Finnish Βlack Μetallers QWÄLEN, have dropped an official video for their new single “Kaksi Hautaa” (Two Graves), filmed and edited by Henri Kaarre. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore album “Syvä Hiljaisuus”, duw for release on March 10th via Time To Kill Records.
The band comments on the song: “This is absolution. We are all sinners, but few say it out loud. I declare my sins and bury them beside me. They are a part of me.”
“Syvä Hiljaisuus” was recorded at Waiting Room recording studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves who has worked with the likes of DEATH TOLL 80k and TRYER. Mikael also handled mixing duties. Mastering was done by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios. The new album reflects QWÄLEN’s vision and world more clearly than ever. Like a dirty knife. Painful and infectious.
QWÄLEN became what it is in 2017. The band members share a passion for playing music in its various raw manifestations and their band backgrounds include Kürøishi, Nistikko, Dumathoin and Akma among many others. Punk background bleeds into the music connecting QWÄLEN’s interpretation of Black Metal into how the genre started decades ago. Simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These values were present in the beginning and the same values still hold true. Punk background especially shows live as the chaotic energy of hardcore punk clashes with the ritualistic nature of Black Metal.
Lyrical themes in the first album focused on self-portrayal, dealing with loss, building anew along with finding alternatives in abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. The second album ponders the sheep-like nature of humanity, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of being faulted and surrendering to a greater force.
“Syvä Hiljaisuus” track listing:
- Sairaus (Intro)
- Kutsu Minua Saatanaksi
- Kuolleiden Kukkien Keolla
- Syvä Hiljaisuus
- Tähdet Tippuvat
- Lopulta Kaikesta Joutuu Luopumaan
- Kaksi Hautaa
- Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista
You can watch the official video for “Kaksi Hautaa” below:
