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ENDLESS CHAIN RELEASE THIRD SINGLE/VIDEO “SAVE ME” TODAY
FROM FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM, ‘NOTHINGNESS,’ OUT NOV. 20
Finnish melodic death/gothic metal force ENDLESS CHAIN are preparing for the release of their new album next month and are proud to share another preview track from the melancholic masterpiece with today’s new digital single and video for “Save Me" HERE.
“This is definitely one of my favourites from the new album. I think we really managed to capture the right mood with this one, and the song is full of emotion,” explains guitarist Timo Mölsä. “Ville Hovi’s lyrics, combined with the amazing vocal performances by both Ville and Aki Salonen, really bring the song to life in a beautiful way. You have to listen to ‘Save Me’ and watch the music video, it really adds another layer to the song!”
“’Save Me’ explores themes of memory, loss, shame and despair,” adds vocalist Ville Hovi. “After losing someone close to him, a man is haunted by ghosts from his past that return as powerful memories. As time passes, his memories begin to blur with reality, making it difficult to tell what belongs to the present and what belongs to the past, what is real and what is imagined.”
“He is also haunted by everything that was left unsaid and undone, and by thoughts of what could have been. At the heart of the song is a deep sense of despair and a longing for this troubled existence to finally end. Yet, even in the darkest moments, there remains a small thought that perhaps life might still hold some hope.”
The video for “Save Me”, created by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Kryptos, Devin Townsend), joins “Down” and “Fade To Nothingness” as the three preview songs painting the picture of the forthcoming album, ‘Nothingness,’ out Nov. 20th. The album is the third from the Finnish band and first international release continuing their sorrow-filled, emotional material laced with the dark backbone between the rhythms of Samuli Mikkonen and harsh vocals of bassist Aki Salonen’s complimenting the melodic melancholy of vocalist Ville Hovi. The quality and depth heard is filled with profound melancholic melodies and dark atmospheres mixed with aggressive beauty and emotional weight. Produced/mixed by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Wolfheart, Walteri, Dawn of Solace), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Amorphis, Insomnium, Katatonia) with artwork by Kalle Pyyhtinen (Children of Bodom, Entwine, Hanging Garden).
Physical pre-orders for the album on Digipak CD with booklet, or limited (300) hardwood colored vinyl with insert and digital download are available via Bandcamp and the M-Theory Audio webstore. Both platforms will ship from the US or Europe based upon your location. Or if you prefer direct from Finland courtesy of RecordShopX
Brazil’s ABSTRACTED Release New Music Video “Sirens” From Their Recent Album ‘Hiraeth’
Brazilian progressive metal group ABSTRACTED – who just performed supporting Between the Buried and Me in their homeland – have released a new music video “Sirens” from their current album, ‘Hiraeth.’ WATCH “Sirens” to get a glimpse at the group perform the ambitious song blending blistering technicality with melodic and atmospheric moments.
"The song explores the universal feeling of grief and the process of loss, allowing each listener to find their own meaning in it. The lyrics were written by our drummer, Fernando, capturing his deeply personal emotions after losing his brother some years ago in a tragic accident on a highway,” explains the band. “To visually match this somber theme, the music video was filmed inside the ruins of the historic "Casa da Frontaria Azulejada" in Santos (coastal region of São Paulo). Because the interior is heavily degraded, we had to perform with extreme care, as loud frequencies could literally cause parts of the structure to collapse. This fragile and intense atmosphere perfectly translates the weight of the song onto the screen."
‘Sirens’ off the six-piece’s latest album, ‘Hiraeth,’ sees the band exploring great lengths of the metal spectrum from melodic prog to brash and aggressive to cinematic all highlighted by some gifted musicianship. The new album was produced by Diego Castro (Kryour, Skid Life) with cover artwork by Roberto Emerita and is available on digital streaming/download platforms or jewelcase CD https://abstractedmetal.bandcamp.com (orders ship from US, Europe or Brazil depending on your location for cheaper and faster delivery).
The album release was preceded by two digital singles/videos – the first "Languish" features guest contribution from ENTHEOS singer Chaney Crabb and “Axis” showcasing the diversity and ability of ABSTRACTED.
If you enjoy cerebral metal that demands hyper-focus, ‘Hiraeth’ is being framed as one of the most ambitious prog releases of 2026. Critics suggest that while the sheer density of the tracks can be intimidating at first, the payoff is a cathartic and an immersive journey.
