Atmospheric Heavy Metal Project Announces November 13, 2026 Release While Looking Ahead to Future Full-Length Album
Straight from the dark forests of Ylöjärvi, Finland, MURSKAUS is stepping into the metal underground with a sound built on crushing riffs, oppressive atmospheres, dark lyrical themes, and a powerful balance between heaviness and melody.
Formed in late 2025, MURSKAUS is the solo project of Markus Vähäaho , who takes the unusual DIY approach of handling the project’s songwriting, all instruments, vocals, and recording himself. The result is a deeply personal strain of atmospheric heavy metal infused with doom tones and an uncompromising sense of weight.
MURSKAUS will officially unleash its self-titled EP, Murskaus , on November 13, 2026 .
While the project carries the crushing force that fans of Conan and Pantera may appreciate alongside the dark atmosphere associated with Type O Negative , MURSKAUS isn’t interested in simply recreating the sound of its influences. Instead, the project allows its wide-ranging musical inspirations to breathe freely, creating something that stands on its own.
“MURSKAUS offers a unique musical approach that balances heaviness and melody. The heavy sections really need to sound heavy and menacing, while the melodic sections should feel heart-wrenchingly desolate. The band hasn’t set out to follow the path of any specific genre; instead, they’ve allowed their diverse influences to breathe freely and create a sound that’s uniquely their own.”
The self-titled EP was recorded by MURSKAUS, with Oskari Hakala-Rahko handling the mixing and MURSKAUS taking care of mastering. The EP’s cover artwork and logo were created by Matti Haapala .
With the self-titled EP serving as the project’s introduction, MURSKAUS is already looking toward its next chapter. The project plans to begin recording its first full-length album in early 2027 and is currently seeking a record label interested in working with the project on its upcoming debut full-length.
At the same time, MURSKAUS is preparing to make the transition from the studio to the stage. While currently operating as a one-person project, the band intends to become an active live act with a full lineup in the near future.
For listeners looking for heavy metal that isn’t afraid to slow down, get dark, and let the riffs carry some serious weight, MURSKAUS is a name worth keeping on the radar.
Murskaus arrives November 13, 2026 via DIY/self-release.
MURSKAUS is currently seeking label interest for its upcoming full-length album planned for recording in early 2027.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Artist: MURSKAUS
Release: Murskaus
Format: EP
Release Date: November 13, 2026
Genre: Atmospheric Heavy Metal / Doom-Tinged Heavy Metal
Location: Ylöjärvi, Finland
Label: Self-Released / DIY
Recording: MURSKAUS
Mixing: Oskari Hakala-Rahko
Mastering: MURSKAUS
Artwork & Logo: Matti Haapala
For fans of: Conan, Pantera, Type O Negative
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