Atlas announce new album ‘UKKO’
ATLAS have announced a new album!
Titled UKKO, the upcoming album from the Finnish metalcore quintet is their brand new full-length effort and is scheduled to be released in October this year, via Long Branch Records.
Lyrically and thematically, the upcoming album explores themes of death, healing, rebirth and faith, presented in a seamlessly blended mix of English and Finnish. The album was mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm [VILDHJARTA, OCEANO, HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH, BORN OF OSIRIS].
Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming album; the title track Ukko. The new song is the second track to be released from the upcoming album, following on from May’s release of Taivaanranta.
Speaking about the new song, guitarist Tuomas Kurikka says, “it’s our way of honoring those we’ve loved and lost. Heavy looping rhythms, huge percussions, and ominous melodies create a song that celebrates northern spirits. A true sacrifice for the old Finnish pagan gods.”
Watch the official music video for Ukko here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:
Track List:
1. Talvi
2. Synti
3. Taivaanranta
4. Susi
5. Ukko
6. Henki
7. Lehto
8. Veri
9. Joki
10. Uhri
11. Pohjannaula
UKKO is set for release on October 22nd via Long Branch Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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