Pestilent Scars is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band’s central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.

The band released their debut album Meadows of Misfortune on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.

LISTEN to the album: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-meadows 

The band comments:
“Well, here it is.

We’ve been waiting for this moment like the rising sun, and we’re more than happy to finally let you all listen to our day’s work!

We’re talking of course about our just released debut album entitled ‘Meadows Of Misfortune’. A collection of raw, young emotion scattered across 10 songs that showcase northern melancholy, rage and loss through fast riffs, blast beats and horrid screams. 

We really hope you enjoy the album and maybe find something you can relate to!”

WATCH earlier released Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk  

Track list:

01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment 
03. Golden Maiden 
04. Deceitful Phoenix 
05. Unreality 
06. A Reaching Hand 
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False Messiah

Album cover by Topi Ilmola

Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single “Deceitful Phoenix” in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix” was followed by “All On My Own” in the autumn of the same year.

The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band’s overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album “Meadows Of Misfortune”. The album will be released in early 2025.

Strictly limited CD available on HERE

Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli – Vocals
Elias Vierimaa – Guitars
Artturi Kauppi – Drums
Sampo Jylhä – Bass
Topi Ilmola – Guitars

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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band’s central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.

The band is about to release their debut album Meadows of Misfortune on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records. 

The third single ‘Golden Maiden’ is out today and it displays the band’s multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members. 

LISTEN to Golden Maiden on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-maiden 

• Music by Elias Vierimaa, Pasi Matinolli & Topi Ilmola
• Lyrics by Pasi Matinolli
• ISRC: FI3FC2448703
• Single cover by Topi Ilmola

“Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that’s why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it’s not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It’s something that I do. I don’t think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg’s melodic death metal scene from 90’s has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me.” – Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa

Meadows of Misfortune Track list:

01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment 
03. Golden Maiden 
04. Deceitful Phoenix 
05. Unreality 
06. A Reaching Hand 
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False Messiah

Album cover by Topi Ilmola

Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single “Deceitful Phoenix” in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix” was followed by “All On My Own” in the autumn of the same year.

The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band’s overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album “Meadows Of Misfortune”. The album will be released in early 2025.

Strictly limited CD is now available on pre-order

Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli – Vocals
Elias Vierimaa – Guitars
Artturi Kauppi – Drums
Sampo Jylhä – Bass
Topi Ilmola – Guitars

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Pestilent Scars is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band’s central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.

The band is about to release their debut album Meadows of Misfortune on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single ‘In Search of Reason’ is released today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-search

• Music by Elias Vierimaa & Topi Ilmola
• Lyrics by Pasi Matinolli
• Single cover by Topi Ilmola

“Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that’s why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it’s not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It’s something that I do. I don’t think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg’s melodic death metal scene from 90’s has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me.” – Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa

Meadows of Misfortune ­ Track list:

1. Into The Meadows
2. Internal Torment
3. Golden Maiden
4. Deceitful Phoenix
5. Unreality
6. A Reaching Hand
7. Democide
8. All On My Own
9. In Search Of Reason
10. False Messiah

Album cover by Topi Ilmola

Strictly limited CD is now available on pre-order

Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single “Deceitful Phoenix” in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix” was followed by “All On My Own” in the autumn of the same year.

The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band’s overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album “Meadows Of Misfortune”. The album will be released in early 2025.

Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli – Vocals
Elias Vierimaa – Guitars
Artturi Kauppi – Drums
Sampo Jylhä – Bass
Topi Ilmola – Guitars

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