Octoploid Post “Siren’s Lament” Lyric Video; Touring This Spring
Olli-Peka “Oppu” Laine has a vision. Since the days of turn-of-the-century Amorphis, and before, Laine has posited a kind of psychedelic heavy rock that unites the ultra-grounded style of classic death metal with 1970s progressive rock, psychedelia and riffing in a way that feels classic in the songs. As an outlet for these ideas, the 2024 debut album from Octoploid, Beyond the Aeons (review here), felt like it was years and years in the making; an explosive outlet for songwriting energies. The fact that we’re less than a year removed from the release and Octoploid are back with a new single supports this reading.
Because if I have it right, “Siren’s Lament” isn’t a holdover from the recordings for Beyond the Aeons as one might expect, but a first showing for a new round of songs and a new incarnation of the band as Marko Neuman steps in on vocals and Antti Myllynen rounds out on keys.
As a five-piece Octoploid have already begun their round of Finnish live shows for this Spring, and for what’s clearly a passion-driven project, the more they get out the better.
Looking forward to more, here’s this from the PR wire:
OCTOPLOID (AMORPHIS/BARREN EARTH) Launch “Siren’s Lament” Single & Lyric video; 2025 Finland Headline Tour Kicking Off
OCTOPLOID, a Finnish 70s death prog outfit led by Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine, are about to embark on their 2025 Finland tour in support of their debut album Beyond The Aeons, which saw the light of day on July 5, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music. In their excitement for these nine headline dates, the group have now premiered a single titled “Siren’s Lament,” which is accompanied by a brand new lyric video.
After the enormously well reception of Beyond The Aeons, Oppu continued writing material for its follow-up what – mercifully for all of us – resulted in this early new tune, showcasing the heavier aspects of OCTOPLOID’s heavenly varied soundscape. The song was recorded by bass player Laine alongside known band members Peter Salonen (guitars) and Mikko Pietinen (drums), who mixed the single before it was sent off to receive its mastering treatment by prestigious engineer Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Denmark (AMORPHIS, VOLBEAT, PRIMAL FEAR, AMARANTHE etc.). Lead vocal duties were taken over by Marko Neuman (CONVOCATION, SUM OF R) for the first time in OCTOPLOID’s history; rounding off “Siren’s Lament” is keyboard wizardry by Antti Myllynen (a BARREN EARTH mate of Laine), who’s also a part of the group’s current touring line-up and skilfully complements Salonen’s solo parts.
“‘Siren’s Lament’ tells of a chaotic mind, isolation and loneliness. Despite its dark theme, the subject is viewed in a positive light: grief may linger, but it also allows space for acceptance and growth, offering hope that from a new beginning can rise from despair. Musically, the song incorporates influences from death metal, stoner rock, and even big arena rock choruses. It’s a groovy song with a lot of vibe, that’s why I can’t wait for us to play the song live!” states Oppu.
Stream the single: https://octoploid.rpm.link/sirenslamentPR
OCTOPLOID live:
“Beyond The Aeons” Tour – Finland 2025
Presented by Fullsteam Agency
04.04.2025 FI Lahti – Ravintola Torvi
05.04.2025 FI Espoo – Kannusali
25.04.2025 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli
26.04.2025 FI Kouvola – House Of Rock Bar
01.05.2025 FI Helsinki – On the Rocks *LOW TICKETS*
02.05.2025 FI Jyväskylä – Lutakko
03.05.2025 FI Turku – Apollo Live Club
09.05.2025 FI Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground
10.05.2025 FI Oulu – 45 Special
29.06.2025 FI Helsinki – Tuska Festival *NEW*
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