Renowned Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter, Marko Hietala, has unveiled details of his forthcoming solo album, Roses From The Deep, set to be released on February 7 via Nuclear Blast. This marks Hietala’s first major project since his critically acclaimed Pyre Of the Black Heart captivated fans worldwide in 2020.
Roses From The Deep promises to deliver a unique blend of dark, introspective lyricism and soaring, cinematic soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from myth, nature, and the human experience, Hietala has crafted an album that transcends genres, with elements of progressive rock, folk, and symphonic metal seamlessly intertwined.
Roses From The Deep represents a journey into the hidden layers of our emotions and the beauty we often overlook in darker times. It’s an album about fragility, resilience, and finding light even in the depths of shadow.
The album’s latest single, "Impatient Zero", arrives with a visually stunning music video. Listen to the single here, and watch the video below.
Featuring a stomping, groovy beat and a grand, anthemic chorus, the track is set to captivate listeners and perfectly set the tone for the rest of Roses From The Deep.
"Impatient Zero" follows the huge success of the album’s first two singles. "Left On Mars", a haunting duet with Tarja Turunen, quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing the vocal chemistry between the two icons. The second single, "Frankenstein’s Wife", with its dark storytelling and intricate composition, further heightened anticipation for Marko Hietala’s upcoming release. Together, these tracks have cemented Roses From The Deep as one of the most eagerly awaited albums of 2025.
Marko Hietala comments about "Impatient Zero": "It's about a battle for being under a continuous assault of inner monsters. And the awful truth, that in this reality, people get to see those monsters, too, instead of the real face."
To mark the album release, Marko Hietala will embark with his band on an album release tour across Finland. Dates below:
February
7 - Lahti, Finland - Finlandia Klubi
8 - Kuopio, Finland - Sawohouse Underground
12 - Helsinki, Finland - Tavastia
13 - Savonlinna, Finland - House Of Olaf
14 - Tampere, Finland - Olympia-kortteli
15 - Turku, Finland - Logomo
Roses From The Deep will be released in following formats:
- CD Jewelcase
- 2 LP gatefold, oxblood red
Pre-order here.
CD tracklisting:
"Frankenstein’s Wife"
"Left On Mars"
"Proud Whore"
"Two Soldiers"
"Dragon Must Die"
"The Devil You Know"
"Rebel Of The North"
"Impatient Zero"
"Tammikuu"
"Roses From The Deep"
LP tracklisting:
"Frankenstein’s Wife"
"Left On Mars"
"Proud Whore"
"Two Soldiers"
"Dragon Must Die"
"The Devil You Know"
"Rebel Of The North"
"Impatient Zero"
"Tammikuu"
"Roses From The Deep"
"Impatient Zero" (Edit)
"Frankenstein's Wife" (Live at Utrecht 2024)
"Left On Mars" (Live at Utrecht 2024)
"Impatient Zero" video:
"Frankenstein’s Wife" video:
"Left On Mars" video:
Lineup:
Marko Hietala - Bass, Vocals
Tuomas Wäinölä - Guitar
Vili Ollila / Bob Engstrand - Keyboards
Anssi Nykänen - Drums
(Photo - Mika Toivanen)
