Season of Mist presents “Förnyelse i Tre Akter,” the stunning new single from Finnish symphonic black metal architects …AND OCEANS. The track is the third and final single before the release of their highly anticipated album The Regeneration Itinerary, set to arrive on May 23.
Blending the band’s avant-garde legacy with raw intensity, “Förnyelse i Tre Akter” (“Renewal in Three Acts”) unravels a conceptual narrative inspired by theatrical transformation and existential revelation. Lyrically written by Mathias Lillmåns and composed by guitarist Timo Kontio, the track tells the tale of a reclusive performer who glimpses a new world beyond the stage—a powerful metaphor for perspective shift and inner awakening. As Lillmåns describes, it is “about seeing things in a different light, how to rearrange your perspective in three acts.”
Musically, the track echoes the spirit of …AND OCEANS‘ early era while injecting a sharper death metal edge, creating a symphonic soundscape that is both nostalgic and forward-reaching. The band brings theatricality into the sonic space, echoing the broader themes of duality and personal regeneration found throughout the album. As Timo aptly puts it: “This is more in the vein of old 90’s …AND OCEANS, but this time I did some different riffing which someone says to be even more in death metal style which might be true.”
Due for release on May 23rd, The Regeneration Itinerary is an intricate conceptual work that channels themes of philosophy, alchemical transmutation, and the eternal interplay of opposites. As the successor to 2020’s Cosmic World Mother, the album builds upon the band’s legendary symphonic black metal foundations while pushing their sonic and lyrical scope into uncharted territory.
The Regeneration Itinerary was recorded at Inka Studio / SoundSpiral Audio, produced by Juho Räihä, and mixed & mastered at the renowned Necromorbus Studio by Tore Stjerna. The album’s striking artwork was created by Adrien Bousson, visually encapsulating its themes of regeneration, chaos, and transformation.
Source: metaladdicts.com
