NEWS: Soulgrind whisper a curse!

Once more with feeling? Legendary Finnish Metal Band Soulgrind have shared a final advanced single from their upcoming 10th studio album “Ad Pulchram Mortem” in “A Whispered Curse Upon the Gale“. Since their inception in 1992 the band have often explored themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche. Combining passion, war and the “dark side of mind” in their lyrical content they reflect a deep connection to Finland’s cultural and historical roots. 14th August is when you can get your hands on it via Inverse Records.

The band comments: “The lyrics are about love and loss, braided together with imagery of battle. The central tension is that love, instead of offering comfort, has become a haunting presence — “love’s specter,” “a whispered curse.” It’s a striking inversion: here, love is part of the darkness, or at least inseparable from it. The narrator is grieving while also facing a kind of metaphorical war.

The chorus is the strongest part — “In the arms of the night, I find no peace, my sorrows increase” has a clean, singable cadence.

Music-wise, the song starts with a death-metal-ish riff and grows into dark, even gothic spheres. Ms. Tanja Lilith delivers exceptional vocals. This song features Lord’s growls, not Azhemin’s.

Production is solid, as is the whole Ad Pulchram Mortem album.”