Melodic death metal band Hagalas from Jyväskylä has released the fourth and final single from their album “Mentes Reae” titled “Reprisal Scars”. The track is an intense and dark song that dives deep into themes of emotional pain, loneliness, and revenge. It tells the story of a young boy struggling in the shadows of a broken home, feeling lost and alone. Outwardly, he appears hardened to the world, but inside, he is vulnerable. The song’s lyrics create powerful imagery of mental struggles, comparable to Stockholm syndrome – a state where the boy feels trapped and conflicted.

The song will be available on all streaming platforms starting August 8, 2024. The entire “Mentes Reae” album will be released on streaming services in September 2024. The album is already available for purchase in physical CD format from Inverse Records’ and Levykauppa ÄX‘s online stores. 

Listen to the song on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/hagalas-reprisalscars

• Composers: JM Helenius, Antti Huovila, Ville Uimi, Teemu Kankainen, Kalle Korhonen
• Lyrics: Kalle Korhonen

Hagalas:
Kalle Korhonen, vocals
Antti Huovila, guitar
JM Helenius, guitar
Ville Uimi, bass
Teemu Kankainen, drums

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The rising star of melodic death metal from Finland, Hagalas, is releasing the third single from their upcoming album “Mentes Reae.” The album will be available in physical format on May 31st. The song is titled “Hope Is A Lie.”

The song narrates the story of an individual who has endured numerous losses and disappointments in life. Despite their struggles, dreams, and aspirations for a better future, each endeavor has seemed futile. Witnessing hope dissipate repeatedly as fate strikes mercilessly, the protagonist is left embittered by disappointment. They come to believe that hope is merely an illusion, trapping people in empty promises. Their tale serves as a grim reminder of life’s harsh realities and how optimism can transform into cynicism in the face of repeated letdowns.

“Hope Is A Lie” is available on streaming platforms, accompanied by the band’s first official music video, viewable on Inverse Records’ and the band’s channels.

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

• Composers: JM Helenius, Antti Huovila, Ville Uimi, Teemu Kankainen, Kalle Korhonen
• Lyrics: Kalle Korhonen

Hagalas lineup:
Kalle Korhonen: Vocals
Antti Huovila: Guitar
JM Helenius: Guitar
Ville Uimi: Bass
Teemu Kankainen: Drums

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The “Mentes Reae” album can be pre-ordered from Inverse’s online store and Levykauppa ÄX.

The album “Mentes Reae” by Finnish melodic death metal band Hagalas will be released via Inverse Records on May 31, 2024, as a physical edition, and will be available on streaming platforms as a whole in early autumn 2024. The timely theme of the album, depicting the multifaceted aspects of mental health, also resonates in the newly released track. The message of the song revolves around the continuous search for meaning in human life, and how at the end, the character of the story realizes that their life has been spent chasing meaningless pursuits, and the time given has been questionably utilized. Perhaps the message is to do something with your life before it’s too late.

The song is available on streaming platforms, and a lyric video has been created, which can be viewed on Inverse Records’ and the band’s channels.

Composer: JM Helenius
Lyrics: Kalle Korhonen

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

“Mentes Reae” album can be pre-ordered from Inverse’s online store and Levykauppa ÄX for the release date.

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https://www.levykauppax.fi/artist/hagalas/mentes_reae/#923846

Hagalas:
Kalle Korhonen, vocals
Antti Huovila, guitar
JM Helenius, guitar
Ville Uimi, bass
Teemu Kankainen, drums

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Finnish juggernaut of melodic death metallers, HAGALAS, have released their first single from the upcoming album “Mentes Reae.” The track is titled “Domesticated Violence”.

The “Mentes Reae” album was recorded during 2023 and will be released as a physical edition on May 31, 2024, through Inverse Records. As for streaming platforms, the album will be gradually available in its entirety starting from early autumn 2024. The album’s theme revolves around mental health and its complex facets, and it goes without saying that this theme is more relevant now than ever before. Alongside the band, Samuli Raappana (Tuuliajo) participated in the recordings and mixing, while Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) handled the mastering.

The choice of the first single release aligns perfectly with the album’s theme. As its name suggests, it addresses domestic violence and the resulting trauma, questioning how much an individual can endure before something irreversible happens?

The song is available on streaming platforms, and a lyric video has been created, which can be viewed on Inverse Records’ and the band’s channels.

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

Composers: JM Helenius, Antti Huovila, Kalle Korhonen, Ville Uimi, Teemu Kankainen
Lyrics: Kalle Korhonen

Check the lyric video:

“Mentes Reae” album can be pre-ordered from Inverse’s online store as well as Recordshop X for the release day.

Hagalas lineup:
Kalle Korhonen: Vocals
Antti Huovila: Guitar
JM Helenius: Guitar
Ville Uimi: Bass
Teemu Kankainen: Drums

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April 4th, Melodic death quintet HAGALAS from Jyväskylä Finland, released their second EP. Thematically the EP follows the already published single Destination: Genocide, being very topical regarding the current world situation. War, refugeedom and the struggle of humanity are mirror images of the songs to be published. The release contains four songs, including the month ago published Destination: Genocide, which recieved great overall ratings and media feedback.

New lyric video ‘As a Unit’ is also released and it’s available here:

The band comments:
“As A Unit, the title track, paints a picture of war and brotherhood. Focusing on how a single combatant cannot make a difference. How you fight and die as a unit. The song also makes note of the scars you receive in war. And they are for life. An official lyrics video has also been released for the title track.

The EP also contains the songs Rampant and Animal Farm, from which the former sends a message to the oppressor not to get used to unconditional power. Revolution and reprisal for freedom are inevitable. Animal Farms message is that you are living your life as a faceless slave, your worth measured in taxes paid per critical questions asked. Embracing the invisible shackles. Thanking your tyrant with a wide smile and tightening the blindfold as you step over the edge. Desination: Genocide describes the consequences of people sitting on their hands, while society spirals to dystopic totalitarianism. Picturing life is good, while standing on an invisible conveyor belt, eyes shut, trusting autocrats to decide what is best for all.”

Listen to As a Unit EP:
Bandcamp: https://hagalas.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35FUgHK
Apple Music: https://apple.co/38dd4yL
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09RTGPJ7G
Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/215328726
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/14340141

With the publishing of the EP Hagalas goes on a live tour.

18.4. Lappeenranta, Musta Wappu, Kellari
18.5. Helsinki, Bar Loose
19.5. Jyväskylä, Ilokivi
20.5. Kuopio, Ottopoika
21.5. Tampere, Varjobaari

The live shows are carried out with Shadecrown (FIN), Veriteras (Seattle, USA), Soulglass(FIN) and Warfarer (FIN).

As A Unit EP was recorded in the Fall of 2021 in an old cottage at the shore of Lake Päijänne with Samuli Raappana from Tuuliajo in charge of recording and mixing. The EP was mastered in Sweden by Tony Lindgren from Fascination Street Studios. The songs themselves are composed and arranged by Hagalas. 

Our method for songwriting is to gather up to the musical man-cave and start playing. Due to these test-sessions and countless hours of input, the band is in peak performance and ready to bring in the show, which you can measure yourself by coming to the live concerts this spring!

Hagalas – As a Unit (EP 2022)

1. Rampant
2. Animal Farm
3. Destination: Genocide
4. As A Unit

EP cover by: Marko Taali