Hautajaisyö have just released their fifth album Surun Paino. This Finnish death metal group proves they’re nowhere near done evolving. Rooted firmly in old school death metal, the band continues to weave in the razor edged speed of thrash and the icy darkness of black metal, creating a sound that feels both familiar and freshly unhinged. This record shows them at their most confident, pushing deeper into chaos while sharpening the elements that have always defined their identity.
The new album by Hautajaisyö begins with the title track Surun Paino which has a storm of heavy percussion, each strike echoing like a ritualistic summons. The vocals twist and contort into frightening, monstrous growls, growing darker and more deranged as the track unfolds. Its slow and suffocating descent sets the emotional tone of sorrow and decay that defines the album.
The second track, Maan Nielemä , moves with a throbbing, seductive pulse that’s hypnotic at first before the tempo begins to twist and lurch in unexpected directions. The vocals plunge into guttural depths, thick and monstrous, anchoring the chaos with a sense of looming dread.
Kuusi Kantajaa lashes out with frenzied drumming and a chaotic beat. A strange metallic sound, sharp and unpredictable, gives the song a sense of mechanical madness. The vocals plunge into terrifying depths, each growl sounding less human and more like some creature rising from the dark. Everything feels unstable and delightfully unhinged, as if the song is constantly threatening to tear itself apart.
The fourth track Kasvoton Kuljettaja unfolds like an orchestrated cacophony, each instrument pulling in a different direction. The music slowly gathers momentum, layering tension upon tension as if the whole song is assembling itself piece by piece. The vocals erupt in a deep, guttural roar that is both commanding and genuinely unsettling.
The fifth track Hetki Viimeinen opens with crashing cymbals and pounding drums. The rhythm stumbles and surges in a way that becomes mesmerising. Over this chaotic pulse, the deep guttural vocals loom with a terrifying presence, deliberately slipping just out of sync with the beat. That slight misalignment creates a dizzying tension that draws you deeper into the album’s twisted atmosphere.
Lyhyt Matka Hautaan, the sixth track on the album, opens with guitars that feel immediately unsettling. They spiral in chaotic patterns. That familiar metallic sound returns, scraping through the mix like grinding rusted machinery, adding an eerie edge to the frenzy. The vocals drift between monstrous, deep growls and moments where something more human breaks through yet those human tones are no less terrifying.
Eloton begins with a slow, rhythmic steady pace. The instruments move with a controlled restraint at first, letting the tension simmer just beneath the surface. Then, without warning, the song erupts into a frenzy. The vocals remain deep and guttural throughout, but here they take on a sharper edge, each growl landing like a warning. There’s a sense of menace. The contrast between the measured opening and the chaotic surge makes the whole track feel like a trap snapping shut, slow to lure you in but merciless once it strikes.
The last track on the album is Haaskalinnut Minut Muistaa. It crashes in with a harsh metallic edge, immediately throwing the listener into a world that feels dreadful but strangely intoxicating and out of sync. Every element seems to lurch at its own angle, creating a warped, disorientating rhythm that pulls you deeper into its twisted gravity. The vocals erupt in deep, hysterical growls, sounding less like a performance and more like something breaking loose from its restraints. The track ends ominously with the eerie cawing of crows circling overhead.
This album feels like a descent through a haunted soundscape, each track twisting deeper into chaos, sorrow, and shadow. The band’s blend of old school death metal with blackened and thrash tinged elements creates a world that’s both feral and strangely beautiful.
It’s an album that doesn’t just ask to be heard, it demands to be experienced. If you’re willing to step into the darkness, you’ll find something unforgettable waiting inside.
Release Date : 20/03/2026
Hautajaisyö:
Janne: vocals
Sami: guitars
Simo: bass
Teemu: drums
Composition & arrangement: Hautajaisyö.
Lyrics: Janne Partanen.
Production, recording & mixing: Sami Lustig.
Mastering: Janne Tuikkala.
Artwork: Minttu Koskinen.
Promophotos: Sami Kettunen.
Music videos: Hautajaisyö
Full album video: Janne Tuikkala
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