Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala has unveiled details of his new solo album, Roses From The Deep, due on February 7, 2025 via Nuclear Blast. This marks Hietala‘s first major project since his critically acclaimed Pyre Of The Black Heart captivated fans worldwide in 2020.
Roses From The Deep promises to deliver a unique blend of dark, introspective lyricism and soaring, cinematic soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from myth, nature, and the human experience, Hietala has crafted an album that transcends genres, with elements of progressive rock, folk, and symphonic metal seamlessly intertwined.
Roses From The Deep represents a journey into the hidden layers of our emotions and the beauty we often overlook in darker times. It’s an album about fragility, resilience, and finding light even in the depths of shadow.
The album’s latest single, “Impatient Zero”, arrives with a visually stunning music video. Featuring a stomping, groovy beat and a grand, anthemic chorus, the track is set to captivate listeners and perfectly set the tone for the rest of Roses From The Deep.
“Impatient Zero” follows the huge success of the album’s first two singles. “Left On Mars”, a haunting duet with ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing the vocal chemistry between the two icons. The second single, “Frankenstein’s Wife”, with its dark storytelling and intricate composition, further heightened anticipation for Hietala‘s upcoming release.
Hietala says on “Impatient Zero”: “It’s about a battle for being under a continuous assault of inner monsters. And the awful truth, that in this reality, people get to see those monsters, too, instead of the real face.”
Roses From The Deep track listing:
01. Frankenstein’s Wife
02. Left On Mars
03. Proud W**re
04. Two Soldiers
05. The Dragon Must Die
06. The Devil You Know
07. Rebel Of The North
08. Impatient Zero
09. Tammikuu
10. Roses From The Deep
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