MUMBAI: Folkrim, emerging from the dark solitude of Finland’s Western coast, has evolved from a one-man project to a fully formed folk-infused death metal band. Comprising drummer Eetu Ritakorpi, guitarists Iiro Sarman & Otto Hyvärinen, bassist Viktor Suominen, and frontman Erno Helander, Folkrim is ready to spread fear with their new full-length album, “Embers”.
“Embers” tells a twisted tale of descent, from a shipwreck through decaying marshlands to a grand epic of destruction. Songs like “Bottle of Poison” showcase a modern structure filled with violence and speed. Viktor Suominen describes the album as more grounded, sticking to a single theme, with a journey that gets progressively gloomy and dire. The band’s sound has shifted towards less humppa/drinking songs and more towards melodic death and thrash.
Influenced by bands like Ensiferum, Finntroll, Moonsorrow, Children of Bodom, and Nekrogoblikon, Folkrim’s music blends folk metal with melodic death and black metal elements. “Embers” promises a unique musical journey, reflecting the band’s evolution and commitment to their distinct sound. The future awaits, daring listeners to face the dangers along the way.
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Today, FOLKRIM unleashes folk-infused metal fury with their latest single “Suoherran Hovi” accompanied by an electrifying video that can be seen below.
“What would a Folkrim version of a dingy swamp sound like? The answer comes in the form of SUOHERRAN HOVI, the second single to be released from our forthcoming album ”EMBERS”. Whereas the first single relied on speed to get its violent point across, this song approaches the problem from a different direction. The riffs are fat, chuggy, and groovy against a straight pounding of the drums. Dirty, almost jazzlike instrumentation and arrangement lays a twisted layer into the soup. And finally, a sprinkling of growls in the harsh Finnish language is set on top and the witch’s brew is complete.” adds the band
Watch and listen to “Suoherran Hovi” at the following links:
Music Video
Digital – https://lnk.to/folhovi
Listen to the previous single “Bottle Of Poison” at the following links:
Music Video
Digital – https://lnk.to/bottleofpoison
Folkrim’s full-length album “Embers” is due out on April 5, 2024, from Rockshots Records and is available for album pre-order at bit.ly/FolkrimCD
Track Listing:
1. Bound in Maelstrom ft. Katri Asikainen
2. Bottle of Poison
3. Alcoholyday
4. Grotto of the Damned
5. Swamp Brew
6. Suoherran Hovi
7. Hags’ Hut Lullaby
8. Raise Your Sword
9. Raven’s Cry
10. Spirit of the Forest
11. Virvatulet
12. Embers ft. Katri Asikainen
Folkrim:
Erno Helander – Vocals / Main Songwriter
Iiro Sarman – Lead Guitars
Otto Hyvärinen – Rhythm Guitars
Viktor Suominen – Bass
Eetu Ritakorpi – Drums
