Sounds | Noumena - Kuolemankello
- Jan Guisset
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Op enkele singles na was er de voorbije vijf à zes jaar weinig teken van leven van de Finse melodic deathband Noumena. Daar komt nu gelukkig verandering in.
Kuolemankello (dat zich laat vertalen als 'doodswacht') is de voorloper van een gloednieuw album dat in augustus zal verschijnen. Details als titel en exacte releasedate zijn voorlopig nog niet gekend.
Maar het nummer bevat alle elementen die wij leuk vinden aan Noumena, een donkere maar beklijvende melodie, harmonische en scheurende vocals. Jep, dit smaakt zeker naar meer.
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After a period of silence dedicated to honing their craft, Noumena has returned with a refined sound that captures the band's core essence: a unique blend of Northern melancholy and relentless energy. Composer and guitarist Tuukka Tuomela is thrilled with the result:
"It’s a classic Noumena track with catchy melodies, striking riffs, and a hook-filled chorus. Growing into epic proportions, the song is a perfect choice for the first single from our upcoming full-length album."
"Kuolemankello" continues Noumena’s tradition of powerful storytelling. The track dives deep into 18th-century Finland, specifically the era known as The Great Wrath (isoviha in Finnish) – a brutal period of Russian occupation marked by widespread atrocities and historical suffering. The song’s title refers to the "Deathwatch Beetle," a wood-boring insect whose ticking sound was historically seen as an omen of impending death. Lyricist Hannu Savolainen sheds light on the dark theme:
"In folklore, the 'Kuolemankello' has been seen as an omen of death. In this story, the beetle ticking inside the wooden walls warns of a grim fate. The song is set during the savage era of The Great Wrath in 1700s Finland. However, even in this mournful tale, there is a small glimmer of hope, as is often the case in Noumena’s songs."
The single offers a first taste of Noumena’s seventh album, scheduled for release in August. The long-standing veterans of the Finnish metal scene prove they are as formidable as ever – the clock is ticking, and Noumena’s time is now.
