PRESS RELEASE:
Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun is set to release the second studio album 'Prophets of the Void' on September 5th 2025 via Inverse Records. The third and last single 'Forsaken Brigade' is unleashed today with music video which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/3j5SU5A9DWk
Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:
"Joni pondered the matter long and hard: Would anyone notice if he added some melody and triplets for Pepe? Pepe noticed the wrongdoing, but the new armchair was far too comfortable to get up from. Joni performed his secret rituals, pulled out the best lead section from his sleeve, and in his usual sadistic fashion, placed it only once at the end of the track. “It can’t only come once!” Everyone agreed – we were left yearning for a climax worthy of the end of the album. After hundreds of consultants were discussed with, nevertheless the solution was spontaneously invented in the studio: “Just throw in some double bass or something to make it last longer.” Tuomo could not believe his ears when he got the finished work on his desk. It was too soft and honeyed; it lacked coldness and mechanicalness completely. This was immediately corrected by adding icy echoes and scooped frequency curves. Niko approved the changes."
LISTEN to Forsaken Brigade on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-forsaken
BIOGRAPHY:
In the beginning, Progeny of Sun was a two-man band formed by Jaakko Hautamäki and Niko Aromaa. Jaakko was responsible for the instrumentals, mixing, and mastering, while Niko handled the vocals, lyrics, visuals, etc.
The songs Jaakko introduced were very versatile. Some had speed, some were slow, some painted a picture with their atmosphere, and some were more straightforward bangers. Despite the diversity in style, everything worked exceptionally well in tandem, and from this premise, the band started to develop and pave its own way forward.
To start with, Progeny of Sun created a 6-song self-titled EP and discovered that their music was met with great reception. The duo behind the band did all the mixing, mastering, videos, and artwork themselves. The project as a whole was very fun and rewarding to work on.
After the EP release, Jaakko and Niko began to think that something more was still needed. They still had a burning desire to spread their music around the world, but with just two people, it would have been impossible.
Subsequently, Jaakko found two local musicians from the Seinäjoki area: Joni Kiviniemi (guitar) and Juha Peura (drums). Joni and Juha were initially brought on board just to offer their vision and play their assigned instruments for new material. Soon, however, it began to feel like they were part of the family, and so it was decided that they would become full-fledged members of the squad and a part of the band's story. Not long after, Tuomo Tolkki (bass) was also welcomed to join, and in a matter of a few months, the full lineup was formed.
The first release with the full lineup, a 3-track EP 'Dark Wanderer', was released in 2021. Next in line were the single releases ‘Worthless’ and ‘Anguish’, which were released in 2022. Thanks to the aforementioned experimental phase, Progeny of Sun has gained self-confidence and started to understand its own identity. The band worked hard on the debut album ‘Throne of Desolation’, which was released at the end of 2023. Progeny of Sun's second album 'Prophets of the Void' will be released in September 2025. Following their debut album, the band has identified their strengths, which are utilized and showcased even more prominently on the second album.
WATCH Penance music video: https://youtu.be/RYQIPCZ1Q-8
WATCH Decimation music video: https://youtu.be/wkHkjAk8a3E
Progeny of Sun - Forsaken Brigade (single 2025)
Composed by Joni Kiviniemi
Lyrics by Niko Aromaa
ISCR-code: FI3FC2591412
Single cover by Joni Kiviniemi & Niko Aromaa
Progeny of Sun - Prophets of the Void (Album 2025)
Track list:
1. Swarmspawn
2. Penance
3. Worldstone
4. Decimation
5. Colonus
6. Lifeless Light
7. Sun and Moon
8. Circle of Keres
9. Diary Ender
10. Deface
11. Rain for Discouraged
12. Forsaken Brigade
Mixed by Jaakko Hautamäki
Mastered by Jonathan Mazzeo
Album cover by Joni Kiviniemi & Niko Aromaa
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun