

3/14: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

3/15: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

3/16: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

WOLFHEART

Melodic death metal powerhouse WOLFHEART released their latest full-length studio album, 'King of the North', in September 2022. Each song on 'King of the North' is dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology – underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production.

“The King”, for instance, tells the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless “Cold Flame” featuring Karl Sanders.

“Ancestor” is the album’s most frostbitten anthem, unleashing WOLFHEART’s acclaimed brand of crushing blast beasts and cutting-edge vocal performances alongside guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.

'King of the North' is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling – showcasing WOLFHEART at never-before-heard artistic levels!

WOLFHEART are:

Tuomas Saukkonen - guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen - drums

Lauri Silvonen - bass, vocals

Vagelis Karzis - guitar, vocals

THULCANDRA

Death/black metal mainstays THULCANDRA released their latest studio album, 'A Dying Wish', to great acclaim in 2021.

Since originating with Obscura mastermind Steffen Kummerer in 2003, the band has become an indispensable protagonist in the European extreme metal-sphere that reaches way back to the magnificent origins of their genres. 'A Dying Wish' was produced at Unisound Studio by Dan Swanö, keeping the black flame of Jon Nödtveidt alive and worthy.

'A Dying Wish' transports the listener right into an icy soundscape of a never ending, severe winter. With 10 blood-freezing tracks delivering clashing guitar riffs, epic downtempo moments driven by atmospheric acoustic guitars and rapid outbursts of dark and raspy screams, THULCANDRA created another record that continues the great legacy of true death metal.


THULCANDRA on 'A Dying Wish' are:

Steffen Kummerer – guitar, vocals

Mariano Delastik – guitar

Christian Kratzer – bass

Alessandro Delastik – drums

Melodic Death Metal Unit WOLFHEART Unleashes New Official Video for “Knell”

New Album, 'King of the North',

Out Now I Order Your Copy HERE!

Melodic death metal powerhouse WOLFHEART have shared their new official video for the blistering song “Knell”, cut from their recently released full-length studio album, 'King of the North', out now via Napalm Records.

Following the sonic legacy of their previous albums, 'King of the North' resonates with their trademark blend of colossal melodies, earth shaking vocals, gripping lyricism and driving rhythms. After the release of the album and their subsequent, recently wrapped European tour, WOLFHEART strengthen their howls for another round.

“Knell”, the third song on the album, befittingly continues the electrifying mood of the previous songs, creating epic soundscapes along the way. Skillfully combining powerful riffs, hefty instrumentals and earthshaking vocals, WOLFHEART show their insatiable hunger for the art of melodic death metal.

The new video matches this mood perfectly, relentlessly pulling audiences into the exhilarating world of 'King of the North'.

WOLFHEART’s guitarist/vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen adds:         

"After an agonizing three years of waiting to get back on the road, it was like an early Christmas, birthday and all the kinder eggs from Easter combined to share a tour with the magnificent ULTIMA RATIO package and get to play new songs to our fans across Europe. Having a video shot from the tour is the best way to remember the awesome crew we had, top notch venue staff and especially all those hands in the air, voices from the crowd and the connection between us and the audience interweaved by the music."

Watch the Video 

Discover distant realms of northern mythology with melodic death triumph 'King of the North'!

Each song on 'King of the North' is dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology – underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production. “The King”, for instance, tells the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless “Cold Flame” featuring Karl Sanders.

“Ancestor” is the album’s most frostbitten anthem, unleashing WOLFHEART’s acclaimed brand of crushing blast beasts and cutting-edge vocal performances alongside guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.

'King of the North' is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling – showcasing WOLFHEARTat never-before-heard artistic levels!

Tuomas Saukkonen about 'King of the North':    

"After 'Wolves of Karelia', it made a lot of sense to continue writing thematic albums, but this time I wanted to travel a lot further in history than the Second World War and went straight to tales about creation of the Nordic world, ancient gods of the north and majestic nature. The colorful theme also inspired me to write the musically most diverseWOLFHEART album and also bring the biggest variation of vocals than ever before, putting Lauri and Vageliss in their well-earned spotlight."

Order 'King of the North' NOW!

'King of the North' will be available in the following formats:

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Orange/Yellow

- CD 6-page Digisleeve

- Digital album

[LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)]

WOLFHEART are:

Tuomas Saukkonen - guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen - drums

Lauri Silvonen - bass, vocals

Vagelis Karzis - guitar, vocals

WOLFHEART Joined by NILE’s Karl Sanders on New Track “Cold Flame”

New Album, 'King of the North',

Out this Friday, September 16

via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

WOLFHEART unleashes the ice age on the melodic death metal scene with their blazing third single “Cold Flame”, cut from their upcoming full-length, 'King of the North', out this Friday, September 16, 2022, via Napalm Records!

 

'King of the North' continues right where their last two releases – 'Wolves of Karelia'(2020) and the 'Skull Soldiers' EP (2021) – left off, taking every aspect of their trademark blend of colossal melodies, earth-shaking vocals, gripping lyricism and driving rhythms to searing new levels. The new album manifests WOLFHEART at the top of their genre - millions of streams on Spotify alone prove that they are here to stay!

“Cold Flame” showcases WOLFHEART’s trademark melodic death metal sound at artistic levels never heard before, featuring none other than icon Karl Sanders of legendary extreme metal group NILE!

WOLFHEART’s Tuomas Saukkonen about “Cold Flame”:

“"Cold Flame’" is deep diving trip into the mythology behind the northern lights. The mystic phenomenon that has been enchanting people in the nordic realm for ages. Cold and grandiose are words to describe both the stories behind the lyrics and the music itself. Monstrous growls from Karl Sanders were a cherry on top of a cake to rise the song into a new level."

Watch the music video for “Cold Flame”

Discover distant realms of northern mythology with melodic death triumph 'King of the North'!

Each song on 'King of the North' is dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology – underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production. “The King”, for instance, tells the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless “Cold Flame” featuring Karl Sanders. “Ancestor” is the album’s most frostbitten anthem, unleashing WOLFHEART’s acclaimed brand of crushing blast beasts and cutting-edge vocal performances alongside guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.

'King of the North' is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling – showcasing WOLFHEART at never-before-heard artistic levels!

WOLFHEART’s guitarist/vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen about 'King of the North':

"After 'Wolves of Karelia', it made a lot of sense to continue writing thematic albums, but this time I wanted to travel a lot further in history than the Second World War and went straight to tales about creation of the Nordic world, ancient gods of the north and majestic nature. The colorful theme also inspired me to write the musically most diverse WOLFHEART album and also bring the biggest variation of vocals than ever before, putting Lauri and Vageliss in their well-earned spotlight."

 

Pre-Order 'King of the North' NOW

'King of the North' will be available in the following formats:

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Orange/Yellow

- CD 6-page Digisleeve

- Digital album

[LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)]

WOLFHEART are:

Tuomas Saukkonen - guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen - drums

Lauri Silvonen - bass, vocals

Vagelis Karzis - guitar, vocals

Melodic Death Metal Unit WOLFHEART Releases Second Single “The King” + Video

WOLFHEART forms a raging blizzard of heavy metal with the release of second single “The King”, cut from their upcoming full-length, King of the North, out September 16, 2022 via Napalm Records! King of the North picks up right where their last two releases – Wolves of Karelia (2020) and the Skull Soldiers EP (2021) – left off, taking every aspect of their trademark blend of colossal melodies, earth-shaking vocals, gripping lyricism and driving rhythms to searing new levels.

Scorching gutturals from frontman Tuomas Saukkonen break through the ice on the new single as he is accompanied by epic orchestration packed with strings and horns. Heavy guitar chugs and powerful pummeling drums march through the track as Tuomas tells the tale of the hunt of the mighty forest god. “The King” is the album’s most glorious epic that unleashes WOLFHEART’s exquisite balance of grandiose melodic atmosphere with crushing heavy guitars and pounding drums, premiering today alongside a new music video.

WOLFHEART’s Tuomas Saukkonen about “The King”:         

"'The King' is about a broken sacred rule that forbids the hunt of a bear in winter. Hunter was only allowed to face the king when it was in its full strength. Bear was carried out from the forest head first because bears spirit was believed to live forever and only dead were carried feet first. The skull was hung in a sacred tree facing east where the spirits were believed to travel. Bear was truly the ruler of the woodlands and especially the death of the king was full of rituals and beliefs. The song also introduces our guitarist Vageliss as a vocalist in a leading role and his magnificent execution brings Wolfheart trademark sound into a new level"         

Watch the music video for “The King” 

Discover distant realms of northern mythology with melodic death triumph King of the North!

Each song on King of the North is dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology – underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production. “The King”, for instance, tells the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless “Cold Flame”featuring Karl Sanders of legendary extreme metal group Nile. King of the North is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling – showcasing WOLFHEART at never-before-heard artistic levels!

WOLFHEART’s guitarist/vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen about “King of the North”:

"After Wolves of Karelia it made a lot of sense to continue writing thematic albums, but this time I wanted to travel a lot further in history than 2nd world war and went straight to the tales about creation of nordic world, ancient gods of north and the majestic nature. The colorful theme also inspired me to write the musically most diverse WOLFHEART album and also bring the biggest variation of vocals than ever before, putting Lauri and Vageliss in their well-earned spotlight."

Pre-Order King of the North NOW:

King of the North will be available in the following formats:

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)

- LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Orange/Yellow

- CD 6-page Digisleeve

-  Digital album

[LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)]

WOLFHEART are:

Tuomas Saukkonen - guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen - drums

Lauri Silvonen - bass, vocals

Vagelis Karzis - guitar, vocals

WOLFHEART Reveals Music Video for Chilling Acoustic Version of "Aeon Of Cold"

New EP, Skull Soldiers, Out Now

Order HERE

Exactly one entire year after the release of their latest full-length, Wolves of Karelia, Finnish melodic death metal mainstays WOLFHEART have yet another surprise for fans - a new music video for the chilling acoustic version of "Aeon Of Cold", cut from their recent EP, Skull Soldiers, and featuring the airy vocals of bassist Lauri Silvonen. The original version of "Aeon Of Cold" can be heard on the band's 2015 album, Shadow World.

WOLFHEART frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says about the acoustic version of “Aeon Of Cold”:

"It was really inspiring to dismantle a song full of blast beats, double bass drum, growling vocals and heavy guitars into a two acoustic guitar arrangement, leaving only the core of the song left and letting our bass player Lauri take the spotlight with clean vocals. Despite the contrast with the arrangements, the coldness and the somber mood of the original version is still there. We wanted to underline that with the video, so we shot the footage in the middle of the forest in -17 Celsius temperature."

Order the Skull Soldiers EP HERE!

The Skull Soldiers EP’s unrelentingly heavy offerings bring to life a sonic aura of freezing winter temperatures and the crushing weight of the Finnish army that was never willing to surrender. In addition to two new studio tracks, “Skull Soldiers” and “Hereditary”, the EP is also accented by two rarities: the first – an eerie new acoustic version of the Shadow World (2015) track, “Aeon of Cold”, featuring the airy, chilling clean vocals of bassist Lauri Silvonen, and the second – a flawless live version of the Wolves of Karelia single “Reaper”, recorded during the band’s virtual concert stream performance that aired in 2020. Skull Soldiers is a must-have for diehard and new WOLFHEART fans alike, staving off cravings until the band’s next offering!

The Skull Soldiers EP is available in the following formats:

- 12 inch Vinyl EP in Silver + Patch (Napalm Mailorder - strictly limited)

- 12 inch Vinyl EP in Silver + Patch + Shirt (Napalm Mailorder - strictly limited)

- Digital EP

12 inch Vinyl EP in Silver + Patch + Shirt (Napalm Mailorder - strictly limited)

WOLFHEART is:

Tuomas Saukkonen: guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen: drums

Lauri Silvonen: bass, backing vocals

Vagelis Karzis: lead guitar, backing vocals

Melodic Death Metal Unit WOLFHEART Reveals Colossal New Single "Hereditary"

Listen & Watch the New Band Playthrough Video

New EP, Skull Soldiers, out March 5, 2021

Pre-Order HERE

Finnish melodic death metal mainstays WOLFHEART recently announced the upcoming release of their brand new EP, Skull Soldiers, scheduled for release on March 5, 2021 via Napalm Records! With Skull Soldiers, WOLFHEART continues the heroic battle forged on their highly-acclaimed 2020 full-length, Wolves of Karelia, with two new, frostbitten Winter War-inspired singles and two special rarities.

Today, following the recent release of the EP's searing title track, “Skull Soldiers” (featuring guest vocals from Petro Solovey of Ukranian band Wolfanger), WOLFHEART have revealed another unrelenting new track, entitled "Hereditary", alongside a new band playthrough video. Conjuring a frigid blackened metal landscape, the track explores soaring symphonics and low rhythm guitars backed by massive vocals, while telling the brave tale of Winter War warriors fighting some of the most epic battles in Finnish history.

WOLFHEART frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says about “Hereditary”:

"Musically, 'Hereditary' is a clear contrast to our previous single 'Skull Soldiers', which was our most death metal oriented song ever written. It's a melodic and almost heroically forward driven song that still carries the dark theme of the war with the timeless fact: When pushed far enough, everybody becomes a killer, and that wrath is buried in each one of us."

Pre-Order the Skull Soldiers EP HERE!

The Skull Soldiers EP’s unrelentingly heavy offerings bring to life a sonic aura of freezing winter temperatures and the crushing weight of the Finnish army that was never willing to surrender. In addition to two new studio tracks, “Skull Soldiers” and “Hereditary”, the EP is also accented by two rarities: the first – an eerie new acoustic version of the Shadow World (2015) track, “Aeon of Cold”, featuring the airy, chilling clean vocals of bassist Lauri Silvonen, and the second – a flawless live version of the Wolves of Karelia single “Reaper”, recorded during the band’s virtual concert stream performance that aired in 2020. Skull Soldiers is a must-have for diehard and new WOLFHEART fans alike, staving off cravings until the band’s next offering!

Saukkonen says about the EP’s concept:

"I did a lot of research about the Winter War for the Wolves of Karelia album, but after the album was out, a few reporters gave me some additional details during the interview cycle and it turns out I managed to miss some really cool hidden gems. One of them was a small "elite group", or "Winter War special unit", who called themselves Skull Soldiers – ninja level soldiers who painted skulls and skeletons on their helmets. I really felt that I had to write some kind of a sequel for Wolves of Karelia, and since lockdown brought a lot of free time, we decided to make an EP while waiting for the world to open up again for touring.”

He adds about the EP’s rarity tracks:

“The acoustic version of ‘Aeon Of Cold’ is something we have been thinking for a while now. Our bass player, Lauri, has an awesome clean voice and we would like to play a full unplugged gig at some point, and based on that idea we have already been arranging some of the songs with acoustic guitars. Since there are no gigs at the moment, we wanted to try out the idea in studio. Same goes with live version of ‘Reaper’. We did a multitrack recording when we did our first streaming gig last April and since we are unable to play live to our fans, this is the second-best thing we could offer."

The Skull Soldiers EP will be available in the following formats:

- 12 inch Vinyl EP in Silver + Patch (Napalm Mailorder - strictly limited)

- 12 inch Vinyl EP in Silver + Patch + Shirt (Napalm Mailorder - strictly limited)

- Digital EP

12 inch Vinyl EP in Silver + Patch + Shirt (Napalm Mailorder - strictly limited)


WOLFHEART is:

Tuomas Saukkonen: guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen: drums

Lauri Silvonen: bass, backing vocals

Vagelis Karzis: lead guitar, backing vocals

Melodic Death Metal Mainstays WOLFHEART to Release New EP, Skull Soldiers, on March 5, 2021

Pre-Order HERE

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Pre-Order the "Skull Soldiers" EP here: https://smarturl.it/SkullSoldiersWOLFHEART frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says about "Skull Soldiers":"I wanted the first ...

As if announcing today’s new virtual performance stream wasn’t enough of an early holiday gift (see below for more information), Finnish melodic death metal mainstays WOLFHEARTare doubling their musical output with the announcement of their upcoming EP, Skull Soldiers, scheduled for release on March 5, 2021 via Napalm Records!

WOLFHEART continue the heroic battle forged on their highly-acclaimed 2020 full-length, Wolves of Karelia, with two new, frostbitten Winter War-inspired singles and two special rarities. The new studio tracks featured on the EP, “Skull Soldiers” and “Hereditary”, both explore new territory while maintaining the WOLFHEART trademark sound – searing through the mountainous ice with colossal, guttural vocals, driving blastbeats and rhythms.

Today, the band has shared a brand new lyric video for the title track, “Skull Soldiers”, featuring guest vocals from Petro Solovey of Ukranian band Wolfanger. Blazing guitar leads and scorching guttural vocals burn as Solovey and frontman Tuomas Saukkonen tell the tale of a small unit of powerful Finnish soldiers who painted skulls and skeletons onto their helmets during the Winter War.

WOLFHEART frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says about “Skull Soldiers”:

"I wanted the first single to be as heavy and crushing as possible in our standards so it would reflect the theme in the best possible way. The lyrics also are heavily connected to the Skull Soldiers themselves, and Petro from Ukrainian band Wolfanger provided awesome guest vocals in his native language, adding another level to the brutality.”

The Skull Soldiers EP’s unrelentingly heavy offerings bring to life a sonic aura of freezing winter temperatures and the crushing weight of the Finnish army that was never willing to surrender. In addition to its aforementioned new studio tracks, the EP is also accented by two rarities: the first – an eerie new acoustic version of the Shadow World (2015) track, “Aeon of Cold”, featuring the airy, chilling clean vocals of bassist Lauri Silvonen, and the second – a flawless live version of the Wolves of Karelia single “Reaper”, recorded during the band’s virtual concert stream performance that aired in 2020. Skull Soldiers is a must-have for diehard and new WOLFHEART fans alike, staving off cravings until the band’s next offering!

Saukkonen says about the EP’s concept:

"I did a lot of research about the Winter War for the Wolves of Karelia album, but after the album was out, a few reporters gave me some additional details during the interview cycle and it turns out I managed to miss some really cool hidden gems. One of them was a small "elite group", or "Winter War special unit", who called themselves Skull Soldiers – ninja level soldiers who painted skulls and skeletons on their helmets. I really felt that I had to write some kind of a sequel for Wolves of Karelia, and since lockdown brought a lot of free time, we decided to make an EP while waiting for the world to open up again for touring.”

He adds about the EP’s rarity tracks:

“The acoustic version of ‘Aeon Of Cold’ is something we have been thinking for a while now. Our bass player, Lauri, has awesome clean voice and we would like to play a full unplugged gig at some point, and based on that idea we have already been arranging some of the songs with acoustic guitars. Since there are no gigs at the moment, we wanted to try out the idea in studio. Same goes with live version of ‘Reaper’. We did a multitrack recording when we did our first streaming gig last April and since we are unable to play live to our fans, this is the second-best thing we could offer."

Pre-Order the Skull Soldiers EP HERE!

Watch WOLFHEART’s Virtual Performance Stream TODAY HERE!

WOLFHEART’s virtual studio performance stream is happening today at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 9 PM CET, so make sure to get your tickets now via TicketSpice.com! The stream will be available to view for 72 hours after its initial stream time. During this event, WOLFHEART will perform their debut studio album, Winterborn, in its entirety, plus favorites and rarities scarcely ever performed live, in celebration of Winterborn reaching over 10 million streams via Spotify and YouTube combined. This is an absolute must-see for any diehard WOLFHEART supporter! The stream will also include bonus footage such as fan-chosen multi-instrumental tutorials and exclusive band Q&As.

WOLFHEART is:

Tuomas Saukkonen: Guitar, Vocals

Joonas Kauppinen: Drums

Lauri Silvonen: Bass, Backing Vocals

Vagelis Karzis: Session Guitar

WOLFHEART to Perform Entire Debut Album, Winterborn, Plus Live Rarities via Virtual Studio Performance

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Stream: January 20, 2021 @ 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 9 PM CET

Tickets & Viewing Information Available HERE via TicketSpice.com

Latest Album, Wolves Of Karelia, Available via Napalm Records

Order HERE

In April 2020, Finnish melodic death metal unit WOLFHEART were one of the very first international metal bands to present a full-scale, professional-grade virtual concert livestream just weeks after the entire world went into lockdown. Now, resilient as ever, the band optimistically enters 2021 with another exciting presentation: a brand new, streaming studio performance event, set to take place on January 20, 2021 at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 9 PM CET.

Tickets are available NOW for just $9 USD via TicketSpice.com. The stream will be available to view for 72 hours after its initial stream time. More details on the stream itself are also available at the same location.

During this event, WOLFHEART will perform their debut studio album, Winterborn, in its entirety, plus favorites and rarities scarcely ever performed live, in celebration of Winterborn reaching over 10 million streams via Spotify and YouTube combined. This is an absolute must-see for any diehard WOLFHEART supporter! The stream will also include bonus footage such as fan-chosen multi-instrumental tutorials and exclusive band Q&As.

That's not all - January 20 will also bring more exciting news for hardcore WOLFHEART fans - stay tuned on this day to learn details about upcoming new music from the band!

Frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says:

"After hitting the brick wall of 2020, we had some unexpected free time to look into the past while diving into writing mode and getting ready to kickstart 2021 with a new release. Our dear debut album 'Winterborn' has reached 10 million Spotify+YouTube plays and we wanted to celebrate that by making a special studio live experience and play the whole album through, adding a few selected gems into the setlist."

Get tickets & learn more about WOLFHEART's upcoming virtual studio performance HERE

WOLFHEART's most recent full-length album, Wolves Of Karelia, was released in April 2020 to wide acclaim! Just as wildlife itself maintains harmony with a violent clash of beauty and unpredictability, Wolves Of Karelia explores the band’s previously coined genre of “winter metal” – smoothly bridging a traditional approach of extreme genres while maintaining atmospheric and acoustic elements.

The album’s lyrical and musical content is inspired by the Winter War waged between Russia and the band’s native country, Finland, which took place during the winter of November 1939-March 1940. Finland ultimately managed to stop the Russian troops from invading their country. WOLFHEART mastermind and frontman Tuomas Saukkonen was inspired by the personal stories of local veterans, conveying the tales of what they experienced and survived from their perspectives. Somber, frostbitten and heroic, Wolves Of Karelia portrays these tales with stunning musical precision.

Order Wolves of Karelia NOW!

Watch new videos from Wolves of Karelia below:


Ashes

Hall of Steel

The Hammer

Reaper

Horizon on Fire


WOLFHEART is:

Tuomas Saukkonen: Guitar, Vocals

Joonas Kauppinen: Drums

Lauri Silvonen: Bass, Backing Vocals

Vagelis Karzis: Session Guitar

WOLFHEART Reveals New Video for Blistering Track "Horizon On Fire"

Order the new album "Wolves Of Karelia" here: https://smarturl.it/WolvesOfKarelia

New Album, Wolves Of Karelia, Out Now via Napalm Records | Order HERE

At the beginning of April 2020 just as the world as we knew it began to change, Finnish heavy melodic death metal band WOLFHEART released their newest full-length crusher, Wolves Of Karelia, via Napalm Records. Today, the band has emerged from the darkness once again with a vibrant lyric video for their blisteringly heavy track "Horizon On Fire", cut from the new album.

WOLFHEART frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says about the track and video:

"Of the entire album, 'Horizon on Fire' is the song that best underlines how outnumbered the Finnish army was with only 32 tanks against over 2500 Russian tanks, 114 aircrafts against Russian 3800 aircrafts and manpower almost three times the enemy during one of the coldest winters of those times. I was born in the Karelian region and my father’s family farm is only 7km from the border that was drawn after the war, so I also have a very strong personal connection to those historical events. So, lines like below were written purely to honor the sacrifice of the generation that fought the war.

In the shelter of the woods

Edges of lakes and fields ages have stood

Winters fury on our side

We can't be defeated

We have to hold the line

This lyric video was done by our graphics guy, Nikos Stavridakis of VisionBlack, who has done all of our album graphics for the previous three albums. We wanted to give him a bigger role and get him involved in our video production too so he could bring the album graphic work into life in video format, and underline the Finnish Winter War theme even more deeply."

Watch more new videos below:

"Ashes"

"Hail of Steel"

"The Hammer"

"Reaper"

Just as wildlife itself maintains harmony with a violent clash of beauty and unpredictability, Wolves Of Karelia explores the band’s previously coined genre of “winter metal” – smoothly bridging a traditional approach of extreme genres while maintaining atmospheric and acoustic elements. 

The album’s lyrical and musical content is inspired by the Winter War waged between Russia and the band’s native country, Finland, which took place during the winter of November 1939-March 1940. Finland ultimately managed to stop the Russian troops from invading their country. WOLFHEART mastermind and frontman Tuomas Saukkonen was inspired by the personal stories of local veterans, conveying the tales of what they experienced and survived from their perspectives. Somber, frostbitten and heroic, Wolves Of Karelia portrays these tales with stunning musical precision.

Order Wolves of Karelia NOW!

WOLFHEART is:

Tuomas Saukkonen: Guitar, Vocals

Joonas Kauppinen: Drums

Lauri Silvonen: Bass, Backing Vocals

Vagelis Karzis: Session Guitar

WOLFHEART Releases Performance Video for New Track "Reaper"

Footage Cut From Exclusive Virtual Concert

New Album, Wolves Of Karelia, out NOW via Napalm Records | Order HERE

Last week, Finnish heavy melodic death metal band WOLFHEART released their latest full-length masterpiece, Wolves Of Karelia, via Napalm Records. Quickly following up on the album's successful release, the band has revealed a brand new video for the melodic head-swinger "Reaper". The video footage is cut from the band's exclusive multi-cam virtual concert, which was delivered to "virtual ticket" buyers last Thursday. Get a sample of the concert and witness "Reaper" below.

WOLFHEART frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says about the track and video:

"Footage for the video is taken from our exclusive virtual gig with few added camera angles. It was a very different experience and made us miss our fans in the flesh more than ever. Counting the days until we get back on the road, but in the meantime, the true meaning of the song fits well for this moment as well, as the whole world is battling against the virus." 

"Facing an enemy

Greater in numbers

Superior in arms 

Facing an enemy

Overpowering and grandeur

Superior in arms

But never in heart"

Just as wildlife itself maintains harmony with a violent clash of beauty and unpredictability, Wolves Of Karelia explores the band’s previously coined genre of “winter metal” – smoothly bridging a traditional approach of extreme genres while maintaining atmospheric and acoustic elements. 

The album’s lyrical and musical content is inspired by the Winter War waged between Russia and the band’s native country, Finland, which took place during the winter of November 1939-March 1940. Finland ultimately managed to stop the Russian troops from invading their country. WOLFHEART mastermind and frontman Tuomas Saukkonen was inspired by the personal stories of local veterans, conveying the tales of what they experienced and survived from their perspectives. Somber, frostbitten and heroic, Wolves Of Karelia portrays these tales with stunning musical precision.

Watch Wolfheart Videos Below: 

"Ashes"

"Hail of Steel"

"The Hammer"

Wolves of Karelia Tracklist:

1. Hail Of Steel

2. Horizon On Fire

3. Reaper

4. The Hammer

5. Eye Of The Storm

6. Born From Fire

7. Arrows Of Chaos

8. Ashes

Wolves of Karelia is available in the following formats:

- 4 Page Digipack

- Digital Album

- Shirt & Digipack

- Black LP Sleeve

- Silver LP Sleeve - limited to 100 copies

Order Wolves of Karelia NOW!

WOLFHEART will hit the road in North America early next year on their rescheduled Devastation on the Nation tour dates with Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Abigail Williams andImperial Triumphant! See below for all currently confirmed dates.

WOLFHEART Rescheduled 2021 North American Tour Dates:

Devastation on the Nation tour

w/ Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Abigail Williams and Imperial Triumphant

2/11 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone

2/12 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom

2/13 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre

2/14 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon

2/16 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall

2/17 - Denver, CO - The Roxy Theater

2/18 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room

2/19 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

2/20 - Chicago, IL  - Reggies

2/21 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

2/23 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club

2/24 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques

2/25 - Quebec City, QC - Le D'Auteuil

2/26 - Manchester, NH - Jewel

2/27 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus Bar

2/28 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar

3/02 - Pittsburgh, PA - Spirit Hall

3/03 - Lexington, KY - Cosmic Charlies

3/04 - Asheville, NC - The Grey Eagle

3/05 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco

3/06 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum

3/07 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)

3/08 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

3/09 - Fort Worth, TX - Rail Club Live

3/10 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live

3/11 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar

3/12 - Phoenix, AZ - Club Red

3/13 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

3/14 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720

WOLFHEART is:

Tuomas Saukkonen: Guitar, Vocals

Joonas Kauppinen: Drums

Lauri Silvonen: Bass, Backing Vocals

Vagelis Karzis: Session Guitar

More info:

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NAPALM RECORDS

WOLFHEART Releases Official Music Video forNew Track "The Hammer"

CLICK HERE to Buy Tickets to the Official WOLFHEART Virtual Concert

New Album, Wolves Of Karelia, out this Friday, April 10 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order NOW

Finnish heavy melodic death metal unit WOLFHEART recently announced the upcoming release of their new full-length Winter War epic, Wolves Of Karelia, out April 10, 2020 via Napalm Records. 

Today, WOLFHEART has revealed the unrelenting, heavy-hitting single "The Hammer". A windmill-worthy intro is accented by sinister synth and marching percussion as the song switches effortlessly between black metal-inspired segments and melodic death metal riffage, closing with a somber acoustic passage. The video shows the band during the Wolves Of Karelia recording sessions with producer Saku Moilanen, giving fans an insider's look at behind-the-scenes studio footage. The video was filmed by Valtteri Hirvonen and edited by Winternotes Production.

WOLFHEART frontman Tuomas Saukkonen says about the track and video:

"'The Hammer' is the best song to describe the Finnish perseverance and willpower. 'Never surrender, Never retreat, The last defender, The hammer of the north'. Those lines really underline the fact that no matter what the conditions were, the enemy had to be stopped. Nature was the anvil and you had to become a hammer, and between those two, no invading army could survive. 

With the video we wanted to reflect the brotherhood in the band and the crew in contrast to the wrath of the lyrics."

Just as wildlife itself maintains harmony with a violent clash of beauty and unpredictability, Wolves Of Karelia explores the band’s previously coined genre of “winter metal” – smoothly bridging a traditional approach of extreme genres while maintaining atmospheric and acoustic elements. 

Listen to previously-revealed forlorn ode “Ashes” HERE, and the pummeling epic "Hail of Steel" HERE.

The album’s lyrical and musical content is inspired by the Winter War waged between Russia and the band’s native country, Finland, which took place during the winter of November 1939-March 1940. Finland ultimately managed to stop the Russian troops from invading their country. WOLFHEART mastermind and frontman Tuomas Saukkonen was inspired by the personal stories of local veterans, conveying the tales of what they experienced and survived from their perspectives. Somber, frostbitten and heroic, Wolves Of Karelia portrays these tales with stunning musical precision.

WOLFHEART's exclusive virtual concert experience will be revealed just two days from now! The performance was pre-recorded at the Finlandia Klubi in Lahti, Finland and will provide fans with an absolute rager of a concert without having to leave the comfort and safety of their own homes.

The purchase of a virtual ticket will grant access to a full HD pro-mixed multicam video of the entire set, a Q&A video and a bonus full gear overview video, to be delivered on April 9. To learn more and to purchase your "ticket" to this exclusive virtual WOLFHEARTconcert, CLICK HERE.

WOLFHEART is:

Tuomas Saukkonen: Guitar, Vocals

Joonas Kauppinen: Drums

Lauri Silvonen: Bass, Backing Vocals

Vagelis Karzis: Session Guitar

More info:

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

NAPALM RECORDS