Verilehto
The Finnish black metal band Verilehto have released a new single from their upcoming second album, Aarnihauta!
The Finnish black metal band Verilehto is set to release their second album Aarnihauta on November 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The second single 'Virvatulet' is unleashed today and the track can be heard here: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-virvatulet
"The closing track of the album, Virvatulet, has been one of my favorites from the start. It eases off the gas pedal and gives room for the story. During the making of the album, I read a lot about old Finnish mythology and the lyrics of this song were among the first I wrote for the album. This song really shows the core of Verilehto. Beautifully wandering guitars, cries of pain and a gripping atmosphere. A magnificent conclusion to the album, which is why it was chosen as the second single." Says vocalist Janne Partanen
LISTEN to the first single Aarnihauta: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta
BIOGRAPHY:
The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as 'hidden grave in the forest', which is a fitting description of the band's second album.
Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band's versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.
This album also sees a change in Verilehto's line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.
'Aarnihauta' sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album 'Kuoleman Siipien Havina' by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25.
The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The "Aarnihauta" video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.
Verilehto - Virvatulet (Single 2025)
Track list:
1. Virvatulet
-Composition, arrangement & production: Janne Tuikkala.
-Lyrics & arrangement: Janne Partanen.
-Arrangement: Markus Räipiö.
-Mastering: Petteri Kurki
Artwork by Janne Partanen
Verilehto - Aarnihauta (Album 2025)
Track list:
01. Surutta Tapettu
02. Nälänhätä
03. Aarnihauta
04. Kalman Sotajuokko
05. Tuhkaverho
06. Syöjätär
07. Virvatulet
Artwork by Awinita Alm
Janne Tuikkala - Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen - Vocals
Markus Räipiö - Bass & Backing Vocals
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