As the somber seasons are around the corner, WOLFHEART deliver the perfect soundtrack for the upcoming months with their brand-new album, Draconian Darkness, which is out now worldwide via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
To celebrate not only the new record, but also the first leg of the supporting touring cycle, which consists of 10 dates all across Finland, the band has prepared a music video for the album opening track, “Ancient Cold.” Symphonic sounds march epically to kick off the simple yet effective introduction, setting the tone for the song. The group breaks its prevailing coldness during the choruses, where WOLFHEART‘s clean vocal section shines brilliantly.
“‘“Ancient Cold” is a perfect album opener, with its massive introduction and intense riffs and melodies that take listeners on a rollercoaster ride filled with Nordic fire and ice. It was also one of the most epic music video shoot locations we have ever been to. The breathtaking highlands of Iceland are a perfect match,” band leader Tuomas Saukkonen says.
He adds, “Draconian Darkness is our seventh album and musically it is the pinnacle of all music we have released since 2013. After a full year of work on the album and now residing under the mighty wings of RPM, this is definitely a milestone in our career.”
The opus was recorded at Deep Noise Studios and produced, mixed and mastered by the band’s longtime collaborator Saku Moilanen; its artwork was crafted by Nikos Stavridakis (VisionBlack).
About WOLFHEART
Originated by hardworking multi-instrumentalist Tuomas Saukkonen (BEFORE THE DAWN, BLACK SUN AEON etc.), WOLFHEART stand for a unique combination of sinister atmosphere and intense Northern European metal. Their music is based on sheer strength and poetic depth what generated much appreciation for their work within the worldwide metal community. While WOLFHEART’s art is mainly inspired by their Finnish surrounding, their albums tell eclectic stories connecting nature and human feelings, and with each and every album, they’ve managed to extend their artistic horizon and to give even more utterance to their music.
“Another great addition to their consistently strong discography, cementing WOLFHEART’s status as one of the most exciting melodic death metal acts of our time.”
POWERMETAL.DE, Tobias Dahs – 9/10 Points
“We need bands like WOLFHEART and albums like “Draconian Darkness” now more than ever.”
METALBITE.COM, Jeger – 9/10 Points
“Melodic death metal in its purest and most relentless form. An excellent album.”
METAL HAMMER (ES), Marta Grimaldi
“…the ‘Cold Flame’ inside the band’s heart is still burning.”
METAL.DE, Angela – 8/10 Points
“Draconian Darkness” – Track Listing:
- Ancient Cold
- Evenfall
- Burning Sky
- Death Leads The Way
- Scion Of The Flame
- Grave
- Throne Of Bones
- Trial By Fire
- The Gale
WOLFHEART are:
Tuomas Saukkonen | vocals, guitars
Vageliss Karzis | guitars, vocals
Lauri Silvonen | bass, vocals
Joonas Kauppinen | drums
WOLFHEART live:
09.08.2024 FI Helsinki – Hellsinki Metal Festival
30./31.08.2024 DE Tennenbronn – Metalacker
“Draconian Darkness Over Finland 2024”
+ supports
06.09.2024 FI Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground
07.09.2024 FI Pori – MonoMassive
13.09.2024 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli
14.09.2024 FI Turku – Utopia-klubi
20.09.2024 FI Lahti – Finlandia-klubi
21.09.2024 FI Oulu – Kantakrouvi
27.09.2024 FI Helsinki – Korjaamo
28.09.2024 FI Jyväskylä – Lutakko
11.10.2024 FI Vaasa – Kulttuuritalo Fanny
12.10.2024 FI Mikkeli – Kulttuuritalo Tempo
“Endtime Signals” – European Tour 2024
w/ DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, HIRAES
Presented by Metal Hammer, musix, metal.de, powermetal.de, eventim & Decibel Touring
31.10.2024 DE Berlin – Astra
01.11.2024 CZ Prague – MeetFactory
02.11.2024 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
03.11.2024 DE Cologne – Live Music Hall
05.11.2024 UK London – O2 Academy Islington
06.11.2024 NL Eindhoven – Effenaar
07.11.2024 DE Munich – Backstage
08.11.2024 CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
09.11.2024 BE Kortrijk – Hell’s Balls Belgium
10.11.2024 FR Paris – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11.11.2024 FR Toulouse – Le Bikini
13.11.2024 ES Barcelona – Salamandra
14.11.2024 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem
15.11.2024 ES Madrid – Shôko
16.11.2024 ES Santander – Escenario
18.11.2024 FR Villeurbanne – La Rayonne
19.11.2024 DE Lindau – Club Vaudeville
20.11.2024 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
21.11.2024 AT Vienna – Arena
22.11.2024 DE Karlsruhe – Substage
23.11.2024 DE Weissenhäusser Strand/Ostsee – Metal Hammer Paradise
24.11.2024 DK Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
26.11.2024 NO Oslo – Vulkan Arena
28.11.2024 SE Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben
29.11.2024 SE Örebro – Club 700
30.11.2024 SE Gothenburg – Filmstudion
Info & tickets: https://www.wolfheartmetal.com/
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