NEWS: Blackment reach the afterlife!

Originally slated for a June release via Inverse Records, a sophomore album from Finnish Melodic Heavy Metal act Blackment has been delayed for reasons undisclosed. That hasn’t however stopped the label from unveiling the bands second single of the year in “Afterlife“, a cryptic tale in which the sense of anxiety is palpable which features guest backing vocals from Hille Sadehelmi.

The band comment: “The production of the last five tracks took a bit longer than expected, so we’re way behind schedule. In a situation like this, it’s better to take some extra time so we can polish the album to sound exactly the way it’s supposed to”

Keyboardist Sebastian Nyandoto: “Afterlife is a really dynamic song, and I think it really highlights the strengths of every member of Blackment. The song showcases our lighter, more atmospheric side”

Guitarist Saalas Ruokangas: “You can only find that out by trying, and Afterlife’s initial ideas seemed to have the makings of such an experiment. Personally, I’m very happy with the end result. The song’s most essential elements are exceptionally simple compared to our other material, which allowed for a structure where those elements are introduced one by one, and as the song builds to a climax, they all come together at the same time”

Vocalist Sami Vuorenheimo: “The theme emerged—loneliness and the desire to protect one’s loved ones to the very end—or beyond. This formed a cryptic story in which the anxiety is palpable. It may be that the next album will feature a continuation of the story with a twist, which can be inferred from the message at the end of the song. We decided to go with symbolism that complements the song’s narrative perfectly. The identity of the man in the cloak in the video is crystal clear to everyone! Allan handled the filming and the water bowl shaking flawlessly, not to mention Akseli’s spotlight effect. There’s also an Easter egg hidden in the classic style—comment and report this on YouTube to claim your parrot sticker!”