OCTOPLOID, the 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 of 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.
Watch the ‘Siren’s Lament’ lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VWAKVLkDMQ
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*
Tickets & Info: https://fullsteam.fi/fi/artists/detail/octoploid/
Order/stream “Beyond The Aeons”: https://octoploid.rpm.link/beyondtheaeonsPR
More from “Beyond The Aeons”:
‘Human Amoral [feat. Tomi Joutsen]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
‘The Dawns In Nothingness [feat. Mikko Kotamäki]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
‘The Hallowed Flame [feat. Mikko Kotamäki]’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
‘A Dusk Of Vesk [feat. Jón Aldará]’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
‘Monotony [feat. Petri Eskelinen]’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
‘Coast Of The Drowned Sailors [feat. Tomi Koivusaari]’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
About OCTOPLOID
OCTOPLOID, the solo band of Olli-Pekka Laine (bassist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist, known for his work with AMORPHIS, BARREN EARTH, and MANNHAI), was established in 2022. This venture has culminated in “Beyond The Aeons,” the act’s debut album which was released on July 5, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). OCTOPLOID’s music merges elements of 90s death/black metal, 70s prog rock, and 90s psychedelic rock, carving a distinct niche in the music landscape. The sound of OCTOPLOID has aptly been described as “classic death prog.”
The core band includes Mikko Pietinen on drums, Peter Salonen on lead/rhythm guitars and Antti Myllynen on keyboards. Pietinen is a well seasoned and diverse drummer, bringing experience from stoner rock (MANNHAI) to Finnish mainstream pop-rock (KASMIR etc.), and Salonen is a fresh face in the scene, recently known from THE KINKY THING, who play covers of the Finnish psych rock legends KINGSTON WALL, while Myllynen is known from melodic death metal supergroup BARREN EARTH.
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