Finnish symphonic death metal force KARU unleash “Perdition”, their most cinematic and ferocious work to date. A journey deep into a mythical Japanese wilderness, where towering riffs, icy orchestral layers, and raw emotion collide. Northern aggression meets ancient mysticism, and the result hits hard and stays with you.

With Niko Hienonen (vocals/orchestrations), Kalle Pöyskö (guitars), and Toni Tieaho (Crystalic, ex-Mors Principium Est), “Perdition” pushes KARU’s sound to new heights where brutality and beauty finally meet.

Recommended for fans of Wintersun, Nightwish, and Children of Bodom, “Perdition” is available worldwide as of November 21st, 2025.

ALBUM ORDER – CD / DIGITAL – https://lnk.to/VsIw0G

–Album Stream – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04IM5g4-TSI​
–Lyric Video – Shadow War – https://youtu.be/kmaz_NyPDOo​
–Lyric Video – Alone In The Dark – https://youtu.be/Dq1qj6B-ukE

Track Listing:
​1. Shores of Mist and Blood
2. Shadow War
3. Alone in the Forest
4. Embers in the Skies
5. Trail of Fire
6. Path of the Unforgiven
7. Perdition

Karu Line Up:
​Niko Hienonen – Vocals, Production, Orchestrations
Kalle Pöyskö – Guitars
Toni Tieaho (ex-Mors Principium Est, Crystalic) – Guitars

More info:
​https://www.rockshots.eu
​https://www.instagram.com/karu_band/​
​https://www.facebook.com/KARUbandofficial

Finnish symphonic death metallers KARU unveil their second single, “Alone In The Forest,” taken from the forthcoming concept album “Perdition”. Following the intense and cinematic power of “Shadow War,” this new track offers a deeply emotional journey through themes of loss, isolation, and survival amid the spirits of a mythical Japanese wilderness.

Balancing brutal death metal ferocity with majestic orchestral passages and melancholic melodies, “Alone In The Forest” highlights the essence of KARU’s sound where aggression and beauty coexist in perfect harmony. The song’s evolving dynamics from towering riffs and guttural vocals to ethereal melodic sections capture the spiritual and emotional struggle at the heart of the album’s storyline.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Niko Hienonen, the track showcases the band’s refined compositional depth, strengthened by the intricate guitar work of Kalle Pöyskö and Toni Tieaho (Crystalic, ex-Mors Principium Est). Visually complemented by artwork from Driope Project, the single continues the narrative thread leading to the album’s climactic title track, “Perdition”.

KARU’s music channels both the unforgiving nature of the North and the mysticism of feudal Japan, merging cold precision with cinematic emotion. The result is a sound as vast and powerful as the landscapes that inspired it.

For fans of: Wintersun, Nightwish, Children of Bodom

Listen to “Alone In The Forest”: https://lnk.to/VsIw0G

“Perdition” will be released worldwide on November 21st, 2025.

ALBUM PRE-ORDER – https://rockshots.eu/products/karu-perdition-cd

“Shadow War” – Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/kmaz_NyPDOo

Track Listing:
​1. Shores of Mist and Blood
2. Shadow War
3. Alone in the Forest
4. Embers in the Skies
5. Trail of Fire
6. Path of the Unforgiven
7. Perdition

Karu Line Up:
​Niko Hienonen – Vocals, Production, Orchestrations
Kalle Pöyskö – Guitars
Toni Tieaho (ex-Mors Principium Est, Crystalic) – Guitars

More info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.instagram.com/karu_band/
https://www.facebook.com/KARUbandofficial

Symphonic death metallers KARU return with the first single from their upcoming album “Perdition“. Out on September 16th, 2025, “Shadow War” sets the tone for the record’s epic narrative and sonic scope.

At nearly ten minutes in length, “Shadow War” embodies the essence of KARU’s sound: brutal, unforgiving riffs and guttural vocals contrasted by sweeping orchestration and haunting melodic passages. The track mirrors the conceptual backbone of “Perdition“, a journey through a folklore-inspired vision of feudal Japan, where villages are razed by demons and survivors confront both despair and resilience.

Musically, the single evolves like a saga. It opens with relentless death metal ferocity, transitions into an atmospheric middle section the band dubs the “Dreamworld,” and culminates in an emotionally charged guitar solo that balances virtuosity with narrative weight. This dynamic structure highlights the trio’s artistic synergy:

• Niko Hienonen – vocals, production, orchestrations
• Kalle Pöyskö – guitars
• Toni Tieaho (ex-Mors Principium Est, Crystalic) – guitars

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Hienonen, “Shadow War” captures the next stage of KARU’s evolution after their acclaimed 2024 album “HYDRA”. With “Perdition“, the band pushes further, integrating clean vocals, Japanese voice acting, and even more intricate orchestration to craft an album designed as a seamless cinematic experience.

For fans of Wintersun, Brymir, Whispered, and Nightwish, KARU’s “Shadow War” is both a statement of intent and an invitation into a mythic, immersive world where extreme metal collides with symphonic drama.

DIGITAL: https://lnk.to/crEB2U

To celebrate the release, KARU will also unveil an official lyric video for “Shadow War”, offering fans a visual entry point into the song’s story and atmosphere.

“Perdition” will be released worldwide on November 21st, 2025.

ALBUM PRE-ORDER – https://rockshots.eu/products/karu-perdition-cd

Track Listing:
​1. Shores of Mist and Blood
2. Shadow War
3. Alone in the Forest
4. Embers in the Skies
5. Trail of Fire
6. Path of the Unforgiven
7. Perdition

Karu Line Up:
​Niko Hienonen – Vocals, Production, Orchestrations
Kalle Pöyskö – Guitars
Toni Tieaho (ex-Mors Principium Est, Crystalic) – Guitars

More info:
​https://www.rockshots.eu
​https://www.instagram.com/karu_band/​
​https://www.facebook.com/KARUbandofficial