Renowned Finnish musician, Marko Hietala, celebrated for his legendary career in metal and rock, has released his highly anticipated solo album, Roses from the Deep, today. The multi-faceted record showcases Hietala’s exceptional songwriting and bold artistic vision, blending rich musicality with poignant lyricism.
One of the album’s standout qualities lies in its organic and authentic soundscape. Eschewing the modern trend of digital perfection, the Marko Hietala band recorded the tracks live in the studio, preserving the raw energy and groove of their performance. With no digital drum samples in sight, the album features real piano, analog synths, a Hammond organ, and the lush textures of a full-string orchestra. This “dinosaur” approach results in a deeply resonant and timeless sound that captures the heart of every note.
Lyrically, Roses From The Deep delves into a spectrum of emotions, weaving narratives that are as layered and evocative as the music itself.
To celebrate the release, Hietala has unveiled a stunning music video for the album’s title track, “Roses From The Deep”. The ballad’s haunting beauty is matched by the picturesque visuals of the video, further highlighting the album’s emotive depth.
Marko Hietala comments: “Roses From The Deep is the second album to come under my name and I’m proud to be the main author, face, and the name for this piece of musical work. Here it is. But the band that comes under my name deserves to be included here. I have a musically versatile, open-minded, and experienced group in my bandmates and they are very much responsible for how Roses From The Deep sounds and feels like. And there’s a lot to listen to, experience, and from there on to feel also. The video and the single of the title song RFTD is out at the same time. The song itself is a romantic ghost story. The dead may be longing for what’s lost just as much as the living. Maybe more. Even if the lines like ‘I’d come for you’ might sound a bit sinister coming from a ghost. So there it is! Thank you all for having patience and faith in your Nordic weirdo and his bunch of weirdos. Check out the album and head on to the shows, if we tickle your fancy.”
Roses From The Deep is available in following formats:
– CD Jewelcase
– 2 LP gatefold, oxblood red
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)
“Rebel Of The North” video:
“Impatient Zero” video:
“Frankenstein’s Wife” video:
“Left On Mars” video:
To mark the new 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
Lineup:
Marko Hietala – Bass, Vocals
Tuomas Wäinölä – Guitar
Vili Ollila / Bob Engstrand – Keyboards
Anssi Nykänen – Drums
(Photo – Mika Toivanen)
Source: bravewords.com
