Finnish metal band Echoes of the Extinct has released its second single, Empathy. As the first song ever written for the band, Empathy delivers relentless Gothenburg-style riffs and catchy melodic leads.
The song’s origins trace back to 2021, before the band’s formation, when guitarist Juuso Lehtonen shared its riffs with drummer Jarmo Jääskeläinen. Instantly inspired, Jarmo wrote the drum parts, and within a few weeks, the song’s backbone was in place. However, Empathy wasn’t fully completed until 2024, when vocalist Tero Ollilainen and bassist Kalle Hautalampi joined the band and helped refine it.
Lyrically, Empathy confronts the selfishness of modern humanity, delving into themes of emotional detachment, anxiety, and depression. The song urges listeners to reconnect with their inner voice before despair takes hold. With its intense instrumentation and melancholic lyrics, Empathy is a piece that crawls into your consciousness and heart.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/eote-empathy
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