NEWS: Dark The Suns fall to the Ravens call!

Finnish Melodic Metal band Dark The Suns who also feature in their ranks Mikko Ojala of Kaamos Warriors fame, have released a new single and music video titled “Raven“. Featuring a guest vocal appearance from Paavo Laapotti of Before The Dawn and Defiled Serenity, it just to happens to be one which will appear on the bands fifth studio album “Raven and the Nightsky”. As yet undated that one is pencilled in for 2023 via Inverse Records to follow 2021’s well received “Suru Raivosi Sydämeni Pimeydessä”

Comments from the coconspirators :

Mikko Ojala (vocals, guitars, drums): “Raven is the 4th single from our upcoming Raven and the Nightsky -album. In Raven single we have a special guest vocalist Paavo Laapotti (Before The Dawn and Defiled Serenity). Paavo has an amazing voice and his voice brought really beautiful and melancholic athmosphere for the single! Jani also played acoustic guitar for the song, so we got more good new elements for the song. I’m really proud of the results!”

Inka Ojala (bass, keyboards): “We had talked with Paavo about making a song together, and when one night I played the piano and made the chorus to this song, I immediately thought that this would sound great with Paavo’s vocals. He is super talented and he has such a great voice. The result sounds exactly like what I thought at the time. I thought about the single cover for a long time and made many sketches of ravens and black wings to catch the right feeling; in the end it felt like all the pieces fell into place, melodies and words, Jani’s acoustic guitar, painting, video… this was a really great project with a great team, and I am so happy for the results”

Paavo Laapotti (guest vocals): “Making of this song was very easy with seamless teamwork and a great, clear concept. I really like the song and it has the great distinctive sound of Dark The Suns but with a twist. It was an honor to be a part of this release and I think we succeeded in bringing the nordic feel to the listeners around the world”

Jani Moilanen (acoustic guitar): “As usually, working with Mikko and Inka was at the same time professional and easy-going, it is always a pleasure to spend time with them. The new song ”Raven” is super catchy with beautiful melodies in it, and the vocals by Paavo are outstanding. I was honored to be involved in this one”