Kouta - Kaarnaköydet (Full Album Premiere) [2023]

➤KOUTA is a folk black metal band from Finland. The band was formed in late 2021 and is inspired by northern mythology and the ruthlessness of nature. Their music is a unique blend of black metal and traditional folk elements that create a sense of darkness and grandeur. The band has already released a single, an EP and a music video for their song “Maanviha“. On April 21, KOUTA will release its first full-length album “Kaarnaköydet“ and immediately after Tuska Festival will embark on a record-promoting tour in Eastern Europe. KOUTA’s music is a powerful and evocative experience that takes listeners to the cold and mysterious landscapes of the North. With their upcoming album and tour, the band is poised to significantly impact the metal world. ➤“Kaarnaköydet” is the first full-length by the folk black metal band KOUTA. Drawing on the rich tapestry of black metal and folk traditions, this musical journey takes you on a thrilling ride through a sonic landscape like no other. Building on the foundations laid by their earlier EP “Aarnihauta”, KOUTA weaves a dark and intricate web of sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new. At the heart of “Kaarnaköydet” lies a gripping narrative centered around the tragic story of two brothers. Through their music, KOUTA explores the complex and often tumultuous emotions of shame, guilt, and catharsis, inviting the listener to join them on a powerful and emotional journey of aesthetically peripheral discovery. Each track is a unique and finely crafted piece in its own right, contributing to a coherent and immersive listening experience that must be heard in full to truly appreciate its beauty. While paying homage to the classic sounds of black metal, KOUTA also dares to venture into new territory, incorporating elements of folk and heavier rock to create a dynamic and exciting musical fusion that is all their own. The single “Sukujyrkkämä” is a blast like no other, where the elements of KOUTA’s music are well on display. The music video takes the listener to the dark world of northern senicide and fratricide. ➤Kouta “Kaarnaköydet” (Full-Length) Release date: April 21, 2023 Label: Independent Genre: Folk Black Metal Format: CD, Streaming, Digital Download Drums recorded in a remote cabin in Lapland. Guitars and bass recorded at Pekka Posio’s studio in Helsinki. Vocals, choirs and all other instruments together with the live recording of “Äitimaan Laulu” recorded at Sonic Pump Studios, Helsinki. Mixed by Pekka Posio and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. Artwork by Arttu Pentikäinen / Antti Mäki / Midjourney. Photos by Martin Sivakov. Songs 1-2-4-6 written by Arttu Pentikäinen, songs 3-5 written by Eemeli Haarala, song 7 written by Antti Mäki. Lyrics: songs 2-3-4-5-7 by Antti Mäki, song 1 by Antti Mäki & Arttu Pentikäinen, song 6 by Arttu Pentikäinen. ➤KOUTA are: Antti Mäki - Vocals Eemeli Haarala - Guitar Lauri Törmä - Guitar, Clean Vocals Arttu Pentikäinen - Bass, Clean Vocals Ville Vitikka - Drums Additional guitars played by Heikki Isoniemi and Pekka Posio Double bass was played by Eero-Kalle Bergman Additional choirs by Sanna Koskinen and Eero-Kalle Bergman ➤Tracklist 1. Äiti Maan Laulu 00:00 2. Turjan Takaa 03:50 3. Häpeä 07:51 4. Veriaura 10:40 5. Kurja Raakile 17:19 6. Sukujyrkkämä 20:40 7. Kylmä Kalvaa 25:24 ➤Kouta BandCamp: FaceBook: Instagram: Spotify: YouTube: Metal Archives: ➤The Metallist PR WebSite: FaceBook: Instagram: YouTube: Contact: themetallistpr@ ➤This Is Black Metal LinkTree: Webzine: Official Page: Promotion Page: Official Group: Instagram: Youtube Channel: Contact: info@ ➤© All rights reserved! This video is for PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY! Upload on behalf of The Metallist PR! #ThisIsBlackMetal #Kouta #BlackMetal #FolkBlackMetal #FinnishBlackMetal #FolkMetal #TheMetallistPR _______________________________ ➤TIBM YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE: Keep the BLACK Flame ALIVE!