Finnish progressive metal act MARSH TEA is making a powerful comeback with a refreshed lineup featuring seasoned musicians from renowned acts such as Children of Bodom and Red Eleven. The upcoming album, Disturbances In Movements, is set for release on June 6.
A few years ago, Marsh Tea emerged from the Finnish heavy music scene with their emotionally charged and technically impressive progressive sound, quickly gaining attention from both fans and media. The band’s original lineup included Teemu Liekkala (Rioghan, Red Eleven), Valtteri Revonkorpi (Rioghan, ex-Leverage), and Nils Ursin (Trio Niskalaukaus), whose compositions formed the backbone of the band.
Singles like Mirrors, Chairs, and Convert My Dreams sparked strong anticipation for the band’s debut album. However, after releasing Stenched Pride, the band fell silent. Momentum stalled, and Marsh Tea was close to being laid to rest – until now.
Band’s mastermind Nils Ursin explains what happened behind the scenes:
“When Disturbances In Movements was finished, my hunger grew, and I pushed hard to get the band ready for live shows. Looking back, I pushed Teemu and Valtteri too much. Eventually, we had to face the reality that, due to other commitments and personal situations, I might have to continue alone – if at all. I was devastated and seriously thought that was the end.”
“My wife saw how hard I took it and encouraged me to keep going. Soon other people joined in with their support. I wasn’t sure if I had it in me to rebuild the band from scratch – but here we are. I’m still on great terms with both Teemu and Valtteri. We continue working on other musical projects, and I know Teemu will be a trusted outside ear when it comes time to shape Marsh Tea’s next steps.”
The next step is the release of Disturbances In Movements, which was created with the original lineup and shelved until now. The album was recorded and mixed – drums excluded – by the multi-instrumentalist and studio wizard Teemu Liekkala. Drum recordings were helmed by Tuomas Kokko at Electric Fox Studio.
“This is a new beginning for Marsh Tea – hopefully the final one. I’ve learned to take things slow, to lead without holding the reins too tight. We’ve started to plant the seeds for what’s next, and we’re taking our time doing it right. New material is constantly in the works. We’ve essentially started from scratch, as the new lineup brings a completely fresh dynamic. When the time is right, we’ll revisit the old songs. But right now, it’s about creating something new with this incredibly talented and dedicated group.”
The new Marsh Tea lineup features top-tier musicians: Tony Kaikkonen (Red Eleven) on vocals, Mikki Rousi (Dead Season, ex-Humavoid) on guitar, Jaska Raatikainen (Children of Bodom, Mercury Circle) on drums, and Nils Ursin himself on bass. While live shows are in the plans, the band is currently focused on creating new music.
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