A pioneering band of Finnish melancholic metal Lyijykomppania came to an end in 2022 with the passing of founding member and drummer Esa Moilanen. However, a new lineup, KantalaSyndrooma, was formed in 2023 to carry on the band’s legacy, featuring musicians who had played with Lyijykomppania over the years. Rather than a tribute act, it is a band forging its own path, though Lyijykomppania songs may occasionally be heard at their live shows.
Now the band have released its debut album, “Aavan suon tuolle puolen” (in english: Beyond the vast marsh). The band’s story will continue in the future, as the next release is already in the works. Time will tell whether it turns out to be a full-length album or an EP.
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp yms.): https://push.fm/fl/
The band’s guitarist and primary songwriter Lindström speaks about the album: “‘Aavan suon tuolle puolen’ is built upon an old and proven foundation—though plenty of new building material has been added, all while respecting tradition. A few more shades of gray have been introduced to the palette, but we still refuse to pick up any colored pencils. One might use that well-worn saying: ‘those who know, know’—and the same applies to the name ‘KantalaSyndrooma’.”
KantalaSyndrooma:
Vuorinen : guitar & vocals
Lindström : guitar
Alaluusua : bass
Virtanen : drums
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Tracklist / ISRC-codes:
01. Omalla maalla – FI3FC2657401
02. Vieraan vallan alla – FI3FC2657402
03. Maailma ilman meitä – FI3FC2657403
04. Toinen – FI3FC2657404
05. Keisarin käsky – FI3FC2657405
06. Kestävyystavoitteet – FI3FC2657406
07. Johtaja – FI3FC2657407
08. Kuoleman sanansaattaja – FI3FC2657408
09. Viinanpolttajien laulu – FI3FC2657409
10. Matkalla kotiin – FI3FC2657410
All songs lyrics and compostion by Petri Lindström except “Toinen” and “Johtaja” lyrics by Marja Liukkaala.
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