Finnish heavy metallers DEMONESSA are back with their brand new 2-song single ‘Taste Of Blood’ (+ bonus track), coming just in time for Halloween, on October 31st!
“Taste of Blood” is a more horror-themed release for Halloween, featuring two brand-new songs that were written around the same time as the debut album “Wild ‘N’ Loud”. While they were ultimately left off the album, their darker similar themes made them a perfect fit for a new Halloween release. As a bonus track, there’s also a shortened version of the opening track of Wild ‘N’ Loud, Till Death Do Us Part, without the minute-long acoustic intro, so listeners can get to the meat of the song faster.
After Jones Tervas’ departure from the band, a man with steel calves, known as Jerry Iron, quickly decided to hop on the stool of heavy metal behind the drum kit and gave a thunderous performance that was mixed and mastered by an old familiar name, Aleksis Pelli at Mix Studio 1101, who also worked the magic on the debut album. The new drummer, new drums, new mics, and new recording space all came together wonderfully, providing an excellent next step for the sound the band is going for.
The main parts of the new songs were once again written by guitarist John Creweholm, with input and ideas from the other band members. The singer S3nsku wrote the lyrics and came up with the vocal melodies.
Artcover painted by S3nsku
To give the release a proper visual counterpart, and to show off the filmmaking skills, the release will be accompanied by a music video for the song “Taste of Blood”, which is inspired by old horror movies. Instead of just showing the band playing in the dark woods, there’s also a proper vampire-themed storyline about a vampire whose bloodlust ultimately becomes her downfall. After attacking her victim in the woods, she becomes so lost in the ecstasy of the kill that she fails to notice the sun rising until it is too late. The story was written by John Creweholm, who also handled the main directing and editing duties, while S3nsku filmed the two beautiful actors, Fiona Fyhr and Sakari Mattila.
More on Demonessa: Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.
Line-up: S3nsku – Vocals John Creweholm – Guitars Hugo M. Raze – Guitars Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass Jerry Iron – Drums
The wait is over! “Wild ‘N’ Loud” is DEMONESSA at full power ready to take on the world, out today! All the songs on this album are an embodiment of the ‘80s heavy metal we all know and love. While every song on the album is brand new, they also have a familiar feel that fits right into any playlist, like they’ve always been there.
There are 12 songs, racking up to almost one hour of straight hard-rocking future classics, which really makes it like an all-you-can-eat buffet for heavy metal fans, there’s something for pretty much everyone in there. From arena filling anthems to speeding tickets guaranteeing high-speed hits and emotional ballads, the album covers the full spectrum of classic heavy metal.
Just recently the band released a lyric video for ‘High Voltage Renegade’, in case you missed, check it out here:
Furthermore DEMONESSA have shared the album’s track-by-track:
Till Death Do Us Part A powerful opening track that sets the tone for the entire album. Opening with a gentle, harmonized nylon-string guitar overture to ease things in before slamming the pedal to the metal, reaching 88 miles per hour and launching the listener straight back to the spirit of the wonderful ’80s. The song explores themes of destructive attachment and toxic love, whether directed at another person or something more self-destructive.
High Voltage Renegade Following the explosive opener, this track keeps the momentum going, telling the story of an outlaw drifting from town to town, leaving behind a trail of chaos and destruction purely for the sheer thrill of it. The guitar riffs are mainly inspired by the style of the great Ritchie Blackmore, blended with a more ’80s attitude that pushes the track from start to finish with relentless speed. Speeding ticket guaranteed.
M.A.D. M.A.D. is a slower, more grooving track designed around strong riffs and loud choruses, where you’d be absolutely M.A.D. to not sing along. The verses are mainly driven forward by a hard-hitting drum beat where the other instruments only join in to emphasize key moments. Lyrically, the song draws from a Mad Max-inspired post-apocalyptic wasteland, where everyone is out for themselves and only the strongest behind the wheel of a high-powered V8 muscle car survives.
Wild ‘N’ Loud The band’s first music video, and also the album’s title track, so the song has a lot to deliver. It’s a high-energy anthem built to shake arenas and maybe even make the audiences want to wag their finger to the beat. At its core, the song is about nothing more complicated than a good time at a heavy metal party, brought to you by the one and only Demonessa. It’s a track built purely for live energy, crowd interaction and kick-ass guitar riffs.
Queen of Pain The second Demonessa song ever written, Queen of Pain is a darker, more atmospheric track that builds gradually from the ground up. It begins with clean guitars, with bass, vocals, and drums entering one by one, each layer increasing the intensity until the song reaches full throttle in the choruses. Verses are filled with beautiful melodic vocal lines, while the heavier sections are driven by roaring screams and a strong set of guitar solos carry the track forward to its final climax. The song is told from the perspective of the daughter of the Devil, who tortures men for her own pleasure while seeking a victim that can withstand the pain. Someone who endures would then be granted the eternal “gift” of becoming the king by her side.
Livin’ Out of Spite The next track kicks in even before the previous song has fully ended, creating a seamless transition into another dark-themed but hard-rocking track. The story follows a narrator who begins to see things, though it is unclear whether they are hallucinations or reality. Zombie-like creatures start closing in, forcing a desperate fight for survival. Musically, the track maintains a steady core riff and rhythmic foundation throughout, while introducing subtle variations to keep it evolving and sounding fresh.
Slowly Losing My Mind Opening the second half of the album, Slowly Losing My Mind continues the narrative themes of the previous track, this time focusing more on the descent into madness. The lyrics focus on a gradual mental breakdown, as the narrator begins to lose grip on reality. There is a growing sense that something dark and sinister is taking control. It culminates in the realization: “My body is free, but my mind is gone”, which is delivered with a devastating, but stunning vocal performance. The song carries a melancholic tone with the instruments as well, drawing inspiration from early, slower KISS songs, pushed into a heavier direction.
In Decay Another high-speed track gleaming with ’80s-inspired savagery and high-octane energy. The song is brought to life by fast compelling riffs and a wild shredding guitar solo, which are supported by inventive drum work and rhythmic variation that keep the intensity high till the final notes. The lyrics of In Decay revolve around the consequences of wrong choices in life, metaphorically brought to life through imagery of mold, rot, and physical decay. At its core, however, the song is about moving forward despite a questionable past. It reflects the idea that even if previous choices have led down difficult paths, there is still the possibility to turn things around and choose differently, instead of continuing further into “decay.”
In the Depths of Hell You’ll Burn This is a slightly slower, heavier track built around a dense and dark atmosphere. Beginning with a clean, simple guitar work that steadily builds into a full fledged distorted heavy riff with the full band joining in. Once the song properly kicks in, it shines through tight riffs and thunderous rhythmic foundation, building towards an extended drum solo filled with rapid fills before the explosive final chorus. The song follows the journey of a recently deceased individual who finds themselves cast into hell, implied to be someone who committed severe acts in life. It portrays a descent through a world of chaos, flames, and demonic forces, where souls are torn apart in an eternal cycle of punishment.
We Rule the Night Some could say this track dances on the edge of power metal, built around a constant barrage of double-kick drumming, rapid-fire guitar licks, and an anthemic chorus designed to declare what it says: When the band hits the stage, they rule the night. The ending is inspired by arguably one of the greatest guitar solos of all time, UFO’s “Rock Bottom”, beginning with a slow bridge supported by melodic guitar work before becoming increasingly intense with each repetition, eventually exploding back into full double-kick chaos at the finale.
I Stand Alone I Stand Alone is the token ballad of the album, and is destined to be a chart-topper. The song tells a story about losing people in life, while still having to move forward despite the pain and emptiness that follows. It features two ripping guitar solos, one from each guitarist, each adding their own emotional voice to the track. The choruses gradually gain power with each repetition, building intensity and weight until, at the very end, all gates are opened in a final emotional release.
A Knife to a Gunfight A Knife to a Gunfight opens with a classic heavy metal riff in the spirit of Judas Priest, immediately setting a traditional yet high-energy tone. It then moves into a grooving bass-led verse, with the guitars joining in halfway through to add weight and intensity. The first two choruses act as a build-up, functioning as “fake choruses” before the real chorus bursts in after the second one, delivering an even higher level of energy. The song gives a lot of room for both guitarists to show off their chops with the back and forth licks in the bridge and the two massive outros styled like a rock show finale.
Coverart by Toni Nurmi
About the album coverart, the band had this to say: “The idea for the album cover was to have something with cool visuals, that is easily recognizable, similar to Iron Maiden for example and reflects the raw power and energy of the music. There were a lot of different concepts for the cover art but ultimately the design with the giant metallic skeleton looming over the camera in a city it has just destroyed proved to be the most visually interesting choice. Originally the entire cover art was done with 3D models to get realistic lighting and to capture how the fire below shines correctly on the metal surface of the monster’s body. The final artwork was then digitally painted using the 3D image as a reference. Later, it was decided to include the band more directly on the album cover, which led to the idea of continuing the picture to the left for the back cover, with the band memebers sitting on a rocky landscape watching the monster.”
To celebrate the release of the album there are several gigs coming up in Finland that are part of a so-called “Worldwide ‘N’ Loud Tour”, which kicks off on 8th of May in Boothill bar in Helsinki. Following that, there will be some shows in Tampere and Hämeenlinna as well and obviously many more to come, all the necessary information can be found on the band’s social media.
More on Demonessa: Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.
Line-up: Senja – Vocals John Creweholm – Guitars Hugo M. Raze – Guitars Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass Jones “Pugnax Vehemens” Tervas – Drums
“Wild ‘N’ Loud” is DEMONESSA at full power ready to take on the world!
All the songs on this album are an embodiment of the ‘80s heavy metal we all know and love. While every song on the album is brand new, they also have a familiar feel that fits right into any playlist, like they’ve always been there.
There are 12 songs, racking up to almost one hour of straight hard-rocking future classics, which really makes it like an all-you-can-eat buffet for heavy metal fans, there’s something for pretty much everyone in there. From arena filling anthems to speeding tickets guaranteeing high-speed hits and emotional ballads, the album covers the full spectrum of classic heavy metal.
Coverart by Toni Nurmi
Tracklisting: Till Death Do Us Part High Voltage Renegade M.A.D. Wild ‘N’ Loud Queen of Pain Livin’ Out of Spite Slowly Losing My Mind In Decay In the Depths of Hell You’ll Burn We Rule the Night I Stand Alone A Knife to a Gunfight
Watch ‘High Voltage Renegade’ lyric video:
The band shared: This track was chosen for a lyric video due to the high energy it delivers and the clear strong visual potential to match the outlawish lyrics. The video was created by MVS Visual, known for his work with various artists, most notably Manowar, making him an obvious choice for the project.
To celebrate the release of the album there are several gigs coming up in Finland that are part of a so-called “Worldwide ‘N’ Loud Tour”, which kicks off on 8th of May in Boothill bar in Helsinki. Following that, there will be some shows in Tampere and Hämeenlinna as well and obviously many more to come, all the necessary information can be found on the band’s social media.
More on Demonessa: Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.
Line-up: Senja – Vocals John Creweholm – Guitars Hugo M. Raze – Guitars Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass Jones “Pugnax Vehemens” Tervas – Drums
DEMONESSA announce their long-awaited debut album, entitled “Wild ‘N’ Loud”, coming out May 1st.
“Wild ‘N’ Loud” is a love letter to all the greatest hits from the ‘80s heavy metal scene with big, arena-shaking choruses, thundering drum beats and hard rocking guitar riffs that will inspire the next generation of rock ’n’ roll stars. The sound of the album is overall very reminiscent of that old school tone, but with a modern twist to it, so it doesn’t sound like it actually came out 40 years ago.
The band stated on the album: “A few standout tracks for the members themselves have to be the opener “Till Death Do Us Part”, because it brings together everything we’ve learned to love about heavy metal music, “High Voltage Renegade”, the follow-up song with its fast-paced, hard-rocking energy that perfectly kicks off the rest of the album, “I Stand Alone” which will surely top the charts in 20 years, like any good old power ballad did back in the days and “We Rule the Night” simply for how much fun it is to play live.”
“The album was a long time coming, as we wanted to make sure everything was on point and everyone was fully behind the final result that would be the band’s first real introduction to the listeners. The music for the album was written by the guitarist John Creweholm, but every band member had a chance to add their own twists and turns for each song as they saw fit, while the vast majority of lyrics and vocal melodies were the singer, Senja’s, territory. The songs were recorded mainly in the band’s rehearsal room and mixed and mastered by the great Aleksis Pelli at Mix Studio 1101. One of our biggest challenges was getting the drums to sound just right, but with his magic touch they sound like cannons from hell with every beat, as they do live.”
A couple of ‘must-listen’ songs that define the album:
“Till Death Do Us Part” – The opening track, the bread and butter of the album, the song meant to hook listeners immediately. The song’s message can be interpreted as either a love story gone horribly wrong the toxic way or an addiction that will take you to your grave.
“I Stand Alone” – The token ballad of the album. A story about losing the people you love as time goes on and everyone starts going their own way, but you still have to stay strong, true to yourself and move on.
“A Knife to a Gunfight” – An explosive ending for the album that takes the listener on the ride of a lifetime with the amazing vocals, cool riffs, and crazy solos. It’s about falling in love with someone, when you’re not ready yet, and it feels unfair.
More on Demonessa: Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.
Line-up: Senja – Vocals John Creweholm – Guitars Hugo M. Raze – Guitars Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass Jones “Pugnax Vehemens” Tervas – Drums
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