Sound of Soul is the final single release ahead of Finnish progressive metal band End of Abyss’s debut album Escape to a New Empire. Sound of Soul is a rock‑driven progmetal track that stands out from the band’s earlier singles with its more straightforward structure.
“There’s even some hit potential in the chorus,” composer Petrus Syvänperä grins. “Otherwise, the track continues the album’s heavy and progressive direction.”
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz etc.): https://push.fm/fl/endofabyss-soundofsoul
“Sound of Soul is a radio‑friendly track with a big chorus… without the dominance of the major media houses, it would be entirely possible to hear this on Radio Rock. I hope people discover it and put it on — it’s a strong track”, says Mikko Herranen in agreement.
The story of Sound of Soul dives deep into the human mind, exploring different temperaments and those moments when a person learns to understand themselves in a new way. The track continues the album’s overarching concept while introducing a slightly more accessible angle — both musically and narratively.
“Alpo Pöytäkangas’s guitar solo blows the roof off once again with its complexity. And Mikko Herranen’s vocal interpretation is a razor‑sharp analysis of the emotions behind the lyrics,” Syvänperä says.
–ISRC: FI3FC2656411
–Composer: Petrus Syvänperä
–Lyricist: Petrus Syvänperä
–Arrangement: Petrus Syvänperä, Mikko Herranen
The End of Abyss album will be released on October 23, 2026. It is available for pre‑order as a physical CD through Inverse Records’ online store and on Bandcamp . A digital pre‑order is also available on Bandcamp.
Petrus Syvänperä: Guitars, keyboards, programming & drums
Mikko Herranen: Vocals
Janne Koskenkorva: Bass
Alpo Pöytäkangas: Lead guitar
Juha-Matti Berg: Rhythm guitar
Band history
End Of Abyss began in Jyväskylä, Finland in the early 2000s as Petrus Syvänperä’s one‑man project. The first self‑recorded demo appeared in 2010, slowly planting the idea of creating a full progressive metal album. A key part of the band’s musical evolution was the development of Petrus’s home studio, where years of demos shaped both the band’s sound and the album’s narrative. During this period, the project worked with several artists but did not yet settle on permanent members.
When the debut album entered the production phase in 2024, guitarist Alpo Pöytäkangas joined and contributed also to the songwriting. Shortly after, bassist Janne Koskenkorva became part of the lineup.
The band’s sound took a major leap forward when vocalist Mikko Herranen joined. His strong melodic sense, professional experience, and human‑centered working style helped shape the album’s sweeping, symphonic atmosphere.
In addition to Pöytäkangas and Syvänperä few tracks include solos by Antti Koivistoinen, who was involved also during the demo years, and rhythm guitars by Juha‑Matti “Masa” Berg (Remastered).
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