Finnish melodic death metal band Nemecic, hailing from Jyväskylä, Finland, is releasing the third and final advance single from their upcoming EP. Titled “Petrol and Spark,” the track showcases the band’s more melodic side. The band comments on the song:
“Petrol and Spark is different from what people are used to hearing from us in many ways. If our previous single, ‘Mysterion,’ was perhaps the heaviest song we’ve written to date, this time we’re heading in the opposite direction. By our standards, you could even describe this one as a ballad. Lead vocals are handled by guitarist Tuomo Salonen, whose vocal work could also be heard on our previous full-length album on tracks such as ‘The Crowing of Swans’ and ‘The Chatter of Teeth.’ Vocalist Aki Salonen provides backup with growls and harmonies. The lyrics explore the end of existence and whether it is necessarily a purely negative thing. So, as you can imagine, the mood is as cheerful as ever.”
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/nemecic-petrolandspark
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–Composition by Tuomo Salonen
–Lyrics by Niko Anttila
Aki Suomela, who directed, wrote and filmed the music video, describes how the video came together:
“The idea for the video’s script came about while I was listening to the band’s demos, and this particular song caught my attention. I listened to it over and over again, and images started flashing through my mind, gradually taking shape as a story. The video explores a devastating, paralyzing sense of longing and loss – a feeling that touches almost everyone at some point in their lives. But what happens when longing takes over and you become willing to do anything? The aim was to create a cinematic and visually striking piece that combines powerful emotions, dance, flames and a sense of mythology that blurs the boundaries of reality.”
Biography:
Founded in Heinola in 2005 and now based in Jyväskylä, Finland, Nemecic represents the heavier side of melodic death metal. The band’s music combines relentless double bass drumming, downtuned guitars, guitar solos, and a mix of harsh growls and clean vocals. While difficult to compare directly to any single band, Nemecic’s sound draws influence from acts such as Fear Factory, Lamb of God, Katatonia, and Bolt Thrower.
The lyrics of the band’s newer material offer a critical perspective on contemporary society. Running through the songs is a search for meaning in a world perceived as alienated and devoid of values. Marked by themes of grief, loss, and existential reflection, the material paints a bleak picture of the contradictions inherent in the human condition.
To date, Nemecic has released two full-length albums, The Deathcantation (2017) and The Last Magic in Practice (2021), both of which received positive reviews. Fans of the band’s previous work are unlikely to be disappointed by the upcoming EP, scheduled for release in late 2026.
Nemecic:
Aki Salonen – vocals
Tuomo Salonen – guitar, vocals
Pasi Rajakallio – guitar
Emil Borg – bass
Niko Anttila – drums
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