The long-awaited debut album, Innerdeeps, from Finnish progressive metal band Royal Sorrow was released last month via InsideOutMusic, and the reception from fans and critics has been outstanding.
Powermetal.de (8/10)
“Too prog for the purists, too heavy for the alt crowd, too playful for the melody lovers – yet Innerdeeps blends it all into something powerful. The longer it spins, the deeper it hits. Well done!”
Metal Hammer DE
“Rarely has a newcomer shown such impressive musical and compositional maturity.”
Rock Hard DE
“With Innerdeeps, ROYAL SORROW landed an InsideOutMusic deal right away – no surprise given the pro-level production and seasoned delivery.”
The Prog Report
“A well-prepared and tasteful debut that is heavy and adventurous.”
Eclipsed (8/10)
“Royal Sorrow is a promising Finnish group from the modern prog scene.”
Betreutes Proggen
“A confident debut with character – emotional, progressive, and powerful, without ever losing itself in self-indulgence.“
Royal Sorrow are also pleased to announce the addition of Finnish guitarist Tony Olsén as a member of the band. Olsén has performed with the band since the very first show.
Olsén says this about joining the band:
“Becoming an official member of Royal Sorrow feels both humbling and exciting. The songs, the atmosphere, and the people have felt like home from day one. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.”
Since first making waves with the debut single “Metrograve”, the band has been building anticipation for the album with a stream of captivating singles, including most recently, “Survival Complex”. Featuring a noticeably large dynamic range, from atmospheric verses and soulful choruses to roaring breakdowns and triumphant melodies, Innerdeeps serves the listener an unparalleled progressive metal journey to their deepest emotional core.
Innerdeeps gathers the wreckage of what came before — the surrender of “Give In”, the self-reflection of “Looking Glass”, the trauma of “Bloodflower”, the sociocultural crisis of “Survival Complex” — and asks:
“Now that all the layers have been stripped away… what remains?”
Tracklisting:
1. Let Go
2. Metrograve
3. Samsara
4. Release Your Shadow
5. Evergreen
6. Survival Complex
7. Bloodflower
8. Looking Glass
9. Give In
10. Innerdeeps
The album is available in the following formats:
• Ltd. CD Edition – plastic-free 6-panel SleevePac with 12-page booklet
• Transparent Neon Orange Vinyl
• Digital Album
Royal Sorrow is:
Markus Hentunen – Vocals, guitars
Eero Maijala – Bass
Tony Olsén – Guitar
Janne Mieskonen – Drums
Royal Sorrow joins Leprous and Gåte on their Melodies of Atonement European Tour, with shows across Europe. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Melodies of Atonement European Tour
October 29, 2025 – Rennes, FR – L’Antipode (SOLD OUT)
October 30, 2025 – Bordeaux, FR – Le Rocher Palmer
October 31, 2025 – Perpignan, FR – El Mediator
November 1, 2025 – Murcia, ES – Mamba Club
November 2, 2025 – Lisbon, PT – República da Música (LOW TICKETS)
November 3, 2025 – Porto, PT – Hard Club
November 5, 2025 – Barcelona, ES – Sala Apolo
November 6, 2025 – Montpellier, FR – Rockstore (LOW TICKETS)
November 7, 2025 – Milan, IT – Live Club
November 8, 2025 – Fribourg, CH – Fri-Son
November 9, 2025 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
November 10, 2025 – Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp
November 11, 2025 – Dortmund, DE – FZW
November 13, 2025 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan (w/out Gåte, w/ Ariadne)
November 14, 2025 – Trondheim, NO – Havet (w/out Gåte, w/ Ariadne)
November 15, 2025 – Skien, NO – Ibsenhuset (w/out Gåte, w/ Ariadne)
November 16, 2025 – Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
November 17, 2025 – Copenhagen, DK – Amager Bio
November 18, 2025 – Berlin, DE – Kesselhaus
November 19, 2025 – Hamburg, DE – Docks Club
November 20, 2025 – Antwerp, BE – Trix (LOW TICKETS)
November 21, 2025 – Stuttgart, DE – Im Wizemann
November 22, 2025 – Luxembourg, LU – Rockhal
November 23, 2025 – Lille, FR – Théâtre Bethune (LOW TICKETS)
Royal Sorrow is also pleased to announce they will be joining legends Sonata Arctica on their 30th Anniversary Tour starting in January 2026. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
January 30, 2026 – Seinäjoki, FI – Rytmikorjaamo
February 6, 2026 – Kuopio, FI – Sawohouse Underground
February 7, 2026 – Savonlinna, FI – House of Olaf
February 13, 2026 – Oulu, FI – Tullisali
February 14, 2026 – Tampere, FI – Tavara-asema
February 20, 2026 – Helsinki, FI – Kulttuuritalo
February 21, 2026 – Turku, FI – Teatro
February 28, 2026 – Kemi, FI – Kemi Areena
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