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PODCAST: Episode #84 – Wolfheart’s Tuomas Saukkonen on “Wolves of Karelia”

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We caught up with Wolfheart leader Tuomas Saukkonen recently for a new interview. The band has unleashed its amazing new album (review here) Wolves of Karelia, out now via Napalm Records. The follow up to the acclaimed 2018 release Constellation Of The Black Light, Wolves… is a sprawling conceptual masterpiece about the “Winter War” between Finland and Russia. Tuomas spoke at length about the research that went into the album, his view of concept albums in general, how the band continues to be so prolific over time, the travails of making their excellent ‘Hail of Steel’ music video, and how the band plans to stay active and connected to fans during the coronavirus quarantine. Interview by Keefy. Purchase Wolves of Karelia here: Continue reading →

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ALBUM REVIEW: Wolfheart – Wolves of Karelia

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Finland is a country that holds a considerable amount of mystery, melancholy, and magic. The band Wolfheart hails from this special nation and assists their listeners in grasping the greatness of their wintery world. The leader of the pack, Tuomas Saukkonen has been delivering foolproof Melodic Death Metal in several different projects for a substantial amount of years. When Wolfheart released their first album, Winterborn in 2013, it was clear that this act was establishing themselves as a powerful force in the scene. Now the group is releasing their fifth full-length record, Wolves of Karelia (Napalm Records). This new album is expanding the stately, sullen sound of their coined term, “Winter Metal” to new creative crests. Continue reading →


Wolfheart Shares New Video and Single, New Album Due this Spring

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Melodic Death Metal band Wolfheart has returned with new music, a new music video and a new album on the horizon. Wolves Of Karelia, due out on April 10, 2020, via Napalm Records. The album is available to pre-order now, via the link below. Catch the band on tour with Devastation on the Nation tour w/ Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Abigail Williams and Imperial Triumphant. Watch their new video for their new single, ‘Ashes’. Watch the video and get a first taste of Wolves Of Karelia now!Continue reading →