NEWS: Blackment prepare for “Pandemonium Portrait”!

I might seem a little premature but Finnish Metal act Blackment have released the final advanced single from their upcoming sophomore studio album “Pandemonium Portrait” in “Pulsar” with the record still more than four weeks away. It will finally see the cold light of day on 18th September via Inverse Records as the semifinalist in the Wacken Metal Battle Finland competition sharpen their blades once more.

Vocalist Sami Vuorenheimo: “I remember my first rehearsals, and I knew I was really looking forward to performing the vocal parts I’d just recorded. My mind was racing with ideas about how Muse, RATM, and Diablo could be combined in a fun way with my own style for that particular song. I noticed that performing this gave me a kind of energy boost, and it still manages to surprise me during rehearsals. Somehow, I always pause and become aware of the present moment. Nothing is certain.”

“Allan gave me a song to write lyrics for, and I listened to it on repeat with my eyes closed. I thought about what images and thoughts it evoked in me, keeping the theme in mind. Pulsar was born out of a minor existential crisis. ‘Pulsar’ takes the listener on a journey through the mysteries of the universe and illustrates the endless possibilities as well as the things the human mind cannot comprehend. Inspired by Sigmund Freud, I came up with the idea for a story in which the protagonist moves forward like a ship heading toward a lighthouse, toward the light of the pulsar. The idea that death could be a goal for humans fascinated me at the time. This evolved into a magnificent story about life and its continuation (or renewal) into the next phase.”