Finnish melodic death/folk metal band; Warfarer; HAVE released their long-awaited debut concept album, A Tale Beyond The Pale, via Inverse Records. It is available via digital platforms here.
The band comments:
"The wait is over. A Tale Beyond the Pale is here — a journey through Finnish myth and legend: jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, and duels under the northern lights. We’ve poured our hearts and souls (or what’s left of them) into this album, and it feels incredible to finally share it with the world.
But this is just the beginning — our to-do list is long and relentless. Warfarer is gearing up to hit the road, bringing our full live sound to stages across Finland and beyond. We’re also deep into the pre-production of our second album, so rest assured, more music is on the horizon.
To our fans, thank you for your unwavering support. See you in the longhalls!"
Tracklist:
"Heir Uncrowned"
"As the Portents Foretold"
"Brotherslayer"
"Bereaver"
"Betrayer"
"In the Gravelight"
"March Through the Endless Snow"
"The Gates to Realms Beyond"
"Brotherslayer"
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
