Progressive metal band Dust Orchard from Helsinki, Finland, has released their new single “Hours in the Void”. The band is known for weaving violin-led melodies into a dense, riff-driven foundation of modern heavy music. After a 2022 EP and a major rebuild of the lineup, Dust Orchard is now moving into a new phase with renewed focus and fresh material in the works. New single introduces this current chapter: ambitious, dark, and deliberately dynamic.

With thunderous guitars, soaring violins and a blend of growls and clean vocal harmonies, “Hours in the Void” tells the story of a desperate struggle for survival in an apocalyptic future. The track balances progressive structure and heavy riff weight with melodic, atmospheric sections—showcasing the band’s range without losing cohesion.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/dustorchard-hoursinthevoid

–ISRC: FI3FC2654601
–Composers: Petri Siikander, Tero Aikkila, Vegard Lillevoll, Tommy Olenius, Sindre Johansen
–Lyrics: Tommy Olenius
–Arrangement: Petri Siikander, Tommy Olenius, Vegard Lillevoll, Niko Salo, Marko Hanski
–Mixing & mastering: Saku Moilanen / Deep Noise Studios

Violinist Vegard Lillevoll describes the song as a statement of intent:

“I think ‘Hours in the Void’ lights the way forward for the new metamorphosis of Dust Orchard. It’s lofty, catchy and heavy in all the right places.”

Founder and guitarist Petri Siikander highlights the song’s scene-setting approach and the way the arrangement pivots between extremes:

“I try to paint a picture with every song. Usually I’ll have a specific scenery and feeling in mind when writing… The upcoming single has a heavy intro, trashy metal growls, an epic chorus and some Rush stuff in the middle. What’s not to love?”

Founded in 2018, Dust Orchard emerged from the underground corners of Helsinki with a clear aim: write progressive metal that resists predictability while still landing with emotional weight. The band’s identity is rooted in its instrumentation — especially the use of violin as a lead voice inside a heavy, guitar-driven framework — allowing songs to move from crushing intensity to melodic introspection without warning.

Following the release of an EP in 2022, Dust Orchard went through a significant lineup transition and spent time rebuilding the band from the inside out. Re-emerging with a sharpened intent and new material taking shape, the current lineup is focused on releasing new music and preparing more songs for a forthcoming longer-form release.

For fans of: Amorphis, Evergrey, Soilwork (and Swedish melodic death metal), modern progressive metal.

Lineup:

• Tommy Olenius – vocals
• Petri Siikander – guitar
• Marko Hanski – guitar
• Vegard Lillevoll – violin
• Niko Salo – bass

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