After nearly being laid to rest, MARSH TEA makes a triumphant return. Known for crafting emotionally intense and technically intricate progressive metal, the Jyväskylä-based band made an immediate impression with their first singles, like ‘Mirrors’, ‘Chairs’, and ‘Convert My Dreams’. Single’s sparked high expectations for the band’s debut album, but when the album was ready to be released, Marsh Tea went to halt.
Following a period of reflection and the formation of a new lineup, fans of progressive metal are treated today with the full experience of ‘Disturbances In Movements’ album. Originally recorded by the band’s previous lineup, the release marks both a cleansing of the slate and the beginning of a new chapter in Marsh Tea’s story.
“’Disturbances In Movements’ is an album that reflects a deep personal confusion – the feeling of being insignificant”, says bassist and founding member Nils Ursin. “There’s a lot of anger and despair channelled into these songs. The lyrics are fragments of thoughts; words shouted in my head during difficult moments. Letting them out was a form of relief. The album has a personal narrative for me, one that formed as I worked through the lyrics with Valtteri Revonkorpi. But that is a story I don’t want to reveal – I hope that listeners find their own stories in the music.”
“The track called ‘Grown’ is about the moment when you recognize the person in the mirror as yourself again – for the first time in a long time. I’ve always promised to be there for my loved ones. My intentions were strong, but somewhere along the way I lost myself. I became transparent and invisible. I carry scars that aren’t mine. I wish I didn’t have to, but there’s no other option. My self-image is slowly returning, though sometimes I have to remind myself of who I am.”
The Disturbances In Movements album was created by Nils Ursin together with Valtteri Revonkorpi (drums) and Teemu Liekkala (guitars, vocals, mixing). When Ursin expressed a desire to take the project live, Revonkorpi and Liekkala stepped aside to focus on their other project, Rioghan.
“Once the album was finished, my hunger for more grew out of proportion. That led to a situation where our time together with Teemu and Valtteri just wasn’t enough anymore. I pushed hard to get the band ready for live shows—too hard, in fact. When they left, Marsh Tea was ready to be buried. But with the encouragement of people close to me, I decided to give it one last chance.”
Marsh Tea’s new lineup includes an impressive roster of professional musicians:
– Tony Kaikkonen (Red Eleven) – vocals
– Mikki Rousi (Dead Season, ex-Humavoid) – guitar
– Jaska Raatikainen (Children of Bodom, Mercury Circle) – drums
– Nils Ursin (Trio Niskalaukaus) – bass
The band is currently working on new music with the refreshed lineup. Ursin confirms that live performances are also on the horizon – once the time is right.
‘Disturbances In Movements” track listing:
1. Chairs
2. Convert My Dreams
3. Breathe
4. Peel Me
5. Rain
6. Another Tear
8. Mirrors
9. Stenched Pride
10. Grown
