Finnish melodic death metal veterans Noumena have released their seventh studio album, Maanääri, today on Friday, August 21st.
“The album takes the listener on a journey to the end of the earth – a place where humanity meets its smallness amid the majesty of nature. It’s a realm where the threads of life and death intertwine, creatures of the Underworld roam, and tormentors haunt,” describes guitarist and main songwriter Ville Lamminaho. “At the edge of the world, one reaches the absolute limits of mind and endurance, where hope and strength fade away. Ultimately, what remains is grace, reconciliation, and a hazy night,” he sums up.
Musically, Maanääri is a collision of beauty and death, hope and destruction. Throughout the album, sweeping melodies, crushing guitar riffs, and beautiful soundscapes alternate with poignant, delicate moments. Noumena’s signature melodic death metal draws inspiration from folk music, melancholy Finnish schlager traditions, and black metal.
The band has built the record around their greatest strengths. Antti Haapanen’s world-class growls, Suvi Uura’s incredible vocal palette, and Markus Hirvonen’s versatile vocal dynamic form the backbone of the intricate arrangements. Furthermore, the deployment of a three-guitar line-up elevates the melodies, arrangements, and overall sonic depth to a new level – both on the album and in their live performances.
While Noumena’s sound and music have subtly modernized, the result uncompromisingly honors the band’s distinct style and rich history, placing Maanääri right alongside their finest work to date.
Maanääri is now available across all major digital streaming platforms as well as physical vinyl and CD formats. On the release date, the band has also premiered an official music video for the track Hiekkaanrakennettu (“Built on Sand”), which addresses the futility of war through the lens of a child’s game. Following the album release, Noumena will embark on a tour covering Finland and extending across Asia.
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/noumena-maanaari
Track list / ISRC-codes:
01. Hiekkaanrakennettu – FIHZP1200038
02. Kuolemankello – FIHZP1200039
03. Surunkehrä – FIHZP1200040
04. Tyhjyys – FIHZP1200041
05. Maanääri – FIHZP1200042
06. Verentahrimat – FIHZP1200043
07. Ihmishämärä – FIHZP1200044
08. Hiidenmailla – FIHZP1200045
09. Luopuma – FIHZP1200046
Release date: August 21 2026
Record label: Haunted Zoo Productions
Noumena is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1998 in Ähtäri, Finland. Known for combining melancholic melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, Noumena draws from the Scandinavian death metal tradition while adding touches of Nordic melancholy and emotion.
Over their more than 25-year career, Noumena has released seven full-length albums — including Pride/Fall (2002), Absence (2005), Anatomy of Life (2006), Death Walks With Me (2013), Myrrys (2017), Anima (2020) and Maanääri (2026) — steadily evolving their sound while retaining their core identity.
Noumena has over 130 live shows history, the band has toured in Finland, Central Europe, Japan and China. They have shared the stages with acts like Insomnium, Beast in Black, Moonsorrow and many others.
Line-up
Antti Haapanen – growls
Suvi Uura – vocals
Markus Hirvonen – guitars, vocals
Ville Lamminaho – guitars, mandolin, vocals
Tuukka Tuomela – guitars
Hannu Savolainen – bass
Ilkka Unnbom – drums
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