The first single and music video for the Finnish black metal band Verilehto’s second album, Aarnihauta, is being released today.

The Finnish black metal band Verilehto is set to release their second album Aarnihauta on November 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single and music video also titled Aarnihauta is unleashed today: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta 
“After joining Verilehto, the first song I took on was Aarnihauta. I immediately knew what kind of playing I wanted for that song and built the bass sound for the album somewhat in the spirit of Testament’s Practice what You Preach album. Aarnihauta song like the whole album, features some playing from me that deviates a bit from the usual black metal style, but it remains to be seen how listeners will receive it. The overall sound is definitely our “style,” meaning rough but beautiful.” Says Markus Räipiö

BIOGRAPHY:

The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as ‘hidden grave in the forest’, which is a fitting description of the band’s second album.

Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band’s versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.

This album also sees a change in Verilehto’s line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.

‘Aarnihauta’ sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album ‘Kuoleman Siipien Havina’ by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25. 

The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The “Aarnihauta” video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.

Verilehto – Aarnihauta (Single 2025)
 
Track list:
1. Aarnihauta

-Composition, arrangement & production: Janne Tuikkala.

-Lyrics & arrangement: Janne Partanen.

-Arrangement: Markus Räipiö.

-Mastering: Petteri Kurki

ISRC: FI3FC2595603

Artwork by Markus Räipiö

Verilehto – Aarnihauta (Album 2025)
 
Track list:

01. Surutta Tapettu

02. Nälänhätä

03. Aarnihauta

04. Kalman Sotajuokko

05. Tuhkaverho

06. Syöjätär

07. Virvatulet

Artwork by Awinita Alm

Line-up:

Janne Tuikkala – Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen – Vocals
Markus Räipiö – Bass & Backing Vocals

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
https://www.instagram.com/verilehto
https://verilehto.bandcamp.com