NEWS: Soulgrind return after fifteen years with “Jylhä metsämies”!

Inverse Records have announced that they will be distributing copies of a tenth studio album titled “Ad Pulchram Mortem” from legendary Finnish Metal act Soulgrind in early 2026. That news is accompanied by a first single in “Jylhä metsämies” alongside cover artwork and a track listing as the band, primarily known for their blend of Gothic, Thrash and Black Metal with dark, melodic atmospheres finish the final details…

Guitarist Lord Heikkinen comments:

“It’s already been 15 years since the last Soulgrind release. Time has truly flown by. Occasionally, Azhemin [keyboards, vocals] and I would tinker with something small, but it always came to a halt for one reason or another. Tanya Lilith [vocals] was living in Austria, which also slowed down the process. Whenever Tanya visited Finland, we’d demo a little something. However, during 2024, our enthusiasm grew, and songs began to emerge rapidly. There was also a lot of material stored away in the drawers. At times, it felt like maybe even too much. For every recording session, there was something new and exciting to discover, and at the same time, even grander things would be created. In other words, we’ve never had a shortage of material, quite the opposite. The only thing in short supply has been time. But now, Soulgrind has been given its place on the timeline once again.

For the album Ad Pulchram Mortem, we made 12 tracks. Of these, we chose “Jylhä metsämies” as the single. “Jylhä metsämies” is the story of a man who walks his own path, bowing to nothing not above, not below, not on this earth. The lyrics reflect Soulgrind very well itself. The music is very self-directed and copies no one or anything. This has always been the case and will remain so. The band sounds like itself. Musically, “Jylhä metsämies” covers the band’s journey from Whitsongs, through Kalma/Pakana, to The Tuoni Pathway, while also bringing in much that is new. All in all, in our opinion, it’s a brilliant way to open a new chapter. The album itself contains much more, with even some surprising material.

During the remainder of the year, we aim to finish up the Ad Pulchram Mortem album and release it, and of course, the desire to play live is strong. The package still needs some perfecting, and hopefully, we’ll get onto the stages during 2026. The Original Paganhood is back.”