Verilehto return with their second full
length, “Aarnihauta”, carrying forward the cold Finnish spirit that shaped
their debut. The band have tightened their identity, drawing from local
folklore and the darker corners of 90s Finnish black metal. Their line up shift,
with Markus Räppiö joining on bass, adds
more weight to the low end, while the familiar duo of Janne
Partanen and Janne Tuikkala push the band’s
sound deeper into melodic aggression and grim storytelling.
The album
moves with a steady sense of narrative, keeping the focus on harsh vocals,
wintry riffing and dramatic atmosphere. Verilehto leans
heavily into the mythological influence, and this gives the songs a strong
character. “Aarnihauta” shows a band that understands its roots but doesn’t
stick to a single tempo or color. The faster assaults land with real force, and
the slower passages give room for the stories to unfold without dulling the
momentum. There is a raw texture to the production, not messy, just honest,
like frost on bare branches.
Verilehto delivers
something straightforward, harsh, melodic and rooted in the stories they want
to tell. The band’s own recording approach gives the album a grounding quality,
and the artwork by Awinita Alm strengthens
the overall atmosphere. It is a natural continuation from “Kuoleman Siipien
Havina”, stronger in identity and more focused in direction.
Score: 7.0
Links:
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